Mason Arik: Star Fairy

Monday, July 26, 2010

Star Fairy

At Give Kids the World, Mason added his own star to the many stars in the Castle of Miracles. He was then asked to make one wish to the Star Fairy, it was a very quiet moment. Mom made her own special wish. Last night, the Star Fairy traveled many miles to grant his simple wish of his very own camera. (Along with the movie, Pinocchio) If only.... when you wish upon a star, your dreams really did come true.......

1 comment:

Mary & Alexandra Werth said...: Oh how wonderful that his wish was able to come true. He is such a talented photographer like his parents, that it is only fitting he should have his very own camera. Pinocchio is a classic movie & you got to love Jimeny Cricket.; July 31, 2010 at 12:11 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)