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Barbara
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Dear
Ones, Words are inadequate to tell you how touched I am about Bens
Story. I pray for Dear Ben and your Family. It has made me a better
person and a better Christian .To God be the Glory. I pray many
blessings for all-now I am praying for relief from the pain for Ben.
Prayers for strength, comfort and eventually peace. Hugs and christian
love to all. Precious Jesus, I humbly ask for Ben-please let him be pain
free. Wrap him in your arms. Thank you Jesus for the gift of eternal
life. Amsn.
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19, 2005 |
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Richard &
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Tom,
Jennifer, Eli, & Ben: Sonja met you when she was in Memphis helping
Ginger Braun. Over the past year, we have followed Ben's story and have
prayed for him. We have also prayed that God would give you all strength
and peace. Thank you for sharing your story with the world and for being
such an inspiration for others. We will keep you all in our prayers.
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Dear Ben
and family....I was some friends of mine last night on the way to 722
(http://www.722.org/flash/index_.html) and my friend was playing a mix
cd. The song that was written about Ben came on. I could not help
getting caught up in the moment. I have been following you guys for a
while. A constant inspirtation to me. I am a 19 year old christian girl,
who longs to go into pedatric onclogy. For some reason God has given me
a true passion for it. It is what my life is ment for. Anyways one day
while surffing a couple of children cancer sites, I stumbled upon yours.
It is interesting cause as I write in my xanga (internet journal) my
faith is somthing I struggle with. Anyways I began reading updates and
about Ben , I even went onto Hanna's page and read all about her
stuggle. I want yall to know your children are touching the lives of
other kids. I shared Ben's stories with all my friends in the car, and
they were all touched. Infact what is even more interesting was like I
said I was on the way to 722 last night. Really having a
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I am
praying for Ben's comfort tonight and rest. God, please let Ben's pain
disipate and allow Tom and Jennifer to have a night of much needed
peace. Please be with Eli as he witnesses his brother go through so much
and let him know that he is loved. Reassure this little boy that God is
great and can get your family through this. Be with Ben's doctors and
help all of them know how to ease Ben's agony. But, most of all, please
please please God, take this tumor away from Ben. Please perform an
earthly miracle! Amen...
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January
20, 2005 |
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Megan
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Hi
guys.......still praying for Ben and your family. Believing in God's
healing and hoping you find wisdom, comfort, and love. Your loved so
much. As each day passes I set and think, "I wonder how today's been".
You're always on my mind. I hope your getting some rest.....Thoughts and
prayers always.
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January
20, 2005 |
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Jerica
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Hey guys!
I just wanted to leave you a little message to tell you that last night
at AWANA one of my Sparks (Anna Campbell) volunteered to say the prayer
before we ate our snack and she never thanked God for the food or asked
Him to bless it....but the first words out of her mouth were..."Dear
God, I pray for Ben Bowen" I just thought it was precious and I wanted
to share it to encourage you and remind you know that people are still
praying for you ALL over the place ALL of the time...and I'm one of
them! Still believing with you!!! BIG hugs to the precious boys!
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P.S.
Subway has some fantastic chocolate chip cookies! Just let me know if
you want the dough to bake them yourselves or if you want them already
baked...I can definitely arrange it...I've got connections :)
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January
20, 2005 |
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Aimee
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Wanted to
remind you -- and continue to pray that God will make so real -- that
the best days for Ben -- and for all of us -- have not past, but are yet
to come. I love you all. You are on my mind and deep in the heart of a
loving God. Even in the midst of our greatest hurts and trials, pains
and sufferings, even when we just can't understand -- His grace will be
more than sufficient. Bless you all. I'm here.
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January
20, 2005 |
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Dear
Bowens, More prayers from Kansas for guidance, wisdom and strength in
this sad time. And the best chocolate chip cookies--try the Doubletree
Hotel! They sell the cookies they give you at check in in tins at their
gift shops. If you don't have a Doubletree near you, e-mail me and I
will get some sent to your house. You are all in my thoughts. Extra hugs
for Eli in this scary time.
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January
20, 2005 |
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Sending
much love and praying for wisdom, healing, comfort, peace and rest.
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January
20, 2005 |
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Barb
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Tom,
Jennifer, Eli and Big Ben, I am just signing in to let you know that I
havew been thinking about all of you and especially Ben. I am so praying
that Ben is comfortable and able to get some rest. All of you have been
on my mind lately. Ben my strongest prayers are for you, little one. I
just want you to know thatI love you and am still believing. Love, hugs
and prayers, Barb
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January
20, 2005 |
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Hey Ben.
My inbox is flooded with love and concern for you. I pass along your
updates to a prayer list I started when you journey started. Hoping
today is better. Know we love and are praying for you, Eli, Mommy, and
Daddy.
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January
20, 2005 |
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John and
Debbie Shearer |
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You are
still in our prayers every day. God does work miracles. God bless ya
all. John & Debbie Shearer (Fed Ex-Huntington, WV.)
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January
20, 2005 |
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April
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Eleanor
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Ben and
family, I wanted to let you know that we have added Ben and your family
to our prayer list. I can't imagine the trials that you face, but I can
see in Ben's eyes and in the love of your family that you have such
incredible strength and faith. In 2002, Jennifer worked with my son and
helped me and my family through a difficult time. I wanted to return the
comfort and support that I received from her in a small way. I will
continue to pray for you all and that Ben will soon be free from this
disease.
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I am in
awe that a little boy and his family, whom I have never met, can stir my
heart so and draw me closer to my Heavenly Father. For that I thank you,
Bowen family. I am praying hard today, as every day, for Ben's comfort
and for your peace. We serve a God of Love, and I pray that you feel
that Love today. God bless you all.
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January
20, 2005 |
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Becky
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Oh how we
love you guys. Still praying and still believing with you. God is good.
Love, Becky
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Praying
for comfort for you Ben and for God's love to wash over your mommy,
daddy and brother.
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I just
wanted to let you know how much you and your family has touched my
heart. I check Ben's update every single morning praying that my prayers
have worked. I have been following his story since the summer of 2004. I
found out about him through Hanna Gibson's web site. Monica Holder (Sara
Claire's mom) shared Hanna and Zoie's story with us. Throught them we
were lead to you. The way you write your updates I feel like I am your
neighbor and right there. I count my blessings a lot more closer than I
have ever before. Your family has taught us so much about life I would
have never grasped without you. Ben's story-your family's store-is huge!
I just wanted to let you know that I pray for your family everytime I
pray. I wished I could meet Ben and hold him and thank him and your
family for everything you have done. Thank you so much for sharing this
story. Ben and Eli are such precious children. I have two little boys of
my own (ages 4 & 6). I have found that I am more patient with them and
hold them tighter than ever
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Sweet
baby Ben and family, You are in my heart and prayers today and every
day. Aimee~FOA~
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I
continue to pray for you and think of you everyday Ben. Thank you for
making me a better person and mother. Yours is a spirit that can only
come straight from God. A little body with a great big soul. I think
your such a handsome little guy. Someday I will get to tell you how much
you have meant to me. Until then, I am praying. Stephanie FOA
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Yummy
Delicious Chocolate Chip Cookies 2 1/4 C. Flour 1 C. Brown Sugar 1 Egg
1/2 C. Sugar 1 C. Butter 1 tsp. Vanilla 1 tsp. Baking Soda Mix the wet
ingredients, then add the Dry. Bake 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Must be
eaten immediately for the full Yummy effect. May you smile and feel good
when you eat these Ben. Love, from a mommy with a 19 month old nephew
with ATRT.
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January
20, 2005 |
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Jennifer
Holbrook |
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Jenholbrook@tds.net
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Amelia
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Ben, your
story came to me by one of your nurses (my aunt), Jo Ghiz. My son and I
volunteer for St. Jude's Radiothon (for the past 10 year) in Richmond
Virginia. Your story has touched so many. I can't imagine such a young,
brave and strong person. You are hope, love and faith for generations to
come. You stay the sweet wonderful child Ms. Jo say's you are. I'll
spread your story with St. Jude's and K95 in February. Hugs and Kisses
Jennifer and Family
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You all
are constantly in our thoughts and prayers. Still believing - The
Whittaker Family
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January
20, 2005 |
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Bonnie -
Audrey's Umbrella |
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bonnie@braintrust.org |
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Rye
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My
thoughts and prayers are with Ben.
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January
20, 2005 |
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karla
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JUST
CHECKING IN ON ALL OF YOU. MY HEART IS HEAVY AFTER READING THE CURRENT
UPDATES. IWISH BEN WASNT IN PAIN, AND I WISH MOMMY AND DADDY AND ELI
WERENT IN PAIN WATCHING BEN. JUST KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND
PRAYERS AND ON OUR CHURCH PRAYER CHAIN. LOVE KARLA
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