|
Date
|
February
18, 2005 |
|
Name
|
Carla
Waugh |
|
Email
|
carladwaugh@yahoo.com |
|
Home Page
|
|
|
City
|
Ashton
|
|
State
|
WV
|
|
Country
|
USA
|
|
|
Comments
|
Hi guys.
Again I read the latest update and I am hurting for you yet blessed.
I've had times this week where I have just felt like my life was falling
to pieces, yet I look at Big Ben's life as well as as your's and totally
see that my life could be a million times worse, and if it were God is
there pulling me through. Sorry to go on about my life though, but your
son and the faith that you and Jennifer have is amazing. It is a daily
reminder as I pray for you all why I need to be thankful for the good
and the bad times. God has a plan for us. He wants to see how we handle
each thing handed to us. I know God is the only thing allowing you to
deal with all this right now, and I am so glad you all know him. My
little girl is 5 and hear's me speak of you all often. She came to me
and said she wanted to send Ben some toys to make him happier, and I
explained to her right now all he could do was rest. She then replied
that she could send a book for his mommy and daddy to read to him and
Eli. A child always see or seeks the best in ever
|
|
|
|
Date
|
February
18, 2005 |
|
Name
|
Carla
Waugh |
|
Email
|
carladwaugh@yahoo.com |
|
Home Page
|
|
|
City
|
Ashton
|
|
State
|
WV
|
|
Country
|
USA
|
|
|
Comments
|
(cont.)
everything. God wants us all to have these child like intentions. Well I
will continue praying for Big Ben, you guys, and all those helping you.
We love you Big Ben Bowen! You are a soldier in God's mighty army and we
are thankful for you! In much thought and prayers, Carla Waugh
|
|
|
|
Date
|
February
18, 2005 |
|
Name
|
Andrea
|
|
Email
|
|
|
Home Page
|
|
|
City
|
Omaha
|
|
State
|
NE
|
|
Country
|
|
|
|
Comments
|
Ben, you
a very powerful little man who has touched many people's lives. Thank
you for being such a brave little guy. Tom and Jennifer, thank you for
reminding us all about the power of God's love. We all have been forever
changed because of the unmoveable faith you two possess for God and
God's plan. Tom, you are right...there is SO MUCH more than this earth.
God Bless You Eli....you are wise beyond your years... Much Love,
Caring, and Prayer, Andrea
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comments
|
I'm so
sorry Ben is in so much pain and that Eli is so frightened. I continue
to pray for Bens pain to subside and Gods gentle whispers of comfort and
peace to wrap Eli up and hold him snuggly. I wish I could take Bens pain
away.
Praying
through tears, feeling your pain and hurting with you
love
you guys
Trina/Jophie/Jamie
|
|
|
|
Date
|
February
18, 2005 |
|
Name
|
Mel (St
Jude Partner in Hope/FoA |
|
Email
|
mschult@i-sect.net
|
|
Home Page
|
|
|
City
|
Bristol
|
|
State
|
CT
|
|
Country
|
USA
|
|
|
Comments
|
Dearest
Bowen family, I pray for peace for sweet Ben. He has endured so much,
too much, and I pray that his little body be relieved from the pain and
that he flies away to a better place where he can watch over you. I
cannot imagine the pain you are all enduring watching him go through
this. I pray for all of you, including little Eli, that he can get
through this very difficult time and remember his brother the way he was
before this horrible monster attacked with such a vengeance. Love to all
of you and so many prayers.... ~Mel
|
|
|
|
Date
|
February
18, 2005 |
|
Name
|
Butch
Wells |
|
Email
|
bbandcwells@hotmail.com |
|
Home Page
|
|
|
City
|
Barboursville |
|
State
|
WV
|
|
Country
|
|
|
|
Comments
|
Tom,Jen,Eli,Ben. My heart is hurting so much for you and also amazed as
God works through adversity. Praying for God's peace for Eli and for you
too. I'll check in with you soon. Love Butch,Becky, Corey Wells
|
|
|
|
Date
|
February
18, 2005 |
|
Name
|
Rhonda
Thomas |
|
Email
|
|
|
Home Page
|
|
|
City
|
|
|
State
|
MS
|
|
Country
|
|
|
|
Comments
|
God is
Great! Most people I know,(including myself), would be sitting there,
shaking my head, asking the dangerous question "what next". With ALL God
has given you to endure, you still take each setback with God given
Faith and perserverance. Instead of asking "what next", you praise God
for sending help. Instead of asking "why us", You thank God for all He
has given you. God only allows as much as He knows we can handle, You
are the Strongest People I have ever known of. Only our Lord knows Ben's
true purpose in life, But I believe that one of them was for the world
to know this family and their tremendous dedication, faith, and love to
our Lord.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comments
|
Dear
Bowens, I am so sorry that Ben is suffering so. I will continue to pray
for comfort & peace for Ben, for Eli and for you. Thank you for sharing
Glimpses of God with us all through your sharing of Ben's Story.
Believing, Kathy
|
|
|
|
Date
|
February
18, 2005 |
|
Name
|
Lynn
Dorundo |
|
Email
|
tutsylu@yahoo.com
|
|
Home Page
|
|
|
City
|
Landisburg |
|
State
|
PA
|
|
Country
|
USA
|
|
|
Comments
|
I
received a prayer and card shower request for a 1 yr girl named Jillian
who was just diagnosed with ATRT. I'm including her address and I'm
asking that you send a card to Jillian and her family. I don't know
Jillian or her parents (Jen and Brian) but I do know they are interested
in learning everything they can about ATRT. In 2003 I was diagnosed with
a spinal cord tumor and have some understanding in what it is to deal
with such devastating news. When I received their email I did an
internet search and Ben's site was the 1st one I looked at. Ben's story
and your faith touched me deeply. I'm hoping you can pass on some of
that faith to this family and maybe point them to a support group (if
there is one) for the parents with children diagnosed with ATRT. I'm
sure they have many questions and are looking for any treatment that
might help their daughter. I'll be forwarding Ben's website to this
family and hope they might find some inspiration in Ben's story. Thank
You! Jillian Brandis Childrens Hospital of Philad
|
|
|
|
Date
|
February
18, 2005 |
|
Name
|
Lynn
Dorundo |
|
Email
|
tutsylu@yahoo.com
|
|
Home Page
|
|
|
City
|
Landisburg |
|
State
|
PA
|
|
Country
|
USA
|
|
|
Comments
|
Looks
like the Address got cut off: Jillian Brandis Children's Hospital of
Philadelphia 34th St. and Civic Center Blvd. South Tower, Room 20
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4399
|
|
|
|
Date
|
February
18, 2005 |
|
Name
|
Carrie H
|
|
Email
|
|
|
Home Page
|
|
|
City
|
Virginia
Beach |
|
State
|
VA
|
|
Country
|
USA
|
|
|
Comments
|
Please
God, ease this family's suffering. Carrie
|
|
|
|
Date
|
February
18, 2005 |
|
Name
|
glennis
patton |
|
Email
|
glennis@netdoor.com
|
|
Home Page
|
bens-story |
|
City
|
grenada
|
|
State
|
ms
|
|
Country
|
usa
|
|
|
Comments
|
What a
powerful life and legacy that Ben will be leaving behind for all of us.
I have been following Ben and hearing from him through my dear friends
(Cole Walker Family) at St. Jude. Ben and your family have reached more
lives in his brief time her on earth than many of us have in our entire
life! My prayer for each of you is that God will give you peace and rest
as you complete your journey with Ben. There is no way that we as
"human" persons can understand what you are going through -- BUT thank
GOD that we have GOD that does understand and is right beside of you all
the way! Thank you for sharing your story with the rest of the world!
One small precious child that has impacted the lives of millions with
his story! glennis patton
|
|
|
|
Date
|
February
18, 2005 |
|
Name
|
Elizabeth
|
|
Email
|
|
|
Home Page
|
|
|
City
|
|
|
State
|
|
|
Country
|
|
|
|
Comments
|
Loving
you all and continuing to lift you up in prayer.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comments
|
Dear
Bowen's: I am so sorry that you are going through such trying times.
Although I do not know your precious Ben, I too am very hurt and
confused as to what God's great plan is, and why He is "allowing" such
agony for such an innocent child. I do not have any kind words of
wisdom, though I have been through this before (although, my brother was
22, not 3). I just want to let you know that I think of Ben and your
family every day. I hope that he will be welcomed into God's Kingdom
soon, and his suffering subsides. Your little guy is beautiful, and Eli
is a wonderful brother as well. Thinking and believing, too, Crystal
|
|
|
|
Date
|
February
18, 2005 |
|
Name
|
Brandie
Ducrest |
|
Email
|
ducrest@bellsouth.net |
|
Home Page
|
|
|
City
|
Ridgeland
|
|
State
|
MS
|
|
Country
|
|
|
|
Comments
|
Ben's
story has not only touched many lives, it has changed many lives. Even
so, I am so very sorry that he (and you) have to go through this...all
of this suffering. I am so sorry that little Eli has to witness such
scary, "grown-up" things at such a young age. I wish that Ben's story
could've skipped this chapter, but I am not the "Author". Please know
that I am praying for all four of you.
|
|
|
|
Date
|
February
18, 2005 |
|
Name
|
mike
goddard |
|
Email
|
gooddealdave@msn.com
|
|
Home Page
|
|
|
City
|
auburn
|
|
State
|
maine
|
|
Country
|
|
|
|
Comments
|
Hi Tom
and Jennifer' The local country radio station had a st. judes telethon
to raise money. Wendy turned the radio on and heard your voice talking
about Ben and st.judes she commented what a good speaker you are, then
the station called Wendy to let the listeners hear Karleys story. I was
on my way to work and had to pull over. It made a grown man cry Tom. My
daughter looks up to and Jen for the time and caring your family has
shown her. I know Big Ben and Eli have a great mom and dad.The station
has raised a good deal of money for st.judes in honor of Ben and Karley,
Hanna and all the children suffering from these horrible illnesses. Im
so sorry to hear about Bens pain and suffering, Tom and Jennifer may God
be withyou every minute through this terrible time. My family is praying
for you guys and your in our thoughts every hour of the day. We love
your family.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comments
|
Hello
Jennifer, I am not sure if you remember me or not I worked at the
Huntington Birth-3 office. I think of you often. What brave people you
are. I know you get your strength from God but I find you both amazing.
My daughter and I keep your family in our prayers. I am sure there is
anything else I can say that has not been said. We are all very lucky
that you have chosen to share you story of Ben. God can be seen through
him. Love and Prayers, Antonia
|
|
|
|
Date
|
February
18, 2005 |
|
Name
|
Kathy
|
|
Email
|
kruscoe@genre.com
|
|
Home Page
|
|
|
City
|
Ridgefield |
|
State
|
CT
|
|
Country
|
|
|
|
Comments
|
I am
praying for peace and comfort for Ben and strength for all of you. I
can't begin to imagine what you must be feeling.
|
|
|
|
Date
|
February
18, 2005 |
|
Name
|
a member
of CHAYTON'S fan club |
|
Email
|
|
|
Home Page
|
|
|
City
|
Winthrop
|
|
State
|
Minnesota
|
|
Country
|
USA
|
|
|
Comments
|
I would
like the Bowen family to know that I am praying for them and that you
guys are in my thoughts and prayers. Please visit Chayton Anderson's
website at www.caringbridge.com/page/chaytonanderson Thank you!
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comments
|
Dear
Family I read your updates everytime there is a new one. My hearts
breaks for you all. Your faith in God is such an awesome inspiration
that I an overcome by tears each time I come to your site. Your Ben is
so dear and special and I grateful that you have shared him with all of
us. Your family is truly beautiful and I will continue to pray for all
of you, esp. Ben and Eli. Love, Bonnie
|
|
|
|
Date
|
February
18, 2005 |
|
Name
|
Bo Ingram
|
|
Email
|
cwingram@fedex.com
|
|
Home Page
|
|
|
City
|
Memphis
|
|
State
|
Tennessee
|
|
Country
|
us
|
|
|
Comments
|
I wanted
to let you know how Ben affects people.......I live here in Memphis and
this week is Tennis Tournament put on by St Jude as you know--and youre
story was on our local news and pro Tennis player Andy Roddick said on
his interview that he wears his Big Ben Braclet to give him
encouragement when hes down things are not going well, he remembers Ben
and all he has gone through --he also said it lets him know where his
strengh comes from--God- I think that shows how Ben affects people--this
story was shown on our local tv and I know it had to have touched many
people--news also gave link to this website so I hope alot of money can
be raised--My Big Ben braclet has been a good way to witness to people
around me--Bo
|
|
|
|
Date
|
February
18, 2005 |
|
Name
|
Sandra
Burdette |
|
Email
|
mamiesan@msn.com
|
|
Home Page
|
|
|
City
|
Charleston |
|
State
|
WV
|
|
Country
|
USA
|
|
|
Comments
|
My heart
is broke for Ben and his pain. I pray God will help him with this. Yes,
his story is much bigger than any I've ever seen. I can't imagine as a
parent what you guys are having to endore. Your strength & faith is
amazing. God bless you for that. It's hard enough for we adults to
understand why children have to suffer. Poor Eli. He's been such a brave
boy. I pray God will help him though all this. I suppose children deal
with things in their own way. Eli, you have been a wonderful brother and
I'm sure Ben knows how much you love him. Ben has been surrounded by
love and oh how that must make him feel inside. I pray that God will be
with you all through this difficult time. Your faith has never failed!!
What incrediable people you are. Thank you again for sharing your son
Ben with me. I'll be praying for God's grace to hold you all up. His
love will never fail. Many prayer & love to you all.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Date
|
February
18, 2005 |
|
Name
|
Donna
Garrett |
|
Email
|
donnagarre@aol.com
|
|
Home Page
|
www.caringbridge.org/tn/ashleygarrett |
|
City
|
collierville |
|
State
|
tn
|
|
Country
|
|
|
|
Comments
|
Dear Tom
& Jennifer, I am praying for you today as I have everyday since I
learned of precious Ben. May God's peace that is wrapping you so tightly
keep you as you so faithfully witness to all around you. The Glory of
God is working and shining through you. It is so evident as I read your
updates. I'll never understand the why's and it is certainly okay to
question and to hurt. God is a big God and he can handle our emotions,
he created us. Thank you for sharing your journey, God is using you in a
Mighty way to touch so many and to help us all see the big picture. We
care...and our hearts and prayers go out to you. Special prayer for Eli
today, "Lord allow this little child to find your peace and protect him
from all pain and ease his mind. Wrap your arms around him tightly as he
can't possibly understand. Give all around him a special discernment of
what he is feeling and allow others to comfort him and his precious
mommy and daddy." Amen.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comments
|
I just
met Ben and your family for the first time. What an adorable, strong
little man you have. His smile would light up any room. I am a "Friend
of Allie" and Jenny posted your sight. I will keep Ben and your family
in my prayers.
|
|
Previous
Next
|
| |