On January 26th, 2012 our daughter Zaynab was diagnosed with Leukemia. Although we were initially shocked, we realized that we were not alone. So many friends and family immediately stepped up and are supporting us in so many different ways. We feel truly blessed. In light of how blessed we are we wanted to accomplish a few things with this blog. One is to keep everyone informed of Zaynab's recovery. A second is to help those who are less fortunate.

As we thought about what charities to support we thought of a few and couldnt decide on one, so we thought we would give people a choice.

1) Something as simple as water for those who are less fortunate. No one in this world should be without water. Nancy helped setup this initiative here: http://bit.ly/xfXbRS and we have a goal of $20,000 which will provide over 1000 people with water.

2) What a wonderful world this would be if we were able to wipe cancers like Leukemia / Lymphoma from the face of the world. Nancy has mobilized a team to participate in the Light the Night walk on October 20th 2012 and we have a goal of $50,000! To donate to LLS and join the effort go here: http://bit.ly/yZwbt7

3) Who better to receive support than orphans. GiveLight has been great organization for supporting orphans worldwide. While we have no goal set, we recognize that it does not take very much money to save a child: http://bit.ly/xKpWv2


Thanks for continuing to keep us in your thoughts and prayers!

Thanks,
Zaynab and Family

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Delayed intensification


Salaamu alaikum

Alhamdulilah, Zaynab is doing well.  We started 'Delayed Intensification' phase about 5 weeks ago and this is one of the tougher phases.  The types of medicines and the frequency are higher then the last few phases.  They full expect her blood counts to dip quite a bit.  She is already neutropenic but luckily her hemoglobin is still high enough where she hasn't needed a transfusion.  However, there are still a few more weeks to go and there doesn't seem to be a break in the chemo she has to take.  Pelease keep us in your prayers.

Despite all the treatments etc, Zaynab is doing well.  She has a teacher that comes to the house every school day and spends an hour or so with her teaching her the lessons she's missed in school. We don't know when she will be cleared to go back to school, but most likely that won't be until January or February.  In her extra time, Zaynab has been able to read quite a few books and these days she is reading a set by Lemony Snicket called, 'A Series of Unfortunate Events.'

For those who can make it we are also getting close to the Leukemia and Lymphoma's 'Light the Night Walk.'  It will be on October 20th and Discovery Meadow at 180 Woz Way.  Visit here for details:

http://www.lightthenight.org/sj/

Also if you would like to support Team Zaynab you can donate here:

http://bit.ly/yZwbt7

Thats it for now ... thanks for your continued thoughts and prayers.

Musaab

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