When You Smile, I Smile.

Hey everyone! Some of you may know me, others may not, but I’m Anissa Khoja, the third Khoja to be adding to this blog! It’s very exciting to be a part of this, thank you Jazy for keeping everyone updated! 


Firstly, I would like to say that I love Jazy. There is never a day that goes by without her on my mind. I could talk to her forever! Sometimes when I’m in class, and mostly when I should be sleeping, but we can talk at any time of any day. Most of our conversations start with the usual “Hey, what’s up?” but then we start to talk about the craziest things. But then there are some days when Jazy is down, and not feeling great. I do my best to put a smile on her face and I tell her to stay strong. 


Everyday people face difficulties. Life isn’t going to be fair. But Jazy, you truly are the bravest girl out there. You take on this challenge, not just once, but twice. And I know that you’re going to get through it again, and in the most positive way possible. We’ve recently got the amazing news that you will be getting your transplant and now, more than ever is when you need to smile. Smile because you’re not alone. Smile because you have so many people here to support you. Smile because you’re strong. And smile because it’s almost over. We all love you, and we will be here through it all! Day and night, any time of any day. Jazy, I love you. And when you smile, I smile.

SMILE. It looks good on you (: -unknown

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2ozuCXpVJY&ob=av2e – U Smile by Justin Bieber  

Today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday.

Hello there Princess Jazy’s royal family and friends! Safina here(: As some of you may know, Jazy and I are pretty good friends. 

I am THRILLED that Jazy created this blog to keep you all updated! I’m also quite thrilled that she’s asked for some new perspectives(: 

Every day, Jazy is given a new round of chemotherapy to prepare her for the transplant. Most of us hear the word ‘chemotherapy’ and think about how scary it is. When I hear it, I think WOW Jazy is so brave. She embraces this oh so powerful drug, and takes it with a smile on her face. As her friends and family, of course we worry. We just want this all to be over, for Jazy, and everybody going through this with her. We’re so close! Jazy’s beaten this thing once, and she will again. 

She has about one more week of chemo, and then the transplant. So what do I say? Take it one day at a time. And guess what? Today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday. 

"There’s 5 days of chemotherapy and transplant, but the biggest problem with our generation is finding a good way to spend it" – Safina and Phineas&Ferb 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ub9RSrVcBvs – Because Jazy, you’re invincible.

"HOW WAS YOUR DAY?"

Hi, my name is Nadia Khoja. I am Safina & Anissa's mom. They are very good friends of Jazy and I am a good friend of Munira, Jazy’s mom. We are all like family.


“How was your day, how is Jazy?” This is how I start my conversation with Munira every day.
It’s wonderful to hear that they are doing okay and that Jazy is strong and in good spirits.


I often think about how we can be helpful in this situation. One of the things I enjoy doing is baking treats for Jazy. It always brings a smile to her face when we show up with her favourite cookies.


Let me tell you about a very exciting day that really had Jazy smiling. Safina and I were visiting when David Beckham showed up! I think Jazy was thrilled to meet him but what really amused her, was how excited I was to meet David Beckham. As she mentioned to Anissa, “your mom was going a little crazy!”


Jazy, thank you for starting this blog to keep us updated on how your days are going.
Remember, I am always here for you and your family whether it’s baking or just acting crazy! 


Love,
Nadia Aunty

"When the world gets in my face, I say have a nice day"-Bon Jovi 

What did the chemotherapy say to Jazy's immune system? Out with the old, in with the new.

Welcome curious, caring people. Wondering how your Princess Jazy is doing? Well, your lucky day, I've started this blog to keep you guys updated. I'm just chilling in bed, watching some Food Network (yum!) & wide awake as an owl. Everyday is a new day. New things happen, meet new people and learn new things. Some days get quite boring, but there are always Camp Ooch people to keep me entertained. I bet all you readers are wondering "what's Camp Ooch?" Now it's your turn to learn something new! Okay so, Camp Oochigeas (short form Ooch) is an actual camp up in Muskoka only for childhood cancer patients. This camp is known to help kids meet other kids that have gone through similar hurdles in their life as they have, an experience of going to camp, and most of importantly HAVING FUN! After all, the two key things about being a kid is enjoying the outdoors and having fun. So, while you are staying inpatient and you are on the oncology ward, you get to be accompanied by these wonderful people that do everything from crafts to teaching how to play guitar. Enough jibber jabber from me, you came to this website to update yourself on how I'm doing. Well I'm currently in the unit 8B, which is the unit where they do all bone marrow/stem cell transplants. It's very quiet here, not as hectic as 8A was, got to get used to it. No nurses coming in and out, no fast pace walking in the hallways, just quiet for the patients to recover, I guess! This unit is isolated, so no visitors in the room, if wanted to visit, please call ahead of time so I myself can come out and see you. Wow, I just realized it's 12:11am and I'm still not that tired. No wonder the nurses always complain I sleep late..... Yesterday was Day 1 on the new unit, and if you wish to follow the very confusing Chemo Days, it was Day -10 which makes today Day 2; Day -9 (started first dose of chemo).Wait, technically today is Day 3; Day-8 and yesterday was Day 2;Day -9. I know confusing eh? If not, just follow along, you'll get it. NEVER SAY NEVER! On Day 0, I will be getting infused with the new stem cells! Hope this blog keeps everyone updated, interested 
and I hope I remember to keep posting! TOGETHER WE CAN FIND A CURE!

"A strong positive mental attitude will create more miracles than any wonder drug." -Patricia Neal 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Z5-P9v3F8w&ob=av3e ENJOY! :) <3