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February
2, 2005 |
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Kelley
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God is
with you and using this situation to open and soften the hearts of many.
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February
2, 2005 |
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Amy
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Collierville |
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TN
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February
2, 2005 |
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Tara
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Arlington
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I'm just
checking in on you all. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. Much
love, The Whittaker Family
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February
2, 2005 |
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Sabena
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grizzfan78@yahoo.com
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Millington |
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I just
waned to drop a note to let you know your family is in my prayers
everyday.
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February
2, 2005 |
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Sabena
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grizzfan78@yahoo.com
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Millington |
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Tn
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I just
wanted to drop a note to let you know your family is in my prayers
everyday.
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February
2, 2005 |
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Mandy
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Ironton
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My heart
and prayers are with you all. You are such a strong, loving family. What
an inspiration to the world. I am praying extra hard today for you all.
Love and prayers always, Mandy
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February
2, 2005 |
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Robin
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Bradford
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Just
dropping by to let you know that I am still thinkng of Ben every day.
Big hug from Canada!
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February
2, 2005 |
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Aimee
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Praying
faithfully. Giving thanks and praise for all He is and has done and will
continue to do through this -- and so much more. You are close in my
heart, mind and prayers. With more love than you probably know... His
grip is strong...His grace enough.
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February
2, 2005 |
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Angie
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My
prayers are with you daily. May God give you peace, rest and strength.
Keep up the faith.
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February
2, 2005 |
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BeckyWhittington |
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Hope all
better then my imagination it leading me to believe. It has been a few
days. Hope all is ok.
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Just
checking in-getting really worried about yal. There hasn't been any new
updates lately. I know you are all very busy & tired though. LOTS of
prayers, Crystal Kirkland
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February
2, 2005 |
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Katie
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I am
praying for Ben and your entire family daily! Ben has touched my heart
and I know countless others. He is definately loved by all!! May God
watch over all of you and Bless you!
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February
2, 2005 |
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Kelly
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Still
holding each of you in our thoughts and prayers. May Ben be relieved
form his pain, may God grand you the rest your bodies need, and may God
guide each of you through the day and night together in love and peace.
You are in our hearts and prayers....Kelly and Maddie
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I was
getting worried about you guys, hadnt heard anything. Sorry to hear of
his pain. I wish I could take his pain away. Praying for rest and no
pain. To Eli remember little man you are loved by oh so many. To
Jennifer and Tom you are wonderful people and i'm sorry you are going
through this. To Big Ben you have made the biggest impact on my heart
that anyone could ever make, take care Big Ben, I pray for you to have
peace in your heart and the much needed rest you deserve. Sending you
all my love, Your Friend in Indiana, Stephanie PS To Tom and Jennifer
when I finish my poem about Big Ben I will get you a copy. I also am
starting one for Eli. Good Night Bowens.... still praying.....
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February
2, 2005 |
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Christy
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Dallas
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Wow! The
guestbook entry that you shared in the last update could not have been
worded more perfectly. That is the truth that we all need to hold on to.
By sharing Ben's journey you have touched and changed so many lives. You
are truly His soldiers that continue fighting this battle with such
courage and strength. You are not alone. I pray for Ben to be as
comfortable as possible during this transition. I pray for peace in your
family. Continue to let Him wrap his arms around you and comfort you
with His love. Much love and many hugs, Christy
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February
2, 2005 |
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Erin
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Ben and
your family continue to be in my thoughts each day. I'm amazed by your
strength, though I know you must be very tired. Ben is teaching me that
while God may not answer your prayers in the way you would like, there
is a purpose. And I know without a doubt that God has a very special
purpose for him in heaven. And God has a very special purpose for him on
Earth. Your family has touched my heart in more ways than I could ever
express. Thank you for sharing your story. I will continue to look in on
you each day and pray for continued strength, peace, and love during
this time.
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February
2, 2005 |
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Laura
Fulks |
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Just a
reminder that I, too am holding you up in prayer every second of every
day. Thank you, Tom and Jennifer for sharing your son with all of us so
that we all become part of his story. It really means so much to me that
you take time out of these hard, exhausting days to update us and I
truly understand when the updates are spaced out.Your family needs you.
But thanks again for taking such precious time to share him with us. My
love, thoughts, and prayers are with you. Laura
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February
2, 2005 |
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Dawn
Liloia |
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mdliloia@aol.com
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Mantua
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It breaks
my heart to hear that Ben is in so much pain. It doesn't seem fair, he
seems to have such a calm soul and sweet personality and disposition and
yet he has to suffer such pain...my heart is breaking for all of you. As
parents, it must so hard to watch Ben suffer like this...I am praying
hard for you. I hope and pray for a better day tomorrow for Ben. God
Bless You!!
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February
2, 2005 |
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BeckyWHittington |
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As I read
your last update I can feel your pain through your words. His web page
is full of big smiles of friends, family and Big Ben. Hold on tight
Bowens. Your love is what Ben needs. Love you can only provide. Hope
that tomorrow is less tramatic for you all. Still in my every prayer.
XOXO to Ben and Eli.
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Date
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February
2, 2005 |
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Name
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BeckyWhittington |
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Tonight I
was watching the Presidents address. He speaks of warriors, hero, and
leaders. I didn’t think of the men fighting for our country. I thought
of Ben, Hanna, Noah and all the other children you have brought to our
lives. These people are all those thing. They also chose to be there.
These kids didn’t choose these diseases. There are people who have never
even seen them loving and praying for them. People who are forever
changed buy sharing the journey of a sick child. There strength, faith
and personalities have forever changed people, including myself. People
found God, love, trust and faith through these kids. Many don’t do that
in a life time. We love you Ben and you brave friends.
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Date
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February
2, 2005 |
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Name
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Christine
Gallagher |
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Email
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gallagherconnect@msn.com |
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Home Page
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City
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Manorville |
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NY
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United
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You are
all in my thoughts and prayers. May God take the pain away from Ben and
let him smile again. I pray for comfort and peace. I pray for Eli as he
has learned more then any little boy should have to know. I pray he
understands it all. I pray for Love and peace.
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Date
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February
2, 2005 |
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Name
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Tammy
Anderson |
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Email
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andersos21@aol.com
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Home Page
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City
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Omaha
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Nebraska
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USA
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Dear Tom,
Jennifer, Eli and Especially Ben, I think of each one of you every day.
Ben, I say a special prayer for you each night -- for peace and comfort.
You are certainly a "one in a million" little boy -- you have stolen my
heart in reading your story and the journal entries. May you all relish
in your love for each other and God.
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February
2, 2005 |
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Name
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Gaylia
Laird |
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Email
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Gaylia12@aol.com
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Home Page
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Sunnyvale
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TX
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Ben,
Many, many time a day I find my thoughts drifting to you and your
family. Each time I think of you I say a prayer for your comfort. Not
only are you blessed, but you are a blessing. May God's peace be on you
and with your family.
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Just want
you to know that we are thinking of you and praying for you daily. We
wish that we could see you and be of more help than we are right now.
Love Always, Brian Amanda Joshua and McKinley
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Ben,Eli,Tom and Jennifer, Many of us move through our days and never
appreciate the true gifts that we have been given, and even after
"knowing" your family's story many of us still won't get it. The
glimpses into you lifes are snapshots in all our minds and hearts . But
more importantly the snapshots that you have given God of your lifes
have truly earned you all a place at his throne. I pray for your
comfort, your peace, healing and the little moments that make your story
your own. God Bless you all and may he ever hold you near.
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