Mason Arik: Straight to my heart

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Straight to my heart

It was a beautiful day here in Kansas, Mason even sat outside for a while. Ally was still very sick and slept most of the day. Mason got frustrated today when he could not find anything to satisfy his hunger. Tonight he fell asleep as American Idol was ending. Below are some more smiles from today's mail. Over a course of 28 days; 1, 750 pieces of mail have arrived for Mason. Thank you everyone, one person can make a difference. A world of love has passed through our doors.

How can you not SMILE at an Australian Crocodile that sings from the Land Down Under? Made me sing and dance!!

It's hard to believe we thought Alaska and Hawaii would be difficult; we received a card from each today. Even more amazing; 22 pieces of mail were received from Alaska and 21 from Hawaii.

More beautiful postcards from Napa Valley, CA, South Carolina, Maine and Florida

An "Express" Valentine card was also delivered from Hallmark Cards in United Kingdom.

Cards from Belize (Thanks Krisalis, and Julio )

Thanks to Daisy Troop 676 in Olathe, KS and Haven Elementary in Haven, PA

And then there are those cards that just go straight to my heart. When we were at Ronald McDonald House in Memphis, the walls were covered with children's hand prints representing a child with cancer. It seemed like yesterday Mason's green hand print was made. And as I gaze up at the stars at night I think of loved ones that live forever in my heart.

Before we were even aware, look what arrived in the mail; Mason's first Lucky to Know You card from Olathe, Kansas. My heart is so full it is overcome with emotion tonight.

1 comment:

Unknown said...: Glad to hear Mason went outside in the beautiful weather!!! So sorry Ally is sick. I pray tomorrow she is feeling back to herself! Hugs your way, love you guys!!; February 18, 2011 at 11:08 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)