Mason Arik: Banana Split Sundae

Friday, April 30, 2010

Banana Split Sundae

Mason is currently in the MRI (1 hr 30 min) He wanted to be sedated so he did not have to see the IV. I wanted to see if he wanted to go over multiplication problems, and he said I did all that work for nothing! Today was the day he was suppose to have a banana split for knowing all his multiplication from 1's to 12's. So we promised him the biggest sundae we can get after his ordeal today. His biggest fear right now is the radiation mask he has to wear during treatment, he says it suffocates him. I tell him how strong he is. Ally is occupied by all the toys in the waiting rooms. The zoo is only 3 miles from here, free admission so we will hopefully get a chance to stop by, Mason's favorite animal is the Tiger.

5 comments:

Unknown said...: It must have chocolate on it! That is a must!!; April 30, 2010 at 10:55 AM
Unknown said...: If masks were bad Super Heros wouldn't wear them - and Mason is certainly a super hero! By the way - I share his fear of needles - I just tell the nurses I'm alergic to them. They laugh, I laugh, and it's all better. You know, laughter is great medicine.; April 30, 2010 at 11:59 AM
Mary Werth said...: The zoo sounds like a nice afternoon. When his symptoms improve (double vision, headaches etc.) do you plan to see Elvis's Graceland sometime in the 6 weeks you are there? I am sure that is a big question mark as you need to take it day by day. It is something to see, even if it is a bit pricey and touristy. Mason got through his multiplication tables fast, Alexandra has her 9's and 12's left to test. Glad Ali is finding fun along the way today.; April 30, 2010 at 12:46 PM
Anonymous said...: I would love to send you some ice cream brownies but for sure they would be a terrible melted mess upon arrival! We love you in NY. Aunt G and Uncle S; April 30, 2010 at 8:31 PM
Misic Family said...: Zach wants to tell Mason: Get better very soon, I look forward to you coming back soon so we can hang out and play wii.; April 30, 2010 at 9:15 PM

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About Mason Arik

To continue Mason's dream and his memory, we dedicate this blog to him. He has been diagnosed with Diffuse Pontine Glioma (Brain Tumor) (04/22/10). He courageously battled his cancer for 11 1/2 months. On March 29th, 2011, it was snowing in Heaven. He is and will be missed forever. We will continue to write and share the strength and courage that Mason has taught us as well as the many other lives he has touched, near and far. Links are listed below to provide additional information regarding DIPG.

Discovery of Tumor-Dx April 22, 2010

Beginning in March of 2010, Mason complained of severe headaches, mostly at night. Then the headaches went from 2-3 times a month (over a 2 month period) to every night and more severe, by the 3rd night I contacted his pediatrician. I was told to give him Excedrin Migraine.

But by the next day we were walking to school and he had double vision- Thanks to the school nurse, we scheduled an appointment that day with Sabates eye care. After his eye was dilated they noticed his eyes were shifting. An immediate MRI was scheduled.

After the most agonizing MRI, we went home awaiting the results. That's when we were told it was a tumor (pontine glioma) We waited to visit the doctor before researching the internet. So imagine the shock to hear this is the worst locations to find a tumor, inside the brain stem. (inoperable and unfortunately very serious)