Mason Arik: Eggs

Friday, May 7, 2010

Eggs

Good Morning! We start our doctor's appts at 11:30 today. I know why Mason desires a chicken. Mason asks for eggs every morning. He especially likes boiled eggs. And chicken nuggets with ranch sauce to finish. (McDonalds for those) We are ready to finish our day and have 2 days off from radiation. Happy Friday!

8 comments:

Unknown said...: I like mine fried w/tobasco! I love eggs too, Mason! :); May 7, 2010 at 12:45 PM
Anonymous said...: mixed in fried rice! KSL; May 7, 2010 at 2:13 PM
Brenda said...: My prayers go to you and the family. I love eggs tooo. Brenda; May 7, 2010 at 7:13 PM
David Kempf said...: But Mason, if you finish with McNuggets, how will you have any eggs the next day? :P Have a great weekend kiddo, you deserve it!

Your Nebraska cousin, Dave; May 7, 2010 at 7:21 PM
Celeste said...: Oh my gosh Eddie--you've got to tell Mason this funny: my 3yr old daughter LOVED boiled eggs while on steroids. One time, during her first few month (when the steroids were high) she ate 6 eggs all in a row. As stupid as this sounds, she wasn't eating anything else-so we "thought it was ok". 6 eggs came right back up :) Yuck! So--beware. There's a limit and Mason won't tell you :) Alli was also partial to MacD's. Where's 50 for $10 when you need it? :) Needless to say, we don't eat boiled eggs ever anymore.; May 7, 2010 at 8:39 PM
Celeste said...: Oh my gosh Eddie- My 3 yr old daughter once while on steroids ate 6 boiled eggs in a row (30 mins...). She wasn't eating anything but boiled eggs (literally!). Well- we found out that 6 is too much for a 3 yr old :) All 6 came back up--so be sure to find Mason's limit, because I bet he won't tell you, but you'll find out!:) My Alli loved MacD nuggets too. Where's 50 for $10 when we need it!
Eat 'em up-- they are sooo yummy!; May 7, 2010 at 8:54 PM
Anonymous said...: Mason,

I have a question from your cousin Ashley in NJ. She wants to know if there is a McDonalds in the Ronald McDonald House? If so, is it open all day and night so you can get a chocolate milkshake whenever you want?; May 7, 2010 at 9:07 PM
Anonymous said...: Dear Mason,

This is Danny Wiskur and his family writing. We learned about what you and your family are going through from Mrs. Harris. I miss you and have been praying for you each day. I have been very concerned about you and hope you get better.
Danny Wiskur; May 8, 2010 at 11:45 PM

Seasons of Wishes

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)