Mason Arik: Beale Street

Monday, May 31, 2010

Beale Street

We had a wonderful weekend. We visited the Memphis zoo, Maverick and Ally enjoyed the areas you can splash around. Mason enjoyed watching and talked about the next venture-Steak. He was anxious to visit Hard Rock Cafe, his 2nd one. So we visited the famous Beale Street, and he ordered steak at the Hard Rock cafe. The waiteress was so nice, and presented each of the kids t-shirts and then they got to go on stage. After dinner Mason was tired, and almost fell asleep on the carriage ride. What a beautiful evening. Eddie heads home tomorrow. But, only 11 more days, and hopefully he can return for the last weekend.

3 comments:

Amy said...: So many great pictures! Wow, only 11 more days. That is no time at all. You'll all be home before you know it. Hi to everyone.
~Amy, the crossing guard; May 31, 2010 at 7:54 PM
The Kempf Family said...: Actually 15 more days, we hope. But Eddie can hopefully come back in 11 to join us for the last few days, we are hoping the days go fast. It is great having the boys together. :); May 31, 2010 at 8:20 PM
Unknown said...: So happy for you to have all your kids in one place! Miss you all!; May 31, 2010 at 9:08 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)