Mason Arik: Bring on the Weekend

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Bring on the Weekend

Hello Weekend!! Friday was rough going. My heart can not write. I focus on today. Today we are relaxing at home, after an earlier trip to Dairy Queen. And keeping our fingers crossed for a quiet evening by the firepit tonight. Smores and smiles. Thank you friends and family for adding smiles to our heart.

Mason hung his new tiger friend above his bed; thank you Heather

Postcards from Paris, China and Michigan

And a little luck of the Irish...

2 comments:

Misic Family said...: I'm so sorry you had a tough day yesterday. I hope tonight by the fire will be calm and relaxing for you all. Enjoy your smores and smiles!
Love,
Melissa, Zoran Aubrey, Zach and Zaylee Misic; March 5, 2011 at 3:51 PM
Amy said...: I'm sorry that Friday was a tough day for you, too. Your evening plans hanging out by the firepit and having s'mores and smiles sounds great and fun for all. I hope Mason is feeling lots better today, and the rest of you as well.; March 5, 2011 at 6:56 PM

Seasons of Wishes

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)