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August
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Patty &
John Waldorf |
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dorfsareus@mchsi.com
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Marion
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Thank you
for your great committment to making others aware of the terrible
illness your adorable son faces daily. We are in awe of the power and
strength God has blessed you with. Please know that we keep you in our
prayers and that we are confident He will guide you in your decisions.
God bless your family.
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August
10, 2004 |
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Angela
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angeladawnsummers@yahoo.com |
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www.jonathansjourney.com |
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Sharon
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Hey guys.
Just wanted to let you know that you are own my mind a lot right now. I
saw a St Jude comercial yesterday with you guys on it. Tom made me cry!!
I know that everything is going on right now with Ben and Hanna, so
please let me help in any way that I can. I pray for Ben constantly. Let
me and Jamie know of ANYTHING and I mean ANYTHING that we can do for you
guys. We are just one floor away. Thinking of you often, Jamie and
Angela
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August
10, 2004 |
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Billie
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thacki@webtv.net
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Chesapeake |
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Tom and
Jennifer What a difficult week this has been for you. Thank you for
keeping us posted even those times when there are no words. We are
greiving with you over the loss of Hanna and praying without ceasing for
Ben. Believing Billie
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August
10, 2004 |
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Barbara
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Please
know that you are covered in prayer from everyone at River Valley Child
Development Services. We are pulling for you!!
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August
10, 2004 |
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Carolyn
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qtygal44@hotmail.com
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I check
up on your family every morning, checking to see good news. I am very
sorry about Hanna. My thoughts and orayers are with her family as well.
I thank God that you all have Him for strength and His help to guide you
through the decisions involved with Bens surgeries. My thoughts and
prayers are with Ben and your family. God Bless You.
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August
10, 2004 |
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Sandy
Adkins |
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retrn2003@yahoo.com
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I'm going
to be praying hard this week.
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August
10, 2004 |
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Jessie
Richardson |
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jessie@cloh.com |
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Scottown
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Tom,
Jennifer, Eli, and Ben, Praying for you at the same time that I am
inspired by you. I know that you did not choose this path but the daily
grace, love, and kindness that you exhibit between yourselves and for
others enforces belief. Thank you for sharing.
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August
10, 2004 |
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Jeffrey
Ott |
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Dear
Family, We continue our prayers for Ben and your family. I also remember
how good stephanie looked an felt before I had to make a tough decision.
Your faith is strong and the lord will guide you, he will also comfort
you in your time of need. We will be having a prayer meeting thursday
for your family. As steph always told me when I felt down, " DON'T STOP
BELIEVING DADDY" and I never did. God Bless you.
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I just
wanted you to know I'm rallying as many prayer warriors on your behalf
as I can. I think you've made the only decision you can. Don't ever
second-guess yourself, because I truly believe God is guiding you every
step of the way. Combined w/Hanna's death, you all must be reeling. I
pray for your continued strength and am thinking of you all the time.
Hugs to Ben and Eli, and you, too! ~Jane
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August
10, 2004 |
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Becky
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No matter
what decision you make. It is good to hear you are confidant in
something with all that has been going on. I am sure this evening was
one of the hardest evenings you have had since moving to TN. Hanna and
her family will remain in my thought and my prayers. When I think of
your boys, Hanna is just one of the kids. Ice cream always makes an
evening better. Well in my house it does. I hope you were able to go. I
will be praying with all others come Thursday. Believing
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August
10, 2004 |
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Sammy and
Dadai Rubia |
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daysam98@yahoo.com
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hopeasia.org |
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Hi, We
are truly blest with the strenght Dad has given you and your
faithfullness to Him inspite of the difficulties that you have been
going through. We will continue to pr for you and your boy. We are
filipino family who work with Dad here in China. jeremiah 29:11 for your
family. In Him, Sammy, Dadai, Brianna and Samantha
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August
10, 2004 |
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Erin
Schreck |
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emschreck@stthomas.edu |
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St. Paul
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My
prayers and thoughts are with you.
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August
10, 2004 |
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Amy
Reilly |
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Dear Tom,
Jennifer, Ben and Eli - Such a pleasure to spend even a few moments with
your family. I am so grateful for the time I was able to spend with you
all on my recent visit with Julie and Easton. Your strength and faith
are truly an inspiration. I am so sorry for the loss of your friend and
pray you will not have any discouragement with Hanna's passing. We will
also spread the word to pray for protection of Big Ben as he goes into
surgery tomorrow and God's peace for the rest of you during this time in
his healing. God Bless you all!!!
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August
10, 2004 |
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Name
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Velinda
Spurlock |
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Billy3535a@msn.com
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Ona
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Tom and
Jennifer: I have been following Ben's Story - It has truly touched my
heart, and given me a closer walk with my Lord. I have been praying for
this beautiful family - and for Princess Hanna's beautiful family. You
have such strength that makes me know for certain there is a God. I
don't know how else we could see this through. God Bless You Always -
Tell Eli he is a wonderful Big Brother to Ben; and I really enjoyed his
story book.
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Just
wanted to tell you that im still thinking of you guys. I was so sad to
hear of all this recent bad news. I hope you all get some sleep in the
next few days. This cancer makes me sick to my stomach to even think
about it. Praying for you all.
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Date
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August
10, 2004 |
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Name
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Barbara
King |
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bjkwv1@aol.com |
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Home Page
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Charleston |
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My
thoughts and prayers are with you. May God intervene and return your son
to good health.
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Date
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August
10, 2004 |
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Name
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Marilyn
and Aaron |
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Email
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stjudemomma74@aol.com |
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www.caringbridge.org/il/aarondhunter |
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Peoria
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Tom and
Jennifer what can I say other than we are praying for each and everyone
of you. You all know we have tomorrow off from the hospital so if you
need anything I am here for yall. I would be more than happy to help
with Eli just let me know. I love you guys so much and my heart is just
aching for all of us. Hanna was such a precious LiL girl. I totally know
how you all feel and trust me now is when we need GOD more than ever to
hold us up and keep us going in times like these. Please know Ben has
alot of Prayer Warriors praying for him continously. Love and Lots and
Lots of Prayers, Marilyn and Aaron(Our LiL Superhero)
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August
10, 2004 |
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Name
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David
Bias |
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bias3@charter.net
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Ona
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To the
Bowen's: Our family and our church has been praying for you and your
little boy since we learned of his battle in March. We have never met,
and have read this page all these months without writing in the guest
book. Tonight when we got a call about Ben's upcoming surgery, we posted
it on our church prayer chain immediately and then came to your page to
read any updates. We just want you to know that there are many prayers
for you and your family from our little church and that we do believe
that ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE. We are believing with you! You have
touched many lives and you have touched the hearts of our family and our
church! God Bless you!
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Date
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August
10, 2004 |
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Name
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Marie
Hutchison |
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flhutch7@juno.com
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Huntington |
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Will be
lifting you up in prayer! Also Hanna's Family! I know sometimes it
doesn't seem real that this is happening! I'm feeling that today, just
got back from OSU last night, lots of info given and worst case senerios
just from having the treatments, we go back next week for more chemo and
the transplant. Found out today Jeff lost his job and the insurance was
cancelled, but even still God has a plan...keep trusting!! In His
Almighty Arms, Marie ><> Joshua 1:9
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Date
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August
10, 2004 |
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Name
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Katie K.
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Isaiah
66:12a,13a 12. For this is what the Lord says: 13. As a mother comforts
her child, so will I comfort you: ... Still praying, seeking, and
believing. RNforHIM
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Date
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August
11, 2004 |
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Name
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Barb &
Jim Snell |
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Email
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chefbarb1@ix.netcom.com |
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Germantown |
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MD
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Ben's
updates were forwarded to us by Kaaren Rexroth, a dear friend who is
involved with Campus Life Youth for Christ. I was overwhelmed reading
through the updates and know what it's like to be on a roller coaster
throughout a serious illness. My husband was in and out of hospitals for
two years and we thank God for being so close to John Hopkins and for
the skilled physicians who witnessed a miracle -- Jim's odds were very
slim so we praise the Lord for his healing. We couldn't have made it
through the difficult days without prayer warriors and want you to know
we will keep Ben and your family in our prayers along with the other
children and families dealing with cancer. God bless you and keep
trusting in Him. You are an inspiration to everyone who reads these
updates. Trusting and believing, Barb and Jim
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Date
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August
11, 2004 |
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Name
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Candy
Oliver |
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Email
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stormy_new@yahoo.com
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Home Page
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City
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Garrett
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State
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Indiana
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United
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Sending
you all hugs and love from Indiana. Paul and Candy
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Dear
Bowens, You all continue to amaze me w/ your strength and faith,
especially at this difficult time. Please know, little Ben as well as
the rest of the family remains in my thoughts and prayers. Stay stong
and keep believing. Bless you all. Gail Sextro RN Cincinnati Childrens
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  Lifting you all up in
prayer through these days of difficulties and sadness. God, please let
Ben come through this surgery with his earthly body one step closer to
being healed and whole. We are believing with you!
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I just
wanted to let you know that we will all be praying for Ben on Thursday.
Hold on tight to God and he will help you through this. I know your pain
and how it pierces your heart to see your child go through yet another
surgery. I pray that God will give Ben comfort & healing. May God be
with you and your family.
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