His numbers are still not going in the right direction, so for those of you that are praying, please pray that they would start to correct themselves quickly. He is taking some juice through a straw without it coming back up, and that's a really good sign.
He slept for most of the night last night (so did Mom and Dad), and so we've got a rested and refreshed outlook today.
To the many churches around the country (and around the world) who took the time to stop and pray for Max this past weekend, we are grateful.
Much Love,
Sam Middlebrook
55 comments:
Septemter 8th is a good day. It's my brothers birthday, we found out we are having another girl today, and today God has geven the Middlebrooks rest. May you all toil hard in this trial and present Christ as our healer Lord. (And may He continue to grant you all rest)
Adam Dow, Lynden, WA
I am so thankful today that God answered Grant's prayers (and so many others) that you all would be blessed with sleep last night.
Max...you have people around the world wishing you strength, joy and peace!
We'll be praying for you and your wonderful family...
Elizabeth & Family, Bellingham, WA
I'm praying for you, Max.
Mike Bryant
Bellingham, WA
Max,
Keep smiling buddy! You are doing a great job and being very brave :) I will be praying for you and your family.
Elise Starkovich, Bellingham, WA
Max, We have a four year old son and we know that God has created 4-year old boys to be so strong, courageous and full of energy and love!! Hang in there and know we are praying for you to get better fast!! Sam & Shannon, as parents our prayer is that God wraps His arms of comfort around you and gives you moments of "rest" as you are going through this! We have spent time at Children's and they are amazing!! Hang in there! In Christ, Tom, Kristen, Gabe & Isaiah Oudman~Lynden, WA
Max, I miss you buddy and I cant wait to get a big MAX hug from you, I'll see you soon GOD BLESS !! Sam I have a great big hug for you too :)
Howie
Sam..
Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family..we will keep our faith in Christ and Max will pull out of this in no time...
God bless
Hope
it's good to see that smile. i hope to see more of that. To the middlebrook family, hold fast. i'm praying for you, God bless. Josh Gering
Max, you touch my heart. I am so grateful to hear you slept well last night (and Mom and Dad too, of course). I miss seeing your precious face in AdventureLand. Can't wait until you are back to running in full swing. You are a precious child of God and He loves you very much (and so do we).
All our love, The Walsh Family
Max, I am Nathan from Woodland Park, Colorado. I, my wife, and our four sons are praying for you and your family. God bless you all and get well!
Max, our family is praying for you and we hope to see you soon running around the church with Levi, like nothing ever happened! We pray for you, your Mom, Dad and Levi to give them strength to get through this! Love, Shari, David, Ashley and Ella.
Max - It is nice to see you smile!
You are such a cutie! We live in Katy, Texas! Our names are Keith, Pam, Lawson & Taryn! We are praying for you so you can feel better soon and go out and play! We know your Grandmother, Mollie! I know Jesus is watching over you and you will feel great in no time at all! Lots of hugs and prayers from Katy, Texas!
i'm praying for you buddy. God is awesome.
Scott from Sunny Socal.
Middlebrook Family!
We are grateful that God is hearing our prayers and want you all to know we won't stop praying until Max is completely healed.
Shellie, JD, Jackson, Davis and Dawson
Max, you have a GREAT smile:)
Hope you get to feeling better real soon. We're praying for you and your family. We love you and Jesus does too:)
Joe DeAndrea and family
Ferndale, WA.
Max-Keep smiling! You have a handsome smile! I will send out prayers for you. Stay stong and keep up the fight! Prayer is very powerful and your upbeat smile is also! Sending prayers from Bellingham, WA
Hey Buddy
It's Miss Domonique and Mr Angel. We love you so much and we want you to feel better really soon. When you are all better Mr. Angel and I are going to take you to Adventure playland and bowling and to do all the fun things we love to do together. We love you and are praying for you!!
Sam and Shannon you know how much your loved by us, anything we can do we'll do it, your in our thoughts and prayers:)
The Domingo's
Bellingham, Wa
Max,
We are wishing you a speedy recovery from Bakersfield, CA. Aunt Brownie is our Grandma and she told us all about how nice and funny you are. She even sent us pictures from Charlie's wedding and you were in them. Get well soon.
Jake (8) and Brennan (6) McKnight
Hello Max! This is Diane here at Christ the King and I just want you to know that I am thinking of you. The last time I saw you,your Dad and Levi you were getting ready for your camping trip and you gave me a super duper hug!!! So I look forward to you coming back here, running down the hall and giving me another one of your amazing hugs. I actually think you are the best hugger in the whole wide world! (Well probably you and your brother too!) So sleep lots and get better soon
Max,
You're being so strong and courageous. God loves you very much and will never leave you. He's sitting there right by your side fighting with you. You're smile brightened my day!!
Sam & Shannon,
I'm so glad you all got some well deserved sleep. I will continue to lift you all up in my prayers. I think of Max several times a day and say a prayer for him.
Kelly
Hey Levi!
You're a cool big brother and I'll bet you can't wait to get back home so you can wrestle and play with Max. No worries, God is gonna heal Max so you'll be chasing him down the halls of the church in no time!
Tami Dockter
P.S. The Dockter Family is praying for all of you. I've joined my first blog and we'll keep updated!
Hey Max,
My name is Robin! I got an email about you. I am praying for you in a big way. The Lord's angels are all around you taking care of you and your family. I love your name. It's cool. Hang in there, buddy-- it will be much better soon.
By His Grace Only,
Robin
Hi Max! We are Chloe's grandparents and we live in Mount Airy, NC (it is the real Mayberry). We hope that you get better soon and we will be in Bellingham in November, so we hope to meet you then!
May God bless and keep you and your parents strong and secure in His loving arms.
Max, Levi, Shannon, and Sam,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so glad Max has so many family members and friends to offer hope and support. Know that we love you all.
Love,
Your cousin Mollie Lane
Porland, OR
P.S. I am only a couple of hours away and would be more than happy to help in any way, though I don't want to be a burden as I know you have many helpers now. But just say the word and I will come right up and give any help that I can!
Hey Max! I'm so sorry that you're going through such a difficult time with your health. My 2 yr old girl was born 6 weeks premature and was in the hospital too for almost 2 months. Her parents were very worried but as always God took good care of her and she happy and well today. I know God cares just as much about you and will keep you in His hand just as He did Abby.
I look forward to hearing good news from the blog soon, and we'll keep praying for you little brother!
Max,
You are an amazing young man, always full of boundless energy and that special mischievious look in your eye. I can't wait until you're home, feeling better, and getting into mischief soon! In the meantime, you are certainly in our prayers.
Angel & Kevin Finsrud, Bellingham, WA
Max,
Best wishes from Jonathan in Ellicott City, MD.
Max, Keep that smile on your face and get to feeling better.
Scott Davidson, Gladstone, MO
Shannon- I have found myself praying for you throughout the day. As a mother of a four year old son, I feel called for pray for you. Thank you God for this family. Thank you for a mother's love and strength. Thank you for Smiles!
Sam, Shannon, Levi and Max,
We are praying for you all. For Sam and Shannon: rest, endurance, faith and hope. For Levi: Peace. For Max: healing and comfort.
Our two boys are really close in age like yours are (14mos) and the very best of friends. I can only imagine how hard it must be for your little guys to not be able to play together while Max is sick.
Thanks for keeping everyone updated!
Love,
Cam, Betsy, Sean and Caleb Watters
TBondo from Merritt Island FL said Hey Max,
we're praying for you down here in sunny Florida....be strong and hang in there!!
Hi Max:
I pray to our Lord that He send you angels to watch over you and your family as you heal perfectly, peacefully in God's perfect time.
Rich radiant blessings to you sweet boy.
Hi Max:
I forgot to say that we are praying for you in Texas.
Perfect healing for you sweet, sweet boy. Look for your angels.
God has sent them to watch over you!
Max! You are looking great! Stay strong. We are sending good vibes to you from down South!
Christy & Larry, Galveston, TX
Max,
What a strong young man you are! Please know that Jesus is right there with you and your family- loving you and keeping you safe.
Julie Williams
Keller, Texas
Hey Max, Cindy McGough, here. I grew up with your Dad's family Daniel. I pray you get to feeling better real soon. God Bless you.
Cindy McGough, Tallahassee, FL
Max,
I have prayed that God would give the Doctors wisdom as they treat you and give strength to you and your parents.
Butch Kemper
Marble Falls, TX
Chris and I are praying for you, Max.
Small world!! Your dad's cousin, Brook McKnight's wife, Kristi sent an email to my friend Julie in Dallas. So that went from Seattle to Bakersfield, CA to Dallas, TX. Julie then sent me an email about you. I live in Phoenix, AZ. However, I am from Tomball, TX which is where your dad is from... and I knew him when we were younger! So weird, huh? You'll have to get your parents to trace that on a map for you. Kinda fun!
Hang in there. We'll pass this along to others in various parts of the nation. I already told my friend Carla who also knows your dad. She lives in Spring, TX and will be praying.
Kristy and Chris Swain
Max, I just came downstairs from putting Katie and William to bed. Katie asked if we would pray for you first - I think you're her "new friend" and she wants to look at your picture as soon as she wakes up tomorrow morning... you are loved by all the Scheis, Max. We are continuing to pray for you and a quick recovery. God bless you this evening as you sleep.
Hi Max - You have the best name ever! If I ever have a little boy, I'm going to name him Max. I am praying that you have a good nights sleep.
Laurie, Impact, Houston,TX
Hi Max,
It's me....Dave Hobbs, from Ottawa Canada, posting again.
It's so great to see you smiling! My Canadian friends and I, are all wishing you a speedy recovery!
Keep on smiling Max! The doctors and nurses will get you feeling better soon, so that you can play with all your friends again!
Dave ( Ottawa Canada ).
Hi Max! Keep smiling and being strong! God is up there looking out for you! I'll be praying for you! Kate Nelson
Max
We are friends of your grandparents at Impact and have been praying for you since we heard you are sick. You are precious to everyone who knows you and to Jesus too.
Doug & Bethul
Mont Belvieu, TX
Howdy Max!! You have so many people praying for....God always hears our prayers!!! We pray that He gives wisdom to the doctors and nursing staff and for a quick and complete recovery. God is the GREAT PHYSICIAN. We also pray for your strength as well as your brother and parents. We have two children ages 6 and 4. They're sleeping right now, but we will show them this page tomorrow so they can know who we're praying for. Keep up that wonderful smile....and know Jesus is right there holding your hand!
Kelly, Diana, Peyton, & Madelyn
Dripping Springs, TX
Hi Max! :) You don't know me - but I learned of you this last Saturday at church. You sound like one amazing guy! I want you to know that you, your Mommy, Daddy and big brother have so been on our hearts and in our prayers ALL throughout our days. We have been praying for strength, peace and comfort for you and your family, as well as wisdom for your doctors and nurses. You are in a great place, Buddy - not just at Children's Hospital - but in the hand of God! Yup, that's right...God is holding you in his hand! How awesome, huh? Know that you are COVERED in prayer and we sure look forward to seeing God's plan for your life unfold!
With love & prayers,
Kayli, Tom, Kurtis, Joshua & Lucas Kettman - Lynden, WA
Praise God that you all got a good night's sleep! Our family is praying for you!
The Curtis Lacy Family, Houston, TX
And what a beautiful smile it is! May you be at peace and rested, knowing God holds you in the very palm of His hands! Heard about your family from my friend and former co-worker, Kristi McKnight, and wanted you to know that you are in our prayers! Remember always that God sings over you with great joy - you are most precious to Him. Max, you are a very brave boy and I know everyone who has read your story is so proud of you - so young, yet such courage! Blessings upon you and your family now and always and get well soon!
Racheal, paul, Eliana (3), and Gabriel (18 months) Emig,
Houston, TX
Hey Max,
I wish I could tell you I'm from Africa or somewhere else really exotic...but, I'm not. I am however from Fairhaven a very special part of Bellingham-place that pin on the water for me ok buddy? I'm sure you are being a terrific trouper! Keep up the good work!
My family is sending you lots of healing prayers.
From Chris, Sheri, Taylor and Allie Hovde
Hey Max! Good to see you smiling!! I just sent to an email to my mother with a link to your site, so Alexander, NY will be praying for you soon!
God Bless,
Adam Phillips
We are praying for you Max, and your family. We are so thankful you were able to get some rest, and we pray for more to come. We are praying for healing and complete restoration.
God Bless you.
Love, Scott, Sara and Aliza Kallin
Bellingham, WA
Hey Max!
My name is David Tomaloff. I'm a musician from Racine, Wisconsin. I'm wishing you much luck and hope you stay strong; I know you are in good hands. Sometimes bad things happen the best people and the really great ones always come out all the better for having gone through such a rough patch. Be well, Max, and stay strong in the meantime.
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Hey Max-
I got an email about you today. I work with kids your age at Cornwall Church. Do you know the Veggie Tales song, "God is Bigger than the Boogie Man"? It's pretty silly... but it also says that "God is watching over you and me." Don't forget that. You are so brave!
Jen Shaw
Ferndale, WA
Keep smiling Max! =o)
Amy
from College Station, TX
Its great to see you smile, Max
Im praying for you, buddy!
Get well soon!
God bless you.
GabrielRO
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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