Saturday, May 14, 2011

Laughter

Good Morning! Last year we were at the YMCA splashing in the pool!

Yesterday Ally and I stopped at a few garage sales and saw tiger after tiger. Ally would say, "Mason didn't have one like that." If only we could send you a care package. In the backseat, cell phone to her ear, Ally said "Hi Mason, I miss you, I got a surprise, a bike at a garage sale, goodbye"
I can picture you next to her as she pedals down the driveway.

We all feel the riot inside us, a thousand warriors continue to throw flame throwers running circles in our head. When the pain got the best of me, you gave me a sign, "LAUGHTER"; read a license plate in big bold letters. It brought a smile to my face, because when the going gets tough you were always there with a laugh. It was a sign; I needed to remember.

“Laugh as much as you breathe and love as long as you live.”

2 comments:

pannellfamily said...: I need your posts. They make me a better person, make my days brighter, and help me get all of the life out of our lives. Love you my friend.; May 14, 2011 at 9:39 AM
Brandie said...: Thanks for laughing with us last night. I don't think I have laughed that hard in a long time. It was good to see you smile! Hoping today is a peaceful and giggle filled day for you!!!! Hugs and prayers your way!; May 15, 2011 at 7:14 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)