June 28, 2009
Dear friends involved with the Believe In Tomorrow Children’s Foundation,
As we drove to your Wisp Home, I reflected on what was bringing us here. I thought about our son Mac and what he has endured since his brain tumor diagnosis in 2008. Mac has faced multiple surgeries, chemotherapy, nausea, vomiting, hair loss, and vision problems with grace and maturity beyond his years. As a parent it has been incredibly difficult watching our child go through everything his diagnosis brought. The past few weeks leading up to our trip to Wisp we saw Mac’s excitement increase. He looked so forward to coming here. He was packed a week before everyone else. He was looking forward to having fun!
Finally the day arrived to come to Wisp. It was a beautiful Sunday. Our excitement increased as we drove up the mountain. Finally we were here. When Mac walked through the door, he couldn’t stop smiling. This week that smile rarely left his face. It has been a magical week.
We enjoyed the lovely house, the scenery, the fresh air, the facilities at Wisp Resort, the relaxation! Thank you so much for making this possible for our family and all of the other families dealing with the heartache involved with having a medically fragile child. This week has provided many happy memories for our family.
Thank you so much,
Mac Kretz’s family — Bob & Cheryl, Robb, Maria & Valarie, Alex & Magda, and Mac