My Story
BACKGROUND STORY
Max is being cared for by excellent nurses and doctors at Florida Hospital South in Orlando. He is in the NICU. Sorry, at this time visitors are limited. Jodie is recovering well from surgery at Celebration Hospital in room 408 and is expected to be released over the weekend sometime.
Max suprised everyone by arrriving about 8 weeks earlier than we expected him. We apprectiate all your prayers for the medical issues surroundeng him at this time.
Here’s what we know; before transfering up to Florida Hospital, Max had some issues with his blood preassure and oxygen – but God took care of that hand he was able to move to the NICU mid-day Thursday. He is currently on a ventalator to help him breathe and doing better than expected already. He is also receiving medication for his blood preassure. He has a special tube in his belly giving him nourishment.
Over the next few days a team of specialists will be evaluating him for Neurological, Orthopedic, and Genetic issues. Please pray for the doctors as they work together to give Max the best care! We know God has special plans for Max. He also gave him Oscar’s hair!
Jodie, Oscar and their families appreciate you checking back here for updates. Please overwhelm them with encouragement and prayers here on this site. This will be your source for answers.
17 Responses to My Story
Bethany Jett
May 2nd, 2009 at 9:49 pm
Jodie and Oscar — we are praying for you guys and your beautiful little guy.
Jeanette Book
May 2nd, 2009 at 11:20 pm
Oscar & Jodie,
We wanted to let you know you are all in our prayers. The congregation at Winter Park has been asked to keep you and baby Max in prayer.
Blessings,
Jeanette & Jim Book
Nikki Hale
May 2nd, 2009 at 11:56 pm
Hi Jodie & Oscar…thank you so much for including us in your email. We are certainly praying for all three of you!! Congratulations on your tiny bundle of joy…children are absolutely one of the greatest gifts God could ever give us! We will continue to check your website to see how things are going, and in the meantime we will ask our church family and friends here in Lexington to pray for little Max
~Nikki & Brian Hale
Aunt Stephie
May 3rd, 2009 at 6:30 pm
Praying for Max and his mommy and daddy daily…hourly really. Holding his little hand and being able to talk to him is so special. It’s my new favorite thing to do!
Sally & Chris
May 4th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
I just want you to know that ATL is thinking about you three and praying for you and the rest of your family. I feel like I’ve known you guys forever and know you two can handle this and so much more. You are a great team! And now you have a third player who is a teensy little fighter and if you don’t believe it, sounds like Max will give you a roundhouse to the face! Please let us know if there is anything we can do. He is beautiful and totally has Jodie’s nose! Don’t be jealous Oscar! xoxo
Alan Houser
May 6th, 2009 at 11:58 am
Oscar, I had no idea! You’re all in my prayers too.
Denise Nolt-Phillips
May 9th, 2009 at 10:26 am
Dear Oscar,Jodie and Max
I just read your entire journal and my heart is so overwhelmed for you all. it has been a few years since we’ve seen each other or even spoken to each other but in christ we are together everyday. I miss you all and i am praying hard for everyone! your stenghth in all of this leaves me in awe. God is so good and amazes me everyday of my life. I know with every ounce of my faith that he will see you all through this time. My prayers are with you and will be always.
Please tell everyone I miss them and wish them all well.
God Bless you.
Mich Love, Denise, Jaimie, Daniele, Ronnie and Dave.(my husband)
Van Hutchinson
May 9th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
Just talked with your Dad and we immed lifted up Max. Asking God to fulfill Max’ destiny and calling. We look forward to seeing him lead others to Salvation in Jesus…Van H.
Andra
May 11th, 2009 at 7:21 pm
I am praying for little Max and for the entire family. It is amazing to see the faith and joy you all have in the middle of such a trying and scary time. It’s an inspiration. I’m praying for God to guide the hands and minds of all the physicians and nurses, but knowing He is the Great Physician, I am praying for a miracle that will blow the socks off everyone on that staff and everyone who comes in contact with Max and the family. God bless you guys!!
Mandy Cooke
May 16th, 2009 at 11:59 am
We’re praying for you guys as well out here in Texas. I’ll be sure to put him on our emergency prayer list as well! Our God is bigger than we can possibly stand, and He can do incredible things. I can’t wait to see how He works through you and around you!–Love, the Cooke Family
Andy & Kim Frazier
May 16th, 2009 at 5:35 pm
Hey guys. Add us and the church in Dade City to the list of people praying for Max and your whole family.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6
Jenni Littiken
May 16th, 2009 at 7:59 pm
Hey guys! We will continue to pray for you and your family during this difficult time. Your strength and faith is so encouraging. If you need anything, please don’t hestitate to ask!
Eddie Acevedo
May 17th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
Oscar & Jodie,
You and your family have been and will continue you to be in my prayers. If there is anything I can do, in any way, shape or form please let me know. (786) 417 – 1514. I know God is always in charge and He will never leave us or forsake us. – Eddie
Jamie Munoz
May 19th, 2009 at 10:52 am
HEY,I KNOW HOW TIMES CAN BE HARD.BUT MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU EVERYDAY.YOU ALL TOUCHED MY HEART.LOVE-JAMIE MUNOZ AND PAM FRENCH
Ryann
May 23rd, 2009 at 11:18 pm
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during these difficult times. Max is Beautiful:)
Ryann O’Dell (Friend of Colby)
BECKY NOBLE
January 15th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
Hi, my 19 year old daughter has just been told the baby she is carrying has walker – warburg. She is 28 weeks along and plans to have her baby daughter. I would like to know how you and your baby are doing. Also if you can direct us to any information that you have found helpful, we would greatly appreciate it. I will pray for you and your family. May God be with you.
Oscar
January 20th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Becky,
Our son, Maximillian, was only with his mother and I for 14 days, but I am sure he is doing just fine now, waiting for us in Heaven.
I don’t have any specific resources I can point you to, but the Genetic Counselor we saw at Winnie Palmer Hospital was extremely helpful with explaining medical terms and Max’s diagnosis, as well as giving us information on available community resources.
If you haven’t already seen from the rest of posts here, having family and friends and God’s word(s) nearby is extremely important. Despite not being able to be with our son right now, Jodie and I are where we are today because of the people we love and the God we serve.
Thank you for praying for our family and know that we will be praying for yours.