Mason Arik: Happy Thanksgiving

Monday, November 21, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving

It's that time of year. I can't believe I finished the Christmas newsletter. Looking back at 2011 was hard, but so is facing the years ahead. We continue to find strength through God, and our amazing family and friends. Mason, we march in a different direction now. We are guided by you. We will get through the holidays with you. You will always be with us. This Thanksgiving we are thankful. We are thankful. Thank you family and friends. We concentrate on the blessings; as we live, laugh and love through each day.

2 comments:

Mary said...: This Thanksgiving we are thankful for your friendship, the strength you have shown us and your inspiring and insightful blog. We pray that you may navigate your way through these holidays knowing that Mason's love is hugging you tightly.Mary, Tim and Alexandra; November 23, 2011 at 7:37 AM
Anonymous said...: You continue to be on my mind and I find so much comfort and inspiration reading your messages. This Thanksgiving I am so very thankful for the time I was able to spend with Mason and all of you. You are an incredible family!! I wish you much peace, love and joy and I know Mason is watching over you.
Much love, Valerie; November 23, 2011 at 12:11 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)