His eyes, filled with silent pain, begged for help.
Angelina couldnt walk away.
With tears in her eyes, she pleaded to save him.
Angelina cried a lot, and calming her down was a big challenge.
Maxas he was later namedcried in pain when touched.
Max was found in a difficult-to-access lagoon in Ilheus, so rescuing him immediately wasnt an option.
We spent about 48 hours planning a safe rescue.
We borrowed a car and went as a familymy youngest child was only four months old at the time.
The entire process took a whole day, from locating him to rescuing and taking him to the vet.
The fundraising campaign was incredibly moving!
It was a beautiful movement, and the outpouring of support gave us even more strength to keep going.
Seeing his transformation was incredible!
But the most emotional moment was when we returned a year later, and he recognized us immediately.
When we returned to Brasilia, Angelina went through a delicate health phase and needed a few surgeries.
Today, our reunions happen during vacations, and its heartwarming to see how he reacts when we arrive!
We still dream of having him with us daily, but we continue exploring the best possible scenario.
For Rosanna, Maxs story taught her a powerful lesson: Embrace your childrens causes.
Life gives us endless opportunities to help, but many times we dont allow ourselves to see them.
Next, you have to believe.
I imagine Max crossed paths with many people who felt sorry for him but didnt believe he could survive.
And finally, the most important thing: love.
We are living proof of that.
