Freddie Freeman, a star first baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers, recently shared on Instagram that his 3-year-old son, Max, is back on his feet after being diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare neurological disease. In a heartwarming video, Max can be seen walking into the arms of his mom with a huge smile on his face, set to a cover of The Beatles’ “Here Comes the Sun.” Max also walked the bases at Dodger Stadium, holding his dad’s hand. The Freemans expressed their gratitude to the medical staff who helped in Max’s recovery, calling it one of their favorite nights ever.
Max made his return to Dodger Stadium earlier this month during a game between the Dodgers and Cleveland Guardians. The Freemans, along with Max’s brothers, attended the game wearing “Max Strong” t-shirts as a way to honor the medical staff who helped Max in his recovery. Chelsea, Max’s mom, expressed her gratitude for the medical team who treated Max like their own and helped him recover from critical condition to a healthy boy. Max was admitted to the emergency room in July after being unable to stand or walk and was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome, a condition in which the immune system attacks the nerves.
After spending 8 days in the ICU, Max returned home on August 4. The Freemans shared on Instagram that Max still has a long road ahead of him to regain his strength and relearn how to walk, but they are thankful to have their family back together. Despite the challenges, they expressed gratitude to God for the miracle of Max’s recovery. Chelsea later shared that Max was slowly making progress towards a full recovery, including sleeping through the night, sitting unassisted, and even starting to army crawl. Their life now consists of doctor appointments, physical therapy, and lots of pool time as they continue to support Max on his journey to recovery.
The Freemans have been open about the challenges they faced during Max’s illness, describing it as the hardest and scariest days of their lives. However, they remain positive and hopeful for Max’s complete healing. They have shared updates on Max’s progress on social media, including milestones such as sleeping through the night, sitting unassisted, and starting to crawl. The Freemans are thankful for the support and care they received from the medical staff who helped Max in his recovery, and they continue to express gratitude for the progress Max has made so far.
Max’s return to Dodger Stadium was a special and emotional moment for the entire family, as they came together to honor the medical staff who played a crucial role in Max’s recovery. With Max now back on his feet and making progress towards a full recovery, the Freemans remain grateful for the support and love they have received during this difficult time. They continue to share updates on Max’s journey, expressing hope and faith that he will be completely healed. The story of Max’s recovery serves as a reminder of the importance of family, resilience, and the power of love in overcoming challenges.
