Monday, January 12, 2015

Best guest post ever: It's from Fireman Max


Of all the posts I've published, this is my favorite. Because when I started this blog six years ago, dedicated to Max, one of my biggest hopes was that one day Max would sit down in front of a computer and share his thoughts here. That's exactly what he did yesterday. He typed every word and chose the photos; I just helped add them. Every day, this kid amazes me all over again.

Fireman Max is going to Chicago on March 29 with daddy.

I am going to the fire house.


I  will eat at Firehouse rasstarant.


I am sleeping at Hyatt hotel.


I am taking the bus.


Fireman Max loves fire trucks.


I am happy.


Images: Flickr; Erik Allix Rogers, tum, Adam Fagen

   
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58 comments:

  1. Katy MonnotJanuary 12, 2015 at 6:38 AM

    Max: Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with us. I am amazed at how much you have grown over the years and proud of all that you do.

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  2. faithJanuary 12, 2015 at 6:46 AM

    fireman max have an amazing time! sounds like a fantastic trip!

    ellen wow!

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  3. pippiJanuary 12, 2015 at 7:09 AM

    Have a great time, Fireman Max!

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  4. Hillary SavoieJanuary 12, 2015 at 7:14 AM

    That is absolutely amazing! Great job Max. Thank you for telling us about the trip you have planned. I hope that you will tell us more when you get back from your trip! I bet you will meet wonderful firemen there.

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  5. L:)January 12, 2015 at 7:51 AM

    This gave me goosebumps, well done Fireman Max!

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  6. UnknownJanuary 12, 2015 at 7:54 AM

    Great post, Fireman Max! I hope you have a fantastic trip!

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  7. MarjorieJanuary 12, 2015 at 8:11 AM

    Sounds Fabius, just like you! Have a great time, Fireman Max!

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  8. MarjorieJanuary 12, 2015 at 8:11 AM

    Damn you, autocorrect! "Fabulous." Who the heck is Fabius?

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2015 at 8:12 AM

    Best guest post ever! This was the cutest thing ever! Hope you have a wonderful trip, Max!

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2015 at 8:17 AM

    Hey, Fireman Max! I like fire trucks a lot too. They're so cool! When you come home from your trip, you should tell us about it on here. I hope you have an awesome time!

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  11. NishaJanuary 12, 2015 at 8:29 AM

    Great job Max. Can I come with you and your daddy? We don't hang out much at firehouses here in South Africa I'd love to see one.

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  12. pallaviJanuary 12, 2015 at 8:47 AM

    Best guest post indeed :)

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2015 at 9:13 AM

    Fireman Max - do you know what food you want to eat on your trip? I wish I was planning a trip too!

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  14. PattyJanuary 12, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    Fireman Max is a great blogger! You hit all of the high points. I'd like to know what you are planning on eating during your trip as well. I love fire trucks too, and so does my son. We like to visit our local fire station sometimes. <3

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2015 at 9:52 AM

    that is AWESOME!!!!

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  16. kimJanuary 12, 2015 at 10:12 AM

    Way to go Max!

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  17. UnknownJanuary 12, 2015 at 10:30 AM

    That sounds like an amazing trip, Fireman Max!

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2015 at 10:49 AM

    Fireman Max, your my hero! Have a nice time! :)

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  19. caraJanuary 12, 2015 at 11:02 AM

    Thats awesome Max! You'll be in my neighborhood! Enjoy the fire trucks and Chicago!

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  20. mother of manyJanuary 12, 2015 at 11:06 AM

    Super job Max! Lisa from Quirks and Chaos

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  21. carolynJanuary 12, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    Fireman Max, that sounds like a great trip! I hope to write about it when you get back!

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  22. DaniotraJanuary 12, 2015 at 11:46 AM

    Yay! This is amazin Ellen and Fireman Max!

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2015 at 12:05 PM

    Three cheers for Fireman Max! What a wonderful post!! Have a blast in Chicago.

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  24. SarahJanuary 12, 2015 at 12:40 PM

    awesome-tastic, Fireman Max! Weeee-oooo-weeeeeooooo - that's what fire trucks say in our house!

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  25. JodyJanuary 12, 2015 at 12:53 PM

    That is such an amazing step - way to go Max and mom. I'm in Chicago and hope you enjoy our city!

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  26. AnnaJanuary 12, 2015 at 1:44 PM

    I wish you luck! It's very cold in Chicago (-54 degrees)

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  27. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2015 at 2:18 PM

    Good Job Max!

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  28. KathrynJanuary 12, 2015 at 3:05 PM

    Awesome guest post Max!

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  29. JenJanuary 12, 2015 at 3:35 PM

    So wonderful! Amazing post, Max!!

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  30. RengaJanuary 12, 2015 at 4:00 PM

    Amazing.. You are an inspirational to so many moms and kids Max

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  31. apulrangJanuary 12, 2015 at 7:20 PM

    Nice to meet you Max! How did you like blogging for the first time? I hope you will do it again soon!

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  32. EriJanuary 12, 2015 at 7:49 PM

    Go Max!

    We'll be happy to have you here in Chicago. :)

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  33. AZ ChapmanJanuary 12, 2015 at 8:10 PM

    Nice job Fireman Max.

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  34. ilyssaJanuary 12, 2015 at 9:41 PM

    Fireman Max,

    Are your mom and Sabrina allowed to go on the trip too? I'm sure they'd love seeing you so happy! Show us pictures when you get back please and have so much fun.

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  35. Globetrotting MommyJanuary 12, 2015 at 9:59 PM

    Awesome!!! Tell Fireman Max I expect him to write a guest post on Globetrotting Mommy telling everyone what to do in Chicago!

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  36. Sara P.January 12, 2015 at 10:12 PM

    Wonderful post, Fireman Max. I loved your writing and the pictures too. Have a great time with your dad!

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  37. lamojoJanuary 12, 2015 at 10:16 PM

    Hi Max, will there be a fire to put out while you are visiting?

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  38. Sabrina SteylingJanuary 12, 2015 at 10:31 PM

    Thank you for sharing this post with us, Fireman Max! Enjoy your trip!

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  39. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2015 at 11:11 PM

    Love the post--and sounds like a great trip. However, the Firehouse Restaurant caught fire in December and is not in operation. Max could go see it, but can't eat there.

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  40. Cathy B.January 13, 2015 at 6:50 AM

    Great post Max! Will you be writing a post again? I would love to read it!

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  41. JenniferJanuary 13, 2015 at 9:18 AM

    Wonderful!

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  42. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2015 at 2:56 PM

    Fireman Max, you are AMAZING! Well done. Have a wonderful trip. xx

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  43. JanetteJanuary 13, 2015 at 3:14 PM

    Hi Fireman Max! I can't wait to hear more about your trip! It's going to be so much fun. Chicago is a great city!

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  44. Kristi CampbellJanuary 13, 2015 at 11:23 PM

    This is plain awesome!! YAY Fireman Max!!!! You're going to have such such fun!

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  45. LisaJanuary 13, 2015 at 11:58 PM

    SO awesome. Can't wait to hear more about your trip, Fireman Max!

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  46. ColleenJanuary 15, 2015 at 6:55 PM

    Hurray for Fireman Max! Your first blog post is absolutely stupendous!

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  47. UnknownJanuary 16, 2015 at 4:43 PM

    Great post Fireman Max!

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  48. eliJanuary 17, 2015 at 5:28 PM

    Great post Fireman Max! I live in Chicago and know you'll have an awesome time in our beautiful city!

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  49. Nancy Johnson HornJanuary 20, 2015 at 10:53 AM

    Have a great trip, Fireman Max. Tell all the fireman that my kids say hello (Ben, Allegra, and Skylar). Will you get to ride on a firetruck?

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  50. Stacey NicoleJanuary 26, 2015 at 3:33 PM

    I love this! I was reading an article on Yahoo! when I saw a picture of a handsome young man in a fire hat at the bottom of the article. I about jumped out of my chair when I yelled (to myself) "Hey, that's Max!" Of course, if I had been faithful in my reading of this blog, I would have already been aware of the upcoming trip, but it was a pleasant surprise to read of it there and to read Max's plans on here.

    If anyone hasn't seen the article, it can be found here: https://www.yahoo.com/travel/how-travel-transformed-my-special-needs-son-109161629872.html#comments

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  51. Fireman MaxJanuary 29, 2015 at 7:18 AM

    I will ride in the fire chief truck.

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Thanks for sharing!