Mason Arik: My little Pumpkin

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

My little Pumpkin

Good Morning! Yesterday we had a great day at Schaake's Pumpkin Patch. Above is Mason's very first visit to Schaake's in 2005. And the second photo is from yesterday. Mason picked all 3 pumpkins, one for Mimi, one for dad, and one for him. It was a beautiful fall day, but with the wind stirred up a lot of dust. Mason is home today with a slight headache and eyes hurting. I am hoping it is allergies. We are taking it easy today.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...: Love, Love, LOVE seeing his baby and toddler pictures. You forget how little they were and how quickly they grow...both inside and out!

Carrie; October 5, 2010 at 8:13 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)