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February
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Lexi
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lharmon@westmont.edu
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Bowen
Family....Ben's miracle might not be in his physical healing here on
earth, but in the thousands of lives he has touched in two short (but
wonderful) years. I think that is the most wonderful miracle ever!
Rejoicing with you in this miracle and the wonderful life of a little
boy, Michael & Lexi Harmon
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February
16, 2005 |
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Aimee
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Chesapeake |
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I have
been visiting Ben's website everyday for some time now. I just wanted to
let you all know that your faith has truly been an inspiration to me. We
have a beautiful, healthy one month old little boy, and Ben's story has
taught me to be grateful for every minute with him. Many times this past
month during sleepless nights and fussy days, I have become frustrated
(as I'm sure all new parents do). I can't tell you how many times during
my frustration, Ben has come to mind. It always makes me smile and relax
to think of Ben and how much faith your family has. Your story has
taught me to enjoy every moment (even the sleepless nights) with my
family because we never know how many precious moments we have together.
Thanks so much for sharing Ben's story with so many people. I am praying
daily for you.
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February
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Angie
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angelafrmnt4@aol.com
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Fairmont
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You all
are constantly in my thoughts and prayers. We miss seeing you all and I
have been so upset with the news about Ben. I hope you are doing ok. We
talk about you all a lot. We have been so blessed that Taylor is still
with us. I wish we could be there to give you a big huge and lots of
support. Praying for you and all of your families. Love, Angie and
Taylor
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February
16, 2005 |
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Jennifer
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Jenholbrook@tds.net
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Amelia
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VA
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Hello Big
Ben! We just finished up our St. Jude Radiothon and you just know you
were a hot topic. Hope you and your family had a wonderful Valentine's.
I'll be checking on those "BIG BEN" bracelets, everyone should have one!
We hope to find you are doing well and that things are looking better
day by day. You keep a smile on that beautiful young face. We love you!
Jennifer, Reb, Layne and Morgan
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February
16, 2005 |
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Nicole
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n_roark@hotmail.com
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Hardin
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I heard
about your website on the radio this morning, and decided to visit. I
just want to say that I think your family, especially Ben, are
remarkable people. I send all my prayers your way and hope that you have
some good days in the future. Cancer is a devastating disease, but your
family has made the best of a horrible situation and pulled together to
make Ben's time here on earth the best possible. God bless and keep you,
Nicole Roark
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February
16, 2005 |
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Nicole
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Hardin
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I heard
about your website on the radio this morning, and decided to visit. I
just want to say that I think your family, especially Ben, are
remarkable people. I send all my prayers your way and hope that you have
some good days in the future. Cancer is a devastating disease, but your
family has made the best of a horrible situation and pulled together to
make Ben's time here on earth the best possible. God bless and keep you,
Nicole Roark
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I saw
your story on the news and it touched my heart deeply. I have three
children of my own and could not imagine going through what you have.
Your whole family has so much strength and courage that is admirable.
God Bless you all and God Bless Ben.
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February
16, 2005 |
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Renae
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rmcelwain@wmt.com
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Arlington
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Dear
Bowen Family: I just wanted you to know that you are on the hearts and
minds and in the constant prayers of many at Wright Medical, just
outside of Memphis. When we conducted our fundraiser for St. Jude in
Ben's honor last week, even more people were drawn to your story, which
you have so graciously shared. It truly is amazing how God can take
something so terrible and use it to not just touch, but enrich and
deeply impact the lives of countless people. Thank you for being open to
His higher purpose and continuing to believe. May He bless, comfort, and
hold you all in His hands now and in the difficult days ahead.
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February
16, 2005 |
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Tami
Trunick |
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trunicks@hotmail.com
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Sending
more hugs to you all! Godspeed precious child!
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February
16, 2005 |
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Heather
McCoy |
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hdlmccoy@yahoo.com
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Albans |
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Thinking
of you. Praying for you.
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February
16, 2005 |
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Tricia
Uecker |
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Hi, I am
a neighbor of Dawn Anderson, Chayton's mother. Well anyways I started
reading your page! Sounds like Chaytons story, A story of a Hero!!!!
Reading Big Ben's site has givin me the faith to keep going strong every
day!!! Ben is an amazing kid who by the looks of it has touched MANY
people is a special way!! KEEP FIGHTING BEN!! YOU ARE STRONG AND HAVE
MANY PEOPLE CHEERING YOU ON!!!
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February
16, 2005 |
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BrIaNa
CeLiNe |
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EarthAngel07@hotmail.com |
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Chesapeake |
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Somehow i
almost feel compelled to write this. I am sure you guys are busy but i
want you to know Ben and each one of you will be in my prayers. I am
fifteen years old and a friend of mine had a link to this on her
website. I came to it and now i am amazed at all your family has gone
through. It is wednesday and i will add you to our churchs' prayer list
on our bullitens. It is a wonderful thing that you guys Believe God. He
is the alpha and omega, beginning and end and i am in awe how strong you
guys are. Every has bad days but each day is a new day, remember that.
If you get the chance, which i dont expect you to do, but email me. Your
family is an inspriration to me and i'm sure everyone who has read/seen
your story. Best Of Luck on everything. Tell Ben he has so many people
out here that love him. I know i do already. God Bless. Briana*
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February
16, 2005 |
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Elizabeth
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As I look
at your guestbook, I am absolutely amazed. I can honestly say that I
have never seen anything like it. Everyday, I hear about more and more
people that are praying for you. People all around the world. Just think
of what it must sound like in Heaven. God is so real and he hears us.
Ben, I know that there are only good things coming your way. I love you
Angel!
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February
16, 2005 |
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Kim
'Friends of Allie/Raise Awareness' |
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Las Vegas
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Dear
Bowen Family, I know there are no words right now that can change
anything but please know your 'Big Ben' has had a hand in changing me. I
am sure that does not mean much to you right now, I just had to let you
know. I realize there are so many little things I can do to help so very
much, I just wish I would have figured it out earlier in my 32 years. I
have also learned to not take a minute in life for granted, I take
notice of so many more things about my children, my husband, all my
loved ones and the world as a whole. Not only take notice but take
action. At times I truly feel like I am now awake, when for so many
years I was sleeping through my days. Your son has made such a
difference in so very many lives, I like so many others wish we could do
more. We all give in any and every way we can and right this minute I
think the best gift I can give for Ben and the rest of your wonderful
family is prayer.... please know so very many prayers have been and are
being sent on your behalf. God Bless....
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I just
wanted to check in on you Bowens. I am sorry for everything you are
going through. I have to say though Thank You for sharing Big Ben with
the world. praying for eternal peace for big ben. I can't wait to get my
band in the mail. I've told alot of people to order one for them if not
one for each family member. I hope you reach your new goal on money
raised for St. Jude.
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Hey, I
just wanted to say that I hope that everyone is taking care of
themselves as much as trying to care for Ben. I am sending Reiki Healing
for Ben and the family nightly. The intent of the energy is to ease the
pain on Tom, Jennifer, and Eli's Heart, and to ease Ben's Pain. If he is
meant to be healed that too is also part of the intent. God is good, and
I know Ben's purpose is fulfilled in his story. Many people live full
lives and do not touch as many people as Big Ben has.
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Date
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February
16, 2005 |
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Name
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Samantha
Barker |
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Email
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barker99@sbcglobal.net |
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St.
Charles |
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MO
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I just
wanted to let you know that we were at St. Jude yesterday for Austin's
check up and the tennis pros were there to sign autographs and they were
proudly wearing their BIG BEN wristbands. It was wonderful!!! Our
prayers are with all of you! Samantha, Bryan and Austin Barker
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February
16, 2005 |
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Krista
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kraelamb@hotmail.com
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Fort Gay
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I know we
haven't met...but...this message is especially for ELI~ I just wanted to
drop you a little note to let you know you are an amazing BIG Brother!
Keep up the good work. You are in my prayers :op
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I am the
young (30) father of three boys the youngest being two year old twins.
My heart breaks in two for you as a parent. I will not try to give idle
words, but know this you are in our thoughts and prayers, Ben truly is
BIG and his story will continue to touch lives. God truly IS.
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February
16, 2005 |
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Joy
McCarthy |
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joymcarthy@aol.com
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San Jose
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Dearest
Big Ben, I hope this entry finds you resting comfortably with your
loving family by your side. For all of the pain you have had to endure
you deserve the eternity of sunshine that awaits you. I still pray for
your miracle in whatever form it chooses to take. Love, Joy and the road
runners (AKA: Allie, Adam, Dylan, & Connor)
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February
16, 2005 |
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Wendy
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www.caringbridge.org/me/karley |
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Lewiston
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Maine
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I wanted
to tell you that Im going to be on the radio tommorrow morning for "Hunt
for a cure" for St. Judes. (99.9 the wolf) I will tell them about Ben
and ask them to pray for you and the family. Always thinking about you
guys..... Love Wendy
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February
16, 2005 |
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JJ France
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chesapeake |
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ohio
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lawrance
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I've been
praying for you. Keep up the good work . I hope you'll make the right
desisions And for you to keep walking with God no matter what happens.
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My heart
is truly breaking reading your most recent post. I am so sorry you are
watching your son hurt. I check on a lot of little people and sometimes
I just can't find the words to express how I feel for you all. I felt
compelled to sign your gb, even though my words cannot make your
beautiful Ben better. I have three of my own sons and never want to
imagine my life without them. Your posts show what strong, uplifting
people you are, which Ben will take with always. I am keeping your
family in my thoughts and prayers. Please know there are so many of us
wanting to give you strength at this time. Ben is an inspiration to a
lot of people, for me, to be a better parent, life is too short and I am
learning from Allie Scott, Hayley, Ben and so many others to treasure
every single moment I have with my children. Thank you for sharing your
wonderful son with us.
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February
16, 2005 |
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Name
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Shirley
Clark |
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Email
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clarkclay@bellsouth.net |
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Home Page
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City
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Logansport |
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State
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LA
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DeSoto
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I found
your site from Stanton's guestbook, and I want to tell you that you are
in my prayers and thoughts. I can't imagine what you are going through,
but I know God is by your side.
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Date
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February
16, 2005 |
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Name
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Jessica
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Email
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chewie_1107@yahoo.com |
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Huntington |
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West
Virginia |
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Big Ben
and Family: I am just writing to let you know that there is another
family praying for you and your family. I nearly lost my son when he was
two weeks old. He was born with a rare heat disease and had to be flown
to Cincinatti Children's Hospital to have emergency open-heart surgery.
I can only know a portion of what your going through. My heart goes out
to you and you are in my prayers.
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