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Dear Ben
-- The boys and I are continuing our prayers for you and Rachel daily.
Hang in there little buddy --- Remember, with GOD all things are
possible. Tom and Jennifer, I hope that you can find some peace and rest
in all that is happening. I can't even imagine what your family has to
deal with right now. Remember, the LORD only gives us as much as he
knows we can handle. You two are very strong. Our prayers are with you.
Keep believing.
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My
grandson was diagnosed w/ATRT. Ben is an angel among us and this world
is not his home. Letting go is the hardest part, but know that the
separtion is temporary. Imagine the reunion when we all get to our final
home. I'm homesick already. My deepest & most sincerely prayers.
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29, 2004 |
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I am so
sorry that you are going through this. I know it is so very difficult to
watch your child battle this awful disease, however I am glad that the
meds are keeping Ben comfortable and that he is able to share smiles and
love with you. Your family, along with Rachel, are in our prayers. Love,
The Buckentine's
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29, 2004 |
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Ben, Eli,
Tom, and Jennifer...you are each in our thoughts and prayers day in and
out. We are also praying for your cousin Rachel - what a beautiful
little girl she is. We are praying for her recovery and healing as well!
God bless each of you and keep you close. May you be given the courage
and strength that you need to face each day. You are in many hearts, and
many many prayers. May God bless you all...Kelly
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Dear
Bowens, So glad for the update.We were worried because it had been so
long between updates.Still believing in miracles and praying for Big
Bens and now Rachel's.Remember God is an awesome God and He loves us all
very much.We will continue to pray for your family and for Rachel( and
her family.)I pray that God will give you all the strength that you will
need during this time.STILL BELIEVING..................
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Do what
you learned and recieve me, what I told you, and what you saw me do. And
the God who give you peace will be with you. Phil.4:9 Praying and
Believing for you all.
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29, 2004 |
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Dear
Bowen's, May God give you rest for your minds and bodies. Still
Believing He can.
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29, 2004 |
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My
prayers for Ben & Rachel continue. May all of you find peace. Your
decisions are always right and made in the best interest of Ben. God
Bless You All.
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Neilee
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precoius
Ben,you are still in my prayers and thoughts I hope ya get better . I
would love to meet you in person. I know ya are a very brve little boy.
and your story has been an insprition to me in so many ways. God Bless
ya sweet little boy.Neilee carroll )and I'm prayin for your family too
and rachel and her family)
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I got
your Christmas card the other day and I just wanted to tell you thank
you. I love it! What a nice family photo! Well I hope you all are doing
okay. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Wendy
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Hello Ben
from your friends at Target in Barboursville. We want you to know that
we love you and that you and your family are always in our prayers.
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we pray
for Ben and your family and that God will give you peace in this
incredibly difficult time. Our 3 year old granddaughter, Emma is facing
extremely challenging health issues also and I ask that everyone keep
her in your prayers also.
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Rachel is
on my mind alot. An extra prayer was being requested. Hope all is well
with Rachel and Ben. Praying.
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30, 2004 |
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My
husband now refers to Ben as "my St. Jude baby". Thats how often I speak
of Ben and check your site. I pray daily for comfort and strength for
Ben and your family. I can't even begin to imagine how horrific this all
is. Although we have never met and probably never will on earth, we are
connected through Ben. He has brought me to a higher level of
understanding of God's grace. I will never forget what your precious
little boy has done in this world. I pray today for Rachel too. I will
pray for complete healing of her little body. May God's Peace be with
you and your family. Tonia Ernst
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Hey guys,
still checking in daily and praying hard. Also wanted you to know that
Ben's story has helped me remember what is really important in life. I
realized how I allowed such simple, insignificant things to consume my
time and energy. When I think of Ben, I go love on my family!! What a
difference that has made in all our lives. What an inspiration you've
been to all of us. Prayerfully, Leslea
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December
30, 2004 |
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Thank you
for the beautiful card. It really means so much much that with
everything going on in your life you take the time to spread joy. Your
family is an inspiration that means such mcuh to many people. In our
thoughts and prayers daily...still believing in THE MIRACLE.
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Hi Ben~
How ya been doing Buddy! Did you have a Great Christmas? I bet you got
lots of neat toys. Just wanted to say Hi and let you know we are all
still praying for you. Have a Happy New Year! Love Chelsea and Family.
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December
30, 2004 |
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Tammy
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Humphrey
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I know
you all don't know me but I have been keeping updated on Ben's Story
through a link from Erin Battenhausen's website. I was in awe when I saw
the commercial on T.V. for St. Judes and Ben and you both were on there.
It made tears come to my eyes when I saw all the children/families that
are battling this vicious disease. My thoughts and prayers are with you
over the holiday season, I will continue to pray for you all.
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Dear Ben,
Your Daddy says you are having a good day! It truly warms my heart to
know that you are using that sweet little smile today and getting to
love on your family and play with Eli. I have never met you, little guy,
but I love you dearly. Thanks for being such a warrior and keep enjoying
the day . Love Wendy
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December
30, 2004 |
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Abbie
Pannell |
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I just
wanted to let you know that I am deeply touched by your story. I am so
moved by your unwaivering faith in God. It is so hard in our human mind
to try to understand why this is happening to such an adorable little
boy. But I am reminded that our human minds are just that, human. God
has a plan and He is in control. Your family is my prayers.
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December
30, 2004 |
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Ashley
Goodman |
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cashqhorses@yahoo.com |
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901-358-4363 |
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Millington |
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My mother
was shot and killed in the line of duty in July of 1996, she was a
Shelby County Sheriff's Deputy. In a few months I will start my training
to become a deputy also. No my dad and younger sister are not thrilled
about it, but they understand my wishes. The one thing that my mom
always told me that has helped me through some REAL rough times, was
that which does not kill you will only make you stronger. Growing up you
always through parents were the dumbest people on the earth(even though
they had gone through everything you were), I never listened to my mom
or dad, what a bunch of crazy old people...Hahahahaha! But you know
after all these years it's still hard and nothing anyone says makes it
better, but I can say momma was right! I'm still praying for your
family, Racheal's family, and for mine! Lots of Love and Kisses! Ashley
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Still
praying and believing. God Bless!
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December
30, 2004 |
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robin
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dearest
ben, im so glad to here your haveing a magical day....praying for you
and rach..please tell Eli hello for me. God keep you well till we meet
again..XXOO ROBIN
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December
30, 2004 |
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Kim
Cyr(Friends of Allie) |
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kimcyr@hotmail.com
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Woodstock
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So glad
that even thru all the yucky stuff that Ben has to take he still manages
to say Thank You!! That gave me a smile. There are no words of wisdom
from me but I hope that Ben can take comfort that he is loved soooo
much. He could not have asked for better parents than you two. I just
hope when his time comes it is pain free. Still believing in miracles
though!!((HUGS))) Kim
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