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Michael
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Thank you
for spreading the news about your baby. My wife was made aware of your
heart-wrenching situation and I have been softened by your example of
love and support. Please accept my apologies and forgive me, as I was
not as sympathetic as I should have been. Know that even though this is
a tragedy, it is working in the hearts of those who will listen to be
able to love and selflessly care for those in need, and especially for
those helpless children with terminal illness. You are loved, Michael
and Lexi Harmon <><
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30, 2004 |
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Maeghan
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Dear Ben,
I will keep you in my prayers. SMILE: GOD LOVES
YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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October
30, 2004 |
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Kristi
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Just
thinking of you all today. Believing....
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October
31, 2004 |
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Brokeness
- the daily dying to self - comes in many ways through various things -
today it came through Eli's prayer for Hannah and the playdate ... thank
you for faithfully sharing - for encouraging others through your daily
'trial' - God is at work - this I believe!
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October
31, 2004 |
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Becky
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Hope you
guys are well. Still thinking and praying for you all.
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You are a
truely amazing and blessed family to have so much love and faith. I just
wanted to remind you, although I'm sure you already know, that you are
in the thoughts and payers of more people than you know. But more
importantly, you are always in God's hands. God Bless.
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October
31, 2004 |
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Teresa
Beter and Kenny and Racheal |
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Dear
Bowens, you've been on my mind,heart and in my prayers! The eyes of the
unbelieving are upon you,and what a strong witness you are projecting!
We'll never know how many lives little Ben has touched!I pray that GOD
will continue to give each of you strength and courage to face each day
and what it holds!Keep the faith! Yours in CHRIST, Teresa Beter
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October
31, 2004 |
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Patricia
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Dearest
Ben and Family, I feel as though I am really getting to know you and
your family as I check your site daily for updates. I continue to pray
for your entire family as I can not imagine what you must be feeling. I
am so excited for all of you on your upcoming trip to Disney! I know it
will be a wonderful time filled with memories to cherish forever. I so
enjoyed your update on the 27th when you spoke of little Eli and his
prayer. Wouldn't it be perfect if everyone believed in God with such
certainty! Thank you all for touching my life as well as thousands more.
Still Praying, Patricia
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What a
great trip to look forward to. You will need the much needed distraction
and fun that Disney brings to children of all ages. We are all big kids
at heart. I have prayed a lot of your trip to St. Jude and what you will
be presented with. I hope you guys feel our love and know we still pray
for you all and you’re over all health. Big Ben will be 2 in 14 short
days. WOW!! Go Big Ben!! It has been a rough road but not a road you
travel alone. No matter the picture that maybe painted. You are not
alone. Still praying and believing.
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November
1, 2004 |
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Doreen
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I just
watched Extreme Home MakeOver on ABC (sunday evenings at 8PM) - I love
this show - and often think what if they could do this for you...
well... I actually decided to see what it would take to nominate your
family for this wonderful experience - and know that I don't have the
majority of the facts - and in the end you'd have to sign off all the
waivers etc - have you seen this show ?? It could do wonders for the
improvements you need... please check this out - Your story is sooooo
powerful... It would be a wonderful way to get some of those needed
projects (and more) done... Here's how to apply - I'd be happy to help
w/ the application - just don't have the majority of the details. I hope
someone you know has seen this show. It it very touching - they really
are helping families ...
http://abc.go.com/primetime/xtremehome/application6.pdf
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November
1, 2004 |
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DEAR TOM,
JENNIFER, ELI AND BEN, JUST A NOTE TO LET YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE STILL IN
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. I VISIT BEN'S WEBSITE ALMOST EVERY DAY FOR
UPDATES. I THINK BACK TO THE LAST TIME I SAW BEN AT JULIE AND NATHAN'S
WHEN WE SHARED SOME CHILI TOGETHER. I DON'T KNOW IF YOU REMEMBER THAT OR
NOT BUT I THINK THAT WAS RIGHT BEFORE BEN GOT SICK. YOU HAVE BEAUTIFUL
LITTLE BOYS AND IT'S JUST AMAZING HOW FAST OUR WORLD CAN TURN UPSIDE
DOWN. I OFTEN THINK ABOUT THEM PLAYING AND RUNNING THAT DAY AND HOW FAST
THINGS CAN CHANGE. YOU ALL HAVE BEEN SUCH AN INSPIRATION TO ME IN THE
WAY YOU HAVE PUT YOUR COMPLETE FAITH AND TRUST IN THE LORD. HE IS THE
ONLY ONE WE CAN LEAN ON IN TIMES OF TROUBLES. HE CAN CARRY US THROUGH
ANYTHING IF WE PUT OUR TRUST IN HIM. LOVE AND PRAYERS....NINA SAUNDERS
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Hello
Bowen Family....I just wanted to let you know that your story has really
touched our hearts...I pray for Big Ben a lot...I check the web site
often to see the updates.....I have a 5 year old son and there are
plenty of times that I look at him and think to myself about Ben...then
I pray for Ben...I know that God works in mysterious ways and all of his
childern are just on loan to us....I will continue praying ....I hope
that the whole family enjoys Disney...Please post a few pictures if you
can...Still Beliving...Brandi
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November
1, 2004 |
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Angela
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I think
about you guys all of the time. I check the website almost everyday. I
hate that we didn't get to say goodbye before you left. I hope you are
enjoying your time at home. Maybe we will see you when you come for
Ben's check up next week. Just know that we are thinking about you and
praying for you everyday.
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November
1, 2004 |
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Analeen
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November
1, 2004 |
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KARLA
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FROM ONE
PUMPKIN TO ANOTHERPUMPKIN!!! one day a woman was asked by someone she
worked with, "WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE A CHRISTION?""" The woman replied,
'IT IS LIKE BEING A PUMPKIN!!" God picks you from the patch, brings you
in, and washes all the dirt off of you. Then he cuts off the top and
scoops out all the yucky stuff. He removes the seeds of doubt, greed,
hate, etc....and carves you a new smiling face!!!! THEN, HE PUTS HIS
LIGHT INSIDE OF YOU TO SHINE FOR ALL THE WORLD TO SEE!!!!! This was
passed on to me from another pumpkin! Now, it is your turn to pass it to
a pumpkin!! HOPE YOU HAD A HAPPY HOLLOWEEN AND SHINE BRIGHT FOR THE LORD
PUMPKIN" I thought that was cute and I believe the Bowen family's light
is already shinning.... LOVE AND PRAYERS, KARLA
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November
1, 2004 |
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Fran
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memphis
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BIG BEN,
Hey buddy! I am SOOO excited that you are feeling better! It really made
my day and made me smile, to know that you are doing better! You & your
family are still in my prayers EVERYDAY!!! I hope to see you and your
family when ya'll are in town(memphis) this weekend!!! I understand if
you are not well enough to come see us, but there are a lot of FIREBIRDS
employees that would love to see you, because a lot of us have shared
your story with them. Well buddy, i can't wait to see you!! GOD BLESS,
AND YOUR ANGELS ARE WATCHING OVER YOU!!! fRAN HILL
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November
1, 2004 |
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Sarah
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I am
praying and believing more than ever for you guys. God has brought you
all so far, and I have every belief He will remain firmly at your side.
I can't wait to hear about your trip to Disney World!
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November
1, 2004 |
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Barb
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La Crosse
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Big Ben,
I am glad that you are feeling better. I am praying everyday for you to
get even stronger. I have Faith that it will happen. I hope that you and
Eli had a great Halloween. I hope that you have a really fun time in
Disney with Mick-mee Mouse. I wish that I could go. You are always in my
thoughts and prayers, WE LOVE YOU AND SENDING MANY (((((HUGS)))).
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November
1, 2004 |
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I have
been keeping up with Ben through Tammy. I know that ya'll are getting
very excited about Disney. I know it will be as much fun for Ben and Eli
as it was for Hanna. Still praying that your test results are good.
Hopefully, radiation did a lot and will continue to work through Ben's
system. To Eli: I miss Hanna too. Me and my kids, every night when we
say our prayers tell Jesus to give her a kiss for us. I lay in bed at
night too and want to play with her and hear her voice. She loved you
and loved for you to come play with her. I know she misses you. Maybe I
will see y'all when you are here. If not, know that I am thinking of
you, praying for you and keeping up with what is going on. Pepper
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November
2, 2004 |
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I just
wanted to say that your family is still always in my thoughts. TCU
(Texas Christian University) is having its Up Til Dawn letterwriting
party tomorrow and our exec has already raised $8500 for the hospital.
Your family will always be an inspiration to me.
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November
2, 2004 |
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sheri
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hi
reading your story here and bawling my eyes out. It brings back so many
memories. Anyway just wanted to make sure you were aware of teh rhabdoid
parents message board I've found it helpful.
http://disc.server.com/Indices/157883.html anyway if you're already on
there don't mind me. but if not, we'd love to have you. I know it's good
to know you're not the only person in the world dealing with rhabdoid.
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November
2, 2004 |
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Milton
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Viewing
your guestbook I see that there are christians from around the world
praying for your family and it lifts my spirit daily to know how
wonderful God is!!!!!! My family and I will continue to pray for bens
recovery GOD IS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Dear
Bowens, You are probably very anxious over your Memphis trip-- we refer
to it as Pre-MRI Syndrome, or PMS. We are leaving for Memphis tomorrow
for our son's brain MRI and are very anxious ourselves. Our deep prayers
for Big Ben. God CAN perform miracles...
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November
2, 2004 |
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Vital |
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You make
it so easy to believe in God's miracles - because your family is a
wonderful miracle to all of us on the outside looking in on you! You
guys are AMAZING! I'm believing!
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November
2, 2004 |
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You're in
my prayers every day- stay strong! With love in Him, Susan Packer (:
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