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I am so
sorry. I know you have heard or read that a million times by now and it
seems so insignificant. I wish I could say more. Your beautiful son has
changed so many lives. My prayers will continue to include your whole
family, precious Eli and you both especially. May He hold you in his
comforting arms.
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February
26, 2005 |
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Jennifer
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Lake
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Ben's
Life is a true testament of God's love and grace...throught the miracle
of Ben thousands have come to know the power of our Lord and Saviour.
Although your pain is unsurmountable, I know you still BELIEVE, and the
Lord's love will see your through this all. I send you all my love..May
God's grace hold you fast.
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February
26, 2005 |
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LaAnna
Blake |
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Several
of us were talking last night about Ben. I don't know if you remember
Eloise "Nanny" Perry, but she passed away Thursday at around 5:30p. We
think God took her home exactly 24 hours before he took Ben so that she
could get the rocking chair ready! She loved babies. That was her
passion! There is not a doubt in my mind right now that she's up there
holding your baby Ben! Loving him! My heart aches for you all right now!
As hard as we were praying before, we will pray harder now for God to
heal your broken hearts! I know He is using you all in a great and
mighty way! I pray He will wrap you in His love even more now. I love
you guys so much. If I can do ANYTHING for you, I'd be more than happy
to! May God comfort you as only He can right now.
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February
26, 2005 |
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Tricia
Totty |
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Memphis
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As
always, your family is my prayers. I am SO sorry for your loss. I am so
joyous for Jesus' new addition into His heavenly home! I know Ben is so
happy and painfree. He will be watching over you everyday. I pray all of
you have peace and comfort today and in the days ahead. I am a first
grade teacher in Memphis. On Friday, our kindergarten kids got to dress
up for the letter of the week-M. They all had Mickey Mouse day. Friday
night when I read the news of Ben's passing, I smiled a little because
our kids had a "Mick-mee" parade for Big Ben after all! Little did they
know :) God's Blessings to you- I will say special prayers for the three
of you on Monday and Tuesday during the services. Tricia
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February
26, 2005 |
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Chris and
Meg Cyrus |
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Tom,
Jennifer, and Eli: Our hearts ache for your family, but there is a sense
of peace knowing that Ben won his battle and is now an Angel looking
over all of you. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. -
Chris and Meg
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February
26, 2005 |
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Paula &
Archie Phipps |
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Hernando
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We
rejoice in Big Ben's homegoing. No better place could that precious
little one be than in the arms of Jesus who loved children so much. Only
joy, peace awaited Ben. It is our prayer that God will be gracious in
healing the hearts of the entire Bowers family. As St. Jude
grandparents, your faith has been as inspiration to us in the Memphis
area. Our love, Archie & Paula Phipps Grandparents of Bryce Cherry
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February
26, 2005 |
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Jennifer
White |
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Huntington |
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In the
midst of your deep pain God is using you to teach us more about Him.
Ben's story has forever changed so many of us out here. We are praying
for you, with much love, the Whites This verse makes me think of your
family: "..for those who honor Me I will honor." 1 Samuel 2:30
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February
26, 2005 |
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Lisa
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My heart
is so heavy and saddened for you, but yet so relieved for Big Ben. I
don't know the pain you are feeling, but I know all the pain will one
day go away when you all meet again. My thoughts and prayers have been
and will continue to be with all of you.
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February
26, 2005 |
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Monica
Filyaw |
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filyaw@bellsouth.net
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www.thefilyaws.com |
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Florence
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I am so
sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers, especially
Eli. Many {{{HUGS}}}
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February
26, 2005 |
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alicia
murray |
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Im very
sorry to hear about your loss. I have been praying for him and i finally
got my braclet ive been on a waiting list but i will keep you and your
family in my prayers! God bless you!
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February
26, 2005 |
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Heather
McCoy |
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How
wonderful for Big Ben to be in Heaven playing with Hanna and so many
other children. Free of pain. I cannot know the pain you are feeling
right now, but I am sorry you have to go through this. I know you
already know this, but Ben lead such a remarkable life in his 2 years.
What a wonderful child you were blessed with. I will continue praying
for you all.
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February
26, 2005 |
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Patricia
Frantz |
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Garden
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Chatham
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God Bless
Your Family during this time. We read a praise on another page that
little Ben was healed with the ultimate healing from our Lord. Praise
God that he is now pain free. Our prayers are with you during your loss,
which is undoubtedly heaven's gain.
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I just
wanted to write to let you know that I am praying for each of you in the
days ahead. Before I went to work this morning, I felt I needed to check
the site to look for an update. Reading of Ben's passing caused a
bittersweet feeling to come upon me. I felt sadness, that such a
courageous little boy had left, but happiness was there as well, knowing
that Ben no longer feels any pain, and is rejoicing with God above. My
thoughts and prayers are with you. May God's love surround you all,
helping you to feel peace in the upcoming days.
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February
26, 2005 |
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April
Harris |
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april.harris01@comcast.net |
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charlotte
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Ben's
family, I am so very sorry for the loss you you amazing little boy for
whom I just read about was so very amazed by his strengh and courage,
For I do know that just how you do feel and we to was refered to St.
Jude and they said there was nothing they could do for her but I do
admire them for even trying.I know he is playong with my Little Kayla up
in heaven tonight. The thought that helps me another mom told me is that
we know our kids are so special but to know they are so special they are
to special for God to leave here on this earth . This is how special he
is to us all and God.May God give you Love and Peace Love April
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February
26, 2005 |
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Elicia
Bias |
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bias3@charter.net
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Ona
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Dear
Bowen Family, My heart goes out to you -- I cannot imagine the loss you
are feeling right now. Knowing that Ben is safe in the arms of Jesus and
will never have pain or suffering again must bring you peace, but it
does not heal the pain of losing your child. I know that you are not
alone and that God is wrapping his loving arms around you to bring you
comfort and peace that only he can give. You are such very special
people. God entrusted you with his angel for just a brief time, but your
family and millions of others were touched in a special way by his life.
Thank you for sharing him with all of us... Please know that our prayers
are with you.
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February
26, 2005 |
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Evelyn
Rogers |
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February
26, 2005 |
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Kala
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kalagm@yahoo.com
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Vidalia
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Thank you
for sharing your beautiful little boy, your family and your faith with
so many. May God continue to wrap his arms around you.
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February
26, 2005 |
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Evelyn
Rogers |
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Weston
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Dear Tom,
Jennifer and Eli...My prayers are with you. May our Lord give you
comfort, rest and assurance that you will be a complete family again. I
thank you that I was able to feel a part of your family during Bens
illness. You have touched so many lives with your witnessing and
continued faith..Ben will never be forgotten...and continue believing
that the best is yet to come..My love and prayers..Evelyn Rogers
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February
26, 2005 |
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Kim and
Jeff Day |
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jkbday@zoominternet.net |
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Proctorville |
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Tom and
Jennifer, God wouldn't have given Ben to just any set of parents. Eli
and Ben were special boys given to special people. You will probably
never in your lifetime know the impact that Ben had on individuals all
over the world. His story will continue! Praying that God will continue
to give you the strength you need in the following days. Praying for you
and for Eli.
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Date
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February
26, 2005 |
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Lorinda
Roberts McClain |
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colelorr@aol.com
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hello old
friend |
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North Las
Vegas |
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NV
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Jennifer
and Tom, I heard about your story and website and wanted to leave a
message to say that another person is thinking about you all. Ben's
story is unbelievable and it is amazing the strength that you have as a
family!
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February
26, 2005 |
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Mel
Schultz (St. Jude Partner in Hope & Friend of Allie) |
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Email
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mschultz@i-sect.net
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Bristol
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Dearest
Bowen family, My deepest sympathies and many prayers are going out to
you. I am so sorry for your loss. Ben was a little boy with a huge
heart. Such a strong and brave child who was taken from this earth far
too soon. Since hearing his story in my St. Jude monthly letter, he has
been in my heart and always in my prayers. You are an amazing family.
Ben was lucky to have such loving parents and such a darling, adoring
big brother. He was blessed to have you in his life. I am sure he will
play among the other angels, both little and big, up in heaven and he
will watch over you as you have watched over him. It is good to know
that he is now free from the pain this hideous beast brought to him. I
am sorry for all that you have endured, especially lately. May you
always remember the happy times you spent together with Ben and may he
stay alive in your hearts forever. I thank you for sharing your lives
with us. Hearing Ben's story, as well as those of other children with
cancer, has made me aware of what we need to do t
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February
26, 2005 |
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Name
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Chesapeake High School FCA |
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Email
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kday@scoca-k12.org
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Chesapeake |
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Ohio
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Tom,
Jennifer and Eli, We never fail to pray for your family during our FCA
devotions. We will continue to pray for you and your family and will
never forget the impact that Ben has had on us all.
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February
26, 2005 |
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Name
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Amye
Rochelle |
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amyern2000@yahoo.com
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Osceola
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I am so
very sorry. I can't even imagine how your family is dealing with this. I
am a nurse at St. Jude and it's still hard to watch this happen. As a
mother I am not so sure that I could do this. I am so very thankful that
Big Ben is now without pain and in heaven now playing with little Ian C.
and all of our other kids. Again, I am very sorry and will continue to
pray that it will get better each day. It is truly amazing to see what
Ben's story has become today, but he is an amazing little boy. I will
always remember his sweet smile when I think of him. God's arms are
wrapped around your family.
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Date
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February
26, 2005 |
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Name
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Mel
Schultz |
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Email
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mschultz@i-sect.net
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Home Page
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Bristol
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CT
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USA
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(continued...) Hearing Ben's story, as well as those of other children
with cancer, has made me aware of what we need to do to ensure that a
cure is found. May time help heal your pain and may God be with you
during this very difficult time. My thoughts are with you and I continue
to pray for you. With much sympathy & many hugs... ~Melanie Schultz &
family
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Date
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February
26, 2005 |
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Name
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Walt and
Kristina Williams |
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Email
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kdwilliams524@aol.com |
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Home Page
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City
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Barboursville |
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State
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West
Virginia |
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US
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We are
deeply sorry to hear of Ben's passing. He was such a wonderful boy that
touched many lives, many of those who have never met him. I know that
this is going to be a very difficult time for you, but know that God is
there for you to give you comfort. I have a 7-month old little boy and
Ben's story has made me look at my child in a more special and loving
way. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for sharing Ben's story
with us and the rest of the world. Love and Prayers.
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