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Leigh Ann
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Ben and
Rachel have been on my mind all day. My family is friends with the
Ransbottoms. I was really surprised when I checked on Ben this morning
and saw Rachels picture. I didn't realize you were related. Anyway, I
wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas. Savor every moment. I know I will
this year thanks to you all. I'll be praying for you and Rachel.
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24, 2004 |
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Neilee
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Kenova
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I was
just reading the webpage. I look @ the updates everyday. and I hope and
pray everything is ok. his story has made a big inspririon in my life.
he is an adorable little boy and he is on of God Little Angels. I hope
ya'll have a merry christmas. love and prayers Neilee
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December
24, 2004 |
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Ruth
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Gainesville |
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Hello
Precious Little One, I just wanted to wish y'all a very Merry Christmas
and May God shower you with blessings in the New Year. We love and pray
for you each day... Hugs, Ruth & Jack
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December
24, 2004 |
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Ruth
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Our
prayers are with Rachel and her family.... Oh my Lord, hold her close
and return her to us whole. Lord, please grant "Big Ben" a Christmas
Miracle.... it is in the Name of Jesus we pray.. Amen. God love you all.
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December
24, 2004 |
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Jennifer
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Bridgeport |
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Praying
for Ben and the rest of your family.
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December
24, 2004 |
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Julie
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Thinking
about you all the time, but especially tonight. Hope your Christmas is
wonderful. Saying our prayers for you all and for Rachel, and sending
our love your way.
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December
24, 2004 |
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Praying
for you guys as always and an extra prayer for sweet Rachel and her
parents. Merry Christmas Bowens! I do absorb and hug tighter just by
knowing you and your family. Another light Ben has shined on for me.
Thank you Ben. Sleep well, SANTA is coming.
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December
24, 2004 |
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Tina
Gayman |
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I prayed
to Jesus that he would let you spend one more christmas with Ben and so
glad that he did. Your a great inspiration to others and to me you will
always have a special place in my heart. I pray for Eli too that he will
understand all of this and knowing that God will have a big plan for him
to come. Ben we love you little guy!!!! Blessing to you from our family
to yours. Steve Tina Ashley and Katie
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Dear Ben
and Family, I just saw channel 13 news story on Ben. What a joy to see
his smiling face on t.v. ...This is truly a gift for Christmas. The
smile of a child can brighten up any day and Ben's brightens the world.
I am praying for you tonight as always and asking God to send you a
miracle for Christmas, But truth be known I think you already found your
miracle in that precious little boy. Hold him tight and tell him the
whole world loves him. Have a very Merry Christmas. Hope Santa brings
you something very special tonight. Wendy Bollinger
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December
24, 2004 |
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Dana
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Big Ben,
You have touched more lives and hearts than most do in a life time. You
and your incredible family are truly a gift from God to many people. My
husband and I check in on you here every day hoping to hear that God has
granted all of us the miracle we have been praying for in Ben. You have
shown me what true faith and strength in God really is. I only wish I
could carry this burden to let you rest from it, even if only for a
moment. God bless you little man, and to you and your Mommy and Daddy,
and Eli, I admire you so very much and my prayers are with you daily.
Keep that precious smile and always know you are truly a gift from God.
We love you Ben. In Christ, Dana and Kenneth Pennington Merry Christmas
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December
25, 2004 |
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Kristin
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Dearest
Bowen Family - It is now just after midnight on Christmas morning - I
couldn't go to bed without checking on you! My most sincere wish is that
you have a wonderful, magical, happy Christmas together - I have thought
of you throughout the day as I was making last-minute preparations for
our Christmas. Ben, you and your family have touched my life in ways
that words alone cannot describe - you have touched my very soul and
inspired me immeasurably. Your parents have so bravely and faithfully
made your story TRULY the story of your LIFE - the concept of "living in
the moment" seems so simple, but it is one of the hardest for us humans
to truly learn. I thank you for setting such a bright and shining
example for us all. Sending extra love and prayers to you - you remain
in my thoughts daily. My special prayer for your family this Christmas -
"The light of God surrounds us. The love of God enfolds us. The power of
God protects us. The presence of God watches over us. Wherever we are,
God is - and all is well."
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Kristin
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I just
ran across this quote and thought of you...."Courage doesn't always
roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying
'I will try again tomorrow.'"
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December
25, 2004 |
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Rhonda
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Merry
Christmas.
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December
25, 2004 |
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Allie
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I just
read the article in the Herald Dispatch and was so touched by it. Thank
you so much for the wonderful example of incredible faith in Christ that
you all are for me, inspiring me every day to live more fully for Him.
I'll be praying for Ben and your family! Have a wonderful Christmas!
Allie
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December
25, 2004 |
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John
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To you,
our precious Ben.May God hold you in His loving arms,may He comfort
you,may He be with your family and give them peace and comfort.Your
inspiration will be a legacy.God bless you all.
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December
25, 2004 |
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Timothy
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Ben and
family, I wanted to take a second this Christmas Morning and wish you a
great day. I have though about you every day since I was grace with your
meeting you. I have kept up with your dad's updates, and pray for you
everyday. While meeting me was surely not the easiest thing your parents
had to do, their strength has made me appreciate the things me and my
family have. And when you hear people complain about material things, I
quickly go back to you and how you laugh in my office that day, and how
you have given hope to thousands of people. I wish you a great holiday,
and hope that Santa brought you and Eli all your wishes. I know your
parents have theirs, just for being blessed with a child as precisious
as you.
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Merry
Christmas Bowens!
Sending
lots of love and prayers your way and also remembering sweet Rachel.
I pray
today is a happy mememorable day for you all.
The
article in the Herald was so very touching. My copy will be kept for
safekeeping and I just had to say this Christmas card is the most
beautiful card I have ever seen. It absolutely moved me to tears. I have
it hanging for all to see and I suspect it will remain here even after
the holidays.
Love
you guys
Trina
Jophie
and Jamie
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December
25, 2004 |
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JoNell A.
Lee |
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Lynn
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Florida
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Big Ben,
Eli, Jennifer, and Tom, Wishing you a peaceful Christmas. I read the
article in the Herald and I am struck by the faith, endurance, and love
of one very special family. To say that meeting you at Disney has
changed my life is an understatement. I have followed your website
almost nonstop since returning home. Each day I am drawn to tears by the
wonderful words of the thousands of people out there who only for Big
Ben to be well and encourage you with their testaments of belief. This
morning I awoke and wished Jesus a happy birthday. In my 55 years on
earth, I believe this was the first time I had done this. Ben, you and
your family are truly an inspiration to me and I thank God that He led
me to turn around and speak to your mom on November 14th. Love and
prayers to you always. Jody
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December
25, 2004 |
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PAULA
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MERRY
CHRISTMAS. I CHECK ON BENS.STORY A COUPLE OF TIMES A DAY. EVEN THOUGH I
AM A FAITHFUL READER, I STILL CAN NOT EVEN BEGIN TO UNDERSTAND YOUR
FEELINGS AND WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH. WE HAD SOME DEAR FRIENDS AT OUR
CHURCH THAT LOST THEIR LITTLE BOY IN A FREAK ACCIDENT A FEW YEARS AGO AT
CHRISTMAS TIME. EVEN THOUGH WE GREIVED WITH THEM AT THE TIME, EVENTUALLY
OUR LIVES WENT BACK TO NORMAL. I KNOW IT'S THE SAME WITH YOU ALL. I
THINK ABOUT BEN ALL OF THE TIME, AND PRAY FOR HIM... BUT THEN MY LIFE
GOES ON AS USUAL. WE WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS AND WE
ARE STILL PRAYING FOR THIS AWESOME MIRACLE THAT BEN CAN TELL PEOPLE
ABOUT WHEN HE GROWS UP
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December
25, 2004 |
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BeckyWhittington |
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MERRY
CHRISTMAS Bowens!! So glad and thankful you all are together. God is
good.
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December
25, 2004 |
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The
Faucheux Family |
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myangelz3@earthlink.net |
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Southaven
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Just
checking in to wish you all a very Merry Christmas...We are continuing
prayers for your whole family, and also Rachel's family at this very
scary time. God Bless You All! Phil, Paige, Cole, Connor, & Faith
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December
25, 2004 |
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Thinking
of you guys! Kiss Ben and Eli for me. Praying for your family and
Rachel's. Love, Rick, Lacy, and Cole
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December
25, 2004 |
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Megan
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Wishing
you a Very Merry Christmas filled with special memories. I seen the
special on the WOWK-13 last night and I couldn't keep from crying. Lil'
Ben still smiles although he seems really swollen. I pray you have a
wonderful day as a family and that God will continue to keep Ben
comfortable and give you all peace and wisdom. Eli and Ben give Mommy
and Daddy lots of love and show them how wonderful they are. You are
such wonderful parents.....Have a Blessed Holiday. Your family is in the
thoughts and prayers of so many people. We are also praying for Lil'
Rachel and her family. Peace be with you.......Love you Lil' Ben. Still
believing...Happy Birthday Jesus!!
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Dear
Bowen Family, I have read and heard about Ben and all of you are truly a
very big inspiration to any and all of us. To understand what you all
are going through in incomprehensible to me,but with God's grace you are
making it through.Ben is a very beautiful little boy who has an
incredible outlook on life. I'm sure he doesn't understand everything
that is going on with him, but just to see him smiling and laughing is
absolutely incredible. Keep the faith and the love, and God will see you
all through. You are truly inspirational. Love & Prayers,Tammy,Mike &
Michael Enders - Kenova, WV
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