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Happy
Anniversary! If you were here, I know we would watch the kids while you
go out ---we owe you at least 3 of those, right? I hope that you do get
the chance to celebrate your anniversary. I saw the slide show this AM
and, yes, I cried. Very moving! So many good pictures. Kiss those chubby
cheeked boys for me. Missing you like crazy after that...I'm off to
work. Love, Laura
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Even with
his mask on you can see him beaming smile and the love in his eyes. He
is one handsome little man!! I am glad you where able to get out a
little. I hope and pray he wont be as ill this time with his treatments.
Still believing, praying, smiling and crying with you. Stay strong.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!! This isnt the normal place or thing to be doing.
But you are all together. Hopefully you two will have a chance to maybe
get away for a night and focus on each other. Hopefully this time next
year you will be home at this time. Stay strong. XOXO to the boys.
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HAPPY
ANIVERSARY Jen and Tom!!!! I hope you have a wonderful day! I am
thrilled Ben's counts are going up. Miss & Love you! Suz
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Happy
anniversary Tom and Jennifer. I think it is safe to say this is one you
won't forget, as you share your lives with the thousands of your new
extended family, and from your recent update, likely millions more. In
his latest picture, Ben really does look like a real warrior. Despite
all the pain and the endless procedure, even having to wear a mask just
to be with others, you can tell he is smiling through it all underneath
that mask. He is tough as nails, and is an inspiration to us all, as the
whole country will soon find out. God bless you guys. Still keeping the
prayer train rolling.....
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Rom.10:11-13 As the Scripture says, "Anyone who trusts in him will never
be put to shame. 12.For there is no difference between Jew and
Gentile-the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on
him, 13for, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved."
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Happy
Anniversary, you two!! Saying a special prayer that you celebrate this
milestone and the strengthening of your bond through these hardships.
Also wanted to comment on the song and lyrics you have put on the site.
When I very first heard of Ben's story, the song immediately came to my
mind and it stuck with me for days. A few days later, I heard it on the
Christian radio station here and I had to stop what I was doing to cry
and pray for little Ben. This morning, I heard it for the second time
when driving into work. And now, here it is on the site. It's an
absolutely perfect tribute to your journey-- an anthem of your
experience. Thank you for sharing.
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family, Hang in there little man, you will be in my prayers every night
starting tonight and we will work with my deputies association to try
and raise some money to help out. God bless you and dont give up hope,
sometimes its all that keeps us going.
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Hey Guys,
Happy Anniversary! I am blown away every time I log onto this site and
see how much is going on and how Ben's story continues to expand and
touch others. You guys have found a way to honor God through this
horrible experience. But I expected nothing less from you. What a
testimony to your faith! You are in my prayers every day. Hang in there!
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BEN: WE'RE PRAYING THAT YOUR CHEMO TREATMENT TODAY WENT JUST FINE, AND
THAT THIS TIME YOU WON'T GET TOO SICK. WE'LL ASK GOD TO PUT A "HEDGE OF
THORNS" AROUND YOU, GUARDED BY ALL OF HIS ANGELS, TO KEEP ANY MORE BAD
THINGS FROM HAPPENING TO YOU. SO GRATEFUL THAT YOU HAD A GREAT TIME AT
THE CARNIVAL YESTERDAY.....KNOW IT MADE YOUR MOMMY AND DADDY FEEL BETTER
TOO. YOU'RE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS EVERY DAY. WITH LOVE AND
BLESSINGS, CAROLE & JIM D
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Dear
Bowen Family, I heard of you through Hanna and just wanted to let you
know that we are thinking and praying of you constantly. My son,
Brayden, has been a patient at St. Jude's for 4 years now and has had 2
bone marrow transplants. I look at him everyday and think of how good
God is. Please take care of each other! Brenda Rydell
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Happy
Anniversary Guys! wonderful to know counts are better. i so wish i could
be there but you know what the week has been like here. look forward to
another try in a few weeks. love you all. Eli, have a great day
tomorrow. Ben, i love ya and Katie sends licks to all.
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ANNIVERSARY**!!!!!!!! I hope you all had a good day! Ben has continued
to be in our prayers, as have you all and Eli! God bless you! Love,
Darrell.
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Happy
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HAPPY
ANNIVERSARY TOM & JENNIFER! I know that even though you are going
through tremendous struggles you are still thankful to have one another
to lean on during this trying time in your life. I pray that God will
draw you closer to one another than you can ever imagine. So glad to see
the counts are going up and that Ben was able to have some laugther
today behind his green mask. Tell Eli I said hello and hope he had a
great day also. My son and daughter are also celebrating their
anniversary today and want you to know that they had a special prayer
for you and your family today. Hope the rest of the week goes well for
all. You are wrapped in His arms. Mary Ann
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family, I am praying for you. Tom, I met you one day on Route 2 when
there was an accident and you responded with the volunteer squad. As we
talked through my window that day I knew what a special person you were.
The spirit of Christ certainly was shining through you. I hope all of
you know how many believers are praying for you. I'm a member of
Highlawn Baptist Church and we are constantly lifting you guys up. Take
care.
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Heb. 11:6
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who
comes to him must believe that he exits and that he rewards those who
earnestly seek him.(Tom Jen: still believing, seeking and praying of you
all and friends).
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I am a
day late, but HAPPY ANNIVERSARY. Ronnie and I will be married 9 years on
May 27th. I wanted to let you know that I try to check the website
everyday for updates on Ben. We are praying for all of you. We have been
through what I thought was a lot with Courtney but to read about what
you all have been through I can't imagine so being a parent I will pray
also for your strength to endure the things you are going through. love
and prayers.
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Believing
He hears you, and knowing He cares -- grace and peace for today and
Belated Anniversary wishes for yesterday ... 'One Day At a Time' -- Mary
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Tom,
Jennifer, and Eli, I pray for you all each day. Especialy Ben. I read
your updates so I will know how Ben is doing and to see how God is
working in such a miraculous way in all this. I know this is a big
burden on you all, but God is faithful and He will see you through it
all. I really haven't met you all but you are still a part of my family
and I love you all very much. I am praying each day for you. Keep
believing. Love in Christ, Orma Clark
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are a brave little boy. I hvae not even begun to read half your story
and yet I am already touched by you. May God be with you and your
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We heard
about Ben through Tom and Nancy Norris of League City, Texas. We are all
members of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association and actively support
the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. This foundation is primarily
focused on research for the cause of brain tumors in children. Our
chapter "C," and other chapters in the surrounding Houston area,
recently raised over $273,000 for this cause. Love to Ben and his family
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After
visiting St. Judes and Target House this week as a Target Ambassador, I
see the world thru eyes that I did not have before. Thank you to
everyone for opening my eyes to the reality of things that matter and
things that don't.
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Belated
Happy Anniversary to you guys. Tom I was humbled by our phone
conversation from yesterday. I know that I, and so many others, marvel
at your family's unwavering faith in GOD. I'm reminded of a quote that
my uncle, who sang with us before going home to be with GOD, used to
say. "If we would all take our own crosses (burdens) out and put them in
a pile, leave for a few minutes and return, we would all pick up our
same cross because it would seem much smaller than the ones that other
people have to carry". KEEP THE FAITH
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hey guys
Father impressed my heart to write a quick note of encouragement. Still
praying for you and believing Father for His best for you. The
consultants gave us alot of encouragement and some good things to
consider. Larry & Mary are on vacation so guess who's preaching Sunday,
you guessed it it's Buzz light year (worship leader). I'm looking
forward to sharing what Father has laid on my heart. We will keep
believing with you. In Father's arms, Brett
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Hey
Jennifer, It is always so nice to see ya'll in the halls here at St.
Jude. Matt hasn't felt very good so I haven't gotten to talk much but it
always nice to see a familiar face. I read your entry and was sad to
hear of the painful procedures Ben has to go through. We are thinking of
all of you. Love, Lindsay Warren
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