Mason Arik: It's Thursday!

Thursday, September 30, 2010

It's Thursday!

Just got back from dropping the boys off at school. They are faster than me, they have decided to race their scooters to school. When I got home Mason left me a message to remind me about Service Club after school. After school Maverick enjoys the fun of a magnifying glass, and the sun's heat! He may go in business soon. And for once the house is getting back in order. It's Thursday a great day to start thinking about the weekend........and is tomorrow really October? Guess it's time to get ready for pumpkins, hayrides, cooler days and Chiefs football. Ally has her backpack and tugging at me to go to preschool. We are off.

1 comment:

Unknown said...: Mav needs to show Harry his new specialty. I am quite sure Harry would enjoy it! ;) Hope your Thursday was a great one! Happy October!; September 30, 2010 at 8:42 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)