Mason Arik: Snow

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Snow

First snowfall...excitement and sadness. As I wrote Mason and heart, I licked the snow off my fingers. Then I laughed, Mason always ate Snow and I would shake my head and say, gross. But he still would eat snow by the mouth full. Here's to the first snow and the first "taste" of winter.

2007-Eating SNOW!

The snow sure made Maverick happy this morning. As Maverick has a music recorder concert this evening, I'd say someone up above will be proudly watching.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...: Celia told me it snowed and I said "for Mason". Just in time for the Red Robin dinner too.; December 6, 2011 at 9:50 AM
Brandie said...: Hugs!!!!!; December 6, 2011 at 10:23 AM
Deanna said...: I know there were many of us thinking of Mason this morning as we awoke to the first snowfall this winter. He gave us all a new awareness in the beauty of winter and snow! He will be so proud of Maverick this evening for his concert!; December 6, 2011 at 11:48 AM

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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)