Many, many thanks to Mark in Louisville, Kentucky. Mark is a detective on the police force there, and though he and I have never met, we have a common love for acoustic guitars, and are members of the Acoustic Guitar Forum.
Mark contacted me and asked me if it would be okay if he arranged for a visit from a few police officers - and boy, did he come through in style - the Assistant Chief!
The assistant chief and another officer from the University of Washington Police Department came and brought Max all kinds of gifts and things to play with. He even got his own badge and official police patch!
After a what I can only describe as a tortuous time of bandage removal from his dialysis tubing, this was JUST what he needed to cheer him up.
Here is the happy group - look at that big smile on Max's face!
On another note, Max's numbers took a slight turn for the better today - please pray that this would be a trend!
Thanks, Mark, for making this happen, and thanks to the UWPD for taking the time to make my kid's day!
20 comments:
Yay! How exciting for you Max! Did you have a good time with the cops? We are so glad to hear that you are feeling at least a little better. We will continue to pray for you until you get to come home! Tell Levi and mom and dad that we are praying for them too! Ben and Danielle Vos
Hiya Max!
I was just checking in and found out you had quite an exciting day! My older brother is a retired police detective, and I love it when people like you get to see how great cops can be! I'm so pleased you had a good visit with them. It was also super to see you riding in the park, and even better to see you smile. I'm still praying every day for you, and I'm pleased to see that you are acting more like your old self. Keep smiling kiddo. Tell your folks I said "Hi."
Patrick
Hi Max,
The police are after you? Boy, you better start behaving! :-) Glad they came to see you, and that you're being brave.
Earlier this week, I was on vacation with members of my family. One of them is Betty. She's a missionary in Rwanda, East Africa. That's on the other side of the world from you! She and the rest of my family prayed for you go get better, and for God to give you and your family courage and even joy! God can do that, even when it doesn't make much ordinary sense.
Ever heard of Rwanda? That's where mountain gorillas live, those big, black furry apes that are almost like humans. They love and take care of their children, just like your Mom and Dad love and take care of you. Maybe Dad can find a book about gorillas for you. They're some of God's best animals, though he loves them all. He loves YOU, Max, even more than He loves gorillas!
(Sam, send me an address, will you? Maybe I can find a gorilla book Max would enjoy.)
cotten
Boy, when the cops came to see my son, I was the one not feeling too good!
You look like you may be feeling a bit better - keep up the good work. By the way, when you smile and joke, you make EVERYBODY feel better!
That's cool!
Good to hear your doing a bit better today Max!
Dave from Ottawa, Canada.
Hi Max, I just wanted to say that I am thinking about you and praying for you over here in Itu, Brazil. It is a city near São Paulo Brazil. I am down here working as a missionary intern and many of my friends back at Impact in Houston, Texas told me about you. I hope that you have a beautiful day and know that someone in Brazil is praying for you. Deus abencoe você! ( God Bless you), Amanda Scott
Yay Max!
(5-year old Ava says to you,) "Good luck getting better, I am praying for you, and great job being so brave!"
My brother is Lynnwood PD, and I think that is so great that you got to have such a fun visit!
Sasha Brodeur & Family
Hey Max
I hope you are feeling well today. Best wishes to you and your family from across the pond
David - Gloucester, United Kingdom.
I hope you feel better soon, we at WTF are pulling for you !!
Tim from Tampa
Hi Max!
A big virtual hug is coming your way from over here in the UK.
Have you ever seen a picture of a British Policeman? His helmet is very different to the ones the American cops wear. They make them look even taller so I suppose that helps to frighten the baddies!
Hope you're soon feeling much better and back to your old self. :-D
LindaLoo (Surrey, England)
Wow, Max - what a great time that must have been!
We're praying for you here in Chanhassen, Minnesota, little buddy - let's keep those numbers going up!
David (and the rest of the 'eatswodo' family)
Way cool! Glad that Max is continuing to get better.
We're all pulling an praying for you Max! Keep fighting, you'll be home soon.
Sam/Shannon, love and Aloha from Hawaii....
Hen (hnuuhiwa on the AGF), Elaine and Kainalu
Hi Max, We've been reading about your hospital stay EVERYDAY and We continue to pray that you will get well really soon:) it's great to see that you had so much fun today! Wow! The police came to visit with you??? and you got your OWN badge??? That is just way too cooool...When you get out of the hospital, Maybe Mom and Dad will let you bring it to church so everyone can see it??? Hey, keep up the good work Buddy!!! And keep those smiles coming!!!
Joe DeAndrea and family
Ferndale, Wa.
Dear Max,
We hope you are feeling better, we are praying for you and your family big time. I hope you know there are so many people thinking of you. Hang in there bud
Love,
the Luckhurst family
Hey Max:
Did the police give you a ticket for going too fast in that wagon? Tell them Mom was driving it! :)
Take care and get well.
The Bottomly Family (hunkered down in Houston, TX)
Max
It is great to see a smile on your face. Can't wait to see you running with Levi again.
Levi
It was great to see you bouncing around today.
Love you all
Miss Richelle
Max;
Wow... what a popular guy that you are. Don't get discouraged, I can see by the pictures that you're feeling better.
Praying for you and your mom and dad!
Steve Hotra
Hey! What a great smile! So glad you had such nice visitors today. I heard you got a badge too. Way to go, Max, my man. You'll be outta there in no time. Wonder who else might drop by? Give hugs to mom and dad and brother Levi.
The Andersons, Nikki, Felix and Felesha and Lauren
Hi Max
How is Levi doing. Tell him and your mom and dad hello. I am writing from Missoula Montana. I am here on business. Love you very much.
T Middlebrook.
Hey Max
That is so cool and exciting that you had such special visitors, you are pretty special to have the cops come and visit!!! We love you and miss you and are praying hard for you to feel better really soon! Give Mom and Dad a hug for us. We love you guys!!
Love Domonique and Angel
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