Mason Arik: No School Today

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

No School Today

Mason woke up with a headache, and after breakfast headache was slightly better but tummy ache. Ally is coughing and coughing every time I mention Preschool, she wants to stay home too. Last night, I dreamed I was trapped inside a boat spinning in every direction. It's amazing how real the dream interprets today. Thankful that my strength has returned after a restful night's sleep. Thanks everyone.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...: Let me know if you need anything Andria.

Jon V; November 9, 2010 at 8:58 AM
Anonymous said...: Very strange...Drew came home today from school and asked if I had ever been on a boat...I reminded him about the lake this summer with all his cousins and his best friend Ally.

When you wake up from those dreams (nightmares) think of the great experiences that you give your children. I will never forget watching you on the tube behind the boat for your 10 minute ride. Can't wait to do that again!!!

Love you
Carrie; November 9, 2010 at 7:25 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)