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Jennifer- I am enjoying all of the beautiful pictures of Ben and Eli.
What amazing boys! You are all in my thoughts and prayers, and I hope to
see you soon. Love, Emily Wyant
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been keeping up with Ben on the web page you provided. It is so good to
hear that Ben is doing so well with his treatment. I have been praying
for Ben and the other children you have mentioned. I know God is doing a
work in God's body and in his life. The smile tells it all. Thank you
for sharing Ben with us. It must be very difficult for you to keep up
with this page with all that is going on in your lives. I will continue
to pray for you and your family. God is going to do a complete healing
in Ben's body, just keep praying and believing and God will do the rest.
God bless you! A friend in Prayer,
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videos were GREAT!!! I cannot get over how they are growing. Ben is a
man after my own heart I love Mickey too. Who doesn’t? They both are
getting bigger and better looking by the minute. I loved hearing Ben
talk. There is nothing like watching them learn. Jennifer and I were
always so amazed how kids learn and are just as excited as they are when
they finally get it out. YEAH for Ben! Eli continues to be the big
supportive Brother I see. Nothing better for a parent to see then there
kids carrying for each other. Sounds like Ben is the big man around
Target House. They are just finding out what we all have already known
about Ben. Enjoy the spot light Ben. You deserve it. All the support you
guys are getting is wonderful. I cannot think of a more deserving and
appreciative family. Get the rest you all need in these few days and
enjoy the quite time. The fast passé of Bens care will soon be here. I
believe with you and continue to pray for you all. XOXO to Big Ben and
Big Eli. May you always love each other th
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other the way you do now. Stay well Bowens.
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Tom &
Jenn: How awesome God is! His favor and grace shines from your update.
Glad to hear that 'home' friends will be with you lifting your hearts
and supplying hugs and love. Also excited about the upcoming special and
publication. Patient of the month to honor him and you! St. Jude is so
much more than a hospital and God is using you there for such a time as
this. The catsup man has such love coming to him from all around the
country, as do you and Jenn. Blessed be the Lord that has given rest to
his people Israel, according to all that he promised; there has not
failed one word of all his good promise. Standing with you, T&N
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Dear
Bowen Family, After I heard about your family in the news I just had to
check out your web page. You are in my prayers and thoughts. I can't
imagine what you are going through as I have a 19 month little boy
myself. It makes me just value the time I spend with him and I don't
take those moments for granted anymore. Thank you for sharing your
story. You have such a wonderful faith- I just wish I would have half
the faith your family has. Your son Eli is also very special since he
has to be strong and understand all of this going on in your lives. God
Bless you and your families.
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Bowens, I work at the hospital with Judy Sentz, we speak of your family
often. I feel as if we have known each other for a long time. We have 3
kids and my heart goes out to you every time I think of what you are
going through. I pray that God while provide a miracle for your family
and Ben. I hope that the Dr.s will be helped by Gods hands and be of
some assistance.If there is anything that Ben or your family need do not
hesitate to notify me. Our church has you in their thoughts and prayers.
Mindy
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Hey you
all! Jennifer can appreciate this: I'm sitting in the clinic office at
MUSHC and had some free time to post to the guestbook. I miss you guys
so much! I check in on Hanna and you guys every day! Mom and a group of
about 50 people from FAB left for Nicaragua this morning to meet with
the boys at the orphanage. Mom will be there for two weeks, so keep her
and the rest of them in your prayers if you remember! We are all so
anxious for this whole thing to be over with Big Ben and we can't wait
till you all come back home. Waiting, praying and believing...Allison
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just want you to know I'm thinking of and praying for you too. Ben's
beautiful smile pops into my mind at least once a day and it always
gives me hope
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family! Just want you to know that I've been keeping up with Ben's story
since about April. I think of and pray for you often, even though I've
never signed your guest book. I work for YFC in Palm Beach County, FL
and met you briefly at SAC a couple years ago, just a little while
before Ben was born. And I remember meeting Eli and thinking he was one
of the cutest little guys I had seen in a long time! I wish I had great
words of wisdom for you. But I know that you've got a lot of great
people surrounding you so I'll leave that to them! Just be encouraged!
And hang in there - God's work isn't finished yet! Know that I'm praying
for you & look forward to one day playing with Eli and Ben at another
SAC conference! ~ Amy
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Hey guys
- Annie and I have just read your latest update and rejoiced to read
that you had a light day yesterday and laughed with you at Ben's delight
in Mickey Mouse ... It is often difficult for us to check these sites
and read of the difficulty you (all)face there - partly because it takes
us back, but mostly because we somewhat understand the heartache and
struggles that each day can bring, so it is with great joy that we
receive such updates as today and the blessing of modern technology that
allows us to see for ourselves how God is blessing you with laughter
between the tears ... Praying and believing -- One day at a time ...
Mary Ellen
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Thanks so
much for the beautiful new pictures on the website. Ben, you are such a
trooper. Remember, God is right by your side, always! I can see that in
your smile. God has big plans for you and your family! Have a great
week, stay strong, stay faithful, keep praying -- I pray for you several
times a day. Heavenly Father, Thank you for this day and the blessings
you have given to Ben and his family. Thank you for their continued
strength and hope. Ben is a true gift of yours. Thank you for giving Ben
good days during this difficult time. I pray for his healing, Lord.
Please heal this baby boy's body and remove the cancer completely. Give
him pain-free days and peaceful nights. You have given Ben such a
testimony and I'm sure many have drawn closer to you because of him. You
must love him so much to choose him to spread your love to others. Thank
you Lord for Ben and Eli. They are inspirational to me and my family.
Again, thank you for everything you provide....in Jesus'precious name,
Amen!
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Hello, My
first visit to your site and all I can say is Wow!!! You are a beautiful
family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Big
Ben is sooooo sweet, the expression of love and happiness that shines
through his eyes despite the treatments and unpleasantness he
experiences is amazing. Eli, such a handsome big brother. He show soo
much pride to be Ben's older brother. I love how you have this all
documented through pictures! Your family is strong. The devotion you
have for eachother will carry you through.
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Tom and
Jennifer, I have been keeping up with Ben and your precious family since
we met at Jay's last check-up. As a St. Jude mother, I wanted to take a
minute to encourage you. I also want to praise God for your amazing
testimony of great faith, courage and strength! The scripture promises
that we as children of God can do anything through Him who gives us
strength(Philippians 4:13). We are overcomers in this life, and God has
not given us a spirit of fear but of power and of love and of sound
mind. "For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of
power, of love and of self-discipline" (2 Timothy 1:7). Many in our
circumstance sadly lose sight of their faith. You my friends have
stepped out into a venture of faith and are risking it all on God and
His promises. "Your faith has healed you. Go in peace" (Luke 8:48). One
of my favorite verses that was shown to me even before Jay's diagnosis
is 2 Corinthians 1:3-4. "The Father of compassion and God of all
comfort...comforts us in all of our troubles, so w
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I got on
my soap box and went over my limit! Sorry! Like I was saying, 2
Corinthians 1:3-4 tells us that through our sufferings, we are called to
comfort others. This is why your family is at St. Jude. This is the very
reason God has allowed adversity into your life...to comfort and witness
to others. What an awesome job you are doing! Thank you! Well, I will
close for now. May God continue to bless you and your family. We will be
return for check-up #2 the first week in August. Hope to see you then.
Your sister in Christ, Cindy Gaskins
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I will
flood heaven with prayers for healing for your precious child. I will
also ask that God give you a peace during this difficult time and that
He provide for your needs. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through
Christ Jesus who gives me strength.
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strong, Ben. My son, Toby, has a friend your age named William who is
also battling Cancer. Just after his first birthday, he was diagnosed
with a rhabdoid tumor in his kidney. He only has two more chemo
treatments, but has been having a very hard time. After the last two
treatments, he spent quite a while in the hospital fighting infections.
We keep praying for William and will pray for you as well.
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Tom,
Jennifer, Eli and Ben, Our family remembers you in prayer each day and
Ben's battle enters my thoughts on a regular basis, spurred by something
that may happen or situation that I may face during my day. I check the
web site often and follow the local TV and newspaper accounts as they
come regarding Ben's progress. I saw him on WOWK earlier this week. He
looks great and even though his eating isn't too good right now he still
looks like a strong and healthy little fellow. May God continue to bless
you, strengthen you and keep Ben as brave as a little soldier. Although
I am no longer the fire chief, I continue to update the troops on your
situation at our meetings and we all keep you in our thoughts regularly.
Dana, Tonya and Hannah Tomes
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Tom,
Jennifer, Eli and Ben, My Prayers and Thoughts are with you each day.
God Bless you all, Love you all, Lisa
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Bowens:
We just read your update concerning the news you received today. Just
wanted to let you know that we are praying for big Ben and God's grace
to touch each of you. Believing with you...The Vernicks
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Hey there
just stopping by to say that you all know we are here for yall and you
are always in my thoughts and prayers. I love you guys so much and yall
are an awesome inspiration to all who meet you. Please know if yall need
me to keep an eye on Eli or just hang out with him let me know. I love
kids ask anyone who knows me and I would gladly be here if you need me.
Well know we are standing in the gap for yall always and although we
have different diseases we are still fighting the same battle and GOD is
on our sides!!!! Love and Lots of Prayers, Marilyn and Aaron(Our LiL St.
Jude Superhero)
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Tom and
Jen, I just read your most recent update about the bleeding within the
tumor, news which will only increase the fervor with which all of us
will bombard heaven with prayer for Big Ben. I look at it this way - the
chemo is killing this tumor, and its blood supply, and the tumor is
angry, but the good guys WILL win. Believing, and praying for peace and
grace for the Bowen's Psalms 27
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I cried
instantly reading the update this evening. Angels were sent when you
needed them the most. We will do what we know best. That is pray.
Believing with you Bowens.
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Just
wanted you to know that I have been following Ben's story for a couple
of weeks and have been praying everyday. He is on the prayer chain at my
local church. I have been fighting cancer myself since 2000 and work
closely with the American Cancer Society. I know that the struggles are
many, but the card that i have always carried with me through my battle
says" don't give up or give in." Sending prayers from Indiana. Paul and
Candy Oliver
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Great new
videos! Ben needs his own baby Einstein video! Thinking of you all &
hoping Ben's counts stay up after this last inpatient session. Bless you
all, your family is the rock for so many St. Jude families & I am so
thankful for you guys! Kerin & Louie
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