Mason Arik: I can only imagine...

Monday, October 10, 2011

I can only imagine...

The rain hides the trickle of tears flowing down my cheek this morning. As the song, "I Can Only Imagine", by Mercy Me plays in the background. We can only imagine. Mason, the sound of crunching leaves stirred me from my dream last night. Your magic touch will always be present in every season. Thank you for reminding me to keep my eyes open. I can only imagine what size pumpkin you'd pick at the Pumpkin patch. I looked for your shadow. I can only imagine. I wonder what you'd collect today? Your rocks, key chains, and tigers fill our home with memories. I imagine your smile today, as the last few leaves fall from our tree.

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Unknown said...: Your 'poetry' in remembrance is so beautiful. I pray the thoughts and memories and God's grace continues to sustain you!; October 11, 2011 at 12:39 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)