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Mel
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Bristol
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Hello
dear Bowen family. I just cannot get sweet Ben out of my thoughts. I
have been thinking of all of you today and praying hard. I pray for
peace and for comfort for all of you. Many hugs & prayers... xoxo
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January
24, 2005 |
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Aimee
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Wanting
to take you all in my arms and hold you -- know that His heavenly arms
are doing just that. Believing. Praying. Hoping. Trusting. You are loved
tremendously, and more than any words can say. Here for anything,
anyday, anytime. Peace to you all. Peace to you Ben. Love you so much
honey. So proud of you and all that you are. So proud of all of you and
the way you have reflcted His glory. He is with you now and always and
His grace will carry you forver.
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January
24, 2005 |
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Annalee
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Tom,
Jennifer, Eli and Ben, We have been following your story for quite some
time now and I am amazed at your continued strength and faith. Ben is an
inspiration to us all. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
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I shared
Ben's site with my class and faculty at school today. Many children and
teens have become collectors of the various bands, so I shared the site
with many that I had never shared it with before. I wanted to give every
effort to helping to reach the 10,000 goal for St. Jude's. I am still
amazed at the amount of e-mails I received expressing sorrow and
compassion towards Ben's story. MANY responded that they were broken to
tears. Ben continues to touch lives. He is a warrior, trooper,
fighter...Big Ben...the capturer of hearts!! May you experience peace
through your pain knowing that God is using Ben to touch so many lives.
May you feel his love pouring over you each second as you continue to
comfort Ben through his current pain. God Bless, Angela Bennett
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January
24, 2005 |
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Hey guys.
Still thinking about you, and praying for you. We feel so helpless, so
far away. We are glad to hear news that you have the support that you do
locally to help where needed. God has promised an awful lot... here is
another one for which He cannot lie.... In Christ, the Gianettinos Matt
11:28-30“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give
you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and
humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30For my yoke is
easy and my burden is light.” May God give you that promised rest!!!!
Lord, hear our prayers in the name of your Son Jesus.
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I just
wanted to let you guys know that you all are in our prayers...God bless
you all in this trying time...May the Lord's will be done.
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January
24, 2005 |
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Beverly
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I've been
reading your entries for a long time now and have been praying
continuously for Ben and Eli and your entire family. I haven't written
because it's soooo hard to know what to say that may help and comfort
you. My son lost his best friend to a brain tumor about 1 1/2 years ago.
They were both 8 years old at the time. We miss him soooooo much. My son
is praying for your entire family too. We do understand how very hard
this is. It's hard to watch someone you love dearly slip away from you.
We continue to pray for a miracle. We know that God can and does do many
miracles in many ways. He doesn't always provide the exact kind of
miracle we hope for but we must be assured that he is working many
miracles around us and through us all the time. Big Ben is very special!
He has made a huge impact on many lives. My son and daughter are paying
their own money for Big Ben braclets because they understand how very
important it is to find a cure for this terrible monster of a disease.
God's arms are very big and al
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January
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Beverly
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God's
arms are always stretching outward and He's the one who can give true
peace and love to all of you freely. Cast all of your cares upon HIM!!!!
We'll continue lifting many prayers for all of you. With love from my
heart, God's love and peace surround you always. Beverly
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January
24, 2005 |
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We are
thinking of you and still praying for God's Strength, comfort, peace,
and rest to be overflowing on you! We love you! Jeff& Marie & Boys Phil
4:6,7
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Dear Ben,
Tonight I recieved an email from a friend and attached to it was a
saying that made me think of you....They say it takes a minute to find a
special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them,but an
entire lifetime to forget them. Sweetest Ben, this describes how I feel
about you, I happened on your sight by chance and my life and my
childrens lives have been forever changed. You truly are God's Angel and
I pray you know how truly loved you are by so many people even strangers
like myself.Love Wendy
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January
24, 2005 |
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Carla
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Hi, I
have written before, but tonight I just had to write again. There are no
words to explain what you are going through right now. I tell all my
friends and family of your story and ask them to pray for Ben. This is
one child that God is definitely shining through. If I could take his,
as well as your pain I would do it in a heart beat, because you 2 are
truly two children of God, and are handling all this so well. I know
what I say cannot express how much I truly want to help, but I know my
trust in God and my prayers are the help you ask for. Just hold on, God
prepares us for each day as long as we put our faith in him. Love, and
God Bless. We Love you Big Ben, and Big Eli too! Friend in Christ, Carla
Waugh
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January
24, 2005 |
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Nancy
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Neosho
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Praying
for you. Love you all. I'm here when you need me. Nancy Garner
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January
24, 2005 |
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Julie
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Aching,
aching, aching for you, and of course, praying.
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January
25, 2005 |
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Melinda~Friends Of Allie~ |
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I am
thinking of all of you and also praying for comfort. God Bless you all!!
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January
25, 2005 |
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Michelle
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Tom,
Jennifer, Eli and Ben, My heart and prayers go out to you this evening.
I have only just learned of Ben's story, and my heart breaks for you. I
have walked the road you are now walking, but not through cancer. Our
baby, Mary-Pulliam died at 22 days old and we miss her so terribly.
Reading your story and updates for the past couple of days has lifted me
up so much. Our baby has been gone for 7 years now, but we miss her
every day. Your family shows such strength and love in this walk you are
on. No matter the outcome, both of your precious sons know without a
doubt your love for them. You are much stronger than I was and I applaud
you for it. I know it isn't easy-- it's a heartbreaking struggle for
you, but you show such joy and love for your family. I pray for Ben's
suffering to ease and pray for continuing strength for you and all those
who love you. Peace be with you......... Michelle Morrow Allen, Mobile,
Alabama
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January
25, 2005 |
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Doreen
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Jennifer
and Tom: I have been reading the updates for months now - and rarely
sign the guestbook because I'm at a loss for words. Your family is so
strong and is such an inspiration. I feel so terrible that you're going
through such trying time. I know that Ben and Eli are loved - and your
faith is so strong. What you're sharing with the world is just so
incredible. I'm happy to support you through the Big Ben bracelets and
will wear mine proudly. It was nice to see that the demand is so strong.
I hope you will exceed your goals of $10K - in hope that a cure for
brain cancer can be found - and that the suffering of others can be
spared. You are so courageous in your openness and sharing of what's
happening with your family. I still hope and pray for a miracle for Ben
and the Bowen family. Thanks for sharing your story. It is such an
inspiration - and I know it is very difficult for you. Doreen
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I hope
all is peaceful tonight. Praying for you, Ben, Tom, Jennifer, & Eli.
Goodnight.
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January
25, 2005 |
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Jennifer
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Eli,
Jennifer, Tom and most especially, precious Ben. Thank you, so much, for
sharing darling Ben with me. Everytime I open this page and see that
beautiful little face, I smile. He is such a beautiful little boy, and
what a fighter. Your family, and especially precious Ben, are a family
and the type of people I so admire and respect. You are strong, loving,
generous people. My life is better for it. Because families like you, My
eyes have been opened and I am so much more thankful of my family and
friends. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I will
still continue to pray for a miracle, thank god for the miracles He has
shown, pray for comfort and peace, and pray for Eli, Jennifer, and Tom.
Still holding out for a miracle for Ben to be fully cured. Jennifer
Sharnhorst (Friends of Allie)
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January
25, 2005 |
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Yvonne
Nicholson (Friends of Allie) |
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Tom,
Jennifer, Eli and especially Big Ben. I have been coming to visit your
beautiful son for some time now and signed his guestbook a while back. I
am now heartbroken for Ben and for you all. I am praying hard for you.
You are blessed to have such a special little man and he is equally as
blessed to have such a loving, caring family. xx
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January
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Loving
and praying for you guys.
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January
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Sandra
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As I sit
here getting ready to start a new day, my mind has been on your family &
especially Ben. I'm still praying for a miracle. God has a special plan
for Ben. If not here on earth, then in heaven. Eli, you are such a stong
boy and the world has feel in love with you too. I pray that your family
will have peace at this time. That God will wrap his loving arms around
you and hold you very close. I can't wait to get my wrist band. Ben has
touched my heart in ways I can't describe. With the wrist band I feel I
will have a part of Ben's strength & courage with me. Ben, baby you hang
in there and continue the courage you have had. Know how much you are
loved all around the world. When you are feeling low, look into your
Mommy an Daddy's eyes. Their love will see you through. May God bless
you all in a very special way.
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January
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I pray
that God gives Ben a wonderful day. May God keep him pain free with lots
of rest.
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January
25, 2005 |
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Praying
and believing with you - one day at a time
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January
25, 2005 |
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Chad
Napier |
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Charleston |
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Really
don't know what to say except we love you guys and we are praying for
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