Mason Arik: The good......

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

The good......

Some good news! We joined the local gym, Mason has always loved swimming. So glad to find a place to break away; and have fun. Mason loved the cards from his class, he misses everyone too, it is hard adjusting to some new changes. A visit from the D.A.R.E. officer brought a smile. We had a friend drop off dinner the other night; it would've been great if I turned on the oven. So, we voted for Chinese take-out. Tonight, Eddie remembered to turn on the oven and it was wonderful. Now, off to read more Diary of the Wimpy Kid, The Ugly Truth. Sweet dreams everyone and thank you!!

1 comment:

Melinda said...: So happy you all joined! You will love it there and I know the kids will enjoy all of it as well...how can you NOT love the lazy river? There's something about just swimming along that let's you forget about things once in a while, you know? :); November 10, 2010 at 10:23 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)