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tracy &
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TO THE
BOWENS, I CANNOT EVEN TRY TO PUT MYSELF IN YOUR SHOES, MY THOUGHTS AND
PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU EVERYDAY, I HOPE THE BEST FOR YOU GUYS!!!! I LOOK
EVERYDAY TO SEE THE NEXT POSTING. I AM WAITING FOR THE REST OF THE
STORY!!!! THE WHOLE THING HAS CHANGED MY WAY OF THINKING ABOUT A WHOLE
LOT OF THE THINGS!!!!!!!! LOVE TRACY & JACOB
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Just
wanted you to know that we are thinking and praying for you all the
time. I hope you are enjoying your time together. I miss reading about
Ben but I smile when I look at all of the pictures you have on the web
page. We all know is in Heaven, but I know you miss him so much. I hope
you find some comfort knowing how much Ben changed lives. As for me, his
story brought me closer to Christ. Thank you for sharing your story. I
will continue to follow it for as long as you will let us. God Bless
you!
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March 11,
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I heard
about Ben's story through our caringbridge friend Isaiah. Thank you for
sharing Ben's story with the world. He was a beautiful boy and it looks
like he touched so many people in his short time here on earth. We will
keep your family in our prayers. The Marcellas - Dan, Shelly, Jenna (2)
and John (5 mos)
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I can
never imagine the pain you are feeling. It is a pain no mother, father,
brother or family should ever have to endure. Thank you for opening your
hearts and sharing Ben's incredible story of strength. Don't ever forget
that he is always in your hearts. There will be no such thing as
"forgetting" him. There will be moving on. And Ben would want that for
all of you I'm sure. His amazing strength will carry you through your
day to day life. He'll always be smiling down on you all. I hope in the
coming days and weeks, you will find comfort and be at peace.
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March 11,
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Hi Tom,
Jennifer, and Eli, I pray you are all having a great time together, you
really deserve it! Reading your updates are so encouraging to me beyond
words!! I praise God for your genuine, heartfelt, belief in Him who
sustains us. Thank you for sharing your personal experience with us all!
Let us know when you return, Jeff and I would like to talk with you.
Take care...we love you....believing too! Jeff, Marie,& Boys
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March 11,
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Tom,
Jennifer, and Eli- My heart goes out to you during this particular
difficult time. I think of you often, and pray for strength for your
family to try to endure this difficult time. I pray for Eli that he can
cope with this difficult time, and as parents for you to find the words
to try to explain this time to Eli. Thinking of you all often, and
truely changing lives....
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March 11,
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I hope
you all are able to enjoy and invest some wonderful time with one
another these next few days and weeks. Bless all of you. You are all in
my prayers. Little Eli is a strong boy, with wonderful parents. The Lord
has blessed us all with not only Big Ben but with you all as a family.
You are an inspiration.
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March 11,
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Danny and
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Tom,
Jennifer, and Eli my heart is with you guys. I pray for your family
everyday. Everyday I get on the website to see if there is any updates!
I want to follow your story. It really has changed my life and other
peoples lives to. Danny and Lindsay
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March 11,
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I have a
calendar on my desk at work which has a poem and verse on each day. I
have often thought of your family when I turn to a new day. The other
day it read: There are many things in life That we cannot understand,
But we must trust God's judgment And be guided by His hand. The verse:
The Lord is a stronghold to him whose way is upright. Prov. 10:29 It
then says: Today let the direction of your life be guided by God's hand.
I continue to pray that the Lord will wrap His loving arms around each
of you every day and continue to comfort you and give you peace.
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March 11,
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Tom,
Jennifer, Eli and Angel Big Ben, I have been following your story since
the beginning. I was honored to meet you in Ruby Tuesday's last night
and wished I could have met Ben in person, too. Unfortunately, I was
unable to attend Ben's services. However, on Tuesday afternoon during
the time of the funeral, I looked up into the gray sky. I saw an opening
of sunshine in the clouds. I knew it was Big Ben smiling down on you.
Your family has given me a new outlook on life and on God's amazing
gifts. Thank you for encouraging me and my family to become better
Christians. My three year old son asks about Ben every night when we
pray. A few nights ago, he said it best..."Ben is not hurting anymore
and he is having fun playing with Jesus". We will continue to pray for
your family.
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March 11,
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Tami
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Just
checking in on you. Of course I was once again captured during St.
Jude's program last night thinking the entire time of Ben and so many
other children that I've grown to adore through reading their journal'd
stories. I miss your boy, didn't ever get to meet him but miss him
still. My heart aches for you all. Oh how sometimes we long for
Gloryland. Hugs.
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We just
want to say Big Ben was a brave little boy.we are sooooo sorry for the
lose of your son.We are only in fifth grade,but we know that you and
your family had to be very courageous.
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March 11,
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WE ARE
PRAYING FOR ALL OF YOU. YOUR DEFINITION OF GRACE MUST BE PRETTY CLEAR.
BEN'S LIFE HAS AND WILL CONTINUE TO A COMPASS FOR MANY FEARFUL AND
HURTING FAMILIES. WE ALL HAVE BEEN TO THE UNIVERSITY OF BEN,
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March 11,
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Tim
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Tom,
Jennifer, and Eli -- you remain in our prayers, even as I know you
remain the prayers of thousands of God's people around the world. We
pray that you will be overwhelmed by God's peace and presence always.
Tim and Joy Butler, Denver Area YFC
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March 11,
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Patricia
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Dearest
Bowens, As I got in my van yesterday morning to go to work I turned on
my radio and heard a very proud daddy lifting up his sons name and
honoring him by carrying on.... Tom, I was so happy to hear you on the
St. Jude telethon...Bens story certainly goes on and I have been so
touched by your family. Praise God for his incredible grace and for
blessing us all with the Bowens! Continued Prayers, Patricia Scott
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Hello!
Just checking in on you guys. I pray you are enjoying some peaceful time
with Eli. Continued prayers for you all .. Much Love , Wendy
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Just
wanted to let you know that I am praying for all of you through this
difficult time, especially for little Eli. I hope the three of you are
having some special time together, and are warmed by memories of your
sweet, sweet baby Ben..
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March 11,
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Ozzie
Vieira |
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Hi Tom,
Jennifer and Eli: sending lots of love and prayers your way...thank you
for sharing your Angel Ben with us...:)I miss him, even though I never
met him...he really touched my heart... God bless
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March 11,
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THINKING
OF YOU.
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March 11,
2005 |
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Bryan
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I am so
sorry about what happen to ben.I know how it feels to lose a loved one.I
hope you both are okay.
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March 11,
2005 |
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Gina
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Just
wanted to say I think of you daily and continue to pray for all of you.
I've "adopted" many other St. Jude families to pray for but I'll
continue to track Ben's never ending story! <>< Love and prayers, Gina
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March 11,
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Michele
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Keeping
your family in my thoughts and prayers, especially every time I see
Mickey Mouse. I also think of you daily with my Big Ben band. I know
there is more to the story, you are an amazing family. I'm sure you are
enjoying your time with Eli. I know I enjoy my boys a little more each
day because of your story. You are an example of the grace that God
gives us when in need. I can't imagine the pain you are going through,
but I know you find strength in one another, in family, friends, the
church and God.
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March 11,
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Michele M
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East Troy
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I pray
for your family daily. I am reminded of Ben everytime I see my son's
Mickey Mouse shoes. I wear my Big Ben band daily, keeping you in my
thoughts and prayers. I know there is more to the story, your family is
blessed, just in different ways than some of the rest of us. I can't
imagine the pain you are going through, andn I can only pray for you and
thank you for sharing your story. I love my boys a little more each day,
thinking of your family, and hope that I can reflect God's story the way
you do. Your strength is incredible, thank goodness you have so many
sources-each other, family, friends, the church and God. Still praying
for your here in Wisconsin . . .
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March 11,
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Heather,
Wes, Shawn, and Logan Jackson |
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Dear,
Bowen Family, I pray for you guys every night and think of you often
throughout the day. My heart breaks for you. Every day I check to see if
their is any new updates. I cry for you every time I see Ben's pictures,
I can't imagine how much you must be missing him. I have two son's 6 and
2. and I find myself being more patient with them now and holding them
closer at night, thanking God for them and for giving me another day
with them. Ben's story has touched my life and made me want to be closer
with God. My son who is 2 looks at Ben's pictures with me and points to
Ben and says "Bay-Bee Ben" I pray that you take comfort in knowing that
Jesus is holding Ben in his arms. and I pray for Eli I pray that God
gives you the words to say to him to help him understand. It's amazing
the Impact Ben has had on my life. I never met him but I miss him and
cry for him every day. Still and always believing. The Jackson Family.
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