As the mother of the "real Mac," I can testify that he has faced the hardest of days. Mac has spent the great majority of his childhood fighting multiple cancers. At 8 months old, he was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, which he beat! Then, at 3 years old, he was diagnosed with an incredibly rare brain cancer and is still fighting it at 7 years old. He's had multiple brain surgeries and eye surgeries; he's been on chemotherapy and enduring its side effects for many years. He had to learn to walk again and has done countless hours of therapy to be able to do what he does today. It's been hard, but Mac smiles through the tough times. Mac has incredible strength, grace and understanding. He is an inspiration to so many people.

 

Through many years of being in the trenches, the words in this book were born into our family and we repeat them over and over. How you think about and talk about hard times REALLY MATTERS! Even on days where Mac couldn't see his incredible strength, I could. I knew it was my job as his mom to instill in him the belief that he can do hard things.

 

I have been so touched to hear Mac repeating these words to himself and his brothers. That is my wish for you too. Let these words become part of who you are and who your children are and it will bless you tremendously. This book is based on a true story, but it's really about YOUR STORY! Whatever you are facing, you can do this.