Mason Arik: A Giant Hug

Sunday, May 9, 2010

A Giant Hug

We are so blessed this Sunday morning. Thank you to everyone for adding Mason to your prayers, I can not believe how many people have added him to their prayer list. And thanks for everyone that has sent an email, a card, package or have something on its way. Thanks for the family and friends back at home for taking care of everything here, from mowing, to taking Maverick to practice, to just keeping our family in your thoughts. For all the little things, it all means so much. We could go on and on. The outpouring of love from, near and far. Everyone is making a difference for Mason. We are sending a giant hug this morning to everyone that has made a difference in our lives. We are heading back to Memphis today with everyone close to our hearts.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...: Happy Mother's Day Andria.; May 9, 2010 at 8:18 AM
Amy said...: Happy Mother's Day, Andria. I imagine the long drive home and back was worth it to be surrounded by your WHOLE family and in your own home. And what a beautiful day you had here on Saturday. Please tell Mason I think about him each day and send him (and all of you) positive thoughts.
Amy, the crossing guard; May 9, 2010 at 10:04 AM
Anonymous said...: Happy Mother's day Andria.I'm glad you could make it back home this weekend. Have a safe trip.Stay strong.
Minou
P.S.Milad says" Mason get well soon"; May 9, 2010 at 1:29 PM
The Harvey's said...: So happy you were able to come home this weekend! WE think of you everyday! What a great picture too!!! I know you treasure these moments!

Greg & Melinda Harvey; May 9, 2010 at 5:31 PM
Bobbi and Family said...: So happy you were all together for Mothers Day!!!; May 10, 2010 at 12:57 AM

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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)