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February
20, 2005 |
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PAULA
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bopajes@msn.com |
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Wayne
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YOU ALL
ARE SUCH AN INSPIRATION. YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS AND CONSTANTLY IN MY
THOUGHTS. I LOOKE DOWN AT THE BLUE BAND ON MY ARM AND SAY A LITTLE
PRAYER. YOU'VE MADE ME REALIZE HOW IMPORTANT EVERY MINUTE IS WITH THOSE
YOU LOVE. EVEN THOUGH MY HUSBAND, DAUGHTER, AND I ARE HEALTHY, THAT
DOESN'T GUARANTEE US TOMORROW. YOU ALL CHERISH EVERY SECOND BEN IS STILL
HERE.. AND WE SHOULD ALL DO THAT REGARDLESS OF WHAT IS GOING ON IN OUR
LIVES. YOUR LAST POSTING WAS HEART BREAKING AND AWESOME AT THE SAME
TIME. IT'S HARD TO KNOW WHAT TO SAY AT TIMES LIKE THIS. WE AS CHRISTIANS
KNOW WHAT LIES AHEAD OF US WHEN WE TAKE OUR LAST BREATH..AND YOU KNOW
THAT JESUS IS STANDING WITH OPEN ARMS WAITING FOR BEN .. BUT IT'S STILL
SO HARD TO LET GO. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR FAITH AND TESTIMONY
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February
20, 2005 |
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Teresa
Beter and Kenny and Racheal |
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soluky19990@adelphia.net |
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huntington |
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Tom,Jennifer,Eli,Big Ben you all continue to be in my thoughts and
prayers and the difficult journey you're all on!The words go home to
Jesus are hard ones, but you'll know when to say them!Big Ben has been a
great warrior! After you say them, there will be a peace come from God,
I experienced this with my husband, less than 2 years ago. You will not
fill guilty! I know God will keep you strong. Love and prayers The
Beters
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February
20, 2005 |
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The
Fitzgerald Family |
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Fitzfamilymomma@cox.net |
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cox
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Stafford
Springs |
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CT
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God Bless
you Ben. You will be in our prayers. May God keep your family strong
through all you have to endure.
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Date
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February
20, 2005 |
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Name
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Katie
Deakin |
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Huntington |
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As I
prepare to go to church this morning, I want you to know your family is
deeply in my prayers. I pray for you everyday and think about you often.
Love and Prayers to your family always, Katie
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Date
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February
20, 2005 |
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Emily
Prater |
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eprater75@aol.com
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Huntington |
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Thanking
God that Ben hasn't been in pain the last couple days! And thanking Him
for giving you wisdom to know when to tell the world's sweetest Angel
when to run to Jesus!
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February
20, 2005 |
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BeckyWhittington |
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Unfortually it sometimes takes telling them it is okay to go. They often
fight for us when we really want them to be free of pain, rest, and be
free. I continue to pray for you all. Sending tons of prayers and love.
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February
20, 2005 |
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Carole &
Jim D Vaughn |
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cab1934@citlink.net
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Monterey
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Tennessee
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You're in
our thoughts and prayers......no other words are necessary at this time.
Always praying, always believing. Love and Caring, Carole, Jim D, and
your Monterey "prayer family"
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February
20, 2005 |
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Melissa &
Tanner Ekers |
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tannersmome2@aol.com
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Prichard
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i JUST
WANT YOU TO KNOW YOU CONTINUE TO BE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. AFTER
READING YOUR STRUGGLES WITH SAYING GOOD-BYE I EMPATHIZE WITH YOU AND
JENNIFER AND ELI. WE LOVE YOU GUYS AND YOUR FAMILY IS SUCH AN
INSPIRATION TO US ALL IN THIS FIGHT. I VALUE AND TREASURE EVEYDAY A
LITTLE DIFFERENTLY THAN I DID BEFORE. PRAYERS AND MUCH LOVE...... MISSY
& TANNER
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February
20, 2005 |
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Mary
Therese Luedke |
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Minneapolis |
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For Ben,
Praying for you to be free of pain. For Ben's Family, what a beautiful
but painful thing for you to have to say, "running to Jesus". I will
remember those words always, and it will remind me of your faithful, and
wonderful family.
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praying
for peace and comfort for Ben praying for strength and comfort for
Jennifer, Tom, and Eli
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As I sit
here reading your last entry,the laughter of my two and ten year old
boys is behind me.My heart breaks for all of you and all of what you are
going thru.I am so glad I heard about Ben's story on the radio it has
made be stop and as they say "smell the roses" a little more.
Jennifer,Tom,Eli and Baby Ben (that's what my two year old calls him :)
) are in our prayers each and everyday. *Hugs*
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February
20, 2005 |
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Ann
O'Neil |
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San Diego
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CA
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I am
praying for all of you. My family and I were at Disneyland this
weekend...thoughts of Ben filled my mind and heart. May peace be with
all of you.
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Date
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February
20, 2005 |
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Amy
Wattles (dexter's aunt)) |
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Email
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amywattles@hotmail.com |
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Los
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The
strength in your little family continues to amaze my with every new up
date I read. You are so great to make sure and sign other ATRT kids
guestbooks, even though you have a ton on your plate right now. We
contine to pray for Ben's pain control, and for litlle Eli's heartaches.
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ben is
the most beautiful little boy i have ever seen. may god be with you
always. love, felicia
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It is so
important to give your loved one permission to leave us and to not be
afraid as he goes on his journey to Jesus. He will go in the peace of
knowing that Mommy, Daddy and Eli said it's OK and that they will take
care of each other and that everyone will see each other again when
their journey on earth is complete. In his short life, Ben has touched
more people than anyone living to a ripe old age. God Bless.
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Date
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February
20, 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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Manorville |
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NY
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United
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With
tears in my eyes, I pray for Ben and for peace.
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Date
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February
20, 2005 |
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Name
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Michele
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Madison
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Dear
Bowens, This morning I had one of those moments with my own little boy
who is a little bit younger than Ben. I asked him if he knew how much I
loved him and he said, "I know". These are the moments that I want to
cherrish thanks to Ben. A year ago, I would have thought no big deal,
but because of Ben's story these moments are a big deal. I have learned
that you can never tell your son too much how much he is loved. Ben- It
is okay to let go. You have run a great race and that Finish Line is
there for you to meet God with His outstretched arms. We love you. And
Ben, Do you know how much we all love you? All of us all over the world?
A whole lot if you see these postings.
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I've been
following Ben's story for quite some time now and haven't ever left a
message. I have been praying for Ben's comfort and peace and the same
for the rest of your family. I pray that Eli can be comforted by you
both in this very difficult time. How confusing and painful this must be
for him too. I just wanted to say how very sorry I am that you and your
family are having to watch your dear son suffer in this way. Cancer is a
horrible thing! Please just know how much Ben's story has touched me and
my family!
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Date
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February
20, 2005 |
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Name
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Jamisyn
Christner |
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Email
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jamisyn@southslope.net |
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Home Page
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City
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Cedar
Rapids |
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State
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Iowa
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We as a
family, are praying and checking on you. We Love You With ALL of our
hearts!
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Date
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February
20, 2005 |
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Name
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Valerie
Mosteller |
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Email
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EeyoreVLM@aol.com
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Montoursville |
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Pennsylvania |
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Hey Ben
and Bowen family, I just wanted to let you know that you are in my
prayers. I ran across your website when I was surfing the net and your
story touched me so I try to stop in every day. I will continue to pray
for you all. Eli, you are a great big brother and I am sure that Ben
appreciates all the time you spend together. Valerie
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Date
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February
20, 2005 |
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Name
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Kim
'Friends of Allie/ Raise Awareness' |
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Email
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jessesmom1972@yahoo.com |
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Home Page
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Las Vegas
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NV
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Praying...Praying...Praying....for comfort and peace. God bless....
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Date
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February
20, 2005 |
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Name
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M
Kibodeaux |
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Email
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kibodeaux6@aol.com
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Home Page
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City
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Roanoke
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State
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VA
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USA
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My son
Ben and I are praying for you and your Ben. May God's blessings shower
down upon you and His love wrap you up and help you heal.
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Tom,
Jennifer, Eli and Ben- I just wanted to let you know how much your story
has touched my life. You have such an amazing faith in God that He wants
us all to have! I will continue to pray that God would hold you in His
arms and give you the comfort you need.
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Date
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February
20, 2005 |
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Name
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katie cox
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Email
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auk80@aol.com |
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Home Page
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City
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Snellville |
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State
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GA
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USA
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Ben's
family. I am praying for you today. Please let me confirm the truth you
spoke in a recent update that God's power and willingness to heal is NOT
based on our faith. (And for that I am so grateful!) My faith wanes and
grows and changes daily. His goodness is perfect through my good times
and my bad ones. May His grace and goodness shower you today. May Ben be
comforted by the great comforter. May you be blessed beyond measure.
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Date
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February
20, 2005 |
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Name
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crystal
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Email
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snatchyaup@msn.com
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Home Page
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City
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Huntington |
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State
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Wv
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USA
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I wanted
to let you know that Ben crossed my mind again today. I work at St Marys
Medical Center and I wanted to tell you that a lot of people in the
department that I work in bought Bens Braclet's and we have been praying
that God eases Bens pain. We will continue praying for Ben and all the
Bowen family. Eli you are a srong ,good big brother. crystal Zirkle
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