Mason Arik: Spring break

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Spring break

Spring break has officially started.

Mason and Maverick played video games. Dad moved the Wii game upstairs as Mason no longer can make it downstairs. Mason even napped for part of the morning. As the sunshine brought thoughts of spring, I actually got a chance to rake the yard. Ally pranced around the yard with her pretend flowers and even hugged her birthday tree, as it is full of buds. We all had a McDonalds picnic outside, complete with Shamrock shake. Mason's leg cramped after a round of Uno Attack. So back inside until dad got home for pizza and a campfire. What a quiet peaceful evening. Overall, Mason had a good day; besides fighting comfort. He has a very hard time sitting up or moving once he is laying down. It hurts when mom lifts him; we search for comfort. To my surprise he is up walking around more without the walker. He is very particular if he sees a Wii remote, it has to be put away. We cherish those smiles and laughs that crept in today. We laughed as Maverick attempted to teach Rex new tricks. Below are pictures from last March. I was curious what we did last spring break. Our main event was a garage sale. There are no pictures from last spring break so I thought I'd share pictures of last March. The weather can change in an instant in Kansas. To my surprise, the picture on the main page of the blog was snapped March 27 of 2010. You never know what tomorrow will bring, cherish each day.
And for Easter eggs; Mason-Green, Maverick-Blue and Ally-Purple.

March 9, 2010 Look at the big smile as Mason asked to be buried in the sand.

March 20 brought SNOW, nothing like sharing a snowball with sister.

March 27, just being a kid...

1 comment:

Unknown said...: Thank you for teaching me to cherish every day. I have learned so much through your eyes and your words. I feel like my kids have a better mom now because you have taught me to let go of little things that just don't matter in life. To focus on the big picture. I pray for a day of more smiles and comfort for you all. You are such an amazing family and an incredbile mom. Love you guys!!!; March 12, 2011 at 7:06 AM

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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)