Mason Arik: The highlight of our trip

Thursday, May 20, 2010

The highlight of our trip

It all started with a simple flush, mom was distracted by the computer. Mason very calmly says,"Oh no!" Just as I turn to a tidal wave of water coming at me. It's amazing how quickly we flooded our room. Yes another clogged toilet. This time maintenance had to help clean our flooded room. While racing to save our belongings, Mason saved my flip flops, and Ally decided to dance with the towels (we used everyone) Overall, Mason thinks this was the highlight of our trip, "Well now you have something to tell people from our Memphis trip". I laughed and laughed, and the rest of the day we had the giggles.

3 comments:

The Kempf Family said...: OK I can't figure out why I can not post pictures, because yes, I took pictures, I take pictures of everything! I know how disappointed everyone is, I even tried a new post, Oh well, time to do some laundry-yes the towels. Ha Ha!; May 20, 2010 at 4:20 PM
Eddie (dad) said...: At least you can't blame me this time.; May 20, 2010 at 5:27 PM
Anonymous said...: That's not the first time you've clogged a toilet!!! That's hilarious.; May 20, 2010 at 6:51 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)