Mason Arik: Tuesday

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Tuesday

It's a rainy Tuesday and Maverick is finishing his homework while listening to his new favorite song. It's hard to believe it's November. We are thankful for this year's Christmas lighting, as Eddie is busy preparing. I am actually hoping for snow, snow and snow. I miss the magic in the air. For now, here is Maverick's new song, I know Mason would like it too. I was angry when I heard the song the first time. Angry and sad. Today the song makes me smile.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...: Andria - I'm not sure how you've gotten to the place where this song makes you smile. Glad you are there, but it made me cry. Confusion and sadness at the lost potential. No words. I think about you all often.
Rhonda; November 10, 2011 at 7:27 PM
Tiffany said...: this is my favorite song from a tough personal year, i will think of all of you too when i hear it!; November 16, 2011 at 2:11 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)