Mason Arik: 3 Trees

Saturday, March 31, 2012

3 Trees

March 29, 2012 Our family planted 3 Trees for Mason. The first 2 trees were planted at Corporate Woods. We have always watched fireworks at Corporate Woods, ran the Head for the Cure. Also American Adoptions is located there. 3 wonderful reasons...and the boys rode their bike through the trails. It was an AMAZING day. The last tree was very special as our family and friends met at Bluejacket Pool to remember Mason. It was a day just how Mason would have planned, bubbles, kites, sidewalk chalk, Ice Cream, Gummi bears and music. Most importantly his friends were there. Even those they could not make it were there in spirit. His heroes from the Overland Park Fire Department watered the tree after all the kids planted the tree. Words can not express how thankful we are for your continued support and love. Mason you are forever in the hearts of so many. We love you and how we miss you...

1 comment:

Anonymous said...: Mason is forever in our hearts. Every day I hug my kids a little tighter, have a little more patience, and try to find humor in the small things...all thanks to your family. You are truly an inspiration. In Mason's memory I try not to take a single moment for granted.

And when my kids asked to go through McD's for a Shamrock Shake (a few days after St Pat's Day), I didn't hesitate. Happiness in small things. :); March 31, 2012 at 9:54 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)