Mason Arik: Snow and the green balloon...

Friday, January 13, 2012

Snow and the green balloon...

It's Friday. Maverick smiled yesterday with all the SNOW, and I really didn't pay attention, but he is right our yard is covered with Snow; the rest of the neighbors yards' a dusting. The cold temperature didn't bother him at all, I couldn't get him to come inside yesterday. The snow was a gift. And the green latex balloon filled with LOVE is still floating above. Day 20.

This Saturday Wiscurzoos are on Sale at a local Pinewood Derby. So many reasons to smile this morning. Thanks for all the support, January-with the start of the new year; sure hasn't been easy but we continue to feel the hugs all around.

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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)