SPIRITUAL RESILIENCE: LEADING OUR YOUTH TO GO AND DO by Sharla Goettl

SPIRITUAL RESILIENCE by Sharla Goettl. This was a very interesting read. I would have never dived that deep into 1 Nephi, but it is evident how much love Sharla has for the youth she has had the privilege of working with. This is a question I have asked myself over and over in the last several years: How to I teach my kids to become Spiritually Resilient? This book gives some very good perspective on how to make that happen. Although this book's target it audience are those who work with youth (or have youth in their homes), my thought through the whole book was that it should be taught to kids before they become youth. I would venture to say this book would be ideal for those with children ages 8-12 so that these principles have been already introduced and can be even more solidified once they become youth. It is a wonderful read that I would recommend for anyone who is looking for further ways to fortify children.

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Be sure to check out Sharla's website for a free gift and join the rafflecopter below for a free ebook. www.sharlagoettl.com Click on the link at the top of the page for "The Goal Maker".

Latter-day youth and parents need spiritual resilience to face the future head-on. 

How do you get it? How do you teach it? Nephi had these same questions.

His answers will lead your family to resilient faith.

Raising youth who are Spirit-led and resilient requires parents who are Spirit-led and resilient. Christ can enable you to build faithful strength together with your children—in a way that uniquely fits your family.

In Spiritual Resilience, author and youth leader Sharla Goettl uncovers Nephi’s insights for parents on how, as a teenager, he developed his powerful testimony of Christ. His message will impact how you teach your children. You will learn how to:

Determine the next step in your situation
Discover your unique role in God’s plan
Fill the gaps in your faith
Motivate youth to make righteous choices
Act fearlessly by understanding your covenants
Feel confident you can succeed with Christ’s help

You can be exactly what your family needs—learning, as Nephi did, to prepare for an unpredictable future. Spiritual Resilience offers a blueprint for families to become spiritually prepared and committed to answering Jesus Christ’s call to “go and do."

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May 5--https://bewarethebookwyrm.wordpress.com 

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BILLIONAIRE'S BET by Adelia Burke

BILLIONAIRE'S BET by Adelia Burke.

This cute romance is a fun read. I loved Ben's and Delany's characters. They're give and take work really well together. The bet is fantastic. The details didn't feel realistic to me, but it worked in the end. There were a couple of things I didn't feel were realistic, but overall it was a very cute, clean romance novel that anyone would love.

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Being average is terrifying, but billionaire Ben Stansfield loves a
challenge. After concocting an elaborate bet with his friends, Ben travels to Las Vegas to see who can live as a member of the working class the longest.
Not only do the friends learn about the hardships of being a middle-class American, they also find love in unexpected places.
This funny, clean romance is full of twists and turns. It will leave you wanting an "average" billionaire of your own.

THE SANTA BOX MOVIE

THE SANTA BOX 

What a great way to begin the Christmas season. I watched this with my family, and all but my two-year-old (he lasted about 15 minutes which for him is a LONG time) sat through the entire thing. Afterward, my oldest admitted that it almost made him cry in a couple of parts. The story did a great job at showing what the giving side of Christmas is like and how a person can grow by looking for ways to help others. It also gives a good glimpse into bullies and how to possible get along with them, as well as what can happen when people don't take the time to get to know someone before making judgements. I love that we have this movie to add to our Christmas movie collection.

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For 12-year-old Kallie Watts, Christmas is anything but merry. For the last five years, the tinsel-strewn holiday has spelled disaster for her family, so when an apartment fire leaves Kallie and her widowed mother homeless just in time for the holidays, it comes as no surprise. There’s only one logical conclusion: Kallie is cursed by Christmas.

When her mother finds a new job in a small California town, Kallie steps out of the moving van and into her worst nightmare: a real-life version of “Whoville,” overflowing with holiday decorations and brimming with Christmas cheer. Forced to navigate the complicated ins and outs of her jolly new surroundings, Kallie is shaken out of her gloom one day when she discovers an ornately carved wooden Santa box on the porch, addressed to her. The moment she lifts the lid, Kallie’s life is changed forever as she rediscovers the true magic and meaning of Christmas ...

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A GUARDED LOVE by Adelia Burke, Blog Tour

A GUARDED LOVE by Adelia Burke. It's been awhile since I've joined a blog tour, and this book sounded interesting. I will admit that I had a harder time getting into it than I expected. Once I did, it was a pretty good read. I did find it difficult to feel as worried about one of the characters as I think was expected. It made some of the tension a little unbelievable for me until the stakes were raised. Then the tension and fear made sense. It was a clean read that most people would enjoy. Let me know what your opinion is though. I'd love to hear your thoughts.

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An unsuspecting college student is inadvertently thrust into the paparazzi spotlight when a country music star mingles at a local karaoke club. After an unexpected photo surfaces online, the power of clickbait media sends two people from different worlds on a collision course with destiny.

A break from touring proves to be anything but relaxing, as Landon Ross navigates a whirlwind of tabloid manipulation, crazed fans and heightened security protocol. Each detail of his life is carefully structured and scheduled. But the unexpected arrival of a talented local music major makes him re-evaluate everything.

Be sure to check out the other blogs on this book tour, leave comments, and visit Adelia's FB page to add more chances to win the fabulous prizes in a Rafflecopter giveaway.

Blog Tour:

June 1

www.crossroadreviews.com

June 2

http://www.communitybookstop.blogspot.com

June 3

http://www.confessionsofbethany.com/

June 4

www.BiblioLeviosa.home.blog

June 5

www.bonnieharris.blogspot.com

June 6

http://fireandicephoto.blogspot.com/

June 7

www.cedarforthauthors.blogspot.com

June 8

www.mybookaday.blogspot.com  

June 9

www.baronessbooktrove.com

June 10

www.MovieReviewMom.com

June 11

www.kameomonson.comb/blog

June 12

https://luwromance.wordpress.com/?fbclid=IwAR3NAXiYs-2NILrwQJFQiXbk1_leCMkf9qJnYC-IaDCtEFNDpqHZHBRXjzA

June 13

https://www.instagram.com/book.amour/

June 14

www.thephantomparagrapher.blogspot.com

THE MATCHMAKER'S MATCH by Brittany Larsen

THE MATCHMAKER'S MATCH by Brittany Larsen. This was a fun read. I enjoyed the flower shop and Liza and Parker's relationship. The plot is wonderful and the setting is beautiful. I had a hard time with Liza though. By the end of the book I honestly didn't believe that she could be or that a person would be that clueless to things going on around her and, more so what her words and behavior did to other people. To me, I would think someone would have at least some idea of how words can hurt, especially face to face. I could be wrong. She was too niave.

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 Eliza Woodhouse has everything a girl could want: a delightful little beachside flower shop, a loving family, and the best friend a girl could ask for. And while she suffers a chronic lack of romance in her own life, the bohemian beauty is a self-proclaimed matchmaker extraordinaire, as evidenced by her recent successes. Having found a fiancé for her sister and a boyfriend for her best friend, she is now taking her lovelorn new employee under her wing. Yes, life is working out quite nicely for Eliza. Until Parker Knightley walks back into her life. After three years in Hong Kong, Parker is in town for his brother’s upcoming wedding to Eliza’s sister. They’ve all known each other their whole lives, and Eliza will never be anything but Little Liza Belle to her handsome childhood tormenter. So the fact that their siblings are getting married simply puts Parker one step closer to becoming the big brother he and Eliza have always joked about him being. But the more time they spend together, the more confused Eliza’s feelings become. Because she has come to the shocking realization that the role of brother is the last role she wants Parker to play in her life . . .

Tour Schedule

July 16^th

http://mybookaday.com/
http://brightlystreet.com/

July 17^th

http://fireandicereads.com/
http://www.iamareader.com/
http://bonnieharris.blogspot.com/

July 18^th

http://lisaisabookworm.blogspot.com/
http://booksaresanity.blogspot.com/
http://ldswritermom.blogspot.com/
http://literarytimeout.blogspot.com/
http://thethingsilovemost.com/

July 19^th

http://katiescleanbookcollection.blogspot.com/
https://ldsandlovinit.blogspot.com/
http://gettingyourreadonaimeebrown.blogspot.com/
http://whynotbecauseisaidso.blogspot.com/
https://www.singinglibrarianbooks.com/adults
http://empowermoms.net/

July 20^th

http://minreadsandreviews.blogspot.com/
http://heidi-reads.blogspot.com/
https://www.wishfulendings.com/

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THE GENTLEMAN'S DECEPTION by Karen Tuft

THE GENTLEMAN'S DECEPTION by Karen Tuft. This was a delightful book to read. Just as one deception seemed to iron itself out, another one was added to the mix. It kept me on my toes and turning the pages to see how many deceptions would happen and when they were going to be exposed. I would recommend this to anyone who loves a good, clean read.

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Renowned actress Ruby Chadwick, the Darling of Drury Lane, has long planned and prepared for her final performance. With exceptional beauty comes the unwanted attention of men, and after years of fending off odious suitors, Ruby is ready to leave it all behind in a favor of a quiet life. The first step is to reclaim a piece of her past: her true identity as Lavinia Fernley. But leaving town unnoticed proves impossible, and in one desperate moment, Lavinia embarks on the greatest act of her life when she throws herself into the arms of a stranger to avoid recognition.

Lucas Jennings is shocked to find the stunning redhead in his arms, but something moves him to play along with her ruse when she calls him her husband. This charade marks the start of an unpredictable journey as he escorts the lovely Lavinia and her traveling companions to Primrose Farm, far from the glaring lights of London. Soon, the tables are turned when Lucas introduces Lavinia to his family—as his fiancee. Before long, their mutual deception begins to feel all too real. But when the truth of her past is revealed, will Lavinia's dream of a happy ending slip through her fingers?

Tour Schedule:

Dec. 4^th

http://www.singinglibrarianbooks.com/
http://melsshelves.blogspot.com/

Dec. 5^th

http://thoroughlyhere.blogspot.com/
http://lisaisabookworm.blogspot.com/
http://bonnieharris.blogspot.com/
http://empowermoms.net/

Dec. 6^th

http://heidi-reads.blogspot.com/
https://brightlystreet.com/
https://www.rockinbookreviews.com/
http://ldswritermom.blogspot.com/
http://thethingsilovemost.com/

Dec. 7^th

http://mybookaday.blogspot.com/
http://fireandicereads.com/
https://ldsandlovinit.blogspot.com/
http://www.wishfulendings.com/
http://katiescleanbookcollection.blogspot.com/

Dec. 8^th

https://joyinthemoments.wordpress.com/
http://booksaresanity.blogspot.com/
http://gettingyourreadonaimeebrown.blogspot.com/
http://www.kindleandme.com/
http://literarytimeout.blogspot.com/

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LIES JANE AUSTEN TOLD ME by Julie Wright

LIES JANE AUSTEN TOLD ME by Julie Wright. I love Julie not only as a person but as an author. She has such a fun way of writing that wraps you up in the story. This book is no exception. And I loved how she pulled in Jane Austen and Emma had to "break up" with her. I think we so often look for things to be exactly a certain way because of something we've seen or read, that it was good to see how someone moved past it. I loved Emma and Lucas journey and then when another player entered the field . . . it left me struggling for who I wanted Emma to end up with. Both guys were fantastic for her. It is a great read from cover to cover. I would highly recommend it.

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Ever since Emma read Pride and Prejudice, she's been in love with Mr. Darcy and has regarded Jane Austen as the expert on all things romantic. So when it turns out that what her boyfriend Blake wants is more of a hook-up than a honeymoon, Emma is hurt, betrayed, and furious. She throws herself deeper into her work as CMO of Kinetics, only to find her job threatened when her boss brings in a consultant to help her expand the business to the East Coast. Her frustration turns to shock when that consultant turns out to be Blake's younger brother, Lucas.

Emma is determined not to fall for Lucas, but as she gets to know him, she realizes that Lucas is nothing like his brother. He is kind and attentive and spends his time and money caring for the less fortunate. But as perfect as Lucas seems, he clearly has his secrets. After all, there's an angry woman demanding money from him and a little girl who Lucas feels responsible for. 

Realizing that her love life is as complicated as anything Jane Austen could have dreamed up, Emma must figure out the truth—and soon—if she wants any hope of writing her own "happily ever after" ending.

THE NOBLEMAN'S DAUGHTER by Jen Geigle Johnson

THE NOBLEMAN'S DAUGHTER by Jen Geigle Johnson. This was a really good read. It was a reminder of the sacrafices people are willing to make for things they truly believe it. It shows what how one person can make a difference. The relationship between Lady Amanda and Lord Nathaniel is fun to see develop and how they learn to trust each other. It's an amazing story that anyone would love.

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While British high society primps and plays, the impoverished citizens of London languish. But there are those fighting for the freedom of common citizens—including two members of the aristocracy who secretly champion revolution. In the drawing rooms of the upper class, Lady Amanda and Lord Nathaniel flirt and tease with the best of them as she pretends to win every heart in London for sport, and he, to conquer them. But in truth, their flirtation is merely a facade designed to keep their clandestine actions hidden from the ton—and from each other. When Nathaniel presents himself as a potential suitor, the attraction between the two is undeniable—but the faces they portray to the world are not enough to win each other's hearts.

While their crusade for London's poor unites them more deeply than they could imagine, Amanda and Nathaniel struggle to trust one another with their true ideals and identities. But when the call to action leads Amanda into the path of danger, she can only hope that Nathaniel will see through her frivolous pretense. Because now, only the aid of the suitor she loves most—but trusts least—can save her.

Tour Schedule 

Nov. 6^th

http://thoroughlyhere.blogspot.com
http://www.rockinbookreviews.com

Nov. 7^th

http://www.wishfulendings.com
http://www.blogginboutbooks.com
https://brightlystreet.com

Nov. 8^th

http://ldswritermom.blogspot.com
http://mybookaday.blogspot.com
http://bonnieharris.blogspot.com

Nov. 9^th

https://ldsandlovinit.blogspot.com
https://www.singinglibrarianbooks.com/blogs.html
http://minreadsandreviews.blogspot.com

Nov. 10^th

http://lisaisabookworm.blogspot.com
http://literarytimeout.blogspot.com 

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SUPREME POWER: 7 PIVOTAL SUPREME COURT DECISIONS THAT HAD A MAJOR IMPACT ON AMERICA by Ted Stewart

SUPREME POWER: 7 PIVOTAL SUPREME COURT DECISIONS THAT HAD A MAJOR IMPACT ON AMERICA by Ted Stewart. I have enjoyed the insight given in Stewart's other books so I'm looking forward to reading this one as well. Let me know what you think!

Bestselling author Ted Stewart explains how the Supreme Court and its nine appointed members now stand at a crucial point in their power to hand down momentous and far-ranging decisions. Today's Court affects every major area of American life, from health care to civil rights, from abortion to marriage.

This fascinating book reveals the complex history of the Court as told through seven pivotal decisions. These cases originally seemed narrow in scope, but they vastly expanded the interpretation of law. Such is the power of judicial review to make sweeping, often unforeseen, changes in American society by revising the meaning of our Constitution.

Each chapter presents an easy-to-read brief on the case and explains what the decisions mean and how the Court ruling, often a 5-4 split, had long-term impact. For example, in Lochner v. New York, a widely accepted turn-of-the-twentieth-century New York State law limited excessive overtime for bakery workers. That law was overturned by the Court based on the due process clause of the Constitution. The very same precedents, Stewart points out, were used by the Court seventy years later and expanded to a new right to privacy in Roe vs. Wade. making abortion legal in the nation. 

Filled with insight, commentary, and compelling stories of ordinary citizens coming to the judiciary for remedy for the problems of their day, Supreme Power illustrates the magnitude of the Court's power to interpret the Constitution and decide the law of the land.

ADVENTURERS WANTED: THE AXE OF SUNDERING by M. L. Forman

ADVENTURERS WANTED: THE AXE OF SUNDERING by M L Forman. This is a series I have thoroughly enjoyed. Each book is definitely a fantastic adventure. I enjoyed being back with Whalen and Alex. It did take several chapters for me to get into the story, but once I was invested, I didn't want to put it down. In trying to figure out why it took me awhile to get into the story, the only thing I can think of is I had been out of that world for to long. I think if I had read all five books back-to-back it would have flowed better for me. I thought there was a very powerful lesson taught toward the end of the book about success and failures. Too often kids want to get up and the world judges us based on our successes. Alex learned a great lesson about the two. I would recommend this book and series to any fantasy lover.

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Whalen Vankin is a great an honorable wizard, and he has only ever personally trained two other wizards. One is Alexander Taylor, a young man who has earned a reputation as a brave adventurer, a warrior, and a man of honor. The other is Jabez, Vankin's nephew—a man whose choices have led him down a different, darker path.

Dark magic has covered Westland, and evil is stirring. Whalen and Alex must journey together into the heart of danger, confronting a sea serpent, and facing down more than one dragon. Alex must find the legendary Axe of Sundering—the one weapon that offers a chance to defeat Jabez—and protect the land from the dark wizard's plans. But finding it will be an adventure of its own as the only pathway to the Axe leads through the underground tunnels and secret passages of the Castle of Conmar.

But Jabez has a final weapon at his disposal: the powerful Orion stones, which could spell the end to Whalen and Alex both.

SAFE HOUSE by Traci Hunter Abramson

SAFE HOUSE by Traci Hunter Abramson. I am really excited to read this novel. Be sure to check it out. Stay tuned for my review to be posted soon.

The guardians, the shadowy heroes of the top-secret program designed to protect members of the most elite government organizations, are being hunted down one by one. There is a single explanation: a traitor must be embedded somewhere in their midst. But if they themselves are the target, who will protect them?

CIA operative Renee Niezen has heard tales of the guardians, though she's never really believed in their existence—until she is approached by Charlotte, an old friend who desperately needs her help to stop the systematic destruction of the guardian program. Renee accepts the plea for assistance, but not everyone is thrilled to have her on the team. Kade—one of the last guardians standing—is unimpressed with Renee's qualifications and turns instead to the legendary Saint Squad for help. But when Renee is caught in the crosshairs, Kade must set aside his antagonism for the woman in order to protect her. Their grudging alliance soon develops into much more—but before the pair can examine their feelings, their investigation takes a dramatic twist. With lives on the line, Renee and Kade must use their spy training at every turn as they draw dangerously close to the shocking truth.

Tour Schedule 

Oct. 9^th

http://bonnieharris.blogspot.com/

Oct. 10^th

http://empowermoms.net/
http://www.rockinbookreviews.com/
http://melsshelves.blogspot.com/

Oct. 11^th

http://mybookaday.blogspot.com/
http://www.wishfulendings.com/
http://lisaisabookworm.blogspot.com/
http://ldswritermom.blogspot.com/

Oct. 12^th

https://ldsandlovinit.blogspot.com/
http://katiescleanbookcollection.blogspot.com/
http://whynotbecauseisaidso.blogspot.com/
http://minreadsandreviews.blogspot.com/

Oct. 13^th

http://literarytimeout.blogspot.com/
http://booksaresanity.blogspot.com/
http://gettingyourreadonaimeebrown.blogspot.com/
http://www.kindleandme.com/
http://brooklynberrydesigns.com/

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FOR LOVE OR HONOR by Sarah M. Eden

FOR LOVE OR HONOR by Sarah M. Eden. I love the Jonquil brothers and really enjoyed being back with them. This was a tougher one emotionally to read because of the nature of Captain Stanley and his experience. As things were learned and his real struggles were brought to light, I found myself thinking of all those military men and women, past and present. How grateful I am for their service and there were moments that brought tears to my eyes as my heart hurt for both Stanley and his family. I wasn't sure how it was going to work out, but being a romance you know it has to. I would have never thought of the ending, but it was perfect. This is a fantastic read that I highly recommend. 

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From the moment they met, Marjie's heart has belonged to handsome Captain Stanley Jonquil, younger brother of the Earl of Lampton. But six long months ago, when Stanley's sense of honor required that he do as he had sworn and return to the Continent to fight in defense of King and country, neither Stanley nor Marjie could have dreamed what the cost of his service would be.

It has been ages since Stanley last wrote, and Marjie and the Jonquil family are plagued by his unknown fate—until the day he unexpectedly reappears. Marjie's joy, however, is quickly shadowed by confusion—the aloof, battle-worn soldier before her is not the man he once was. In the wake of Stanley's blatant disinterest in renewing their acquaintance, Marjie's devastation turns to determination as she vows to help him find peace. But his scars run far deeper than anyone realizes. Despite his feelings for her, Stanley believes Marjie deserves a man whose hands are not stained with the violence of battlefields and whose mind and heart are not haunted by the horrors he has seen.

Honor requires Stanley to return once more to the life he has grown to despise, one he knows will destroy him in the end, even as his heart beckons him to stay with Marjie, the only woman he could ever love, and the promise, at last, of redemption.

Tour Schedule:

Oct. 2^nd

http://brightlystreet.com/category/book-reviews/

http://mybookaday.blogspot.com/

https://joyinthemoments.wordpress.com/

http://lisaisabookworm.blogspot.com/

Oct. 3^rd

http://bonnieharris.blogspot.com/

http://thoroughlyhere.blogspot.com

Oct. 4^th

http://ldswritermom.blogspot.com/

http://empowermoms.net/

http://thethingsilovemost.com/

http://www.kindleandme.com/

Oct. 5^th

https://ldsandlovinit.blogspot.com/

http://heidi-reads.blogspot.com/

http://www.wishfulendings.com/

http://www.rockinbookreviews.com/

http://minreadsandreviews.blogspot.com/

http://katiescleanbookcollection.blogspot.com/

Oct 6^th

http://literarytimeout.blogspot.com/

http://fireandicereads.com/

http://www.singinglibrarianbooks.com/

http://booksaresanity.blogspot.com/

http://gettingyourreadonaimeebrown.blogspot.com/

http://whynotbecauseisaidso.blogspot.com/

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MUSTACHES FOR MADDIE by Chad Morris and Shelly Brown

MUSTACHES FOR MADDIE by Chad Morris and Shelly Brown. Wow. This book is amazing. It touches on things that are personal for the authors yet shares a very strong message on how to help kids deal with scary things. The humor had me laughing throughout and getting teary at the same time. Life has lots of scary things, though not everyone deals with a brain tumor, most kids deal with bullying of some type. There are many powerful lessons throughout. This is a must read to anyone who has children, associates with children, has influence with children, really everyone. I highly suggest this book for everyone of all ages. It is a great read for book clubs and to read with little ones. I cannot say enough good about this book. Please check it out.

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Twelve-year-old Maddie has a quirky sense of humor and loves making her classmates laugh by slapping on fake mustaches every chance she gets. Being funny gets her noticed by class queen Cassie, and things are looking up when Maddie is cast as Juliet in the school play. Maybe Juliet could wear a mustache?

When Maddie starts tripping when she walks and her hand starts curling up at her side, her mom takes her to the doctor, who confirms Maddie has a brain tumor. In an instant, her world is turned upside down.

Maddie doesn't want anyone else to know. Especially Cassie, whose jealousy has turned to bullying. What about Maddie's chance to play Juliet opposite the cutest boy in the sixth grade? What if the doctors can't get the ugly tumor monster out of her brain?

As Maddie's surgery approaches, she wonders if her illness is giving her super powers because her imagination is bigger than ever, her courage is stronger than ever, and her compassion is about to be felt by more people than she ever imagined.