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I've come
across your page tonight from Allie's Angels MSN site. Allie Scott has
leukemia, www.scotthousehold.com. I will add Ben to my prayer list. Your
sons are truely adorable and amazing. I wish Ben Godspeed in his
recovery.
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Wow.. Ben
is doing his thing reaching people and making us smile. It is wonderful
to hear how Ben and Eli are able to enjoy each other. Nothing more
special then watching your children play. Eli is so brave, so
understanding and a rock for Ben. No more chemo party. Now that sounds
like a fun party to attend. Send pictures when you can. Love to see
there growing faces and smiles. I still pray for Bens over all health
and for him to be healed. I am so grateful and thank God for the great
days you all have had as a family playing, resting and bonding. May
there be many more to come. Enjoy your Big Party! I will be thinking of
you as usual and praying. Believing.
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7, 2004 |
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Wow! Many
of your updates has brought me to tears, but today's brought me to tears
of joy that you all are having a wonderful time as a family. I know you
all cherish every second of it, and sharing this with us reminds us to
cherish everything God has blessed us with. Thank you all for being such
an inspiration. With all our love and prayers, Melissa
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see
youfinally got your no more chemo party :) great! i hope you all have
fun. love you guys. have a wonderfully blessed day.
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8, 2004 |
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Dee Bush
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Tom &
Jennifer, I learned so much about you from the St.Jude's story on Ben.
You have come through much by the grace of God and I know HE WILL
continue to lead and bless you. How wonderful that Ben is tolerating the
Radiation therapy so well!! PTL! Fighting cancer is always a battle, but
so much worse when a child is involved who cannot understand why all
these things are being done to them! My prayer today is that God will
give your family a special filling of grace and love, and may your faith
only strengthen in the days ahead.Psalm 25:4,5 "Show me the path where I
should walk O LORD.Point out the right road for me to follow. Lead me by
your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long
I put my hope in you!" :) God bless you. Dee Bush
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Thank you
for your inspiration and witness for our Lord. I am praying for Ben and
your entire family. May God continue to bless and heal.
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September
8, 2004 |
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Meg &
Randy Robertson |
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Tom &
Jennifer, we just got the latest from YFC/USA about Ben and that you
will be going home Oct 1st. Please know that we continue to pray for you
often, especially for you to feel God's peace and strength in your lives
regardless of what happens.We also pray for the pain in your hearts and
that God will comfort you today. Love, Meg & Randy Robertson
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September
8, 2004 |
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We
continue to pray for you all! I am SO glad to hear that Ben is doing
well with the radiation! We will continue to pray for you everyday! With
love from Lesage! LaAnna, Kevin, and Tristyn Blake
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8, 2004 |
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I'm so
happy that Ben is handling all the radiation so well. He's in my prayers
everyday. Along with Hanna's family. I just read the newest update. And
I am so excited to see you at the Bush/Cheney rally. I just stood in the
rain this morning for over an hour to get tickets. Well worth it though!
A friend of mine from Huntington is going through a difficult journey
right now with her infant daughter. She was born with a genetic disorder
where part of her brain is missing. They are a good christian family.
http://www3.caringbridge.org/wv/rylee/ God bless you all. I believe!
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WOW! What
a great article. I am amazed at how God uses the Bowen's to share His
story and show His grace. I'm so glad the boys are having such a great
time together. I can hear the excitment in your voice as you write about
them. Please know you continue to be in my prayers. You remain wrapped
in His arms, Mary Ann
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September
8, 2004 |
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I'm so
glad to hear Ben is doing well. I know what having a sick child can be
like. My little boy died a year ago this past April. The difference is
my little 9 year died form the mistakes of doctors. I can't imagine what
the day to day struggle of your life is like but I pray for your
strength and Ben's life to be spared. I know God can do anything. God
Bless you all. Anita
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Tom,Jennifer,Eli and Ben, You are in are prayers daily.Serveral People
ask about Ben and I do my best to give them the updates about the
family. We have add Ben and the family on our prayer list at church.God
has let you be a witness for Him at ST.Jude . Praise God for all the
things He has done. LOve and prayers,Bonita
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September
8, 2004 |
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Kimberly
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We just
want you to know that you are continually in our prayers. Our four and
seven year olds pray for Big Ben every morning and evening as well. We
have also included Ben on our website, www.gordonmote.com, so that
people who visit us will add your family to their prayers. God bless you
all for your continued faith in Him. He is using you in a mighty way.
Love in Jesus, Kimberly Mote
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September
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Tom &
Jenn: How wonderful to hear these great reports! We can see in our heart
those two little men being two little running/playing boys! It's a
wonderfully normal slice of life for you. God continues to cover you all
with favor - President Bush! That's incredible. God's message continues
to spread through you, reaching more and more. And He has put a new song
in my mouth, even praise unto our God; many shall see and fear, and
shall trust in the Lord. I have not hid thy righteousness within my
heart; I have declared thy faithfulness & thy salvation; I have not
concealed thy lovingkindness & thy truth from the great congregation.
Psa 40-5 Loving you from Texas, T&N
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September
8, 2004 |
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Tom, Read
the update and found out that you were coming in for the rally Friday,
and I just had to go stand in line for tickets. I consider myself a
conservative Democrat and a good citizen. So seeing President Bush come
to Huntington is an honor to me just because who he is and what he
represents, regardless if I vote for him. However, seeing you and having
the opportunity to hear you deliver your message to thousands of people
is why this guy stood in that line today for about an hour in a constant
downpour of rain. I hope that room is filled to capactiy on Friday and
each person there takes the time to listen to your message. You know,
Tom Roten has been doing an advert lately for Clearchannel about an
upcoming baptist revival. He ends his message with an invitation to come
on out because its not about personalities, its about Him. You know,
thats been your message throughout this ordeal. Its not about the
cancer, its about Gods plan for Ben. And, when your story touched the
life of myself and thousands of others, it
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September
8, 2004 |
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Kenneth
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I just
wanted you to know that Ben is in our prayers. Kyle's Grand Dad or as
Kyle calls me "Paw Paw". Ken
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September
8, 2004 |
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Hal
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Hey
Bowens, I was just reading in 2 Cor 2 and bam, it just made me think of
Ben. 2Cor 2:14 "Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in
Christ, and through us diffuses the FRAGRANCE of His knowledge in every
place." The word fragrance means a strong, sweet smell of incense. Big
Ben's testimony of His God's grace and mercy has spread a sweet
fragrance all over the world. It just made me think of his never ending
smile in the face of all his troubles and pain. Praying for you, Hal
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September
8, 2004 |
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Monica
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Hello
Bowen family! I met BIG BEN back in June while on a trip with Up Til
Dawn. We're the group that had tears in our eyes while hearing about
Ben. Ever since I recieved that little card with this website on it, I
have been checking up on Ben daily. Let me tell you, it's amazing what
this little boy has done for me. I am currently on the Exec Board for Up
Til Dawn at Universtiy of Illinois @ Urbana-Champaign and we are trying
to get as many people possible to join this amazing organization for
this year. After telling students about Big Ben's journey, they
automatically sign up and can't wait to find out more about the
organization. It was such a pleasure meeting your family and I pray
every night so that Ben and the family recieve strength and hope that
all will come back to normal soon. I truly believe that Ben is a miracle
sent from above and I will continue to believe each and every day. God
bless.
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8, 2004 |
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Praying
for you all.
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September
8, 2004 |
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Dear
little Ben and family, My daughter, Allison Johnston, who lives in Lex.,
Ky. told us all about you. I just read the web site and was very moved
by your story. Your witness to your faith is valuable to all who have
doubts. Thank you for sharing. I am a cancer survivior and can say to
you my faith got me through the scary and uncertain times. May God
continue to bless you with peace and assurance that all is well as you
continue to trust him. With love and prayers for you all - Joy Johnston
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Rom.
8:15-16 For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to
fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, "Abba,
Father." 16.The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are
God's children.,,, Praying,seeking,believing,RnforHIM.
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We have
been following Ben's website and wanted to let you know that you are all
in our thoughts and prayers especially Ben that he will continue to
handle radiation well and that the tumor will shrink.
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September
8, 2004 |
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Fred &
Shirley Jones |
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God Bless
you Ben and your family. May you feel God's healing hand and His arms
around you. Our prayers are with you.
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September
8, 2004 |
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Ben, I
met you briefly at Outback Steakhouse this evening. The courage of your
parents to tell your story and the lesson of courage you gave me will
never be forgotten. Thank you for sharing your strength and giving to me
when I should have been doing that for you. Miracles do happen. My
prayers are for you and the friends you have with everyone you touch.
Wendy
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