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continued...of the job you've done. I have been a christian all my life,
and I know I have a strong faith. However, through all of this, my
relationship with Christ has grown and strengthened. I believe that many
have come to know Christ or build a stronger relationship with Christ
through Ben's story...the Bowen's story. I thank you all for living this
story and I thank God for choosing you to deliver it. As painful as it
is to lose Ben, know that you have gained so much for the kingdom of
Heaven through this story. God Bless your family, Angela Bennett
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I prayed
daily that Ben would receive his healing on this side of Heaven. The
healing that he received was much greater. Parents want the very best
for their children. Ben now has the very best. What more could we ask
for? I don't pretend to understand how you feel, but I do know what it
is like to feel the Love of God. Sometimes I wonder if I should sign the
guestbook because I know that I can't say anything to make you feel
better. I have never even met you. I just want you to know that I prayed
very hard for your little boy and I continue to pray for your family. I
will continue to sign the guestbook, if for no other reason than to let
you know that in me, Ben's story will live on.
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Just had
you on my mind and wanted to let you know. I am praying for you, and for
healing for all 3 broken hearts.
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How
eloquently God speaks to us through you – how simple the example and
easy to grasp. No one can imagine your journey – we have ‘shared’ it
simply through your telling of it. And many are moved to pray, to
appreciate their loved ones more, to return as the prodigal son did to a
path they left at some point in their lives, to just draw closer. In a
sense, it became a type of journey for all who came to know the Bowens.
You always said it was bigger than Ben and we watched it grow in size
and momentum. In the midst of the horrific storm when they feared for
their lives, he spoke simply – Peace, be still. May God continue to
surround you with his calming and sweet peace. May your bodies begin to
be refreshed and restored with much needed rest and gentle sleep.
Special blessings upon Eli. Love T&N
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Thank you
for sharing your angel with the world. I am a better person because of
your boy. I admire your strenghth and feel as though I have known your
family forever. What an amaizing life Ben led. I wish I could put into
words the affect your son has had on me. I am inspired and truely
thankful I found this site. Best wishes to your family. Thinking of an
angel, Nicole and Family
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I got my
Big Ben wristband today, was a very happy moment for me! Yes, I love
your journal entry today, taste and see that the Lord our God is so
good! Any time you might be back up here in Cincinnati, I'd be happy to
treat you all to that UNO's dessert. Wow Tom, Jennifer & Eli, over a
half million logging in to this story to date!
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It always
amazes me when I check the web site to leave words of comfort, I read
your updates and I feel comforted from what you have written. You are
truly an amazing family. I pray that you continue to feel the peace and
love from God everyday. I can't even express in words how Ben's life has
changed my own. May God continue to bless you!
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i am so
sorry about your loss we were all praying for Big Ben to survive your
family always be in our hearts and prayers.
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praying for you..But it seems your praying for me and all who check on
you. Your kindness for others will never be forgotten, you think of all
the mommys and daddys, and not just yourselfs. I think big Ben was lucky
to have you, as you him. Thankyou for your kindness to think of us who
so loved your little boy..GOD BLESS US ALL...Jordy and her meme
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My
thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. As a St. Jude/ALSAC
employee Ben, touched my life in so many ways. He gives us all
strengthand renews or dedication on a daily basis. Know that he is with
the other children that have given so many of us at St. Jude strength
and they will continue to do so not only for us but for each other.
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Just
thinking of you all as I do everyday Many times hourly. If everyone
really just knew Jesus as you spoke of, what a happy peaceful world. May
God and our prayers continue to comfort you all. Love and prayers.
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I
received my Big Ben bracelets in the mail today. I must tell you--as I
opened my package, the power of Almighty God was so real to me. I prayed
for you,Jennifer and especially Eli as I opened the bracelet. I prayed
that God continue to use Ben's story to win souls for His kingdom. My
life has been forever changed by Ben's story and your faith. We serve a
God who never fails us.
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Hi i am
14 years old and Iwastouched by this story of a 2 year old who can go
through so much pain and still not stop smiling.I would like to send all
my wishes to you and your family.I hope and pray that you all make it
through this time, and i know its hard on you and your family,but you
can make it through.
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My heart
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hey.im
Courtney..im 16 yrs old..i read your entry..and it brought a smile to my
face(to kno that he always has a smile o his face) but yet even it hurt
to read it...ill pray for you..God Bless...have hope..and everything
will be ok.. Courtney (a.k.a) one of Wayne Highschools pointguard for
basketball..#12&30!!!!
**<3~<3~<3~<3~<3~<3~<3~<3~<3~<3~<3~<3~<3~<3~<3~<3*
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Bowen
family, I never knew what it was like to have a child until 4 weeks ago
when my first child was born, and all the love that you feel for them.
Ben's story is so heart breaking to me because I don't think I could
have the courage or outlook your family seems to have. May God bless you
in many ways.
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Hello, my
name is John, and im in a group from our small town named Marysville
"Swingers Unlimited" and we go around to competitions and perform,
well..at out last competition, i found out about Ben from a post at
showchoir.com and there is this nurse that heard out balled entitled
"Fly Again" by David Phelps, and she told me about this young baby, and
I just want to say that all family and friends are in my prayers and God
Bless to all, remember "I know that he's in a better place I still dream
of the day when I'll see his face Then we'll embrace and... We will fly
once again! We will soar with our wings unfolded Hear the angels applaud
As we ride on the wind to the arms of God And we will fly" God Bless,
John Parkinson
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Dear Tom
and Jennifer, I just wanted to let you know that my family is praying
for you. We can say we know what you are feeling. Our daughter Madelynn
went to be with the Lord six years ago on Feb. 23. I would like to
encourage you and tell you that GOD IS FAITHFUL! Although, we can never
understand why it was our children who had such short lives with us, we
can take comfort in the future and the hope we have in knowing we will
be with them again. What a celebration that will be! But for now, I pray
that God will comfort you and hold you in His loving arms. Know that God
is God, always has been and always will be. God Bless you and pour His
Love out on you, Randy, Janelle, Jack (4) and Carter (1) Young
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Hey! I
just saw Big Ben on the news. Congratulations! I know he's my hometown
hero.
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My
thoughts are with you I could not even begin to imagine what you are
going through the pictures I have seen of Ben reminds me of my little
boy seeing how they are about the same age. I tell everyone he is so
mean but wouldn't want it any other way. It has been a good thing that
you have shared Ben's story because maybe it will save another child
from going through this someday. May god be with you in this time of
need and help all of you especially Eli understand what this all was for
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i am
sesnding my condolences for the loss of your son,but i know he is in a
much better place without pain, my mother-in-law passed away on them
monday before Ben she loved children very much and i am sure if she has
found Ben then she is playing with him and rocking him just like she did
all her other grandchildren. God bless you and your entire family and
know that one day you will see Ben again. love and prayers stephanie
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Tom,
Jennifer, and Eli, I just wanted to let you know that I am still
thinking about you and your family. I was very pleased that Ben recieved
the Hometown Hero award. There is nobody more deserving of that. Ben
touched alot of people during his short life, and not just his community
or this state, or this country, but the world is just alittle better
place due to the way Ben was able to touch everybody that he came in
contact with, both directly, and indirectly. Thank You for sharing Ben
with us all. He was truely an Angel sent from up above.
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Chayce
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your
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I pray
that God will continue to bless you and keep you as you continue through
this journey! You are an inspiration to many who find themselves in
similar footsteps.
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Dear Tom,
Jennier and Eli, Just wanted to let you all know I am thinking of you
all. It was great to see Channel 3 honoring Ben as Hometown Hero. Carry
on, love you all, Lisa
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