Mason Arik: Beautiful day...

Monday, July 25, 2011

Beautiful day...

Good Morning everyone. It's a brand new day. My mind constantly spinning. Sometimes my over thinking only causes more turmoil.

We carry on in the shadow of darkness, alive again with a ray of sunshine.

Ahh a breath of fresh air, renewed again after an afternoon of sunshine and tranquil waves. Floating along in sync with the waves. Not a care in the world. It was just what we needed today.

Our top ten reasons to head for the BEACH!!
1. It's fun
2. Who knows what kind of treasures you'll find

( a pair of binoculars)

3. Sand makes the skin youthful

4. Everyone gets along
5. Our daily dose of Vitamin D
6. It's peaceful
7. It beats t.v and video games
8. The smiles are priceless
9. No phone
10. Who cares what time it is..

1 comment:

Brandie said...: Your top ten reasons sound perfect to me! Love you guys and thinking of you always! hugs and prayers to you!!!

Happy Splashing!
Brandie; July 25, 2011 at 9:09 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)