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We pray
for your family each and every day and think of you all often. Thank you
for continuing to share your inspiring story with us. God Bless! -The
Hall Family
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You guys
are truly amazing - raising over $200,000 for St. Jude! Now that is
AWESOME! Thank you so much for adding the NEW photos. I needed something
to smile about this morning and that was just what I needed! I find
myself trying to find the right words to tell you all exactly what I
want to say but seem to be having a hard time with it. You and your
family are such an inspiration to me and mine. Ben touched my heart in a
way it had never been touched and it REALLY needed it! Thank you for
sharing your life with all of us. I continue to pray for all of you and
hold you all close to my heart!
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I WAS
GLAD TO SEE YOU ALL WHEN YOU WERE HERE AT ST JUDE. I HOPE EVERYTHING IS
GOING WELL. I AM WEARING MY BRACELET EVERYDAY. I MISS YOU ALL. GOD BLESS
YOU ALL AND HAVE A GOOD DAY. I AM PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
EVERYDAYXOXOXOXOXO.
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Hi Tom
,Jen,and Eli. Its so hard to write knowing what you've all been through.
I hope everyone is doing good. I think of you guys everyday. Again Tom,
thank you to your family for all the support for Karley. and i pray for
your family and all the people who have supported you guys through your
terrible ordeal with Ben. People think we are so strong to go through
this ,they dont realize there is nothing else we can do. Like my
daughter Wendy with Karley we just get through it. With Love Wendys
family.
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April 4,
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praying
for you daily, I know you'll be better in time. Jordy and her meme
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LEND ME
YOUR HOPE Lend me your hope for awhile, I seem to have mislaid mine.
Lost and hopeless feelings accompany me daily, pain and confusions are
my companions. I know not where to turn; looking ahead to future times
does not bring forth images of renewed hope. I see troubled times,
pain-filled days, and more tragedy. Lend me your hope for awhile, I seem
to have mislaid mine. Hold my hand and hug me; Listen to my ramblings,
recovery seems so far distant. The road to healing seems like a long and
lonely one. Lend me your hope for awhile, I seem to have mislaid mine.
Stand by me, offer me your presence, your heart and your love.
Acknowledge my pain, it is so real and ever present. I am overwhelmed
with sad and conflicting thoughts. Lend me your hope for awhile, a time
will come when I will heal, and I will share my renewal, hope and love
with others. Author Unknown. A very special 15 year old boy passed away
in February from a staph infection in his lungs. This was posted on his
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guestbook
and I thought it was beautiful. Thank you for your mesaages they mean so
much. I'm so happy to hear that Eli is hanging in there. What a trooper.
I continue to pray for you all. Believing still.
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April 4,
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I love
the new pictures of Ben, they make me laugh and cry at the same time. He
has such a beautiful smile! Way to go on raising money for St Jude...you
should all be proud. I know there is nothing I can say to ease your
pain, just know that I will continue to pray for you and all of the
families you have posted on this website. God be with you all!!
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I just
read the latest update about sweet Eli. I work in a hospital and I can
tell you this, he has more compassion than some of the grown ups working
here with me. What wisdom that little guy has. Give him a big hug for
me. You all are still in my prayers.
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April 4,
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stacy
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I have
continued reading your postings and I am truly inspired. The strength,
grace and dignity your family has is a wonderful gift from God. Ben's
story has touched my life and given me a lot to think about. At times
when things get touch I just think about the Bowen family, how you face
your probelms and rely on God. A family friend had a child with cancer
(it is in remission!) and they always say they are FROGing. Fully
Relying on God. It is a great way to get the kids to understand and a
handy reminder for myself. Bless you all! I keep you all continually in
my prayers!
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April 4,
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I just
finished my St. Jude Math-a-thon in honor of Big Ben. I don't want any
more kids to get cancer.
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April 4,
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Bowens, I
just wanted to send you all love and tell you that you are still in our
prayers. So many things remind me of you all and Ben's story. The new
pictures are so precious, thank you so much for sharing them. I pray
that tonight as you sleep you feel an incredible peace from our Savior.
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April 4,
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Cindy
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Thinking
of you often, and praying for you.
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April 5,
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Christy
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Dallas
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Tom,
Jennifer and Eli, Thank you for sharing your beautiful pictures. God has
truly blessed you with two absolutely awesome boys. I sit here crying
and smiling at the same time. In particular the picture with Hanna, Ben
and Eli. I just sat there circling the two beautiful angels on my
computer screen. I found myself picturing Jared with Hanna and Ben. What
a blessed picture. I wonder what he would look like now. I miss him so,
yet I understand now how lucky I was to be able to share his life here
on earth. I strive harder each day to be more of who what He really
wants and expects for me. Each and every one of these children remind me
just what I have to be thankful for. I am sure that you will continue to
better our earthly existence one word at a time and I thank you for
that. Believing, Christy
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Hello
Bowens, I am sure I will speak with you soon, but I wanted to let you
know how touched by Eli I have been. He is wise beyond his years.
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April 5,
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Angela
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I haven't
had a chance to sign the guest book here lately, but I just wanted to
let you guys know that Jamie and I are always thinking about you and
keeping you in our prayers. I think it is amazing that so many people
have responded and helped raise the money in honor of Ben. I feel
blessed to know you guys and to have been in the pressence of Ben while
he was here on earth. I don't know any great words of comfort nor can I
say that I know how you guys are feeling. I just offer my friendship and
prayers, and I know that God will do the comforting. We love you and
will be checking back often.
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April 5,
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Amber
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April 5,
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April 5,
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Barb
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Dearest
Bowan Family, I know that I am speakng for eeveryone when I say Thank
You for sharing your newest photos with us. They are absolutely precious
and beautiful. I also want to thank you for sharing Big Ben with me. You
are truly blessed with two of the most precious little boys in the
world. I wnat you to know that all of you are in my thoughts and daily
prayers. When I look up to clouds I can see Big Ben playing with the
other angels and I can hear his wonderful laughter in Big Ben style.
Your precious little angel will never be forgotten. I have a very
special place for him in my heart. Sending lov, hugs and prayers..
Always Believing - Barb
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April 5,
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Angela
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You are
incrediably strong parents, and I find myself reading Ben's story for my
own strength. I have an older son, Davis, who I hope and pray will be as
stong and courageous as Eli has been and continuing to be. You all are
in my prayers daily, and I know God has his healing arms wrapped around
you. Please visit Tuckers page.
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April 5,
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Thinking
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April 5,
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Ronell
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Hi,just
cheaking in to see how you guys were doing.Even though Ben is not with
us physically his life continues to be an inspiration to many.I just
know that God has a great plan in store for Eli.He has been granted
wisdom far beyound his age and I know that he'll use it to do great
things.Your family are forever in my thoughts and prayers.Sending hugs
and kisses from a warm caribbean country far,far away. love Ronell
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April 5,
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Tom &
Jenn: A familiar song is playing on the radio as we think of you today.
“I will run along the jasper walls, call your name upon the wind – I
will find you again.” Where he is is where you are going to be. . . . .
(Hope the glass in your packages survived the miles) Eli . . what a man
he is going to be. You and Jennifer were awesomely blessed to have not
one child but 2 who stand shoulders above with a special anointing. And
you were chosen for these two special gifts because God already knew
what grounded parents you would be, how you would parent these boys and
grow them. God is building Eli through Ben’s life experience on the
strong foundation that he knew you and Jennifer would lay. May God cover
your home with peace and his promise that joy comes in the morning. We
love you, T&N
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Thinking
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THINKING
OF YOU ALL TODAY. HOPE ELI IS AND YOU ALL ARE ENJOYING THE BEAUTIFUL
WEATHER . CONTINUED LOVE AND PRAYERS FOR YOUR FAMILY FROM MY FAMILY.
LOVE, WENDY
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