Mason Arik: Ice cream and a smile

Saturday, May 1, 2010

Ice cream and a smile

This picture says it all. The rain stopped for awhile and we visited the Children's Museum, the ice cream is what truly brought the smiles. I guess it is the simplest things that mean the most. Mason tired easily today so we are resting until Monday. We are getting ready to watch Astro Boy. Thanks for all the love and support.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...: Jason says "Hi" and "the ice cream looks good!" :) What a precious picture! --Lisa; May 1, 2010 at 7:11 PM
David Kempf said...: What a precious picture! Just made it my new wallpaper at work. So glad to hear everyone is having a good day! Ice cream makes everything better. Hugs to everyone!; May 2, 2010 at 12:07 AM
Anonymous said...: Hi Mason! I just saw Astro Boy and it was great! Feel better soon and I am thinking of you every day. London Shabazz; May 2, 2010 at 2:45 PM
Anonymous said...: I'm glad the weather co-operated some. Thanks for taking time to update us every day. Mason is in our thoughts and prayers every day.
Minou; May 2, 2010 at 3:42 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)