10:55 PM

15 May 2009

“Jodie and I are staying at the hospital tonight, in a ‘nesting room’ only a few feet from Max’s room. We will probably be up a good portion of the night with him and we will be here all day tomorrow … feel free to stop by and visit … we would love to see you! His RN tonight is Carla, who is doing a great job making the little guy comfortable.”

Our Family

“But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” – 2 Corinthians 4:7-9

7 Responses to 10:55 PM

Kristen Moulton

May 15th, 2009 at 11:07 pm

I am praying for you both and precious son Max. I love you guys!!!

Katrina Brunson

May 15th, 2009 at 11:17 pm

Praying for the 3 of you! You 2 are such amazing parents!!!! Thank you for sharing your little man through this blog!!!! (I think he is awesome!!!)

Alma Cortez

May 15th, 2009 at 11:28 pm

Grandma loves you baby max!

Debbie Hulse

May 16th, 2009 at 12:11 am

I’m glad he got to wear his mac hat. I wish we could be there. There is so much power and influence that Max will have on the rest of your lives. You will be changed. Just remember that God can take the worst and get so much good from it. You have been blessed. Years from now, you will look back and see the blessings. I know that’s hard now but it will happen. We love you all.

deb

Clay Livingston

May 16th, 2009 at 12:24 am

Jodie Oscar and baby Max you have alot of people praying here people that you all don’t even know my church is praying never give up even to the end. You 2 seem very strong Praise God with all that is happening just give it all to JESUS my family hearts feel what you all are going through and we feel the pain with you. Praise Jesus for 2 wonderful that I know but never get to see, Love the 3 of you. I am here for you’ll Good Night!!!! In Christ Jesus. Livingston Family

Dante Young

May 16th, 2009 at 7:50 am

My name is Dante’ Young, I don’t actually know your sweet family but I have been praying for you (known about through mutual friends) and I just wanted to tell you what an amazing inspiration you are to me (and I am sure, everyone else that reads your blog or knows you). My heart breaks for the sorrow that you both must be feeling but it sings for the strength and peace that you have found in your Christ Jesus! I will continue to pray for you both. Thank you again for opening yourselves up to all of us in your blog and sharing sweet Baby Max with us! He is a beautiful Angel!
In Christs Name,
Dante’

Chandra

May 16th, 2009 at 10:45 am

Hey Jodie & Oscar,
It’s been a good 10 or so years since i have seen/talked to you guys…steph posted the link for this blog on facebook either yesterday or today & i have gone thru and read all your posts about your beautiful baby boy. i’m so sorry that you both are going thru this. i have been in prayer – both my mom and i – this morning for you and your family… you and your family are in my heart, thoughts and prayers.

<3,
Chani

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About Max

Maximillian Alejandro Cortez arrived at 7:48 am on Thursday April 30, 2009, weighing 4 pounds 12 ounces.

He spent 14 days in the NICU at Florida Hospital South, with his mother, father & family, before heading home to Heaven. We are all very excited to see him again.