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August 9,
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Rosie
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Dear
Bowen Family, My heart breaks for you and Hanna's family right now. My
prayers go out to all of you. I am especially praying for Eli. He has
lost such a good friend. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
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August 9,
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Ronya
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ozibelle@tpg.com.au
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Wellington Point |
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It is the
middle of the night here. Tears are falling down and prayers are lifting
up for all of you. May the God of all hope cradle you in the palm of His
hand, as you grieve for and miss Hanna and as you reach loving arms out
to her family. May He also grant you strength to run and not grow weary,
and bless you with endless special moments to cherish with every day
that comes. Grace and Peace
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Our
prayers are with you daily. We just read about Hanna and don't know what
to say. Please give Ben extra Hugs today. I know I will give my kids
lots of hugs and kisses. Thanks for helping to take care of Kerin, Mike
and Louie while they are in Memphis. You have been great friends. Stay
strong, God is with you.
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August 9,
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Kerin
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Praying &
believing for Ben! You have been blessed with two of the most beautiful
boys, they just light up any room(or clinic or playground). We are here
for you, WHATEVER you need, please please ask.
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August 9,
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Paula
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Ona
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Tom and
Jennifer, I don't send guestbook entries very often; however, I check
Ben's website daily for prayer requests. I just got a call (Monday,
8-9-04am)from the prayer chain at UMBC and was told about Ben's results
of the CT Scan today. We heard that you are facing some tough decisions
right now with Ben's situation, please know that we are holding you up
in prayer and praying GOD's will over all these circumstances.
Continuing to BELIEVE!
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August 9,
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Deanna
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Just
wanted to let you know we saw all of you on the St Jude commercial at
2;25 pm on abc family channel. We all continue to life up Ben and the
rest of your family in prayer. Our hearts are breaking for Hanna's
family but dear sweet Hanna is where she is needed most. God bless you
in your journey.
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August 9,
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Terri
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Prayers,Prayers and more Prayers....Love to you all,Terri and Greg P.S.
Carri and Brad are pregnant...due the 5th of March!Josh and Debbie are
pregnant and due the 11th of December!(It's a girl!!!)
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August 9,
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Karen T.
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Dear Tom
and Jennifer, I'm sitting here praying for the "right" words and none
come. I feel for you today, to be missing Hanna, to be concerned for Ben
and dealing with new tumor events, to be comforting Eli, and to be
supporting your friends. Any single event would be draining and you have
it all, altogether. I pray God will give you guidance in all these
events and more. I pray that as you monitor Ben, you and your medical
team know when to act and how. I can't imagine how hard it has been to
feel so many families' pain and to continue in your faithful journey. As
always I will pray for you to feel God's peace and strength. Thank you
for introducing us to Hanna and giving us the honor of praying for her
as well.
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August 9,
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Vicki
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A friend
sent me to your page. What an amazing family you are. I work for
LoveQuilts.org and am sending Ben a special quilt later this week. We
make these with love and prayers in every stitch. There will be a gift
for Eli too. When you sleep under a quilt you sleep under a blanket of
love.
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August 9,
2004 |
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Cindy
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caringbridge.org/ga/jay |
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We
enjoyed having dinner with you guys last week while we were in Memphis.
You have a precious family. We are praying for you and for Ben during
these difficult times. God bless you! Blessings, Cindy and Jason Gaskins
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With the
complications with Ben and the passing of your beautiful friend, Hannah,
I'm sure your family's hearts are broken right now. I find it so amazing
that the families at St. Jude stay so strong and focused, helping and
supporting each other. I admire each of you. Keep looking up!
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August 9,
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Halee
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"Eli and
Ben--I love you. When you come home again, will you dress up with me?
We've got snacks for you...I love you Ben and Eli"---this is directly
from Halee....we all love you, call you again tomorrow. Jen, keep
looking at your ring. Oh, she wants to add "can we jump on the bed?"
too..
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August 9,
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Leslie
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Dear Ben,
I would like your mommy and daddy to know that I am praying for you and
of course for your entire family. I believe in prayer and I believe that
God will make you well. May he wrap you up in His big tender arms,
comfort you and give you peace. Leslie
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August 9,
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We are
praying so hard for you Ben. We believe and we can't wait to see those
incredibly bright eyes and relentless smile
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August 9,
2004 |
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Karen
Bowen Wilburn |
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brose1956@adelphia.com |
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Hey Guys.
I just can't seem to find the right words. I know how hard everything is
going right now and my thoughts and prayers are with you. I know how
hard it is losing Hanna, I hope Eli is doing okay. Give both boys a big
hug from me - I wish I could be there to help in some way. I know you
have some hard decisions to make soon and I know God will give you the
strength you will need. I love you Tom and Jennifer. Aunt Karen.
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August 9,
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Becky
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Hey guys.
So much is going on. I catch my self pray and crying. Praying like crazy
for you guys and for comfort for Hanna family. I know how close your
family has become to Hanna and her parents. How could you not. Such a
pretty little girl. Eli has good taste. I also pray for him and for
guidance to try to understand. None of us know how life will pan out.
But whatever is decided by God for Ben as for Hanna is out of our
control. We can pray and let our wishes known. But he has the final
call. As well as the mircles that can set Ben free to a normal life.
This is still prayer for Ben. Normal little kids life. Believing. Not
understanding why. But believing. XOXO to Big Ben and Big Eli. Such a
rough time in so many different ways. Stay focused. Comfort each other.
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August 9,
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Mindy
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Bowens, I
am so sorry that in the wake of Hanna death that you must fight for
Ben's life. I will send an email around the office in the morning to let
all of YFC know to pray. God bless!
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August 9,
2004 |
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Whitney
Merritt |
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w.k.merritt@tcu.edu
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I just
wanted to tell Eli that I am very sorry that he lost a good friend. Even
though I never met Hanna, she seemed to be a sweetheart through her
site. I can't believe how much bad news has come out in the past two
days. I hope Tom and Jennifer find their decision and it ends up being
good. Ben is such an adorable boy and he deserves to live a full life.
Please know that you have a TCU student worrying about your family.
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August 9,
2004 |
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Gary
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Tom,
Jennifer, Ben and Eli...I am praying for you guys with the difficult
decisions to be made. Gods will guide you to the right choice and from
there He will take over. God is good and will take care of Big Ben! Love
to you all - Gary
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August 9,
2004 |
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Gary and
Angela Coovert |
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gcoov@alltel.net
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Raceland
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There are
no words that can bring comfort in times like these. My heart has been
heavy all day and it broke when I read the latest news. I believe these
kids have strength we will never know. I pray for the "peace that passes
all understanding" to come to you this evening. Hannah rest well in your
new home.
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August 9,
2004 |
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Danielle
Horstman |
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dhorstma@tulane.edu
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New
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You all
remind me to believe constantly. During this time, let me remind you-
God is good, so keep believing!!! I'm storming Heaven with my prayers
for all of you- Danielle
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August 9,
2004 |
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Debbie
Sheils |
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debsheils@aol.com
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Huntington |
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Tom and
Jennifer, I know you guys must be scared and overwhelmed. I know that
you will make the right decisions and God will lead you to the right
treatment for Ben. I am praying for you guys and believing! Debbie
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It's
morning here and I know that on your side of the world you must be
getting the kids to bed right now. I just want you to know that I am
joining my heavy heart with yours tonight as you seek the Father's will
and receive the mercy and peace that He has promised to give those who
trust in Him. I will be praying for you all through this night (my day)
as you search for wisdom and strength. I am not just saying
this.....today happens to be my "alone day" -- my husband and kids are
out of the house for the entire day. I will be fasting and praying for
you today. God, how precious to have the kinship of the brethren through
your Holy Spirit. In His precious love, Connie
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August 9,
2004 |
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Becky
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I just
read the update of Ben’s situation and options. I am nauseous. And I am
not his parent. The decisions don’t seem to leave much in the way of
different avenues. I pray for you guys everyday, all of you and your St.
Jude friends. I hope you find comfort in the decision that you have to
make for Bens well being. I know your hearts are breaking for Hanna. And
sweet Eli, I pray for his acceptance of Gods decision to take Hanna. My
heart breaks for him, your family and hers. Ben needs you guys to have a
clear head and make the best decision you can for him. I don’t know what
the right decision is. But I pray God helps you and comforts you in your
time of morn and need. Stay strong Bowens. I will be there in prayer.
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August 9,
2004 |
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Kristi
McSweeney Haney |
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I am on
bended knee tonight for Ben and the entire family. I know that this has
been the most devastating and exhausting day for you. I will pray that
God will give you the strength tonight and some rest to make this huge
decision. God will provide. I will pray for the bleed to diminish. God
will provide. I will pray for Eli to understand everything that his
young mind can. God will provide. I will pray for Hannah's family and
for your family for the loss of her. God will provide. He promised that
he will never leave us or forsake us. Tom and Jennifer, you are the
poster of faith. You all are amazing people. God will provide. Love and
prayers.
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