An extended stay hotel beats NIH any day except for the fact that my NIH room had Hadi. That being said, his twin brother is also an...

Zakaria asked for Star Wars chocolates when I asked him what he wanted from New York. I now really want to get a chocolate Chewbacca and...

I am waiting in the security line at the Minneapolis airport. It is absurdly long and I am glad I got here early. To say that I am tired...

Another event done. I am exhausted and should probably be talked down from getting a tattoo on my back that says badass. Control my ego?...

I want to be stargazing in Zambia. I want to be hiking in Ireland. I want to run through the KU Campanile. These are the thoughts that go...

I attended the ADAMS Peace and Safety Appreciation Gathering and as usual, I teared up listening to a youngin recite Quran. Zakaria was...

You know what you can rely on? Silver Diner. I enjoyed some eggs Benedict this morning while Nayyera saw that the burgers were halal and...

I am waiting for my flight to head back to Virginia from Boston. Airports are great for people watching and it has been fascinating...

As I walked into my nephew's house, I wondered when the tears would appear. While helping set up for the engagement party and smiling...

Team Watience has over 500 likes on Facebook. I truly am grateful to have so many people following me on this journey. That being said,...

Aplastic anemia can progress slowly over weeks or months, or it may come on suddenly. The illness may be brief, or it may become chronic....

Traveling has always been part of my life and as I sit on a plane headed back to Virginia, a few thoughts float through my head. Zakaria...

Beyond humbled and appreciative. While I have a difficult time accepting compliments and praise, if you have a moment and would like to...

When we are together as a family, I often ask two questions. One, what are you grateful for today? Two, what is a favorite memory of...

Zakaria and I are finally doing our trip together and I can already tell he is going to be an awesome travel partner. He is looking...

My dearest Hadi, tomorrow is your birthday and it is my first without you physically here. Eid and your birthday in one week is harsh. ...

So I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you And I'm gonna hold you like I'm saying goodbye Wherever we're standing I won't take you for...

This post is written by the lovely Samia Masood whose son, Tariq was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma. She recently sent me this picture...

I attended the Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation over the weekend and the staff was great about checking in on me and...

Mommy? Yeah, buddy? You are the best. No, kiddo, you are. That was a conversation Hadi and I had almost daily while at NIH. My first...