Mason Arik: Keeping Mason's Memory alive with a ROAR..

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Keeping Mason's Memory alive with a ROAR..

Trying to plant my two feet on the ground today.. and stand. We love you Mason.
Searching for the right song, or the right words to say. We miss you Mason. We remember your heart of gold and hold it close. Thank you everyone for being here and hearing our cry and for keeping Mason's memory alive with a ROAR!! Standing tall for You, Mason!
You are powerful; we can hear your "Roar" from Heaven's door.

6 comments:

Brandie said...: Always thinking of you! Hugs and prayers I am sending your way! Hoping you find renewed strength. Love you all so much my friend!; April 20, 2011 at 12:05 PM
Raleah said...: We have not forgotten you all! As I read from the book of Job this morning and how he voiced his agony all those many years ago, I thought of you. Asking God to hold you close to Him....; April 20, 2011 at 4:28 PM
Maxine said...: I think of your family and Mason every single day.; April 20, 2011 at 6:40 PM
Anonymous said...: It snowed here for Mason this morning. Brought tears to my eyes. And a little smile too. I'll call you soon. K-; April 20, 2011 at 8:44 PM
Anonymous said...: Not a day goes by that I don't think of Mason and your family. Wish I had the right words to help you through this unbearable pain. Your family has touched so many lives and made us all better people. Hope you can find strength in God and your friends. Reach out to them, even if you just need someone to sit with you. I pray for you each night and imagine Mason laughing in heaven. It makes me smile and cry all at the same time.; April 21, 2011 at 10:32 AM
botany downs secondary college said...: Verry thoughtful blog; September 7, 2023 at 4:45 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)