Max was born on September 1, 2009 without any complications or problems. At less than 2-weeks old, his change in eating and breathing habits caused his mother to call his doctor, then 911. As he was rushed to the hospital with the paramedics, he started turning blue and was carried by a helicopter to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. A virus had attacked his heart and his parents were told it would not get better. Although Max was on the list to receive a donor heart, the doctors felt like if something wasn’t done quickly, he wouldn’t survive. The Berlin Heart (a mechanical pump or ‘substitute heart’ that works outside the body, drawing the blood out to circulate, then pumping it back in) had not yet be approved by the FDA; however, doctors received special permission to use it to save Max’s life. Max’s heart transplant came 6 weeks later and he was finally able to come home!
During our session, you would have never know everything Mighty Max has been through. He’s one of the happiest babies I’ve ever been around. Maybe he knows what a perfect miracle he is.
Let’s not forget about his sweet and pretty sister, Emma…
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MAX and find out ways you can help:
- watch THIS VIDEO: 3-Month-Old Receives Gift Of Life
- read THIS ARTICLE
- visit THIS WEBSITE
Omg. this absolutely breaks my heart! little max has already been through SO much! what a blessed little boy to have such wonderful family to take such great care of him! he’s just gorgeous 🙂 and thank you for linking the website to donate for all of their medical costs… what a great way for others to minister to this family in a real, practical way!
What a special little guy. I watched the video from Ch 2 and realized that I see his father everyday at work. I don’t know him, but to think that you pass by a person everyday and we really don’t know what people are going through. Thanks for sharing the pictures and his story. I pray God contiues to bless Mighty Max.
ps. my absolute fav. pic is that last one. i love that he’s all snuggled, safe in his momma’s arms as she kisses him. oh, what a sweet, sweet moment. if only they could stay there 🙂