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HAPPY NEW
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Hi Tom, I
read the story about your son Ben.It was an amazing story.You sound like
a very religous man. You have alot of faith in God.God really listened
too you when you asked for prayer for your son. Does God always listen?
I was raised Catholic,and I've been too confession several times.I've
often wandered if God hears our consession's? Reading your story brought
my interest back.Deep down I have my seriouse douts if God Listens or
hears my confessions.I just don't know sir...But it is really good that
God loved you and your family too make Ben well. I hope you all had a
great Xmas. Mia
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Many
prayers and hugs for Ben and his family. I wanted to add that Ben has
impacted my life by making me appreciate the gift of life every day. Not
a day goes by that I don't give my baby boy one more hug. Not a night
goes by that I don't go into his nursery one last time to touch him,
kiss him and watch him sleep. May God grant you a miracle for your
gorgeous boy. May you find peace no matter what happens.
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No new
updates for a couple days. Share your days with us. Hope all is well and
that Rachel is recovering. Still praying and believing.
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Happy new
year. I hope the new year brings you much joy. Praying.
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Happy New
Year Tom and Jennifer, Eli and Ben! What kind of joy and happiness we
can know -- because our happiness is not the happiness like the earth
gives -- but is eternal, a wonderful gift from our heavenly Father. Ben,
still praying for peace and comfort, and still believing that there is
absolutely nothing that God cannot do. With Him ALL things are possible.
I am so proud of you! Much love, and many blessings to all of you. You
are special. You are very, very loved. Thinking of you.
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Thinking
and praying for you always. I check on you and your family at least
twice a day. You all are never far from my thoughts. God Bless You.
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Hoping
you had a good New Year's Eve! I just went to baby Noah's website, so
sad to hear of another little angel having to fight this awful disease.
His father also gives such beautiful testimonies of his faith. I am
amazed that just by meeting your family by chance I am now more aware of
all of these special families going through unimaginable things. What a
great ministry you have taken on, while you are going through so much
yourselves. You are always in my prayers. I pray for wisdom and
strength, as well as courage and grace. I pray that your marriage will
continue to strengthen as you lean on each other for support and
guidance. Remember, "If God is for us, who can be against us?" (Romans
8:31) God Bless You!!
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I'm a 33
year old mother of two...James is 10 and Emily is 3. I am going through
a very hard divorce. We're fighting over the children. I have cried many
nights, alone, when my kids are not with me. I have to share them with
their dad. Your story has given me a new appreciation of what I have,
instead of crying about what I don't have. This Christmas was especially
hard, seeing happy families wandering the stores. I woke up this
Christmas morning alone. But now I see how lucky I am- I got my kids
that afternoon and Santa came the next morning. Instead of crying over
the time I don't have with them, I should rejoice in the time I do. Not
everyone is that fortunate. Thank you for helping me to see that. My
prayers are with you, Darci Wentworth
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Just
checked on your FRIENDS. For the most part they are doing really well.
It is great to see them grow. Althea's hair is beautiful. You will have
to check out her site. She is a doll. You have a great set of friends.
Hope all is well. Still with you in prayer. Pressing on and looking
forward to the mircles of 2005 and all the Big Ben will bring.
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Happy New
Year Bowens!!! I hope the new year brings you peace and comfort and
happiness. I am praying for a miracle Ben. Big Ben I hope you are happy
and comfortable and enjoying your mommy and daddy. You seem to have
wonderful parents and it is obvious how deeply they love you. Hope the
new year brings you all wonderful blessings. Wendy
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Happy New
Year guys. I love all of you very much. Thoughts and prayers are with
you every day. That pizza looked delicious (Ben, I love the pepperoni
also). Kiss and hug the boys for me. Aunt Karen
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HAPPY NEW
YEAR BOWENS!!!Hoping that this new year will be all that have prayed
for.Still praying and believing.
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I am so
glad to see that you guys were able to share the start of this New Year
with your precious Ben. You guys have been in my thoughts and prayers
constantly during this holiday season. Ben- you are an inspiration! I
love seeing your sweet smiles. I will continue to pray for a miracle and
for you all to be wrapped up in God's love. Kristen
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Bless
your hearts. I know they must be so heavy, but may God continue to hold
you in his arms. You have touched so many, me being one, and I hug my
boys even tighter, they are 13 yrs. and 3 yrs. and I stare at them to
the point that they say, "what?....WHAT!" They know I love them, I just
need them to know it more now. Thank you. I will continue praying for
you all. You were never far from my thoughts thru the week and always.
Ben has touched so many. God Bless you all.
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We are
praying for your precious Ben! May God continue to give you all strength
and the peace that only He can give. Still praying for your miracle!
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Loved the
pizza pictures. They are great. Pizza hut doesnt fix them with half the
love you see being made with that one. I wish your schedule was
balancing out better. But it is obvious you are making the best of your
time. Glad Rachel is doing better. Love the good news on both kids. One
day and one step at a time. God will take care of us all. Praying and
Believing enough for all of you. XOXO To Eli and Ben.. So Handsome.
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Bowens-
you have no idea what a blessing it was to come to your page today and
see the new pictures. You guys know how to live! Alot of people think
they do but they could learn so much from you, me included. And I have!
And the news about Rachel improving- what a blessing! Thank you, thank
you for sharing your lives with us. Ben and Eli, you are two of the most
photogenic guys I have ever seen. All of us out here following your
story love to see the pictures of you having fun. Scott, Kate and I are
still praying for your healing Big Ben and also for Rachel's. We are
still pleading with God, as are so many others around the world. We are
also praying for your time as a family and for God's presence to be felt
all the time in your house (we are confident that it is). You are in my
thoughts and prayers each day. Much love, Jennifer White
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Tom and
Jennifer - You continue to amaze me. You two and all the other parents I
have met though St. Judes are just incredible. I pray that if I am ever
faced with anything that I can go through it with the same determination
and strength that you have shown. You and your family have taught me
that we can trust in GOD and that HIS plan is incredible. The boys and I
keep praying for all of you and Rachel. Hang in there. Thanks for all
you have shown all of us. Love, Dawn
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Just a
note to let you know that I am still believing and still praying with
you and for you everyday.
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Kelly
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We check
to see how you are doing each day and it was so great to see you all in
the pictures you posted! That pizza looked yummy! When Maddie (my 5 year
old) saw the pictures she ask, "Mommy, is that Ben's house." I told her
yes and her response was, "it looks like a happy home." Indeed it does.
One filled with love. It is obvious that you are enjoying each and every
moment and soaking it all up. What a gift that is. The look on each of
the boys faces tells a story of the love the feel. What wonderful
parents they have...so blessed. We are praying for you all. For a
miracle for Ben, understanding for Eli, and courage and strength for you
and Jennifer. Rachel is in our prayers also. It was wonderful to read
that she is indeed improving. Thank you God! We pray for her parents,
and for her continued healing. God bless each of you and hold you near.
Love, Kelly
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Hey Big
Ben keep stealing those pepperoni pieces!! Bowens you are such amazing
people. Just wanted to let you know still praying and thinking of you
daily. Glad to hear that Rachel is holding her own, will also keep
praying for her to get better. Happy New Year Bowen family.
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Loved my
christmas card. Thank you so much for it. I have it on my fridge. Still
praying for each and every one of you.
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Hugs and
prayers to you, beautiful Ben, in the new year. May your spirit continue
to shine forth.
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I
followed Hanna's story before she went to Jesus and was amazed at the
faith this family had throughout her illness. I have been following
Ben's, too. You are a remarkable family and have been so blessed to have
such a wonderful little boy. What a testiomy you are to others! Most of
us would encounter at least some bitterness at having to watch our child
suffer! I had lung cancer a couple of years ago and it was discovered by
one simple ex-ray that my foot surgeon insisted on doing before surgery.
He orders chest ex-rays before any surgery. In taking that chest ex-ray,
it saved my life! My surgery was cancelled the day before I was suppose
to have it, and I was introduced to a lung surgeon instead. I had a
stage three cancer and was told I had a 50/50 percent chance of
surviving it. I said "no, it's relly a 100% chance, because God is
dealing with the numbers." I gave Him the full 100% and relied on him to
send the best doctors and treatments possible. I am still in remission.
You can take any figures you have a
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