Mason Arik: Happy Father's Day

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Happy Father's Day

So many thoughts racing through my mind. We celebrated Father's Day with lots of love and splashes, and the laughter followed. Tonight Mason wanted to go off the high dive and the super fast slide, he has done this before. But, I can honestly say it was like watching him the first time. And I don't want much, only to have time stand still. Blessed at the life jumping out of him! Today I feel so lucky to have such a great dad. Who my kids love and adore. And so lucky for my hubby, who has put up with so much and does so much for us. Father's Day being so close to Mason's birthday is a great memory of the first time Eddie held Mason. There is no prouder dad in the world!!
“My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me.” -Jim Valvano

1 comment:

Mena Family said...: Happy Birthday, Mason, wishing you many more to come.

Mena Family; June 21, 2010 at 12:48 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)