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Ben &
family, Your story is so .... there are no words that can explain the
way that I feel right now. When I look at Ben I see my baby Noah, he is
going thru the same thing and it really does kill me. I read your little
prayer everyday. My heart is hurting so much right now, I know excatly
how you feel right now, knowing our babys might not make it and there is
nothing we can do about it. I pray every night for our familys to
receive Gods comfort in a way we never felt before. God said there will
be a day when he wipes away our tears forever, I can already picture
that day, our familys united as one having the biggest picnic anybody
has ever seen, and our children rolling down the hills of grass waiting
for baby Noah to catch up. No worries and no pain. Thats the day that I
dream about everyday, every hour. God made that promise and so it will
be fulfilled. I love you guys and I am praying really hard for a cure
and for Gods will to be done here on Earth as it is in Heaven. Take
care, God be with you, and give Ben a big kiss from Noa
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prayers for comfort and strength remain constant. I know you feel God's
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Prayers,
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Hello,
Not a day goes by that I do not think of Ben. I pray for Ben and your
family. I pray Ben's pain will be controlled so that he is comfortable.
Please know you all are in my daily thoughts and prayers. God Bless and
may you find the strength to stay as strong as you have been. Sincerely,
Carol
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Dear Tom
and Jennifer, I have thought about your family so much and continue to
pray and ask God for a special touch on Ben's body and for you as
parents, for peace that passes all understanding and for rest that can
only be found in through your faith. Words don't come easy but prayers
are going forth. The name of the Lord is our Strong Tower, the righteous
RUN to it and are safe. I know I have left this verse on your site
before, but that is my prayer for Ben and for your family. Love and
prayers from another St. Jude Family. We care and we are praying for
you.
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Dear
Bowens, you have my continuing prayers for Ben's comfort and your
strength. I know hearts are hurting near and far for your precious boy.
May you find a quick solution to your cantankerous van and comfort in
your heart for the loss of Joey. You guys sure don't need an extra
turmoil right now. Please take comfort in knowing you are doing
everything you can for Ben and that he knows exactly how much you love
him.
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You are
all in my prayers. Words elude me-
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I still
believe that God has a plan for not just Ben but your entire family. I
pray that we still will understand his reasoning for everything. STILL
BELIEVING!
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Hi Ben,
My name is Jessica and I am a high school senior. I plan on going to
college at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. I will be enrolling in
the nursing program. In the future I am going to me a Pediatric Oncolgy
nurse so that I can help little kids like you. I hope you get better
real soon. You are an inspiration to me.
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As always
we're thinking of you, praying for you and believing with you.
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Well I am
angry and sad. No child should experience these things. Just shouldn’t
be allowed. By heart breaks to hear of how Bens days are filled with
such restlessness and pain. I wish there was more I could do. It is good
to hear that Eli is doing so well. I will continue to pray for you all.
I am so sorry Jen. I know how much you love your boys. Sending lots of
love and tons of prayers.
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Sweet
baby Ben and family. I pray for comfort,and peace for all. I check on
Ben often, and will keep praying for your miracle.
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Thinking
of Ben and family very often. To think of what you are all going through
is unbearable. My heart aches for you. I am also sorry for the lose of
Joey. Who knows why these things happen. I try really hard not to
question God or get angry. God does have a plan. I continue prayer for
healing, pain management, strength, courage, and rest.
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Our
family's prayers are with you. I wish there was more we could do. I want
you to know how much I appreciate your efforts to share Eli's story and
how you help him deal with this. Our 3-year-old son Devan is a patient
at St. Jude with ALL, and though he has been in remission for a year and
our prognosis is excellent, our two teen-agers continue to struggle with
this. Devan still faces two more years of "maintenance" chemo, and
sometimes I don't think the two older boys understand or believe us that
he is doing so well, when they still hear words like "life-threatening"
with nearly every infection or virus. It really touches us that you are
reaching out to help so many, when you are going through so much that
the rest of us try not to even imagine. God Bless You. Gail Lore aka
Devan's mommy
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Dear
Bowens, I am so sorry that you are having to endure these difficult days
and nights. It breaks my heart to know that you are all suffering so,
especially your precious Ben. I am continuing to pray for all four of
you many times throughout my day. God will not forsake you, never doubt
that He is with you every second of every hour, He will keep you in His
hands, He will guide you and lead you, He will comfort you. Hang on to
that. May He give Ben a night of rest, and bless all of you with His
grace and His peace. You are very loved.
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Bowens, I
am sorry! I will pray for Ben's comfort. I am heartbroken for you. I
have held off on telling you how much Ben's story has meant to me
because it is difficult to put into words. Ben has opened up a world to
me where kids, babies have cancer. Not only that, but they have names:
Easton, Taylor, Louie, Aaron, Karley, Little Ben, Stanton, Emma Grace
and more. My heart breaks as a mom. I hold my son close and cry over him
at night. I am sorry that it had to be your family that has experienced
this... through it I have learned a lot about faith, hope and trust. It
is amazing that one little boy could teach me so much. My prayers are
with each of you! Mindy
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Everyday
I read about Big Ben, every time I read an update my heart just breaks
for Ben and the rest of you. I can not even begin to imagine what you
are going through. I am still praying for a miracle. Please God make Ben
better. Lori
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January
17, 2005 |
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Megan
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I sit
here typing this through my tears. My prayer for Ben is that his warrior
spirit fight this cancer and that our Faith and Love in God guide the
doctors, nurses and all those around him to help heal the sickness. I
have a 20 month old son and can't imagine what you are going through,
but I can pray. And pray I will.
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17, 2005 |
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It's just
after 1:00 in the morning here. I'm praying for you right now and asking
God to give Ben's body the sleep he needs for the night and to give you
rest as well. I know you are physically and emotionally exhausted. I'm
praying for renewed spirits and rest for you. I'm praying for Eli, too.
Peace.
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Even
though we don't really know you, we love you, Ben, Tom, Jennifer, and
Eli. I wish that we could do more than pray. But we are still doing
that, praying. God, please stop this pain and misery! :-(
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Mere
words cannot express my sorrow for your pain--only His grace will see
any of us through what our tomorrows may hold! My prayers are with your
whole family, especially Ben; what an inspiration you are to so many!
Just remember: Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus! Believing with you! Karen
Fischer
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Karen Fry
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Just
wanted to let you guys know we are thinking of all of you and praying
for you everyday. Keep believing!
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January
17, 2005 |
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Hal
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Just
finished praying for Ben to have relief from his pain. Asking our Father
to give him comfort and peace in this time. I cant begin to say I know
what you are going through. I know Jesus knows as is crying with you as
He did with Mary and Martha. He does love you all and He knows what is
in your hearts and will uphold you and love you like no one else can.
Praying that you will know the Shepherds loving protection and comfort
as you continue this journey.
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January
17, 2005 |
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Christine
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I
continue to pray for Gods will and peace for all of you.
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Dear
Bowen Family, its been a while since I wrote in, but I check in daily.
Just wanted you to know that we are still praying and BELIEVING. You are
all on our minds and in our hearts. At some point during the day, your
the topic of our conversations. Thank you so much for sharing your story
with all of us. There are so many people who care for all of you.Even
though we dont know you personally, you have become part of our
lives.God bless all, Tanya
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