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I hate
that Ben is not feeling well right now. Hopefully his counts will be on
the rise soon and with that he will fell better. I continue prayer for
Ben and family. I didn't get to see the segment of news from when you
were home. If you have a way of posting it on the web page I would love
to see it. I know you stay sooooo busy so just if you would find a spare
minute. I will continue prayer for your friends at St. Jude as well.
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Just
stopping by to check in and pray as we do many, many times each day. I
hope all of the children at Target House are amazed and astounded by the
power and beauty of the fireworks!
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Thank you
so much for continuing to put updates on Ben's condition on this
website. I have also spent much time checking to see how Hanna is doing.
Both your family and hers are in my heart and prayers. I am sure you
have experienced incredible support and love from people far and wide
through this website, St. Jude's, etc. I remember feeling the same way
when Max was diagnosed and during his years of chemo. But for all of the
amazing experiences and relationships you have come to know, I know that
you would give anything not be a member of that community. I remember
how much life changed for us just because of an MRI report. Even though
you stand on ground on which you never wanted to touch, know that we ALL
stand with you, hand in hand. May God grant you peace, wisdom, and
comfort. I most definitely believe.
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Just
checking on Ben and his family and to wish you all Happy 4th of July. I
prayers are you ben and the whole family.
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Tom,
Jennifer, Eli and Ben, Happy 4th of July. You are in my thought and
prayers. Just checked on Hanna's site. I hope they have a wonderful time
at the beach. Many thought and Prayers for Hanna too. God Bless you all,
Love you guys, Lisa
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It is
amazing how people have rallied around this little boy. He reminds us
daily of the gifts in life. To keep us grounded and focus on the
important things. He is one great kid. With one great family. You’ve
made friendships that will last a life time. I wish Ben was feeling
better today. No one wants a kid sick. The fireworks sounds like a
really big deal today. I hope you are able to enjoy them. Stay well
Bowens. I continue to pray and believe with you.
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Hey
Bowens!
HAPPY 4th OF JULY!
Well let me just tell you how God is working in all these little kids
lives. I'm just about to bust!
It all began Friday evening around 9 p.m....
All of a sudden my boys sight started getting hits. LOTS OF HITS!
What makes this so amazing is we were only at 1700 getting visitors from
basically family members and a few friends.
A friend and I started watching as it was like a prayer telethon!
You ready for this?
By midnight 10,000!
by 4 a.m. 20,000!
When I woke up Saturday we were sitting near 30,000!
YES you read that right! 30,000! In a span of about 15 hours not only
did my boys gain nearly 30,000 prayer warriors but so did BEN and the
many others I have listed!
Can't you just see the gates of heaven being stormed by nearly 30,000
prayer warriors at once!?? And thats just my site!
Doin the happy dance for all the new prayer warr
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CONTINUED: Can I explain all this?
My only explanation is God felt every single child on my boys sight
needed THAT MANY prayer warriors in THAT time frame. It's now back to
the normal traffic.
Wow Wow Wow! is still all I can say!
You boys have a happy 4th of July! Enjoy the fireworks
I'll be back soon!
Still stormin those gates! ~~winks~~
http://www.caringbridge.org/oh/jophie/
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Hey you
all! So glad Target was so generous and that God is providing for you in
tangible ways! I was just trying to think of a way to describe the way
your all's lives and story has affected me and so many others....all I
could come up with is that from here, we can see--and almost feel--the
intense communion you have with the Lord each and every moment of every
day. While we have the ability to visit Ben's site and experience
intense joy, sorrow, encouragement, and heartache for 15 minutes and
then sign off of the internet, we realize that the magnitude of those
emotions remain with you all every moment of every day. But have hope!
We also realize that it is the Lord's goodness and mightiness and your
constant conversations with God that are helping you weather this storm.
Much love and prayers to you. Have a great time tonight! Happy 4th of
July! Adam and Allison Kays "Show me your glory....Send down your
presence, we want to see your face. Show me your glory, your majesty
shines upon us and we can't go on without you, Lo
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It is
with mixed emotions that i write this, I am so blessed this weekend as
My children and Grandchildren have came from NC for us to spend holiday
together, then i stop and think of what "The Bowen's" are going through
with the latest of many battles they have to face for ben. Please know
that "we" as a family stopped what we were doing last night and will
again tonight to say a Special prayer to god to continue to grant you
the strength to continue fighting as it is so evident you have been
doing and will continue to do for Ben's Sake. I feel as though I have
known you guys forever, from working so closely with Janet and Lisa with
the Avon Fr we did,I can't help but feel connected to Ben,Eli and of
course what must be two of the strongest parents i have ever known,,keep
smiling and praying,,,best of luck to all, Marian Kirk
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When it
seems that the low is at it's lowest...Have faith that GOD is there!
When it seems that nothing is going the way it should...Remember GOD -
He cares! GOD will never forsake you! He will never forget! God will be
right there by your side! And when you need someone to listen or just
give you a big hug... Don't ever forget that GOD's arms are always
opened WIDE! Believing with you continuously! Love, Darrell.
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Tom,
Jennifer, Eli and Ben, I have been following Ben's Story for over a
month now. I learned of Ben when a friend of mine who works for Target
Corp. attended the Target House event in May and met your family. I have
to say I am quite impressed by how strong Ben stays throughout all of
this and I feel this is definately because of your love for him. I look
forward to reading your updates, and I have grown quite fond of your
family. Ben and Eli are beautiful children and you are blessed to have
them. I have 2 daughters (ages 4 and 1) so my heart aches for you on
Ben's bad days. I pray for Ben and your family regularly and I wanted to
let you know that I believe God is on your side! I admire how strong you
have remained throughout this difficult time. Keep Believing! May God
bless Ben and your family! With Love, Leslie, James, Abigail and Sarah
McKinzie
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Tom &
Jennifer: On this day of celebration for our nation's freedom, we're
especially thankful for our freedom to worship and to pray, the freedom
that allows an army of thousands of believers to stand in faith
electronically with you. May you be encouraged and lifted up each day by
the many messengers in whom God plants a thought just for you. The OT
tells us that he sings songs of deliverance over us. He gives us his
strength to fight the battles of life and ALWAYS causes us to triumph!
Standing in agreement with you, T&N
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I just
want you to know that i am praying for this adorable little boy. I hope
that he stays a little "warrior" and that he continues to work through
this.
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I think
about you daily, praying for you and your familly, have a good day and
week, if theirs anything I can do please email or call 9374162.
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Happy
4th!!!! I hope that Eli enjoyed the fireworks and you had a nice and
relaxing evening with Ben. I hope that he starts feeling better soon and
that his counts increase. Not a day goes by that your entire family is
on my mind. I just wish that there was something tangible that I could
do for you all. I will continue praying. May God continue giving you
strength, patience, and love. Believing with you!!
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2Cor.
12:9-10 But the Lord said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my
power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more
gladly about my weakness, so that Christ's power may rest on me. 10.That
is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses,... For when I am
weak, then I am strong. Still praying, seeking, and believing = RNforHIM
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Hey
Jennifer. I wish I had read your journal entry earlier. Jonathan and I
had to stay in tonight to. I would have brought you some cheesecake that
I made(that is if you like cheesecake...lol). I hope Ben is feeling
okay. We are thinking about you guys constantly. Call me if there is
anything that I can ever do for you guys. Babysit Eli or anything, we
are just a floor away. Hope you guys have a good weekend!!!
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Hi Tom
Jennifer Eli and Big Ben, I have been reading through all your pages and
see and feel the most amazing family togetherness!!I pray that with all
the love and support you have wee Ben will be healed and he will grow up
to see the world. You have 2 beautiful children and I know how you must
ache for you life to be back how it was without this terrible disease.We
are all praying for this to happen.Gos Bless.Ellen
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Hi Tom
Jennifer Eli and Big Ben, I have been reading through all your pages and
see and feel the most amazing family togetherness!!I pray that with all
the love and support you have wee Ben will be healed and he will grow up
to see the world. You have 2 beautiful children and I know how you must
ache for you life to be back how it was without this terrible disease.We
are all praying for this to happen.God Bless.Ellen
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Tom and
Jennifer, Everyday I sit down at my desk and pull up Ben's page. Today I
was looking at the new pictures and couldn't help but cry. He is so
amazing. The pain and sickness in this brave boy is being overcome by a
beautiful smile that melts my heart. God is taking extra time for big
Ben. The power behind prayer is just breath taking. I know you hear this
alot but I want you to know that I pray for your family daily. My heart
goes out to you and I encourage you to keep up the strength and keep
believing! May The Lord bless you and keep you; May the Lord make his
face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you; May the Lord lift up his
countenance upon you, and give you peace. Amen. Thank you for sharing
Ben with me. Seeing how much this big guy fights keeps me going. He is
an inspiration. God be with you.
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Tom and
Jennifer, We have been trying to e-mail by the info@ben's story, but for
some reason it will not let us. Just wanted to let you know we are
inquiring with Delta to transfer our SkyMiles to Hannah's family. Which
airline were they choosing? Does it matter? I'll let you know as soon as
I hear anything. If Delta is willing, I'll need more information (dates,
names, etc.) Lots of love and prayers. The Corders P.S. Do you have an
address at St. Jude?
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Ben I
will be praying for you and your family.. Little guy just keep trusting
in the lord and he will bring you through this...
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Tom &
Jennifer: Our hearts are lifted at the news of the day both regarding
Ben and Hanna & her family. What an awesome God, our shield and strong
tower, our immoveable rock, who takes what the enemy means for evil and
turns it to good. In the midst of your most mighty battle, your ministry
of love and compassion has exploded across the U.S. touching everyone
who reads the guestbook/website. "A good man out of the good treasure of
his heart brings forth good things." Standing with you, T&N
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