Mason Arik: THANK YOU

Thursday, December 29, 2011

THANK YOU

Thank you!!! Our hearts are filled with thanks. As 2012 approaches we want to send YOU a Special thanks!! We are beyond AMAZED at the support for the Make-a-Wish ® fundraiser in memory of Mason. It's hard to believe how far we've come since the start in August. From Wiscurzoos, Christmas lights, Wishing well visits, and eating at Red Robin. Thank you for brightening our holidays. We move forward carrying HOPE and LOVE in 2012. With only 3 more days to view the lights, our hearts are smiling as we approach our GOAL! May the force be with you. January 6; we announce the total! Thank YOU!!! Thank you for ALL the support in 2011 as we reflect, my heart is overwhelmed with emotions and thanks. We have everlasting memories because of you.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...: Andria, We were by again last night...we just love your lights. So glad for the success...It's such a worthy cause! Happy New Year. You and your family continue to amaze us with your strength! Love, The Morses; December 29, 2011 at 12:15 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)