Mason Arik: pretty princess purple pumpkin

Monday, October 24, 2011

pretty princess purple pumpkin

Sunday was a relaxing day. We carved pumpkins and Ally even painted hers. She loves to find "P" words and then make the sound. Please may I paint my pumpkin purple? Maverick worked on some Wiscurzoos and enjoyed the outdoors. He wore the perfect shirt, "Much Love and Happiness shirt. He was on cloud nine after a spin around the block on a Harley. The smile on Maverick's face says it all. As Ally would say it was a P..P..Perfect Sunday!

2 comments:

Deanna said...: Ally, you are a beautiful princess...I love your p-p-purple pumpkin! And what fun for Maverick! Thank you for the smiles today, it was a beautiful week-end!; October 24, 2011 at 9:28 AM
Anonymous said...: Ally was finding 'B' words the day she spent with Kay and me. She had it on her mind the entire time and was really impressive. You've got a really smart little girl, Andria!
A Bright, Beautiful Babe!!!
~Rhonda; October 31, 2011 at 7:48 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)