Mason Arik: Another Snow Day

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Another Snow Day

It is great to see smiles today! Maverick elated from another snow day. It is too cold to play in the snow, Maverick did bundle up and finish shoveling our driveway. And the sledding hill awaits action once more! But Mason insists only if dad is home to sled. The boys have rediscovered Verticon, an air battle game we received 2 or 3 years ago.
All three kids are enjoying Phineas and Ferb while devouring Oreos, as I finish laundry for the day. The music therapist will be by today; Maverick and Ally enjoying singing. Mason prefers to watch and smile at their musical talents. In the photo above Mason is pictured with 2 of his favorites, David Cook( shirt) and a Tiger (amazingly named Taco). Mason was full of smiles after receiving David Cook T-shirts from a friend of a friend. It really touches us to know, people are reading the blog and have reached out in so many ways with support and care. Meals have warmed our spirits and provided much needed time with each other. This evening we hope to paint Pinewood derby cars as the race is around the corner. Mason misses Boy Scouts but really wants to enter a car in this year's race. And Maverick hopes to compete in the sibling race. A million thanks for all the support and love that continues to lift our spirits. Thanks for being here. My mind is constantly focused on ways Mason's story and life can positively effect the lives of others. He inspires me daily.

3 comments:

Unknown said...: You inspire all of us, Andria- to be a better person, to help more, to see the world through someone else's eyes, to focus on what matters! So glad to see a happy day was had by all today! Smiles are so contagious, you are probably starting a chain reaction as others read this! ;)Thank you for lifting our spirits!! Here is to many more smiles!! Love you guys!!!; January 11, 2011 at 5:58 PM
Kim F said...: I agree with Brandie. You inspire me daily.
Blessings,; January 11, 2011 at 6:17 PM
Anonymous said...: Hey, I know where that game came from! Glad your still enjoying it. Aunt G and Uncle Steve in NY!; January 11, 2011 at 6:23 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)