3:34 PM

In: Big Updates

16 May 2009

With Maximillian in his arms to the very last second, right around 3:30pm, Daddy and Mommy finally handed over their son to God and welcomed him home.

“Better is one day in your courts, than a thousand elsewhere … For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless. O LORD Almighty, blessed is the man who trusts in you.” – Psalms 84

48 Responses to 3:34 PM

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The Eynons (Jess & Joel)

May 16th, 2009 at 5:00 pm

He makes all things new… Praise God… no suffering…no tears…
Better is one day…
Love you and we are praying for God’s love, comfort and peace to surround you…

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Lacey Bourne

May 16th, 2009 at 5:20 pm

We are so sorry for you loss. You will remain in our prayers!! Max is resting in His Heavenly Father’s arms! Can’t wait to meet him one day!

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Kathryn Acevedo ( Alicia's Mom)

May 16th, 2009 at 5:22 pm

Your sweet Max has given more to this world than many others.
May God bless you and hold you.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you
Love,
Eddie and Kathy Acevedo

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Bobbie Jo Pittman

May 16th, 2009 at 5:27 pm

From His loving arms to yours and back again. I love you both and are praying for you. Your faith in our Father and truly an inspiration.

Love ,
Bobbie Jo, David, Eli and Ethan Pittman

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Brian & Jennie Palmer

May 16th, 2009 at 5:31 pm

So sorry for your loss. We are praying for you. May God bring you peace. Love you guys!

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Alberta Booth

May 16th, 2009 at 5:32 pm

Baby Max is in the palm of Jesus’ hand being welcomed by Him and all His angels. Praise Be To God!

God’s love, comfort, and strength suround all of you. Peace be with you. Blessings. Alberta Booth

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Holbert Family

May 16th, 2009 at 5:33 pm

What a testimony you, Jodie, and Max are. So sorry for your loss, he was such a blessing in such a short time. Our prayers are with you.

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Angela Downing

May 16th, 2009 at 5:36 pm

I’m so sorry Jodie and Oscar! We are still praying for strength and peace for you guys! What a wonderful lil blessing that is waiting on you to join him one day! Love you guys!!

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Chris White

May 16th, 2009 at 5:43 pm

Oscar, Jodie!

i can relate to you guys. i lost my babygirl and she is in heaven as well. i told her to keep an eye out for him. you know you are loved and covered in prayer. let me know if there is anything i can do to help

One Love man!

Chris >

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Denice Balch-Vargas

May 16th, 2009 at 5:49 pm

I am so sorry for your loss. you are in my prayers little max has touched so many people and you two are so strong!

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Jeanette Book

May 16th, 2009 at 5:51 pm

Oscar, Jodie & family,
Lifting you up in prayer so that you may know God’s peace during this most difficult journey.

The Book Family

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Clay Livingston

May 16th, 2009 at 5:53 pm

I am sorry for the loss of a Sweet Angel boy named Max that the Lord wanted him to do his dudie for 2 wonderful people and their families and come home back to our Heavenly Father which someday you all will see him again. I send blessing and sorrow but at the same rejoice he is in no more pain and he is telling Jesus what awsome parents I had!!!! You 2 are beloved beyound measure….
Love Clay and Family

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Hartley Family

May 16th, 2009 at 6:09 pm

The Hartley Family, extends our hands to heaven in praise for the time you were allowed with Max and is on our knees in prayer for the next steps in your journey. Our hearts hurt for you loss! In Christ We Serve, Greg and Shannon Hartley

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Jim and Lisa Peto

May 16th, 2009 at 6:40 pm

Dear Oscar and Jodie, Jim and Sandy, Steph and Colby, and family, I am awed by your faith and strength. God has truly blessed us all to be a witness to your love, faith, and strength through these past few weeks. Max is surely a blessing to us all and he will continue to bless us all from the arms of Jesus. We love you and are here for you. Be strong in Him. He still reigns. Lisa + Jim Peto

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Dee Anna Campion

May 16th, 2009 at 7:01 pm

I am so sorry for your loss. I will continue to pray for you all. Thank you so much for sharing your precious son’s journey with us.

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Denise Nolt-Phillips

May 16th, 2009 at 7:16 pm

Dear Jodie and Oscar,
I can’t think of any other words that could comfort you right now, other than the one’s you know so well. God is with you and has been forever. I pray he will continue to give you the strength and comfort you need every day of your life. I can only imagine how difficult this is for you both. I’ve read your journal everyday and everyday I am just in Awe over the strength in your words, Every picture you posted. Pure love and faith is what I read and saw. I admire your Wisdom and strength and you will forever remain in my prayers.
Much love Denise

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Debbie Hulse

May 16th, 2009 at 7:40 pm

Look at the lives that have been touched by your witness and that precious baby! God bless and keep you in this time. We send our love.

deb & Sieg

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Andy & Kim Frazier

May 16th, 2009 at 7:55 pm

“Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. – James 1:12

You guys keep standing with the Lord and we will keep kneeling in prayer and we’ll all worship God together as His glory is revealed.

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Glenn and Vicki Feaster

May 16th, 2009 at 8:02 pm

So sorry for your loss . . . .

May the joy of the Lord, knowing that Max is safe with our Savior, be your strength during this time.

You are in our prayers constantly,
Glenn and Vicki

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Brad & Shirley Davis

May 16th, 2009 at 8:08 pm

Dear Ones; Oscar and Jodie, Jim and Sandy, Steph and Colby. Thank you for sharing Max’s and your journey with so many of us. We have learned from your journaling just what amazing parents you are.

You have a treasure in heaven now and one day all of you will be together as family again.

May God’s comfort and shelter be yours. We will continue to pray for all of you.

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Jodie Q

May 16th, 2009 at 8:28 pm

Thank you for sharing you son with us through this page. Your faith has been and inspriation to so many. Praying for comfort and peace for the entire family.
Love,
Jodie Q

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Joy Mitchell

May 16th, 2009 at 8:50 pm

Thinking of your whole family with a heavy heart. Maybe my dad will be there to welcome little Max into Heaven. Sharing a feeling of loss with you. How sweet to have had precious moments with Max over the past few weeks. Someday…we’ll meet our loved ones again…

Hugs to you. Joy and George

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Tammy & Dan White

May 16th, 2009 at 8:58 pm

We are lifting you up to the Lord as you travel this new road. You guys have been such an awesome testimony to those who you are touching through this prosses. Thank you so much for sharing this journey with us.

Love, Tammy & Dan White

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Angie Vanderwende

May 16th, 2009 at 9:05 pm

I’m so sorry for your loss. Praying you feel God’s love, peace, and comfort during this time.

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Matt. 5:4

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Sarah Schneider

May 16th, 2009 at 9:06 pm

I don’t know what to say except: Love you.

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Nikki Hale

May 16th, 2009 at 9:30 pm

We continue to lift your family up in prayer. We mourn for your loss, yet rejoice that one day we will all get to meet Max in heaven. Thank you for sharing Max will all of us who are so far away. You have been an amazing witness for Christ during this time. We will always remember your precious baby boy.
~Nikki & Brian Hale

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Scott & Peggy Blount

May 16th, 2009 at 9:35 pm

Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys. Thank you for the witnesses for Christ y’all are throughout this most terrible of times.

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matt & liz alford

May 16th, 2009 at 9:47 pm

We are very sorry things didn’t turn out better. Sometimes people seek reason where there clearly is none. Mourn your loss, raise your head up, and you will find that good things eventually come.

-Matt & Liz

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Donna Remson

May 16th, 2009 at 10:14 pm

Thank you for sharing what little time you all had with Max with us. I pray God comforts you in your loss.

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
-Matthew 19:14

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james randazza

May 16th, 2009 at 10:16 pm

im very very very sorry for you guys and baby Max’s Im just gklad i was there with you guys through this very sad time i will still pray for you and always be there anytime anywhere

james randazza

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Eddie & Rosie Cruz

May 16th, 2009 at 11:21 pm

We are so sorry for the loss of your little angel. May God bring you peace during this tough time in knowing that he is now with Jesus. We are praying for you and if there is anything we can do let us know. Love in Christ~~ Eddie and Rosie

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Erin Vichabian

May 17th, 2009 at 12:35 am

Jodie, Oscar, and family,
What a steadfast love you have! God has used you and Max in unimaginable ways as a testimony of His great love. Hold tight to that love as you mourn your little one.
Peace to you all,
Erin Eastlick Vichabian

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Ben Boles

May 17th, 2009 at 12:45 am

Oscar and Jodie, Our hearts are heavy for your loss. As hard as it is you are very right, better is one day in His courts that thousands anywhere. We are praying for you both and your families.

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Kristen Moulton

May 17th, 2009 at 1:11 am

Thank you so much for sharing this journey. I am very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family in this difficult time. I love you guys!

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Bill and Judy Thacker

May 17th, 2009 at 8:26 am

We lift each of you up in our prayers for God’s comfort and we thank you for sharing little Max with all of while he was here. Your example of love and faith touch each of us and we love all of you.

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Nico Owen LaBounty

May 17th, 2009 at 8:56 am

Thank you for sharing Baby Max’s with us. I’m so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you. We’ve been praying and will continue to pray for both of you and your families. May your find comfort in God.

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Bill Bain

May 17th, 2009 at 9:02 am

Oscar and Jodie. Know that both of you have been in my thoughts over the past few weeks and I wish you peace.

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Bonnie Atkins

May 17th, 2009 at 12:41 pm

I am so sorry. I am praying for you all. Thank you for sharing the time you had with max with all of us.

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Vince and Bette Randazza

May 17th, 2009 at 3:04 pm

Words can not express the deep sympathy we have for you and your family…Little Max with his short time here was an inspiration to so many…Jodie and Oscar, your faith was unwavering and it taught us all a valuable lesson…We wish you peace as you mourn the passing of your little angel, knowing that you all will be together again one day…Thank you for allowing us to be a part of Max’s life through this website…

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Mandy Cooke

May 17th, 2009 at 3:05 pm

We’re grieving with you guys. We’ll be in lots of prayer for you!

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Mike and Stephanie Gonter

May 17th, 2009 at 5:04 pm

Jodie and Oscar,

We’ve been praying for your precious Max since we heard you had him. Please know that our prayers will continue for you two as well as for your families. We’re so sorry!!

Mike and Stephanie, Ryley Blake and Jackson

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Jan

May 17th, 2009 at 6:53 pm

We lift you up in prayers, asking God to comfort you at this difficult time.
May you see the many blessings throughout his short life. Thanks for sharing him with us.
Jack and Jan Lup

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Joe Schneider

May 17th, 2009 at 7:01 pm

My heart is broken for your loss. You guys are awesome parents and I wish that you did not have to go through all of it. I pray that God will continue to see you through this tough time and bring healing the the pain that you feel.

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Amber Davis

May 17th, 2009 at 11:07 pm

You guys are in our thoughts and prayers.

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Marianne Heim

May 17th, 2009 at 11:31 pm

I will continue to pray for you and your families. May you find comfort and strength through your faith.

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Crystal And Jeremy

May 18th, 2009 at 7:57 am

We wanted you to know that we love you guys and are praying for you. We are asking that the comforter will surround you and your family and give you rest and peace. We love you!

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alicia and brent d'altilio

May 18th, 2009 at 12:40 pm

Your family has truly touched so many people’s lives. thank you for sharing with everyone. you will continue to be in our prayers.

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Kevin Imhoff

May 18th, 2009 at 4:44 pm

Oscar & Jodie, your dedication and faith has been inspirational to all. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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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.

Contact Info

If you need to, you can contact Max's Dad:
Cell Phone: (407) 873-8709
Email: ocortez@mac.com

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