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Emily Colson and Max

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  • Dec. 7, 2010
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Emily Colson shares how people have been changed by the extraordinary love and joy in Max, her son with autism.

 
 

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I loved every word of the book Dancing With Max. I have a grandson that is 28 yrs. old that has disabilities that don't fit anyone "name". He has been a joy even with all the challenges and I loved seeing what God has done with the "joy" of Max's life.
  • Oct. 6, 2011
  • 5:02 p.m.
  • Dona Z Brinson
Emily, I just finished "Dancing with Max" and wanted to let you know how touched I was with your life and your relationship with your son. Our son Jacob is high functioning autistic and although there are some differences in how our son's function, our life experiences are very similar. I truly understood your challenges, because they are so similar to ours. Jacob is such a blessing to us and he has the kindest heart of anybody I have ever met. It was so refreshing to read how much you cherish your son as we cherish our Jacob. These children are a gift from God and Jacob teaches us so much, things we might never have understood if not for him. God Bless you and thank you for sharing your journey and beautiful story. Starr
  • July 5, 2011
  • 11:08 a.m.
  • Starr Kuykendall
Hi, Emily! It was such a blessing to meet you at the Mt. Zion Christian school in Manchester, New Hampshire recently after having read your AMAZING book about Max!!! I have just bought a copy for my son Timothy's (British) grandmother; I know she is going to love it as much as I did! I would love to talk to you about getting published! I am in the very early stages of writing a book about my son (you may recall I mentioned he has Down Syndrome). He is a joy and a lot of work at the same time. May God continue to bless and keep you and your family. Thank you for your wonderful inspiration! I hope you can write me sometime at my email if you get a chance! many thanks, Emily! -Heather Wistar LaBudde
  • May 1, 2011
  • 11:15 a.m.
  • Heather LaBudde
Emily Colson and Max have been such a blessing to our family with their lives and the book "Dancing With Max". My husband read the book and he saw things he never saw before, and commented many times "thats what you say honey!". We are a autistic family, our child and myself hfa. Grammy always said I was a late bloomer, we ALL need time to develop and not be consumed with behavioral sciences. Our child loves the story of the " The Tortoise and the Hare" I wonder why?
  • Feb. 28, 2011
  • 9:07 a.m.
  • qt
I read your WONDERFUL book, Emily! I enjoyed every minute of it. What a talented writer you are!!! I am raising a son with Down Syndrome and ASD and I found your book uplifting and inspiring. Thank you so much for doing it!! -Heather LaBudde :)
  • Dec. 17, 2010
  • 6:15 p.m.
  • Heather LaBudde
A Place of Healing is the best book I've read. I love it!
  • Dec. 13, 2010
  • 12:36 p.m.
  • Jennifer Campbell
Thank you for allowing us to "see" God's sweet creation, Max. Thank you for being vulnerable and for being vessels that God can use. This is not easy for most. Have a blessed and Merry Christmas!
  • Dec. 10, 2010
  • 7:44 a.m.
  • Vicki Littenberg
I read your book and reviewed it on my blog. How fun to see your living room with your well-used rocking chair and special Audi chair, so treasured in your book! I was very excited when my 5 yr old started using drawing to convey some of his own thoughts and emotions. Thanks for your encouragement! Seeing your home also gives me hope that someday mine will look better. ;)
  • Dec. 8, 2010
  • 6:30 p.m.
  • Jenny
How can I do anything but laugh when I see this? I have to laugh because it is so, so joyful to see Max. I volunteer with special needs kids at , Seacoast Church in Mt. Pleasant. SC Best part: When Emily says: "..but he can love perfectly." Thank y
  • Dec. 8, 2010
  • 8:10 a.m.
  • Roger Redford
How beautiful! Thinking about bringing my autistic daughter back to Seacoast, this probably would not happen at my church.
  • Dec. 8, 2010
  • 3:10 a.m.
  • Cindi DeWild
 
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