Mason Arik: A Pot of Gold

Thursday, March 17, 2011

A Pot of Gold

Thank you everyone for the prayers and balloons. From Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Arizona, Texas, Iowa and Oklahoma. It was a wonderful day to fill the sky with love and hope. And thanks to Weston, Mo for the support and dropping by their pot of gold. Mason's smile says it all. Thanks for being a part of his SMILE!! He had a great day and even enjoyed a picnic complete with Shamrock shake. The evening ended with cheeseburgers from 5 Guys, and Maverick discovered a new hobby with Melty Beads. Today's forecast full of sunshine, and dad's home the rest of the week. We are ready for what ever the day may bring, it's a good day to wear green. Celebrate. We already found our pot of gold... YOU!

Phoenix, AZ

Grand Island, NE

Downtown - Kansas City, MO

2 comments:

Anonymous said...: Your St Pat's Day pictures made me smile from ear to ear! Enjoy the good times. Thanks for sharing the challenges, love and hope you see each day.; March 18, 2011 at 12:12 PM
Unknown said...: Looks like there was love in the sky across the nation for Mason! A beautiful day!!! Hugs your way and hope this finds you enjoying a comforting day of smiles and giggles and hugs! Praying for you always! Love you guys!; March 18, 2011 at 12:13 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)