Mason Arik: Along comes a rainbow

Friday, September 3, 2010

Along comes a rainbow

I am thankful it is Friday!! This has been quite an amazing week. Most importantly, Mason is really enjoying school, friends and being a kid. Feeling blessed for a week of play dates and friends bringing lunch. Thanks for keeping me on my toes everyone. Mason had a week with no Chemo, food intake is minimal, loads on my mind. But then, along comes someone to spread a smile. Mason has talked about a celebration after his final 2 weeks of Chemo. Power Play in Shawnee is making this possible. I am still overwhelmed by the power of love. We celebrate each day we can. The strength from family and friends fills our heart with hope. Thank you everyone for following our journey. A tiring and emotional week for mom and along comes a rainbow.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...: I;m glad Mason had a good week. Prayers & thoughts with you all.
Aunt Shirley; September 3, 2010 at 7:35 PM
Unknown said...: It is a beautiful rainbow!; September 5, 2010 at 9:17 AM
kim said...: Hang in there my dear friend. Please know we are there for you in anyway we can. I hope preschool is going well for the little one :-) And for you too. Remember this is a win win situation for you and her!!!!!; September 8, 2010 at 5:57 AM

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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)