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I just
wanted to let you know that we are having the St. Jude radiothon in the
St. Louis area right now and almost all of the people working on it,
even the DJs know about Big Ben. It is just awesome how many lives you
have touched. I have posted here a couple of times, my son Austin is a
St.Jude patient and I have spoken with Jennifer several times in the
waiting rooms at the hospital. I just wanted you all to know that we are
thinking of your family and are in our prayers. Love The Barker Family
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i first
came into contact with Ben while he was at St.Mary's prior to being
diagnosed--I am a nurse on the pediatric unit. We want you guys to know
that BigBen is in all of our thoughts and prayers each day. all of the
staff wear their BigBen bracelets. May the ever loving hand of God
always be with you.
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Big Ben
and Family, I can't even express in words how your family and undeniable
faith and strength have inspired me. I have never met a family so
steadfast and unwaverable in thier beliefs. God should be proud. I
wanted to say that I believe also that "The best is yet to come" Keep
the Faith. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
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February
17, 2005 |
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Dawn
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Charleston |
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Bowen
Family, Ever since your story appeared in the newspaper last week, you
all have been in my prayers. I know the devestation to lose a child--my
first son was born with a congenital heart defect and became an angel
when was 30 hours old. However, I still cannot begin to understand what
you're going through. Ben, you are one of the most adorable little boys
I have ever seen, and one of the most courageous. If we could all have
your strength, we would be much better off. I am praying for you and
your family. I have been keeping up with the news, and checking your
site every day. I know your family would hate to see you go, but my hope
is for you not to suffer any longer. Jennifer and Tom, I have faith and
I believe in God, but I can honestly say it's not as strong as yours. I
know Ben is going to Heaven, and not that I have to tell you, but its so
much better than what we have. Ben, in addition to your friend Hanna,
there's a little boy named Zemmy waiting to play with you. Ben, you take
care, little man, and Bowen Fa
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February
17, 2005 |
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Dawn
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Ever
since your story appeared in the newspaper last week, you all have been
in my prayers. I know the devestation to lose a child--my first son was
born with a congenital heart defect and became an angel when was 30
hours old. However, I still cannot begin to understand what you're going
through. Ben, you are one of the most adorable little boys I have ever
seen, and one of the most courageous. If we could all have your
strength, we would be much better off. I have been keeping up with the
news, and checking your site every day. I know your family would hate to
see you go, but my hope is for you not to suffer any longer. Jennifer
and Tom, I have faith and I believe in God, but I can honestly say it's
not as strong as yours. I know Ben is going to Heaven, and not that I
have to tell you, but its so much better than what we have. Ben, in
addition to your friend Hanna, there's a little boy named Zemmy waiting
to play with you. Ben, you take care, little man, and Bowen Family,
you're in my thoughts and prayers....
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February
17, 2005 |
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Greg,
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Our
prayers and thoughts are with you during this heartwrenching time. Thank
you for sharing Ben's story with us and giving us a glimpse of his
beautiful little soul. God bless you all.
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17, 2005 |
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Megan
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Dear
Bowen Family, I wish I had some deep profound words of comfort, but I
would imagine in times like these no amount of words can cause comfort.
I do know however that God has his arms wrapped around your precious
family. Ben's story has had a great impact on me. You start to put
things into perspective and realize that it's the small things that
matter in life. Ben brings to my rememberance not to take certain things
for granted but to be grateful for how blessed we really are. I realize
now why Ben is called "Big Ben". He has big strength, big courage, big
faith, and a great big Heart! I have never met him but I love him. I
will continually be praying for Ben and his precious family.
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February
17, 2005 |
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Debbi
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Dear
Bowens, I am compelled to continue to check on you and your journey
because I know that you are so close to the heart of God and to eternity
right now and I want to be part of that. Having a child fighting a brain
tumor makes me think of eternity very often. I think that the awfulness
of dieing and the beauty of the hope of heaven is another one of God's
mysteries. As children of God our home is heaven and we don't belong
here in this foreign land. Like you I often long to go home. Glad that
we'll be able to meet Ben at home. Praying for you all. Sincerely, Debbi
DeCola (Doug's mom)
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February
17, 2005 |
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Dear Ben,
I'll be praying for you and your family. Tell your mommy that I'd like
to give her my support and even I don't know her I'd help her if she
needs anything. Your soul will always be here and you'll be remembered
with love. God bless you and your family.
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February
17, 2005 |
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Carole &
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Only God
knows how very much your faith and the love of Ben have touched us....we
are all changed for the better. It was if we were going though all of
the terrible moments with Ben, the same as you, but you showed us the
true measurement of Faith.....thank you and God Bless you. We prayed
endlessly for God's healing of Ben, but we too now know and believe with
you that "THE BEST IS YET TO COME". With caring and believing, Carole,
Jim D, and your "Monterey, TN. prayer buds"
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Hi Bowen
Family - I know everyone has a story...but this story is such a special
story...and special in the magnitude of lives that are being touched and
positively changed by Big Ben and your family. What an awesome family!!!
Thank you for bringing your story to all of us. We continue to pray and
hold you close to our hearts. Diane & Ryan
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February
18, 2005 |
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Amanda
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My
thoughts and prayers are with you as you deal with this ugly monster
that we hope to someday find a cure for. I have been following your
story for sometime Ben and you have taught me what love is all about. I
have four boys ages 11, 10, 6, and 11 months I hug them tighter because
of you. What a wonderful family you have and oh, what your life has
taught others. I hope you are in no pain litte one for you are a special
little boy. To the Bowens~~Many you have peace and joy in knowig how
many others Ben has helped. And Eli what a wonderful big brother you
are~~you are special too. Love Amanda, Ron, Nicholas, Alexander,
Nathaniel, Madion and Landon
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February
18, 2005 |
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Lisa
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Tom,
Jennifer & Boys, Just a few words, praying for you all to have a
restfull and pain free night. I too come to Big Bens website often. I
sometimes check three to four times a day. I sit in awe at the faith and
love that you all have as a family. You both are very lucky to have such
wonderful boys. Eli, my prayers are with you little buddy. It may seem
tough right now, but know that Big Ben loves you with all of his heart.
You are the best big brother that any little boy could ever hope for.
Tom & Jennifer, it must be hard to share every moment of your angels
life with total complete strangers across the country. I have read for
hours and hours the messages that have been sent. From people telling
you to have more faith to people simply praying for you all. Your son
has filled my heart with joy, sorrow, pain, and faith. I wish I could
take and hold Big Ben in my arms and just love him, but I am sure that
you two give him plenty for everybody. Every night when I lay my 18
month old son down for bed, I say my prayers. I pray for
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February
18, 2005 |
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Lisa
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Tom,
Jennifer & Boys, Just a few words, praying for you all to have a
restfull and pain free night. I too come to Big Bens website often. I
sometimes check three to four times a day. I sit in awe at the faith and
love that you all have as a family. You both are very lucky to have such
wonderful boys. Eli, my prayers are with you little buddy. It may seem
tough right now, but know that Big Ben loves you with all of his heart.
You are the best big brother that any little boy could ever hope for.
Tom & Jennifer, it must be hard to share every moment of your angels
life with total complete strangers across the country. I have read for
hours and hours the messages that have been sent. From people telling
you to have more faith to people simply praying for you all. Your son
has filled my heart with joy, sorrow, pain, and faith. I wish I could
take and hold Big Ben in my arms and just love him, but I am sure that
you two give him plenty for everybody. Every night when I lay my 18
month old son down for bed, I say my prayers. I pray for
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18, 2005 |
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I have
followed Ben's story from the beginning, but just discovered the
guestbook! To Eli, We know that the Lord chose you to be Ben's big
brother, and we know how much you love him. We know that Jesus is
carrying you every step of every day. You are such a blessing to your
mom and dad too. We thank God for you.
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February
18, 2005 |
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Cont. for
your family. I pray that Big Ben has a restful and pain free night.
Every night at about 8 p.m. I pray for your family. I lay my 18 month
old son down for bed and I pray for you all. Your faith has taught me to
have more faith, your love has taught me to love more, and your family
has taught me to love my family so much more. I pray for rest and peace
tonight. Big Ben, We love you little man. Love the Jennings Family,
Lisa, Michael, Sabrena, Dalton, Christian & Hosanna.
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February
18, 2005 |
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Crystal
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Dear
Bowen Family, I know the pain you are feeling right now and the
questions that seem unanswered. I, too, was by the bedside of my mom
when she passed away from cancer this past September. On March 8th, it
will be 6 months since I lost her. And I've been struggling for answers
every since. Ben and his story have given me hope. I've been checking
your updates daily since last October and have been continually praying
for Ben and your family. Please know that your strength and faith in
God's promises has given me strength and faith when I didn't think I had
any left. I know that when God decides to take Big Ben, that he will be
in good hands. I've also asked my mom to look out for him in Heaven.
Thank you for being such wonderful sources of love, strength and faith.
God Bless you all. We love you Ben. -Crystal
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18, 2005 |
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I have
been praying and thinking of you all everyday. Especially "Big" Ben- I
look at the pictures and ask myself how something like this could happen
to such a Beautiful innocent young boy. There has to be a reason why God
is causing Ben to hang on for so long- there is a reason for everything.
I pray that someday that will be answered. I don't really know what to
say. I just know that I am so heartbroken for your whole family
especially little Eli. Praying that God relieves Ben from all of his
pain and lays him to rest.
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say a prayer for you all tonight. Ben is a beautiful little boy and he
has love shining!
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Dear
Bowens, I have checked many times a day to see how Ben and you are
doing. Poor Eli...I will pray for him to not be scared. How awful that
he is having to witness such a terrible thing. Tom, you have my prayers.
You are strong and brave to face what you face each day and get through
it. Jennifer, as a mother, I am devastated for you. There is a special
bond between a mom and her baby and what is happening here is not right.
I wish I could fix it for you. And, finally, Ben...I don't understand,
either, why you are hurting so badly. My husband and I were talking
about that just tonight. He had talked to your grandma the other day and
was amazed at the strength and faith of your family. I just want you to
not be in pain and to be better...and that I will pray for over and over
again. We love you all.
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Kelly May
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I found
Ben's website through Allie Scott's. I cried and prayed as I read your
powerful words, watched the loving videos and pictures and listened to
the moving song, "He's My Son". My heart breaks for you and your family.
I pray for Ben's comfort, Eli to no longer be scared and for all of you
to have peace and strength. May God wrap His loving arms around all of
you and give you the peace and comfort you deserve. I am so sorry...I
wish for a miracle.
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February
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Kelly May
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I found
Ben's website through Allie Scott's. I cried and prayed as I read your
powerful words, watched the loving videos and pictures and listened to
the moving song, "He's My Son". My heart breaks for you and your family.
I pray for Ben's comfort, Eli to no longer be scared and for all of you
to have peace and strength. May God wrap His loving arms around all of
you and give you the peace and comfort you deserve. I am so sorry...I
pray for a miracle.
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my prays
are with you he is a cute little boy i just lost my sister-in-law a week
ago with cancer we will have you in are thought take care.
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18, 2005 |
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Thank you
for the update which must be so difficult to write. Once again people
around the world are able to share those "glimpses of God" and witness
the total UNSELFISHNESS of your family. Ben and Eli demonstrate over and
over Christ's words that "of such is the kingdom of heaven." Ben has
fought the good fight. We are praying for God to gather Ben in His arms
and take him Home where there is no more indescribable pain, only
unimaginable joy. For Eli, we ask God to take away the fear and to fill
his heart with peace to soothe his emotional turmoil in the midst of so
much suffering. As always, covering you with love and prayer...
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Thank you
so much for the update! As it is 3:40AM and the 1st thing I did was to
check my our Big Ben, we are leaving for Florida in a matter of mins. I
want you to be looking for your balloons on Saturday morning! Eli,
Andrew is going to release a special one just for you! You are a amazing
big brother! I love you and your family! And you are in my thoughts and
prayers always! All my love, Cortney
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