Mason Arik: A new me has emerged

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

A new me has emerged

We will be selling these Tiger magnets at the garage sale and fundraiser May 5-7 at our house.
Thanks for all the support. Lots of good vibes today as I replay the song by Chris Tomlin, I will Rise. "There is a peace I come to know.." And Mason I vision you soaring high on eagle's wings with the biggest smile. Your sister sure loves to tell stories of you visiting her and your adventures together. May she always carry your voice with her.

5 comments:

Kathy said...: I know you probably don't know me but I'm Kathy...Delaney's mom. We took some leftovers from a huge sale for Mason last year to sell at our sell to benefit Delaney. Do you need any donations for your sale? We are having Delaney's yard and bake sale this coming weekend at our home and I would gladly donate whatever is left over to your sale. My email address is kathybailey@gmail.com Can you please send me your address so that we can stop by your sale to support Mason and your family?; April 26, 2011 at 7:16 PM
Rick and Sharon Perry said...: Where can we buy a magnet at? We will support anything that has to do with Mason! We have your address just tell us how much the magnets are and we will send the money! May God continue to give you Peace,Strength and Comfort as only he can! However you are not alone! Rick and Sharon Perry; April 28, 2011 at 6:53 AM
Anonymous said...: I don't know if you remember me, but I met Kempf family at St. Jude back in fall of 2010. My son Isaiah, 20 months old at the time was just diagnosed with the same thing. Mason was so gracious to give him is last small bracelet right off his wrist. We will always treasure that time. God Bless you and we will continue to pray for comfort and peace. I know Mason is making other little kids smile throughout heaven. Isaiah Coombs' Mom; April 29, 2011 at 2:54 PM
The Kempf Family said...: Thinking of you and prayers to Isaiah. God bless you.; May 1, 2011 at 8:20 AM
Anonymous said...: Andria, I cannot attend the garage sale but want to buy 4 magnets. I see another post from a person who wants to buy some. Maybe we can just send you a check? Marjorie Yates; May 1, 2011 at 5:39 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)