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DEAR TOM
AND JENNIFER: I HAVE BEEN "OUT OF THE LOOP" ON BEN DUE TO VACATION AND
JUST LOOKED AT THE SITE TODAY TO GET AN UPDATE. PRAISE GOD. I DO HOPE
YOU ALL GET HOME FOR A VISIT AND I HOPE YOU GET SOME MUCH NEEDED REST
AND HAVE SOME "NORMALCY" FOR A FEW DAYS. I'M STILL PRAYING FOR THE
MIRACLE IN BEN'S LIFE AND HIS FRIENDS LIVES. I KNOW GOD'S HAND IS ON
YOUR FAMILY. LOVE AND PRAYERS
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June 7,
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I came to
your website from Karley's site and I am in awe at your incredible faith
in the Lord. I cannot begin to express my deep sadness for what you are
experiencing but I feel your faith and your belief in our God Who is our
Jehovah Rapha. What a testimony you are. I will certainly be in prayer
for Ben and you all. My husband and I work in our church's children's
ministry and I will be asking the kids to pray for you all as well as
members in our church. (www.newlifemaine.org) I will check back often
for updates. And thank you for reminding us to hug our children. I am a
mother of 5 children and it really spoke to me. I pray for His perfect
peace to hold you today. In His Love, Donna Hebert
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Tom -
Just wanted to let you know that Ben, and your whole family, is on our
prayer list at the Chesapeake Southern Baptist Chapel. We check Ben's
website frequently to keep everyone up to date. May God continue to
bless you all!
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June 7,
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A simple
day. I bet that line isnt used much at St.Judes. Today was Alex's last
day at Preschool. It was fun and sad to say goodbye. They are such great
kids. Sounds like some fun activities are going on there. That is good.
Something new and different to do. Hope you where able to go and have a
good time. Still Believing.. I know it will be enough. I pray for our
little angel Karley. XOXO for Eli and Ben. I hope and pray for more
simple days.
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Hope that
all is contiuning well this evening. My MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)
group at church had prayer for your family tonight as well as Karley.
Thinking of you all daily and praying as well. Always Believing. God
Bless!!!
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Hello! I
just wanted to let you know that I have been praying for your family. My
son goes to Covenant Christian School here in Huntington and I heard
about your beautiful family at the school. I have been praying for Ben
and your family. I know that God has his hand on your family--I can just
feel it. I believe in God's healing power and I believe that God hears
our prayers for Ben. I will continue to pray for you all!!! Kellie
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June 8,
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Tom and
Jennifer, Here's a hymn of encouragement that came to mind as I was
praying for you guys and several of the other families there at St. Jude
... Hope it is an encouragement > “All things work out for good, we know
– such is God’ great design; He orders all our steps below for purposes
divine, for purposes divine … This is the faith that keeps me still, no
matter what the test, and lets me glory in His will – for well I know
‘tis best, for well I know ‘tis best … So now the future holds no fear,
God guards the work begun; and mortals are immortal here until their
work is done, until their work is done … Some day the path He chose for
me will all be understood; in heaven’s clearer light I’ll see all things
worked out for good, all things worked out for good.” Cling to His
promises -- Mary Ellen
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It's
great news that Ben's counts have improved and you may get to go home
for a few days. I know it will feel good to be in your own beds and to
be surrounded by your family and friends. My prayers are with you daily
that Ben will beat the odds and God will restore his health. Your faith
is still ever amazing and proof that God is God and we are not!!! I
still get chills when I hear "He's My Son"...what a powerful song for
your family!!! May God bless you this week and the weeks to come and I
pray for traveling mercies for you as you head to WV. Believing With
You, Angela
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June 8,
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I just
wanted to take a moment to let your family know that you are in my
thoughts and prayers as are all of the other families at St. Jude. I had
the honor to meet your family yesterday at the Target House while taking
a tour with the St. Jude Collegiate Leadership Seminar group. It is
wonderful to know that college students like myself have a part in
helping families just like yours on their journey. Your story was so
uplifting and genuinely touched my heart. Please know that the entire
University of Memphis Up 'til Dawn Executive Board will follow your
story throughout the upcoming year to keep us motivated in our
fundraising efforts. You are a great example of why we must impact our
college campus to work diligently for the kids at St. Jude! :) Thank you
so much for sharing your story with us. You are in my thoughts and
prayers. Sincerely, Lauren Todd University of Memphis Up 'Til Dawn Exec
Board
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June 8,
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Ps.
136:1-4 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures
forever. 2.Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever. 3.
Give thanks to the Lord of lords: His love endures forever. 4. to him
who alone does great wonders, His love endures forever.
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Dear
Bowen Family, I am from Maine and have been following Karley's story
through Ben's website. I was at Maine Medical Center today visiting my
father in law who also happens to have a brain tumor. I decided to stop
by Karley's room and give them my support. Little did I know that this
poor family was in their darkest hour. I was able to give them all a hug
and tell them I cared even though I didn't know these people. It was
because of your little boy that I could reach out to a family in
despair. God works in mysterious ways. I continue to pray for "Big Ben".
I will also pray for Karley's family too. Still Believing.
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June 8,
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Hi Toma
and Jennifer this is karleys granddad, im soory to say karley passed
away today at 4;25 we were all there ,mom and dad were holding her.
thank you for all your support and prayers throughout this ordeal. wendy
and mike enjoyed your prayers and thanks to all little bens supporters
and please keep praying for ben and his family we to will pray everyday
for ben. you've been a wonderfull family and friend to me and my family
wendy and mike love you both. If you want to call wendy and mike
207/786/0736 thank you guys for everything
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June 8,
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Danielle
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I met Ben
yesterday at Target House when I came as part of Up til Dawn. It is
children like Ben that bring entire "apathetic" college campuses
together in order work for the same cause. Ben & your family are in my
prayers.
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June 8,
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Jessica
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I had the
wonderful opportunity to meet Ben and his family yesterday while touring
the Target house with the Up 'til Dawn Collegiate Leadership Seminar. I
just wanted to let Ben know that you and your family are in my thoughts
and prayers as well as the thoughts and prayers of the rest of the Up
'til Dawn executive board at the University of Kansas! You are an
inspiration to all of us!
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June 8,
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I
apologize that I have no profound words of comfort or inspiration.
Please know that earnest, sincere, heartfelt prayers for you, your
friends, your medical team, and your journey continue without ceasing.
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June 8,
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Checking
in. I read about your friend Karley. As tears run down my face, with
this lump in my stomach I ask why? I believe but dont understand. Am I
suppose too? I will continue to pray for Karley and her family. You all
at St. Jude are unique people. People that we all could learn from.
Praying for you guys always. Your friends are our friends. Your loss
regretfully is our loss. Rest in peace Karley one day you will see your
Mommy, Daddy and Brother again. Until then... Help them move on. XOXOX
To Ben and Eli.
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Dear Tom
and Jennifer: I went on line to check on Ben and Karely. I too am
speechless. There are no words for the grief that must now be felt by
all who loved Karley. We will continue to pray for the family. Thank you
for letting us all get to now her and her family through your website. I
know God doesn't always take us out of our "Storm" but sometimes He
truly does calm us in the midst of it. That will be my prayer...the
storm rages on but we're still believing..God is who He says that He is.
Still believing...
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June 8,
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Hi Ben
and family! I got the chance to hear your story at Target House on
Monday with the group from Up Til Dawn. I just wanted to tell you how
much all of you touched my heart. I had never had the chance to visit
St. Jude or Target House. After visiting it really gave me a passion to
keep doing everything I can to help. A portion of that passion came from
your family and I just wanted to thank you. You are all very amazing
people and I will keep Ben and the rest of your family and friends in my
prayers.
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I'm
incredibly sadden to hear about Karleys passing. My prayers will
continue to go out to her family as well to you and your family. The
power of prayer can do amazing things. Tom and Jennifer, I just want to
say that because of your lil' Ben and his story,as well as Karleys
journey through her short life, I am reminded again and again why I am
currently a nursing student. Ben and Karley push me to do my best in
school and succeed in being the best possible nurse I can be. Thanks and
never stop believing!
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I
recieved an email from a Pediatric nurse from Cabell Huntington Hospital
requesting prayer for Ben. Her name is Becky. The last 11 years we have
spent many months at Cabell...Becky is one of many that make those stays
bearable....I've just read about your little Ben and now have another
sweet angel to pray for.....May God wrap his loving arms around sweet
Ben and hold him tight..May he also give you strength and courage as you
face each day.....My prayers are with Ben as well as with Karleys
family...There will be no more pain for sweet Karley and one day all our
sweet angels will run and play together in their perfect bodies free of
pain......Rest well sweet angel in the arms of Jesus.....Love in Christ,
Trina
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June 9,
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I WAS SO
SADDENED WHEN I CHECKED ON BEN THIS MORNING TO SEE THAT LITTLE KARLEY
HAD PASSED AWAY. I CAN'T IMAGINE WHAT IT'S LIKE TO HAVE A SICK CHILD
MUCH LESS LOSE ONE. WE WILL KEEP THEM IN OUR PRAYERS AND YOU ALL, TOO.
HOPE YOU GET TO COME HOME AND SEE BOB AND SUS THIS WEEKEND.
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Dear Tom
& Jennifer,my name is Kathy Kaiden and I am the mother of Emily Kaiden a
student at St. Thomas University in St. Paul, MN (Tom- Emily is the
young woman you met Monday at the Target House from the Up Till Dawn
student group, with the I Love St. Jude tee-shirt on).I received a call
from Emily last night from the Memphis airport and she was so
overwhelmed with her experience of visiting the St. Jude Hospital and
Target House, but her experience of meeting you and your beautiful son,
and seeing your amazing love and strength was something that will impact
her life forever. She shared with me what a fantastic family you are and
I just wanted to let you know that I am praying for your family daily
and I am passing Ben's story on to as many people I know so they can
include him in their prayers.. God has blessed you with an amazing young
son, and Ben has been equally blessed with an amazing family. God Bless
You All, Kathy Kaiden
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hi
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Hey guys!
Please know that I continue to pray for Ben and for you guys. I'm so
sorry about Karley. She was a beautiful little girl. I'm also so proud
of Ben and how he is taking all of this treatment. Most kids scream when
you just want to wipe their nose or clean their face, let alone sticking
them all over the place. And they can't even understand why this has to
happen. Give him a hug for us and know that we love you guys!
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June 9,
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Heather
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Read of
Karleys passing yesterday on her website. My heart aches for all who
loved her. I couldn't stop the tears or the sickness in my stomache. I
will continue to pray for Karley's family and yours.
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