Mason Arik: The Magic of Christmas....

Sunday, December 26, 2010

The Magic of Christmas....

The most amazing Christmas ever; the outpouring of love is still fresh in our hearts. We witnessed something beyond our wildest dreams. It was truly remarkable and unforgettable. We can't stop smiling. Even driving to the store with our snow-covered van brought tears to my eyes. Every bit of snow at our house is magic. Christmas day; a day we will never forget. Our Christmas story was shared by the KC Star newspaper like the story reports, "somebody needs to pinch me".
Channel 4 stopped by just to capture the kids at play; there was a heartwarming story at 9 and 10 p.m. The 10 p.m. story still brings tears to my eyes. I hope Santa, Chief Elf and all the Elves saw the joy in our hearts and Mason's humongous SMILE. Mason's smile said it all. And our tears could not stop falling as we relived the magic of Christmas Day. We are all still smiling and on top of the world. The magic of Christmas will never leave our hearts. I share tonight with you JOY, SMILES, LOVE and LAUGHTER!! Our Christmas wish came true and our thank yous come in the photos above and video link; a huge smile from the heart. And thanks to everyone for allowing us these very special family moments. Click on the video below our tribute to everyone that shared in our magical Christmas!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWDFEILbq6U

http://www.fox4kc.com/news/wdaf-mason-kempf-gets-snow-christmas-122610,0,5645468.story

3 comments:

pannellfamily said...: What great pictures. Mason's smile is wonderful! So so happy your Christmas wish came true!; December 27, 2010 at 9:11 AM
Anonymous said...: Glad Santa could help you out.
You now know that he is a magical kind of guy who know all kinds of the right people!; December 28, 2010 at 1:03 PM
Anonymous said...: I've been reading your blog since the begining. I heard about Mason through a friend of mine at work who has a mutual friend with your family. I have never commented because I didn't know what to say. This post, along with many others brought tears to my eyes. Your family....you guys are my heros. The amazing strength and love your family has is beyond incredible. I am so happy that Mason got his Christmas wish. You guys are an insperation to us all. Your family has been and will continue to be in my prayers. Mason couldn't have asked for better family!!; December 28, 2010 at 2:08 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)