By Kayla DeKraker
As Gary Sinise grieved the death of his son Mac, the FORREST GUMP actor still found reasons to be grateful, despite the tragic loss.
“When the word got out that our that we lost our son, the outpouring of love and condolence and heartbreak and support was overwhelming, and it was beautiful,” Sinise told Fox News last year. “I’m thankful for the love that we’ve received and the family that we have, and I’m thankful that, you know, I have you know our whole family had 33 years with our son who was a blessing to all of us.”
Recently, Sinise told Fox News Digital how even while battling a rare and aggressive cancer, Mac made the most of the time he had.
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“Mac died on Jan. 5th, 2024, and actually the last year of his life was a pretty amazing year for him,” the veterans advocate said. “I think he was feeling like things were closing in on him. It was a very, very difficult cancer, and there was no cure and none of the drugs were working, and he kept trying to try, but nothing was giving us any real hope.”
Sinise added, “And so, I think he was very practical and very realistic about what was going on, and he had some music that he wanted to work on that he never finished.”
He’s grateful for the music Mac left behind, calling it a “treasure chest of beautiful melodies.”
On Mac’s behalf, Sinise released Resurrection & Revival, parts one and two, and is currently compiling the third installment of his son’s music which will release next year.
“A little sneak peak of the studio,” Sinise posted on Instagram earlier this month. “Working on Resurrection & Revival Part 3. Can’t wait for you all to hear. Available sometime next spring. Thank you, Mac, for all the musical treasures we’ve found.❤️”
Sinise continues to push forward, work hard and be grateful in the midst on one of the worst tragedies a parent can face. His decision to choose resilience is backed by science that proves healing from such trauma can be benefitted by gratitude.
Several studies reported on by Berkeley found that “the answer may lie in gratitude’s ability to make us take a second look at our lives, turning our attention from the bad things to the good — a cognitive process that needs time to unfold.”
The article fittingly notes, “This implies that giving thanks on the fourth Thursday of November won’t just help us appreciate food and family. It could also help us heal from the traumas of our lives, both small and large.”
This is a powerful reminder this season that, like Sinise, even in difficult things, there is always a reason to be thankful.
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