Mason Arik: 4 months

Friday, July 29, 2011

4 months

4 months have flashed by, and I could use a hug from heaven.
Missing your smile, laughter, and remembering your strength.
Sending you all my love today and always.

Our light shines through in your memory. Today, we hold our head up high and smile knowing your spirit lives on. You have planted a seed forever in our hearts. And God's Love shining more than ever, through friends and family. We send our love to the angels among us, thank you.

6 comments:

Oline Jenkins said...: My heart breaks for you and your family. I hope you get your hugs from Heaven soon. I can't even imagine what you are going through. I do know that I hug my kiddos a lot longer and tighter and that I study their faces and body movements just so I will never forget one single thing about them. Mason has taught me to do that so I hope that brings, at least a little peace to you today. I've learned to Live, Laugh and Love from your precious little angle.; July 29, 2011 at 3:01 PM
Oline said...: I meant "ANGEL" Sorry about that.; July 29, 2011 at 3:03 PM
Deanna said...: Even though I didn't get to know Mason for very long, his memory will always be a part of me. I too learned to Laugh, Love, and Live a bit more...and hopefully be a better person for knowing such a special angel as your Mason.; July 30, 2011 at 11:51 AM
Brandie said...: Sending hugs to you- love you guys.
Brandie; July 30, 2011 at 7:37 PM
sheila said...: god bless all of you. you're in my heart...always. xoxo; July 31, 2011 at 12:51 AM
Heather E said...: I thought of you all this morning. We were out for a drive and I was flipping through radio stations and came across "Our God". I'd only heard it once before 4 months ago, but I still remembered it - so I took a moment to listen and think of you and Mason.; July 31, 2011 at 2:02 PM

Seasons of Wishes

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)