Mason Arik: Live, Love, Laugh, Splash

Friday, June 11, 2010

Live, Love, Laugh, Splash

I am so excited to have created a scrapbook from Memphis, although it is still in the works. Thanks to Walgreens website, it was easy. The theme of our story is "Live, Love, Laugh and Splash". Our scrapbook has only these words, inscribed on the back:
Mason was born the first day of summer. On his birthday and every day in between, we celebrate a life full of love, laughter, and plenty of splashes!

Live each day with love and laughter.
Love is a gift that surrounds us.
Laugh until your heart smiles.
There is nothing like a cool splash on a hot summer's day!

As we finish our last weekend in Memphis our journey really has just begun. We have learned so much about life, and are so thankful for YOU!! Thank you for sharing this part of our journey with us.. Your love and support brings smiles to our hearts. May love rain on you everyday!

2 comments:

Anonymous said...: I check your blog everyday to see how sweet Mason is doing and I cry everytime. I do not know your family personally but my son goes to school with both of your boys, my son is one grade higher than Mason and was also in scouts. Your family, especially Mason, has touched my heart so deeply that I can't even begin to explain. You made me appreciate the smallest things in life and for that I thank you. I wish only the best things for you and your family you truly are all very special. Please give a hug from me and my family to Mason, we think about you everyday.; June 12, 2010 at 7:52 AM
Unknown said...: Thank you for sharing this journey with us. We want to be a part of your life and we are all truly appreciative for you letting us be in it- even from back home. What incredible strength you have shown- not only for Mason and the rest of your family, but for all of us as well. You need to remind yourself that you are an amazing mother, and be so proud of the wonderful job you are doing.; June 12, 2010 at 8:03 AM

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)