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Hi Tom,
Jennifer and Eli, sitting here reading all the articles on Ben brings
tears to my eyes. I am not sure how to feel because I know he is pain
free at last and rocking with his great grandmother right now yet it
truly breaks my heart that God takes all the best angels. Ben has and
will always hold a special place in my heart. What a beautiful and
special angel and I suppose GOD needed him alittle more than all of us.
It seems unfair at times. I also want Eli to know he is a strong young
man that I hope one day to meet in person. He is special, to have spent
so much time with Ben, and hoping for a way to cure Ben though we knew
it was impossible. Keep the faith as you have all along. God bless and I
know you are receiving so much support I just wanted to send alittle
more. Missing Ben like he was my own. Sincerely, Marci Connell
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JENNIFER,
TOM & ELI, IT WAS A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AGO WHEN WE FIRST MET YOU,
JENNIFER. YOU WERE MY DAUGHTER AUDREY'S SPEECH THERAPIST THROUGH BIRTH
TO THREE. YOU WERE WONDERFUL. YOUR SMILE ALWAYS BROUGHT A SMILE TO OUR
FACES AND WE WILL NEVER FORGET HOW YOU TREATED US. WE ARE SO SORRY FOR
YOUR LOSS. I CAN'T IMAGINE HOW YOU MUST FEEL. BEN WAS SUCH AN
INSPIRATION TO MYSELF AND TO MANKIND. HIS STORY WILL LIVE ON. HE HAS
TOUCHED MILLIONS OF PEOPLE'S LIVES AND WILL CONTINUE TO DO SO THROUGH
YOUR LOVE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL. GOD BLESS BIG BEN.
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We are so
sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with your family. God Bless.
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Dear
Family, Still praying and Believing. My heart has been so heavy for
"ALL" of you since Friday. But for some reason I cant get Jennifer off
my mind tonight. I am sending extra prayers for peace and comfort for
her tonight. So many people love all of you, and truly care. God is so
great. Peace be with you all.
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hey i
took my writing assesment today and our topic was who is your favorite
person and why are they your fav and i put ....BEN cause he brings good
memories and we feel his pain and i will always wear my BIG BEN braclet
cause i remember when i went to texas and i passed ST.JUDE HOSPITAL and
i remembered BEN he is always in my prayers and i will do all i can for
you and your family if i have to do a yard sale and send you the money i
will and by the way this is who i am GRIFFITH and i wish you a nice
early ST.PATRICK'S DAY WITH LOTS..........OF LOVE GRIFFITH MCCARY
PRESTERA!!!! P.S I LOVE MICKMEE (MICKEY) HEY I ALWAYS HAVE BEN IN MY
BINDER CAUSE I HAVE ALL THE INFO ABOUT BEN OUT OF NEWSPAPER HIS PAMPLET
FROM THE ......FUNERAL
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Just
wanted to say sorry for your loss! You know it is so hard sometimes to
understand, everyone says God has a plan but you wonder if thats true
why can't God take all the bad people if he needs someone and keep all
our children healthy and happy. I have a son with disabilites and it is
so hard sometimes i just wish i could understand why things like this
happens. I wish you strength!
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I would
just like to say im sorry about your loss. He is no longer suffering and
is in the 2nd best place for him. I know how you are feeling I am the
godmother of Paige Davis another ATRT patient who was treated at St.
Jude and pasted away last month. I could not imagine what you are going
through and hurts me just to look at these pages and im 16 so i just
love to see how your family is doing! I wish your family the best and I
will keep you in my prayers. I will escpecially be praying for little
Eli. Scott and Joyce showed me your page by the way and they understand
everythin you are going through. god bless you and your family! Nicki
Irwin (Paige's godmother)
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What an
awesome compliment from an Almighty God to live a life that will leave
an everlasting legacy on earth and then to be called home after only 27
months on Earth. Ecclesiates 3:11 says "Everything is beautiful in its
time." Ben's time came way too soon, but the beauty of his life will
endure. Tom, Jennifer, and Eli, may God Bless you and keep as you mourn
Ben and also the loss of Dorothy.
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I am so
sorry to hear of Ben's passing! Many hugs and prayers to you and your
family, Tom. He is a beutiful angel waiting to greet you at heaven's
gate. Rest in peace little man!!!!!
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Sending
prayers and love. XOXO for Eli
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Tom,
Jennifer, & Eli: You will never believe what just happened. I am one of
the people that has been writing to you about how this whole journey has
changed my life. As of how it brought God back into my life. Just a few
minutes ago, my two best friends were sitting here and I as always, was
telling them the update about Ben. One asked why I chose Ben to keep
track of. I explained because of the faith your family speaks of. A lady
had came into my work today, and we some how began talking about Ben.
Yet a total stranger, but we had something in common..BEN and your
faith. Anyway, I was telling my best friends about this woman (her son
had actually met you all through hospice). During this story, the Holy
Spirit came into me. I GOT SAVED! Just moments ago, the Holy Spirit came
through me telling my best friends about Ben's plan, how HE was used
through God, and I couldnt control what I was saying to them, about how
God is back in our lives, and speaking about how He has used Ben all
across the world to get HIM back into our
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With the
overwhelming loss you have endured dont forget each other and your
marriage. Everyone deals and grieves but dont forget to comfort each
other. Sending prayers and love.
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March 2,
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continued--in our lives. I was crying uncontrolably, (not sadness,
happiness, joy from the Holy Spirit) Because of Ben and word of faith, I
just got saved moments ago and I would like to thank you all and of
course God for using Ben and your family. I hope that this makes you
feel comfort. ~*~Love Always~*~
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The web
page on Ben and the family truly touched me. I have always had a special
place in my heart for the St. Jude Children and it always tugs at my
heart when I read stories about the children. It is my favorite to be
able to make a contribution and think it is so wonderful the work Danny
Thomas started is continuing to touch so many lives. May God Bless and
Keep You in your continued faith and belief in Jesus. You are in our
heart and prayers. What Ben left behind will always be a blessing to all
of us. I look forward to seeing him someday in Heaven. Love and Prayers,
Connie S Mol
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Ben's
story has touched my life so much. My school is fund raising for St.
Jude by a charity basketball game, addressing letters, & helping selling
wrist bands. I'm currently writing a story for the school newspaper
about Big Ben & St. Jude to inform students about this issue. So even
with Ben gone, we are still fighting for what he did. Thank you Ben for
brighting everyone's lives and being selfless for a better cause. You
truely are a hero in my eyes. God Bless the Bowen family! :)
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Ben is
finally healed!! I for your family. I haven't kept up with the story of
Big Ben for about 2 weeks now. And he has made a huge impact on me! He
was a strong boy!! Your whole family is an inspiration to me! God Bless
Your Whole Family!. Love, Lori Nichols
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Thinking
and praying for you so often! I am so sorry to read of your
grandmother's passing. I bet Ben was happy to see his nana come home as
well. What a difficult week you have faced. The articles and tributes to
Ben are amazing, I just finished reading all of them. Your family is so
inspiring. I pray for strength for all three of you each day. God Bless!
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I heard
about your story by my brother Adam. He is one of the meterologist at
WSAZ in huntington WV. He also has been following your story threw out
this sad time. You not only touched him and thousands of others but
myself too. Your in my thoughts and my brother's. Ben is now in a great
place, playing, laughing, smiling and most of all blowing all of you
great big kisses.
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My
sincere condolences to you and your family. My Mother sent me the link
to your website, and I am very saddened by your horrific loss. Although
your precious little angel is in a better place now without pain and
suffering; I cannot imagine the pain you must feel. The photos show that
he was quite the little man with a very infectious smile. Stay strong
and may God bless you all.
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Tom,
Jennifer & Eli - We're still thinking of you and praying for you
constantly, knowing that the sorrow we feel scarcely sratches the
surface of your pain. Thank you so much for sharing your precious son
with all of us. On this anniversary of Ben's diagnosis we will keep you
extra close to our heart. Grieving with you, but also BELIEVING with
you.
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God Bless
you and your family! I'll add my prayers to the thousands out there--and
give my kids an extra hug-Jessica
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Tom,
Jennifer and Eli, I know that the past year has been very hard for you
and it will still be hard in years to come. I lost my mother in 1999 to
cancer and my father in 2001 to COPD. I wish I could say it get's easier
but the one thing that is relieved the moment they pass on is that their
not suffering no longer. I have let you know this one thing, when my
mother was at her weakest the night before she passed on, she had the
biggest smile come across her face and she quoted Oh joy, mommy and
daddy (which had been gone for along time). I was at that moment my
family realized mommy had made it to the gates of Hevan. One of the last
things my mother said to me was "You can always turn to God no matter
what". My heart goes out to each of you!
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It breaks
my heart to hear of Ben's passing and or Grandma.They are together now
in Heaven with no more pain and free.Forever will they be your Angels
and watch over you always.Sending all my love your way.
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My wife
and I attended the funeral on Tuesday. I cannot remember a day that was
more emotional for us. I cannot beleive I am saying this when we really
do not know the Bowens. However, I cannot get you all out of my mind.
The amount of Love that we have for Ben and you all is unexplainable. I
have tried to think of some one who has had a bigger impact on my
families life. And the more I think about it the more I come back to
Ben's Story. I cannot wait till someday that I can personally thank Ben
for that he has done. "We Believe"
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March 2,
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Bo Ingram
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I
received my Big Ben wristband yesterday--I will wear it with pride as a
reminder of Gods gift --Ben-- and gladly tell his story for all who
ask--and about Gods story of youre families faith and my faith to
others--I will pray for youre family that Gods arms be around you as you
go through youre grief--please give Eli a hug from our family--I have
two small kids myself-tell Eli to send those balloons up to his
brother--as he did for Hanna--God bless and pour his comfort over
you--Bo
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