Get Well Soon!
This is for friends and family to post get well soon wishes and words of encouragement. Bennett and his family thank you for all your prayers and kind words! They give him strength and hope.
This is for friends and family to post get well soon wishes and words of encouragement. Bennett and his family thank you for all your prayers and kind words! They give him strength and hope.
Hang in there, cousin! We are all here for you.
Jeremy, Niki, Drew and Sarah
Hi Bennett,
We just wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Everybody at the bank says Hi and get well soon!
Hi Bennett,
Hope you know how many people have you and your family in their prayers. We all wish you the very best. You guys hang in there and remember if we can help in any way, we’re just a phone call away. Sending a big hug for Mom too.
Hey Cory and I love the music. We are in my office dancing !!! Hope you get to feeling better soon. You have an awesome site. If there is anything we can send you just let us know. Hi to you too Cindy. ps I was just kidding about us dancing!!!!!!!!!! Really we are hard at work selling loans!!!!!!!!!!!!! See you soon. Love you US Bank family.
Bennett:
We are all praying for you and your family. We hope you have a speedy recovery. Let us know if there is anything we can do to help you or your family.
Jeff, Diana, Reid & Ryne Roper
Hi Bennett: We’re all praying for you and your family! Lots of love and hugs for you all!
Hi Bennett: The whole team here is praying for you and your family.
Hi Bennett
Just wanted to wish you a speedy recovery and let you know that we have been thinking of you. If there is anything we can do, we are here for you always. Keep your chin up and stay strong! WE ALL LOVE YOU! Give mom, dad and Hamilton a hug for us too……. and you better do it this time!
Love always,
Roger, Tami & Abbie
Hey Bennett, Looks like your Rangers have a good chance to advance in the regional final tonight. Hope you’re feeling better and back home soon. Say hi to your mom for me too!
Bennett I am a co worker of your moms at the bank and I want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. You are at a great hospital and I know your mom is making sure those doctoors and nurses give you excellent care. Hang in there!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hey bennett just wanted to tell you i miss you and i’m prayin for you can’t wait till you can finally come back home!!
love abbie
HEY BENNETT! WOW YOU ARE LOVED BY MANY! YOU ARE A STRONG YOUNG MAN AND I AM PROUD YOU ARE OUR NEPHEW! LOTS OF LOVE, UNCLE RON AND AUNT ANNETTE
Bennett and Family,
You are in thoughts and prayers. Stay strong. I know you can make it through this! You are on so many prayers chains! You have a lot of girls to chase when you get better!
hey bennett how is it goin’ i really miss you man. I wrote you a letter its nothing special but i was thinking of you so i wanted to. I just felt so bad when i heard the news. Well have a speedy recovery. Nikki is bringing the letter to you i think. Get well soon bennett. Im praying for you. I love you man. Cya.
o yeah happy 13th birthday. Get well soon bennett!!
Bennett,
Just letting you know we have you in our constant thoughts and prayers. You are a strong, tough boy who can fight through this tough time. Keep your chin up. We love you.
Matt, Trudee, Bailey & G-Man
Hey I was at the high school game and thought about you when i heard the star spangeled banner because the last time i heard that i was standing right next to you i am thinking about you and you are in my deepest prayers i hope to see you pretty soon we are thinking about coming up tommorow P.S. Happy 13 Birthday!!!!
I hope you get well soon!! I will see you tommorow!!
hey bennett..i dont exactly kno u but my cousin jeremy is ur cousin and i was over there and they were tellin me about it and i just wanted to say that im prayin for you and just hang in there things are gunna get better..Gods with u and ne things possible..briana
hey Bennett im Brianas friend. i just wanted to let you know that i am praying for you and just hang in there and everything will be ok. and remember God is with you
Jennifer
We love you so much and can’t wait until you get home. One of your teachers stopped by this afternoon we will bring the surprise over tomorrow. See you later. love and kisses, and don’t let the bed bugs bite.
Bennett and Page Family…you are in our thoughts and prayers, also with our prayer list at church. may God Bless your recovery and don’t lose hope!!! we send lots of love your way!!!
We are thinking of you and praying for you daily. May God bless you and your family in this time of need. If your family needs anything at all, let us know!!!
Dear Bennett and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers daily. May God bless and keep you in this time of need. We hope to have you back in Benton soon.
Mike,Lori, Bill, and Alexis
Hey Bennett- You should get my card in a day or so- This website is such a great idea! You are in my prayers Bennett- God is greater than this and He will give you and your parents strength. You have great friends and lots of people that love you. Take care and write back when you feel like it. Joel is treating your Dad to Pops this week- I say he should take everyone he knows up there for steak- then give Joel the bill- HAHA. Love ya Bennett- You were one of the best in 65 last year.
Paula Fuller
Hey Bennett whats going on i hope you get better soon well the basketball wasnt the same without you like at the B.I.T. i miss you tons and i have been thinking about you constantly well i am gonna here love ya tonz .
Alexis
Hey Bennett, just wanted to let you know that we are keeping you and your family in our prayers. Stay strong and hold on to your faith
God Bless you and your family.
Steven, Melissa and Slater Moore
Bennett,
Sweetie we want to let you know you’re in our daily thoughts and prayers. We are sorry to hear about your news, but so very confident to know that you are a fighter and this will not get you down. Stay strong buddy, remember your faith, and know that if you need ANYTHING or want ANYTHING we are just a phone call away. Give your mom a great big hug from me and take one for yourself!
We love you bud (Also happy birthday a few days late)
Tammi, Kevin, Kyle & Lauren
Hey bennett, this is troy i wondered how you were doin, everyone in the school has been woried about you. And i wanted to tell you get well soon and i am praying for you.
Bennett and family we are thinking about you. Hope you are feeling well and can soon be home. John, Lynn, JR, and Zack
hi bennett its jr hope you get better soon
Hey Bennett! I have been thinking about you like all the time lately, last night me and Alexis went to the game. I missed you soo much! I kept thinking about how much fun the B.I.T. was when we were with you. Those games just aren’t the same without you! I hope you get better soon!!!! Miss you and love ya! By the way Happy Birthday….a little late!
Kayla
Hey Bennett wats up??well nuthin here…i just wanted to say that everybdoy at teh school is missing you…we cant even hardly talk about it anymore b/c some of the teachers wont let us..we i guess i’ll ttyl hope ya get to felling better
Hey Bennett whats going on? Just writing to let you know that my family and I are thinking of you and keeping you and your family in our prayers… Get well soon!!!!
Tyler
hey Bennett
we just wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you and we hope you get better!! get well soon!!
Your Friend(s),
Alan, Lisa, Vic, and Nick
im doing ok
i got a laptop and i got a webcam in it so all of you can see me
Hello Bennett,
I don’t really know you but, I know of you because my daughter sierra catavu is in your class. I wanted to let you know that we are thinking and praying for you at this hard time in your life. I believe that God has a purpose for each and everyone of us here on earth. So don’t give up fighting. Always have faith in God and he will lead you in the right direction. Also, I want to send a special prayer out to your parents this has got to be very hard for them right now and I pray that God can/will give them the strength to make it through this. So hang in there kiddo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Best Regards,
Julie and Sierra Catavu
Happy 13th birthday! sorry its a little late but talk to you you later bye
Bennett, Hamilton, Mom and Dad,
We saw your baseball picture on the front page of the Benton Evening News Today. Benett, you probably don’t remember us, but your mom might. You and Hamilton were in our children’s programs at church in Benton. (Maybe you remember Alex?) I was thinking about the verse you read during our Children’s Sunday when you were just a little guy. It was, “For I know the plans I have for you, ” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” -Jeremiah 29:11-13 (I have it on video!) Check that verse out and claim it for yourself. You and Hamilton were kids with really big hearts, ready to serve in church anytime we asked. That’s what we remember about you! God loves you and so does the whole town! Praying 4 U all, knowing He’ll strengthen you.
Scott, Lori, Adam and Alex Tockstein & Hope Chapel UMC
Hey, i dont think i really know you. but I Hope you Get better and have a good recovery!
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This is a Chinese proverb that means “No task in this world is impossible so long as there are willing hearts.”
There are many willing hearts in your family and among all of the lives you have touched; all of those hearts are willing your recovery. Maintain your faith and determination to beat this disease and you will! Aunt Kim and I pray for you daily.
Love
Uncle Brian & Aunt Kim
O yeah bennett happy Late BIRthday!! We Love You So mUch! You Are In OUr Prays!!
hey this is shorty im soooo hapy 4 u that ur doin good so far everyone misses u a LOT and cant wait til u come back home!! ur in everyone prayers and thoughts and we all miss u a lot….. so get well soon and come bac home p.s – HAPPY LATE BIRTHDAY
hey bennett! wats up this is the 2nd one i left! i really hope u get better! because i really miss you!! it feels like just yesterday we were at the game making fun of mi friend shea saying she liked girls! lol..i can still feel your hug every time i think of you! you dont know how much u mean to me!! i really really hope u get better! every night i dream and pray that u will get better..and im not going to stop until u get ur little butt back and see me..but anyways! i hopee you get better i love you bunches!! and i cant wait to see or talk to u again!! love always kenzie
p.s. me and miranda eggertsen are makin a thing for u and were going to try to come see you! we have a bunch of pics. for you too!! we are supporting you!! well im going to go Again! lol LOVE ALWAYS YOUR BESTFREIND KENZIE!!
hey Bennett, my name is Lacy Rankin!! I am friends with MacKenzie Cloe!! I just wanted to le t you know that I will be praying for you each and everyday!!! I love you as a friend and I don’t even know you!!
hope u feel better
Bennett & family:
We just wanted you to know that we are thinking of all of you. Hang in there and be strong! You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeff, Liz, Dalton and Katie Shew
hi bennett i just got done talking to u a lil bit ago but i want u to hang in there b.c i know u can make it out of this and be bac at school with us soon we will have a blast when u get bac!!! i miss u tonz well ttyl love yea tonz *mackenzie*
HEY MAN! i hope that you get felling better son i really missed you at the game the last night i saw you r bother their. Well i really miss seeing 3RD hour and ill always remember…………… 21 FOREVER GET BETTER
hey bennett i hope u get well soon ur in my prayers
hey bennett i hope u get well soon ur in my prayers well ttyl
Bennett and family
Get well soon. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Ray, Rikki, William, and Stefanie
Happy (late) 13th birthday!!
Dear Bennett and your Family,
You don’t know us but, we are familiar with some of your family who attend Immanuel Baptist Church. Our daughter, Kelesy, is a Rangler Girl at the high school. Our son Chris is married to Amy Leffler…..Tyler’s aunt. And we have a daughter, Valerie too. All of us want you and your family to know that we are praying fervently for your recovery. Each of us as parents often forget that things like this can happen to any of us, even our own children. That is why it is important that each of us who are Christians come together and surround you with love and prayer for God’s precious love and mercy. You can be sure that God has a purpose in all of this even though it isn’t easy to understand that right now. TRUST in Him and allow His loving arms to surround all of you during this difficult time. There is a sign down on South McLeansboro Street that was put there many years ago by George and Edna Severin outside the Fire’s of Revival Church. It says…… ‘GOD IS BIGGER THAN ANY PROBLEM I COULD EVER HAVE’. It is odd…we never noticed that sign until one day when circumstances in our lives were bad and out of our control. We felt the world had ended because of things that had happened that caused us to wonder if God had forsaken us. But because of prayers from alot of people, some we didn’t even know, we came through that time in our lives and are stronger because because of it. God was there all the time. It was US who had become weak, not Him! Through the years that sign has come to our minds and comforted us when we, ourselves, felt that we were all alone during difficult times in our lives. It isn’t always easy to be strong and keep your chin up but I guarantee you that not one single second goes by when the Lord doesn’t know your needs. Trust in Him. Because what the sign says is so very true……God IS bigger than any problem we could ever have!! God bless your entire family. Our prayers are with you all.
Sincerely, Allen and Janice Crawford and family Feel free to email us if there is anything we can do no matter how small or large. janice_c731@hotmail.com
Hey gang! Bennett loves his new computer with all of this latest technology. Keep up the comments, we both love them! Bennett especially loves you to add happy comments of times that you have shared with him His spirits are excellent, he is taking this like a trooper. Actually he is taking it better than anyone else. We look anytime we have a chance to see who has added new comments. Because of our huge support system, we have the strength we need to accomplish our new lifestyle.
Bennett and Family…
Just wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. My boys remind me to pray for you each night, so I know that they are praying for you too! I hope for a speedy recovery for you, get well soon! Trust in the ONE who gives us rainbows!!
Cindy, Ross, Chris & Chase
Hey Bennett this is Tammi & Kyle. Kyle & I were just sitting here & I was thinking about this past fall when we got T-P’d and I started laughing. We were awake watching a movie when all this was going on. Kyle said you guys were even on the front porch & we didn’t hear anyone…HHMMMM, you wouldn’t know anything about that one would you buddy? ha ha
Get well soon you little stinker!
WE LOVE YOU ,
Tammi & Kyle
Heyy Bennet.
Whats going on? I was just sitting here thinking about youu. I hope you get better soon. And you better too because everyone loves and misses you like crazy boy! Hehheh! Come home soon. Much lovee!!
Tayylorr.
i have no blast (blast are leuknia cells) but i do not have none today but i cold have some tomorrow but that depnds on my blood tests
Cheerful thoughts like sunbeams
Lighten up the “darkest fears,”
For when the heart is happy,
There’s just no time for tears.
And when the face is smiling,
It’s impossible to frown,
And when you are “high-spirited,”
You cannot feel “low-down.”
For the nature of our attitude
Toward circumstantial things,
Determines our acceptance
Of the problems that life brings.
And since fear and dread and worry
Cannot help in any way,
It’s much healthier and happier
To be cheerful every day.
And if you’ll only try it
You will find, without a doubt,
A cheerful attitude’s something
No one should be without.
For when the heart is cheerful,
It cannot be filled with fear,
And without fear the way ahead
Seems more distinct and clear.
~ Helen Steiner Rice ~
Sending all my best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Gloria Nolle
Auburn, IL
To give you a clue….I’m Dylan Stewart and Kelsey Crawford’s aunt.
Hi Bennett,
My mom works with your mom. How are those chicken strips? I’ve had those there, and not bad at all. Do you have any games to play? What’s your favorite.
Get Well Real Soon.
Zach
Hey Bennett!! This is Whitney, Paige’s older sister just wanted to let you know I’m praying for you and remember keep your head up always and look toward God and I know you will be okay. We are all praying for you!! Get Well Soon
Hey Bennet
what up man? well i don’t know if you remember me.. But like I hope you get better soon!!..So like Yeah… Well ttyl man! peace and much love.
*Hayli*Hargis*
Hey Bennett,
Just wanted to let you know you are in my prayers. I am thinking about you a lot! I hope you get to come home soon and I’ll talk to you later!
Love,
Marci Harben
get well soon
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Hi Bennett
We wanted to let you know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers everyday. We also had prayer for you today at church. Keep your chin up and we look forward to seeing you home soon!! Tell your mom if there is anything we can do, we are just a phone call away.
Collin, Kendra, & Parker
Bennett..
i hope you are doing better..
we all miss you and hope to see you soon.
i hear your doing better and im glad to hear that!
ill keep praying for you..
Amanda
Hey Bennett,
You probably don’t remember me, but I’m Taylor Noel. I moved in like 3 rd grade. Dylan(Hartley) told me about the news and my mom and I started crying! That is so sad. You are in my prayers every night and I’m having my whole family pray for you. I hope you get better!!!!!
Taylor
taylor noel yes i still remember you thx
Are you still goin out with Cali? she told me that last summer.
Bennett
HIT US ANOTHER HOME RUN, GET Well Soon , We Love You
Grandpa And Grandma Johnston
hey this is austin johnson from harrisburg i just wanted to say get well soon
hey this is tyler smithpeters from harrisburg to i played against u in baseball in the summer Ryne Roper told me to go to this sight so i did and thought i should leave u a little GET WELL SOON!!!!!
Hey, Bennett. How are you? I just wanted to stop by and say get well soon, keep fighting; we’re praying!
Hey bennett! this is Lydia Lyon im from harrisburg and i heard about ur website from a friend! I just wanted to tell u that gods watching over u n he will pull u through this! And i hope u get to come home soon and start playing all your sports again! Your in my prayers b i hope u get better soon!
Hi Bennett, We are J.R. and Zach Mocaby’s grandparents. We have watched you play baseball with the boys and we want to let you know you are in our prayers every day. Tell your mom and dad if there is anything we can do, please let us know. Sounds like you are doing great. God is helping you through this and helping you to get home soon and back with friends and family.
bennett.
get better soon.
ok..
you are in everyones prayers.
so just keep holding on.
and again i say i dont think you remeber me lol..
but hang in there bud
I went to school with your mom. Just wanted to let you know we are praying for you and looking forward to hearing more great news about your recovery.
Good morning! I hear you had visitors over the weekend. I am sure you were glad to see those guys. We have a web camera in the building. Mrs. Auten isn’t here today but Mrs. Carlton and Mrs. McCollum are working on a computer to hook it up to. I will let you know as soon as we are operating. Have a good day. We are all thinking of you here. Mrs. Neal
Hey Bennett,
We hope you get well soon. We will all be praying for you!
From the 7th grade math class at Akin
Bennett,
I’ve known your Mom most of my life, and I’ve gotten pictures of you at Christmas every year since you were born. I want you to know that our family will be praying for you and look forward to hearing that you are home.
Hey Bennett,
I hope you are having a good day! We miss you in class–we talk about you all the time. Hope that I will see you soon.
Mrs. Bethel
Hey Bennett!
Hope you are feeling well today! We miss you so much in 8th hour. It’s DEFINITELY not the same without you!! This site was such a GREAT idea. I’ve added a link to it from my website. Hope to see you soon… hang in there!
Mrs. Dobraski
Good Morning Bennett – I work at U S Bank in Marion now but used to work at the bank in Benton. I worked with your Mom and your Grandma Page both. You and the whole family are in our daily prayers. Glad to here the good report of yesterday!
Bennett,
I have just read the website and have seen the GREAT news. I so happy for you and your family. Let me introduce myself to you. My name is Vicky Pearce, I have known your mom since the 2nd grade. You probably know my husband Les, he wired your new barn. He just recently had a fight with cancer of the mouth. He is now doing great also. I know how hard it may seem at times being in the hospital, BELIEVE ME, but that is a great place, with great people. I truley believe that’s why Les is still here today. Tell your mom, if she needs anything or would like to talk just email me or call. Marya has my number.
Les and I want to let you know we are thinking of you and your family. If you all need anything, just call. Can’t wait to see you on the ballfield this summer.
Vicky, Les, Levi and Kael Pearce
Bennett,
I know you probably don’t know us very well, if at all, but I know your mom and dad. Our family is putting you in our prayers every night. And from what I hear around town, so is everyone else. I just wanted to let you know we are thinking of you everyday and wish you the best and that you get to come home soon. Tell your mom and dad we are also thinking about them. The Browning Family.
Howdy Bennett!
We all hope you get well soon. Zach Mocaby says hello. We will be praying for you!
God bless you!
From the 6th grade math class at Akin
Alot of the kids are coming in my office asking about ALL. Cali and Whitney talk about you all the time. You are in a great hospital and you have the love of your family and friends around you. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. “Get well soon and hope to see you back at school soon.
Hey bennett! How are you feeling? I hope your feeling better. You may or may not remember me but I was on the girls basketball team….Hope I seen you when you came with tyler to our practices. Well I hope you get to feeling better. cya!
Hi Bennett & Family,
Just wanted to let you know that Roger spoke with his brother, who is a preacher in Roadhouse Church of God, they have added you to their prayer list. Also his mother had her church add you to their prayer list, she attends a church in Collinsville, not positive which one.
I believe your family(parents, grandparents) knows Keith Neal, Keith is a preacher at the baptist church in Opdyke, they have also added you to their prayer list. They all wish you a speedy recovery!
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers!
Love ya,
Roger, Tami & Abbie
Bob and Mary Belle Kearney go to the Macedonia Methodist Church, and you are on their prayer list-the Church prayed for you yesterday.
I know that many, many people who attend Immanuel Baptist Church are praying for you, too!!
God has great plans for YOU!
See you soon, we all love you!
hey bennett!!just wanted to let you know how much we all miss you down here!!!i’m hopin to get to see you soon!Oh and guess what mom and i went through old baby pictures when you and i were little and we have so many cute ones of me and you. I hope to send them to jermy so he can put them up on the sight. Well im in science right now and the bells gettin ready to ring so im gonna go! just remember god is bigger then this keep fightin and stay strong!
love,
Hey Bennett,
How are you doing? We hope that you get better soon. We are praying for you! Don’t worry, angels are watching over you! We like your pictures and songs on here.
From the 5th grade math class at Akin
Hey Bennett! We listened to “Crazy Train” during class today just for you!! We all miss you lots and hope you are feeling better soon! Kyle K. says hi. Abbie says she misses you copying off of her! Ha Ha Ha! Just Kidding!!! Take care and hurry back!
~Mrs. D’s 8th Hour
heyy bennett i hope u get feelin better reely soon wel i think im comin to see u so wel i guess il talk to you later p.s. get better im still prayin for u!!!
hey hey there bennett i am prayin for u every night i no what u r goin threw becasue i am had alot of people have cancer in my fam soo hope u get better bye
hey bennett,
i don’t know you but i g oto akin grade school and i am in the 7th grae math class and we go t oyour site in almost every class and we are all praying for you.
Hello Bennett its Drew and Shelley, Paige’s parents. We just wanted to say we are praying for you and keeping you in our hearts and we hope that you get better soon. And remember to keep God in your heart and he will lead you through this.
Drew and Shelley
Hello Bennett,
Hope you have had a good day today. Everything I’ve seen on your website under “updates” and heard from Niki and Jeremy sounds great! I pray that God will give you peace.
And your website–it is fabulous!! Jeremy has really done a great job putting it together for you (must be because he thinks so much of you). I love the new graphics at the top of the page.
Have a good evening and tell your family hello for me.
Becky Harben
heyy bennett hope ur feel’n better we all miss ya and r pray’n 4 ya we’ll just keep ya in our prayers at church 2 member WE LUV U 4-EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WE MISS U LOTS AND HOPE UR FEEL’N BETTER. DON’T WORRY GIRLS WILL STILL FALL 4 U MAYBE ME !!!!!!!!!!!!!! NIC PICZ OF YA!!!!!!!!!!!! WE ALL LUV U!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LUV U 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!HAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!I MISS U SOOOOOOOO MUCH I CANN BARELY SLEEP AT NIGHT ‘CAUSE UR ALWAYS ON MMY MIND 24/7 AND ALWAYS WILL BE UNTIL I KNO UR BETTER WELL TTYL BYE
Hey Bennett, Hope your feeling better, we miss you and think about you everyday. We can’t wait to see you, and you better get well fast, because it is almost baseball season. We can’t wait to give you big hugs and kisses & we love you…..
Your Girls at Salon 34
Laura, Carrie, Melissa, Sommer, Chrissy, Ashley, & Lauren….
xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Yeah Bennett just to let you know I will always keep praying for you. Remember to just look at the brite side of things. Also, just keep hangin in there and you will do fine. God Bless You
Hey Bennett, The team from Flora says hello. Get well soon & have a speedy recovery.
Tell your mom we all say hello.
Hey bennett, I just wanted to let you know that my church and family is praying for you and it probably stinks stayin in a hospital bed but you got to get better and get to come back to school get well soon!
From Bethany Hammodns
Hi Bennett,
This is your old 3rd grade teacher, Mrs. Hammond. I fondly remember having you in class a few years ago. I remember what a hard worker you were! I want you to use that determination to help get you through this difficult time. After reading the results of your tests where no blast cells were found, it is obvious that God is answering the many prayers that are being said. I hope you know that everyone in this area is praying for you and your family. Hang in there and keep working hard to fight this disease. I hope to see you back on the court, baseball field and classroom soon!
Hi Bennet, You may not remember me we have’nt seen each other in a long time you mite have seen me at the fair at benton. Do you remember , I think it was you and Landon Labuwi who went to the fair, Anyway you guys said hi to me. You might have already heard form some of the Akin kids well i go to school there. I just wanted to let you know that jesus LOVE’S YOU and that everybody that i know will keep you in there harts. We will pray till we cant pray no more. You know alot of people care about you and never ever think that nobody care’s about you. The only way you can heel is for you to pray, for everone to pray. Can you guess who I am? Its me Brooke Docherty!!!
Bennett,
We are all praying for you. Especially me! I hope you get better and we all miss you!
Praying always,
Faith Wyant
Hey Bennett
But I just wanted to tell ya that we’re all praying for ya and get better soon! Talk to ya later! – Alecia
It’s Alecia, Mrs. Hammond’s daughter. I just wanted to let you know that all of us cheerleaders are all praying for you day and night! I Hope you get better really soon! You have some really cute pictures on here
bennett- this website is great. you have a lot of friends who are checking on you daily! stay strong while you’re in the hospital and know that there are so many concerned friends all around who are thinking of you and praying for you daily. you mean a lot to all of these kids who are in school with you. you would be touched to see the concern they are showing for you here at home. cindy and sid- hang in there. please let us know what we can do to help—God Bless you all!
Hey Bennett what’s up man.
I’m not going to lie to ya man, this website is pretty sweet. I hope you get better soon buddy. I’m gonna need you to be catching again so I can have somebody behind the plate with me to talk to. Some of those guys that can’t pitch take a while and I remember me and you had a few good talks back there. I hope you get better bud, just stay strong. your a tough kid and I know you can get through this. Hang in there, me and all my friends from Benton up here at SIUE will be thinking and praying for you. Cya Later Bryson Hammond
Ok Bennett, so I saw your mom’s comment about Mashed Potatoes and Spaghetti…the only thing missing was a salad with ranch dressing right?
Keep us updated, dont tell anyone but you were one of my faves!!!! All of you boys kept me in stitches, you, Tyler, Ryne, Thomas (my boyfriend) always a treat!!!! Get well soon, my brother in law from MTV (Jared Anthis) is ready to play some ball against you all this summer!
Bennett and Cindy, we will be praying for you and the rest of your family.
Jim, Stacey, Ethan and Josie Overturf
Hey Bennett- We are in your favorite 6th grade class right now- Character Ed! Yeah!! Cole and Ryne are in here along with Austin and others! They all say hey and they love you- we are making cards for you and they love it! At least they don’t have to listen to me! HA! I will be sending them at the end of the week – Mondays class was not so good- there was a sub in here and all they did was make light sabers out of the paper and got into trouble- oh well- they will be turning their cards in later- Hope you are feeling well today- You are in my prayers always-
The Box family in Mt. Vernon wishes you well. Get well.
hey bennett,
my names elizabeth im just about sure that you dont remember me from first grade but i was in your class and i got held back cause i couldnt read. So all i really wanted to say is get well bennett everyone here at bms miss you .
BENNETT- YOU MAY NOT KNOW WHO I AM, BUT I DEFINATELY KNOW YOU! I HAVE BEEN THE TRAVEL BASEBALL COACH FOR MT.VERNON THE PAST FIVE YEARS,SO BELIEVE ME I KNOW WHO YOU ARE. YOU HAVE WHIPPED US AND EVERYBODY ELSE FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW. I KNOW YOU WILL HAVE THE SAME FIGHT IN YOU WITH YOUR ILLNESS THAT YOU DISPLAY ON THE BALL DIAMOND!!! MY SON ZANE WANTED ME TO SAY HI,AS WELL AS OUR ENTIRE TEAM. WE’LL BE WITH YOU AND CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU ON THE DIAMOND AGAIN!! GET WELL,COACH GEORGE XANDERS.
Hey Bennett ! Hope you’re feeling better today . I miss you sooooooooo much !!!!!! Get well soon and hurry back! I love you lots ! Love , Lauren Leffler
Hey Bennett
Whats up? I hope you get well really soon.Just to let you know I’m friends with Zach Mocaby.Just to let you know you are in a lot of peoples prayers including mine.You are a very strong person.If you continue your battle you will come through as healthy as before your illness.Please write back!!!! BYE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hey Bennett I know you don’t know me to well but I hope ya get well soon. My family is praying for you.
hey bennett
you may not know us,but your in our thoughts and prayers.
get well soon!!!
Hey bennett. It’s Alyssa Summers. I remember going to Learn and Play together, and me n you were always together. I can’t forget all the fun times there. Me, Macy, Kaitlyn Talley, and Cali all heard this song and it made us think of you. so we thought we should send it to you. You’re in our prayers and we love you.=]
lyrics – avril lavigne
Hey bennett. It’s Alyssa Summers. I remember going to Learn and Play together, and me n you were always together. I can’t forget all the fun times there. Me, Macy, Kaitlyn Talley, and Cali all heard this song and it made us think of you. so we thought we should send it to you. You’re in our prayers and we love you.=]
Keep Holdin’ On Lyrics. .
You’re not alone
Together we stand
I’ll be by your side
You know I’ll take your hand
When it gets cold
And it feels like the end
There’s no place to go
You know I won’t give in
no I won’t give in
Keep holdin’ on
Cause you know we’ll make it through
We’ll make it through
Just, stay strong
Cause you know I’m here for you
I’m here for you
There’s nothing you can say (repeat)
Nothing you can do(repeat whole line)
there’s no other way when it comes to the truth
So, keep holding on
Cause you know we’ll make it through
We’ll make it through
So far away
I wish you were here
Before it’s too late
This could all disappear
Before the doors close
And it comes to an end
With you by my side
I will fight and defend ah ah
I’ll fight and defend, yeah, yeah
Keep holdin’ on
Cause you know we’ll make it through
We’ll make it through
Just, stay strong
Cause you know I’m here for you
I’m here for you
There’s nothing you could say
Nothing you could do
There’s no other way when it comes to the truth
So, keep holding on
Cause you know we’ll make it through
We’ll make it through
Hear me when I say
When I say I believe
Nothing’s gonna change
Nothing’s gonna change destiny
Whatever’s meant to be
Will work out perfectly
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah….
La da da da, la da da da da
La da da da da da da da da
Keep holdin’ on
Cause you know we’ll make it through
We’ll make it through
Just stay strong
Cause you know I’m here for you
I’m here for you
There’s nothing you could say
Nothing you could do
There’s no other way when it comes to the truth
So, keep holding on
Cause you know we’ll make it through
We’ll make it through
Ahh, ahh
Keep holdin’ on
Ahh, ahh
Keep holdin’ on
There’s nothing you could say
Nothing you could do
There’s no other way when it comes to the truth
So, keep holding on
Cause you know we’ll make it through
We’ll make it through
heyy bennett were all miss’n ya here me and lanora r make’n u a book. just to look at. well landon said u r com’n ba in 5 months but most people can’t wait that long to see ya fyi were still pray’n 4 ya
p.s.my little renters kid thinks u r sexy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!not kidd’n either!!!!!!!!!!!!! we still luv u thats me and lanora ttfn
Hi Bennett,
I hope you get better soon. We have missed you at school and everyone is praying for you. I hope you get back to school soon. I will see you then.
Your Friend,
Emily Nolen
hey bennett.
omg i am so sad.
i REALLY hope that you get better way soon okaY?!?
well i am praying for u and i hope you get better.
Hey it’s me Curtis hope you get well soon.
Oops… I forgot to say Im praying for you and I will add your site as a link from my site. I will also add you to the prayers list at my church.
My site of course is a ghost hunting one but oh well lol. cya!
Hey Bennett,
I posted a little while ago but my whole family wanted to too. We hope you get better REAL SOON. Your very strong & we know you’ll make it through. So keep holding on and fight as hard as you possibly can & we’re sure you can defeat it.;0
Sincerely,
The Wyant’s
Bennett,
Hello buddy, just wanted to let you know you were on my mind sooo much this morning while I was getting ready for work that I had a MAJOR blonde moment!
You’ll like this one! So I remembered I had a dentist appointment this morning and called in work. I go to the dentist office, sit down & wait about 10 minutes. Then Pam at the office said “Tammi, what are you doing here? We don’t have you down until NEXT Tuesday!”
So see, you’re on my mind soooooo much that I can’t think! Anyway, I hope my true story made you laugh. I felt like a bonehead! ha ha
We’re all thinking of you and your family & praying all through the day. Keep up the good work on fighting this battle!!! I’m having a little something delivered to you at the hospital in a few days! Hope it makes you laugh!!!!!!!!
Tammi Kink
Hey Bennett , I dont know if you remember me but my name is Chelsey Greenwood and you come to our basketball practices with tyler sometimes. Well i hope you get better and God is goin to get through this with you. Bennett i am keepin you in my prayers and so is everyone else.Well I hope you get well soon.
talk to you later,Chelsey
Hey, Bennett Its me again i was just checking on you i saw on your website that you said the food was good there i always thought it would be GROSS. I thought it was kind funny that some one ask you about the food, anyway i just want to say you are still in my prayers and get better soon.
Love Ya, Brooke Docherty
Bennett,
It really is a small world. I was standing behind you in the snack line at the show a week or so ago, on a Sunday. We saw Ghost Rider, is that what you saw? Anyway, I was with two eighth grade girls (I have an eighth grade son) from Christopher who know Tyler Leffler. They mentioned that you were a friend of his and that your name was Bennett. Well, I work at Rend Lake College and am in a MOMS group with Trudee Wynn (Bailey’s mom.) At our Wednesday meeting she asked for prayer for a boy from Benton named Bennett (cool name by the way) and she told us your story. I don’t believe in coincidence; those girls (Leanna Burkitt and Hope Valette) mentioned your name so that I would recognize you when Trudee shared your news with us, and now I just wanted to let you know that you are in my prayers. Be strong —
To Bennett’s Mom: I have special prayers for you—for strength (of mind and body), courage, understanding, patience. As mothers we need these virtues on the best of days, I can only imagine how you need them now. I’ll be thinking of you often. Take care.
Jo Dick
Cindy,
I don’t know if Sid & Hamilton would like to come over one nite for dinner, but tell Sid to call us we would love to have them over. Or if he’s home & doesn’t feel like company, can I bring something to him? Just let me know ok. Bet you’re tired. I wish I could take your worry away, but just know that God is with you all right now. Our family will continue to pray for you all.
Just want you to know I love ya Cindy. Let me know if I can bring u anything. Clothes, anything? This web-site is WONDERFUL! Jeremy has out done himself!
The Kink’s
hey bennet, hope u get well soon!!!!!!!!! your so lucky u get to skip i.s.a.t.
bennett,
i know you don’t know me but oh well! anyways i hope you feel better! you are in my churches SPECIAL PRAYERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i hope you know EVERYBODYLOVESYOUBENNETT
hey Bennett were all praying 4 ya all of us on the bus miss u………get better soon
Thought for today:
‘IF GOD BRINGS YOU TO IT, HE WILL BRING YOU THROUGH IT’
The Crawford family
Bennett, I was checking out your website which I am very impressed with and I read something that Ryne Roper wrote about. I remember when Cody and you collided during a baseball game. I thought that you had been KNOCKED OUT!! The nurse in me kicked in and I went to check on you as you and Cody layed pretty lifeless in the outfield!? You said your head was fine however the rest of you was not at all fine!!! I just want you to know that you and your family are on my mind alot and I will continue to pray for you all. This webstie is a true testimony to the number of people who love and care about you. Keep your chin up!!! Kelly
Hi Bennett, It’s J.R. and Zach’s grandma again. Hope you are feeling good and they are giving you good food that you like. Tell your mom hi for me and if there is anything I can do, please let me know. We are praying for you every day.
Sherry (Mocaby) Hall
Hey Bennett just wanted to let you know that my church and family is praying for you and it probably stinks stayin in a hospital bed but you got to get well hope to see you soon
From Bethany Hammonds
Hey bennett you dont kno me but i want to say get well soon… everyone talks about you at school!
~ later ~
PS they talk bout you in a good way though!!!
~later~ this isnt brooke docerty* its Jones…..
Hi Guy,
Hope you are having a good day!!! We are getting ready to leave for Cody’s Uncle Chad’s wedding in Gatlinburg. I will call and check on you!! You all are so tough, you are my heros!! I’m Here For You!! Hang in there. Love to All!! I WILL get you a Football Balloon when we see ya next! LOVE MARYA, DENNY, CODY and PEYTON
Hey Bennett! ive never met you, but i think you kno my brother Hunter. I guess you guys played paint ball together! But i want you to know that this is hard! i have the same leukemia! and i am 21! So dont get down! you gotta be strong and know that you are gonna fight til you cant fight anymore! Appreciate all the wonderful people around you cause they are going through a rough time too! but hey we got the crap end of the deal huh? I was thinkin about what to say to you and all i kept thinking about was how i felt when they first told me about my leukemia. Its hard to believe its really happening to you,right? but you realize fast that its not a joke and that its for real. You are gonna have days that i wish you wouldnt have to go through, but chances are slim. I was most concerned about losing my hair which im sure thats not one of your top concerns being male and all. The stats are in your fav and you are gonna make it! Think of it as a baseball game… every second counts. every point counts. just gotta be more stubborn than the poison they put in our bodies. Keep your head up high, never be embarrased! You will realize how many people are out there that are thinking about you everyday. If you ever need anthing, even if you just wanna pick my brain, your more that welcome and i would love to answer questions for you. The more educated you are about your medicines and treatment plan, the better you will feel. Im in the hospital as im writing this… but guess what? my taps are clean now. i might still have to fight, but someone else is fighting with me! TO your parents! You dont kno how much of an impact you are going to have on the outcome of Bennett! Be strong and supportive! My parents would be more that willing to sit and talk with you, as would I. GOod luck to your whole family!!! Your in my prayers!!! Keep me in yours!!
Mackenzie
P.S. Its OK to cry!!!
Hey Bennett! This is Olivia, from Sesser. I just wanted you 2 know that I’m praying for you and that God will help you through this!
Get Well Soon!!
Hey Bennett, Hope your havin’ a good day today. This site has been great to keep everybody up to date. Sounds like you are getting some good news.
Just wanted to let you and your family know you are all in our prayers.
Keep up the fight!
Darren, Stephanie, Curtis, & Spencer
oh Bennett! You are the strongest kid that I know! You dont even know how much you are loved and everyone misses you! Look at all your comments kid! whenever you are feelings down just know that here in Benton everyone cares about you and they will always be here for you no matter what! I am praying for you! You will beat this and next year you will be a big bad 8th grader and you are gunna be a total chick magnet and its gunna be the time of your life! so keep your head up because everything is going to be okay!
I just wanted to let you know that Carly, Brant, Travis and I have been praying for you and your family every day. I pray for peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Jo Dick, it is a small world as I was with Bennett at the movies that Sunday to see Ghost Rider. Bennett and I went together. It’s one of our favorite things to do together. That afternoon Bennett mentioned to me that he knew your girls and that they were from Christopher on Tim’s basketball team. We did see Ghost Rider that day too and we thought it was just ok. Maybe next time we see ya, we’ll say hey, didn’t know you worked at RLC with Trud. Thanks for your thoughtfulness. Cindy Page
You and your family are in our constant thoughts and prayers as well as the entire K-4. I have had many people ask how you are doing and if you, brother, mom or dad need anything (I will give them this website). Please let us know if there is anything we can do or get for you. We miss you and give mom a big hug from all the PTO girls.
Heather, Chad, and Logan Threlkeld
Hey Bennett,
We are thinking of you always and praying daily. Keep a good attitude and an optimistic outlook, each day you are in St. Louis is one day closer to getting back home. Hang in there and get well soon.
Dave, Julie, Emily and Derek
Hi Heather, sorry I am missing all the fun and hard work with getting ready for the PTO Spring carnival! You guys will do Great! Keep up the good work! Tell everyone at Hamilton’s school -BGS – K-4, we said hi plus thanks for all the cards, gifts, and prayers. Love your PTO co-president, Cindy
Hey bennnett good luck on the test!! everyone misses you here @ school… ~later~
i hope u get beter fast and i just wunted to sey hi
Hope ya feel better soon. I hope ya do because if ya dont you will make very sad.You r very cool. Stay strong,peace out
hey, hey bennett hope you are feelin all right. Also, hope your test run well tommarrow. ( I know they will). We have a v- ball game against Ewing this Friday, we will win it for ya. Hope you get better soon!! See ya!!!!!!!!
hi bennett i hope you are feelin alot better and get back to school soon! were prayin 4 u back in Benton!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ~Brittany Britton
Good morning Bennett,
I was reading your updates this morning and saw where you have a few procedures tomorrow. I’m in Florida right now visiting my sister and thought of you when we drove by a sign on a local church.
“DO NOT BE AFRAID OF TOMORROW, GOD IS ALREADY THERE”
Something to think about.
Thinking of and praying for you and your family often.
Becky Harben
dear bennett
how have you been doing.you probly want to get out of the hospital to see your friends and teachers. mrs. jones tolled us you were getting new tests tommorow. i hope the tests go well. i know you will be felling better . i will ask my church to pray for you to get better . i will pray for you too.
dear bennett
how are you doing to day . Mrs. jones tolled your class about you geting soom new test tomorw. please right to your webshite so I can see how you are doing.sow get well s and hope to see you soon this jack saying good bye today. date 3/1/07 thuesday. ps I well pray for you bennett.
Ok Bennett, here is a joke you told me fOREVER ago at Learn and Play, thought it might make you smile… I still crack up when I think about it…
“How do you make a Kleenex dance?”
You put a little “boogie” in it!
Have a good day!
Hey Bennett, we just want you to know that we are thinking of you and praying everyday. We’ve read that you will be having a hard day tomorrow, and just know that God is in control.
Cindy, although it is Bennett that is going through this, I know that what you are going through, as his mother is significant. I know that ist is mentally tiring for you. Its a hard thing to watch your child go through all this and theres not one thing you can do or you would. I know your heart is breaking everyday, every hour. Its ok to cry and to lean on people, because if you dont, you will sink into yourself. I especially pray for you and your strength.
Hey Bennett, just wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you and that you are
in our daily prayers. I miss seeing you running around outside in the yard. HANG IN THERE AND GET WELL REAL SOON! Say HI to your mon for me.
William, Michele, James and Mark.
Bennett,
Hey Buddy, I hear you’re being really brave and strong–I had no doubt!! We are thinking about you all the time and sending super good vibes your way. Hang in there and hopefully healthful progress will just keep on coming!! You and your Mom and the rest of the crew let us know if we can help in any way up there or here–we’re ready at a moments notice!! Thanks for keeping us updated–we miss you! Take care and stay strong!
Love, Kim, Scott, Nate and Jesse
Hi Bennett, just wanted to let you know that we are thinking and praying for you. I have been reading on your site, sounds like you are going to be missing alot of school. Too bad it wasnt under other circumstances, uh!
Hi Cindy, sounds like you have plenty of support but if we can do anything let us know.
Love, Cory,Julie,Shelby and Cole
Hi Bennett — just want you to know that you’re in our thoughts and prayers and also that there are many people in Bowling Green, KY praying for you as well! Make sure your Mom is behaving and tell her if she needs anything at all to just let me know.
Hang in there!
Hey bennett.
I just wanted to say that i love you, and we all do miss you vverrryyy much!!
Hang in there and God will surely help you through all of this!
You’ll come back and you’ll be a big bad 8th grader..and all girls will lovee youu!
so hang in there..and we’ll see you soon!
hey bennett,
well hope you get better soon! im praying for you!
(im in mrs.harben’s 7th grade math class)haha
bye
hey bennett i hope you feel better! i also hope that the tests come back good!
well you can tell everyone is hoping you get better by all the comments you have!!! ~later~ Brooke Jones
man bennett i cant wait I miss you soo much
when you get home im thinking party! lol well all have fun when your home
im praying you get better soon and fast i miss you so much its boring 8th and 4th hour your the reson i come to class! lol j/p well i love you soo much and we all miss you
have a good night bye!
ttyl love whitney
Bennett: We’ve been praying for you and your family everyday. I hope your tests go well tomorrow. God promises to never give us more than we can handle, so stay positive and know that there are A LOT of people praying for you and supporting you!
Bennett and Cindy:
Just wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you daily. The first thing I do each morning when I get to work is check your website to get an update. What a great resource to have to keep the lines of communication open between you and all of your supporters. I want you to know that our extended families are praying for your family. Jeff’s family in Harrisburg has you on their prayer lists at church, and my mom in Cincinnati has you on their prayer list at her church. I’m a firm believer that things always happen for a reason. I know this is a tough time for you but as I read through this website, I can see the impact that this is having on a lot of young people. Hopefully, this will make them realize that if they do not already have God in their lives, that they surely need him. What a tribute to Bennett if young people come to know the lord because of his example. Stay strong and just know that God is with you always. Bennett, Coach Roper used to have a saying printed on the high school baseball team shirts that read: Ranger Baseball, determined every out, inning, game. Basically, that means stay determined every step of the way. You are a part of the Ranger Baseball family and we will all stay determined every out, inning and game with you.
Diana Roper
Hey Bennett you don’t know me but i have heard a lot about you. I hope you feal better we
all hope you get better by.
Hey Bennett we are all taking turns checking out your site ,it is so cool! We are all praying daily for you and your family, we think you are all so strong. We do have a complaint to file with you , the picture with the hot nurse! We all thought we were the hot women in your life, we are jealous you have replaced us !!! Miss you lots! the staff at Salon 34, we love you too Cindy
Bennett,
I think your dog friend is so cool! He looks like he is at home with you! I am praying for good results from your tests today so maybe you and mom can get home. Keep eatin no matter what it is really important!
I was reading a verse today and thought of you, it is in Philippians 4: 4-7 It says: Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Regoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. and peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. So don’t forget don’t worry let God have control of this situation and he will lead you thru! Stay strong!!!! Myrna
hey bennett!! glad to see you feel better
i hope u can come home 
a few people shaved their heads for ya…… ~later~ Brooke Jones
Hey Bennett,
Just want to let you know that we are checking up on you every day. We read your latest update and hope that God continues to answer the many prayers for your good test results. We are keeping you in our prayers. Stay strong and stay positive
Hey Bennett, Was going on man? well we are in tennessee and we are thinking about you. I hope those tests come back good so you can come back to Benton. My Dad said anytime you want hooters wings he’ll get them. haha well i just wanted you to know our in our prayers and we love ya.
Love,
Cody,Denny,Marya,Peyton
Hi Bennett,
I just wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. You have a lot of people who care about you and are praying for a quick recovery. The website is great! Take care and I will talk to you soon.
T McCollum
Hi Bennett, So glad to hear you and mom are at home with dad and Hamilton. I know everyone is glad to hear this good news. We are still thinking about you and praying for you and your family. This website is awesome!
Great update!!! Congratulations!!! and Welcome Home Bennett & Cindy! We’ll keep praying!
Welcome Home Bennett!!! glad to see ya getting better very quikly…:) ~ later~
Hey Bennett,
I’m glad to see that you made it home. I just wanted to let you know that we miss you in 5th Hour Social Studies. Keep on hanging in there. We are praying for you at our church. Hope to see you soon!
Welcome home Bennett!
Praise God for answered prayers. So glad you are home and can sleep in your own bed for a change. I imagine they’ve told you this, but the chemo will make you very sleepy. I can remember sleeping for almost 36 hours straight about a week after my treatments. Knowing that tiredness is one of the symptoms of your disease, don’t think it still has a hold of you–it’s probably the chemo.
Don’t try to do too much and just take one day at a time. You are a very brave young man and lucky to have such a great family and many friends praying for you.
Welcome home to you, too, Cindy!
Becky Harben
Bennett,
This was the news I was hoping to hear!!!!! We just got home and I sat down at the computer to check your website for an update on your tests. I was so excited to see that you had come home last night. I guess that means your tests results were all good. Praise the Lord for answering our prayers!
Get plenty of rest and do what the Doctors have told you to do. We hope to see you out and about really soon!
i am glad to hear u got to come home praise god i am so so so so so glad to hear that well just looking and found out u got to come home and wanted to say good luck o hope u dont get it agian bye
i am glad to hear u got to come home praise god i am so so so so so glad to hear that well just looking and found out u got to come home and wanted to say good luck i hope u dont get it agian bye srry i had a typ-o
heyy! whats goign on
im sooo happy that your better!
i miss you tonzz!!
i love ya sooo much!!
Hi, Bennett and family,
I am glad to hear you got to come back to Ranger country for a bit. Take is slow and steady and get some much needed rest, not to mention some good home cooked meals. Hey I know all the pizza joints # if you need some. Just let me know. Need any errands ran, call my secretary at BGS! She can find me….. Hope it goes well for you for awhile, kudos to those old lunch friends of mine who shaved their heads for Bennett, NOW that’s a TRUE friend. Prayers going out for all of you. Take care..
Hey Bennett! hope ur fellin better. love ur website!
Hey Bennett!!!!! Whats up? I hope you egt better soon!!!!!! It will be tough but hang in there!!!!!!!!!
~*~Katie Childers~*~
Hey Bennett,
We just wanted to say “hi” and to let you and your family know you are in our thoughts and prayers. I hope you got your balloons and you liked them. I told them strictly sports and bright colors nothing girly!!!LOL Hope everything goes well, we know it will. Be looking forward to seeing you at the Boccie soon. We need to have another kids Boccie Ball tourney. Conner & Paven loved it whenever they had them. Be sure to drop that hint to your Dad, ha-ha. Please tell your parents and Grandpa Sid and Grandma Jane that we are thinking of them too and are here for all of you. Get well soon.
Love
The Clarks
Mark, Stephanie, Conner, & Paven
Cindy- Hey! This is Schelly Smiley. I am so glad that Bennett got to come home. GREAT NEWS! I wanted you and your family to know that I think about all of you each day. Ashley my youngest daughter went through this treatment about 6 years ago. She askes me all the time about Bennett and if I have heard how things are going. Ashley tells people that God made her better. She never thinks about all the medicine she took, but God did it. Just remember that all things are possible with God. I can tell you right now that GOD will get you through this. Prayer is a powerful thing. Hang in there. Your in our thoughts and prayers. The Smiley’s
Hey bennnett !! how u feeling? hope u feeling better still!!
Bennett,
Eloise told me about your website. It’s great! Carl and I went to school with your dad. You may know Nathan (Nut). He’s a senior in high school. We wanted to let you and your family know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We’re so glad you’re home. We’ll be praying for you!
Carl, Kathy & Nathan Shurtz
Bennett,
Wow! What a great site you have here. We just wanted to let you know we are thinking and praying for you. I’m glad to hear you came home. Sid and Cindy we are thinking about you guys too! If you need anything please let us know — we’re here!
Bennett you hang in there and stay tuff!
The Claycamp’s
Dan, Sherry, Kasey & Thomas
Hey Bennett! Your Aunt Annette told my mom and dad at church that you got to come home….That is awesome! Keep Fighting!!! So proud of you!!!
hi bennett
it’s zack mocaby and i know that a lot of people said they know me and it’s true.It stinks.So i just wanted to say hope you get better bye.
And i also wanted to say your in my praresso get better soon.
from zack mocaby
hey Bennett we are sooo glad you are home! you and cindy get to sleep in your own bed that has got to be a better rest for you both! Laura said she saw you Sat. and your in good spirits, stay strong! We all hope to see you soon! Salon34
Hi Bennett!
Just wanted to tell you we have been praying for you every day! There isn’t a day that goes by that we don’t think about you and wonder how you are doing! Cindy, Sid & Hamilton – you all are in our prayers too!! Just keep your faith in God and he will get you through this. Don’t ever give up Bennett — We know you can win this battle!!!
It was good to hear that you got to come for a few days! We were so glad to see this website so that we can keep up with your progress! Hang tough & we’ll keep our prayers going!!
Love,
Jeff, Jan, Jared & Jenna
Johnston
Hello Bennett:
You don’t know me but I knew your dad many years ago (25 to be exact). I saw an article in the Benton Evening News about your friends shaving their heads in support of you. What a wonderful thing. Anyway, just wanted to tell you that you are in my thoughts and prayers and will continue to be.
Hey Bennett- I know your tests are going to go great tomorrow! I’ll be thinking about you !
hey Bennett! Stay strong! you can make it through this. We are all praying for u!!
Bennett!
The Shurtz family is praying for you. We hope you are feeling well. Selection Sunday is coming up soon and let’s all get behind the Salukis. Take care and we will touch base with you soon.
Tonya, Rod, Seiger, Sayler and Macy
Thank you to everyone for the overwhelming support to Bennett and our family. Bennett and I read the comments together. Sometimes we cry and sometimes we laugh. It is very touching that so many have reached out to us through this website, through a card, or by gifts. Thanks to everyone that have brought by food or groceries, This is the best home cooking we have had in weeks!
Keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we had back to St. Louis Childrens Hospital for a check of his blood cell count in the morning.
Cindy
I was just heading off to bed & thought I would check your web-site before I did so. Cindy, I didn’t want to call you AGAIN & bug you. I’ll be praying that your test results turn out positive tomorrow Bennett. It was really great seeing you on Saturday. Cindy thanks again for letting Kyle come over on Saturday. He had a great time & misses his buddy! Please call me when you get a chance & let me know another nite I can bring food over this week.
Just letting you all know each one of you are in our prayers through the day.
P.S. Bennett, have Kyle to tell you about the Miami University Tennis Team! Kyle, Mason & Trey wanted them to autograph their head! ha ha
Tammi, Kevin, Kyle & Lauren
Good Luck with your test tomorrow Bennett, you are all in our constant prayers.
Much Love,
Roger, Tami & Abbie
sid, cindy, bennett, and hamilton,
we are praying fervently for you daily. i pray that God will grant you peace as you fight this battle. you’re doing a great job. bennett, you’re lucky you have a mom who is so organized!! hang in there sid and cindy. we’re waiting for today’s results and hoping you get great reports! can’t wait to hear.
the childers
Hi Bennett, We are praying you will have GREAT test results today. We admire you and we also admire your mom. She is one special lady. Just keep trusting in God. We are sure that things are going to go great.
Bennett,
We just wanted to remind you that we pray for you many times a day and know God hears our prayers (and those of so many others who are praying for you). We are anxious to hear your results from today. We love you!
Love,
Niki, Jeremy, Drew, and Sarah
Bennett,
We just wanted to let you know we were thinking of you today as you head back to
St. Louis for tests. Hope they come back good so that you can come back home.
We’re praying for you!
William, Michele, James, and Mark
Hey Bennett!
I saw a sign yesterday that said welcome home bennett and i was so happy to hear that! You are doin so great! i kno you may not feel like you are but honestly… you got out of there sooo fast! my first admit and diagnoses i was in for 2 months!! Enjoy your time home! you will learn fast that you have to enjoy ever minute you can get of feelin good! i still have my good days and bad days!
Bennetts mom- i was wondering if there is anyway you could give me some info on his oncologist because i am lookin to go to st louis instead of springfield! if you have a number or address that would be great. and when you have time! i know how busy you guys must be. Another question is where did the information that said once you are a leukemia patient you are always one come from? i was just wondering cause i had never heard that and i was curious to find out more about that. Well, i hope you and your family are enjoying being back together. Its such a great feeling and our support groups around this town are amazing. never realize it til you really need it! If you need someone to talk i hope you always know that my family would love to have a chance to help someone else through this! take care and best of wishes!
Mackenzie CLark and family
Bennett and family,
Hang in there…..there is light at the end of the tunnel !!
My youngest daughter, Sara, had the flu when she was 3, we thought, when we got her to the ER, they said that it was her appendix. They operated on her 2 days after Christmas and six weeks later, she had a tumor in her right kidney, the size of a football and it weighed 8 pounds. It was a Wilm’s tumor. The doctors at SLCH took out the tumor and her right kidney. She had 9 radiation treatments and 15 months of chemotherapy with 3 different types of chemo meds. It was a long, hard road to recovery, but if you do everything they tell you and keep your spirits up, the road is a lot easier to walk.
Today, Sara is a senior in high school, a cheerleader, a tennis player and she just got a scholarship to play tennis for Rend Lake and is doing all of it with only one kidney. She has been “clean” for 12 years. She is a healthy, happy young lady who lives life to the fullest and is a joy to have around.
PS: We know your mom, she is from Macedonia and used to be our “Grit girl”. We’ve known your grandma and grandpa for a long time, too. You are all in our prayers, we know what kind of road you have to travel.
Best wishes,
The Broses
Terry, Kristi, Shelly and Sara
hayy bennet whats up? Well do you know that all your friends shaved their heads for you i would but i am a girl!well neways i hope you get to feeling better!
Hey Bennett, It’s me Brooke i finally i got an e-mail adresses so you can write me. My mom said that she saw a sign that said welcome home bennett but i don’t know yet. But even if you are i will still pray for you, you are a very strong person and i wish you the best.
Love, Brooke!!
Hey, Bennett
I know how that is in the SLCH hospital because my brother Shane was in the hospital all last summer but he is better and when he got out he still had a blood clot and today he went for a check up for the blood clot today and the blood clot is gone and thats good because he hated the blood clot belive me and i hope you Get Better Soon andhere is my Email cece_0895 @yahoo.com and the numbers is messed up but the numbers are Eight, Nine, Five though well talk to you later Bye * Sierra Odle*
Hey, Bennett and sorry I forgot to put you are in my prayers
Sierra
Bennett anf family.
So glad to hear the doctors appointment went well, praying for you daily. Keep your chin up and stay strong.
Alexis, Mike, Lori, Bill
Hi Page Family, This website is so great for all of us to see how Bennett is doing. The first thing every morning, I look on here and several times during the day. Whoever’s idea this was, thank you from everyone that is concerned. And that is the whole town of Benton, Akin, Ewing, Whittington, and everywhere. God bless you all. Keep up the good progress, Bennett.
MacKenzie Clark, I would love to talk to you sometime as you and Bennett has so much in common now. I believe we can be each others strength through this battle. I will see if I can’t get your phone number and call you in a couple of days. You are our inspiration that we can survive this!
Bennett’s Mom
Dear Brose family, When I watched Sara cheer at the highschool games, I wondered if she was from the Brose family in Macedonia that I sold grit too. My mom a couple of months ago asked me if I want my old grit bag that was my brothers and mine! I can’t believe my Mom kept it all this time. My brother and I laughed, as Brian rode his bike when he sold the newspaper and when I took over his route, my Mom drove me around. I can’t remember but it seems like we covered around 50 miles.
It was nice to hear from you and Sara’s story is another inspiration to us to keep fighting! Thanks for sharing it.
cindy
hEY bENNETT,
Just checkin on you! i’m online all the time so if you ever just wanna chat, hit me up! k
i got ur back, lol
when u can start havin ppl over, if you want, i’ll come bring Jalen and we can all chill, jsut whatev
later,
CeCe
Bennett and Cindy-
Thanks for inviting me into your lives this evening… and letting me share you both wiht the masses. Wonderful to see the show of support you’re both getting. It just feels good to mingle with the good folks of Benton.
Get Better Soon!
Noah Bond
Hey Bennett,
You’re becoming quite the celebrity! May I have your autograph? Just send it home with Niki, I’ll get it. I’m sure you may have chosen another way to become so popular (like hitting .940 with a homerun every third time at bat), but we don’t always get to choose the things that happen to us. Sure do admire you, you’re one tough cookie!
Good luck tomorrow. I just checked the weather and it looks like you’ll have a beautiful day to be out. Enjoy the sunshine! Love and prayers.
Cindy, Sid, Bennett and Hamilton,
Just want all of you to know that you are in our constant prayers and thoughts!!
How terribly difficult this has been for each and everyone of you!
You are all so strong, we wish you WELL!!!!
Melissa, Stewart, Tayler and Grante
Bennett,
Just realized tomorrow is Thursday, not Friday (hey, I’m over 50, OK?) but I checked the weather and it is actually supposed to be warmer on Friday. Enjoy the sunshine tomorrow anyway.
Goodnight.
Hey Bennett,
It has been a while since I’ve sent you a message. It was great to see you and all of your friends on TV. It’s really nice to have friends who care about you so much. I’m glad that you were able to come home–I bet it is great to be in your own house.
Mrs. Bethel
Bennett: It was great to see you and your friends on the news last night. Everyone here is thinking about you and praying for you. What a great support system you have! I am so glad you have many friends and family members to send messages and visit. I was so happy to hear that you were able to come home. I will continue to keep you in my prayers. Hang in there.
Hey Bennett, Saw you and your friends on TV. They sure care about you a lot to support you the way they are. You have a lot of support from family and friends and people you don’t even know. We are all praying for you.
hey bennett.you dont know who i am, but i hope you get better.
im prayin for ya
Hey bennett! I hope u get better really soon! I’m in 5th grade so u probably dont know me,tho. But even tho u dont know me i’m still pryin for u!!! Get better soon,
Desiree’ Casey
Here is hoping that everything is going as good as possible for you and your family. It is nice to see what a good group of friends you have supporting you in these difficult times. We are all praying for you and are very confident this will only be a speed bump in your path to your many future achievements. Lex, Shannon, Alex, Jon Jon and Landon
Hey Bennett How thangs goin? lol…. I hope you get better really soon!!!!
HEY Bennett!* hows r things goin bud?! ive been thinking about u alot lately and i hope ur feeling ok. Ya kno when i saw u in the hospital last week i thought someting was missing with you, it jus seemed differnt that u were walking around… and it was ur IV pole! me and eloise were talking about that…lol~! But u look really good, and u seeem to have a really positive attitude!* Jus keep up the good work, its gotta be hard..u can definately kick this luekemia RIGHT IN THE BUTT tho!*! i know u can!* gotta be kinda stubborn too!!haha.. ur mom and ur dad totally got ur back! they r fightin for u too!* i heard ur white counts are low?.. try hard not to be round to many ppl. well im gunna get off here.. if u need any tegaderms or emla jus let me know!*! ill hoook ya up!*!:)!! feeel better!* love ur page!* feel better BENNETT!*!*
-*bRITTani Shurtz*-
hey bennett, still prayin 4 ya!!
Hi Pages:
Got on the other day, but didn’t leave message. Hope today went well and Bennett came home. Think about you guys, but don’t want to bother you with all you are going thru. Heather was asking if their was a way to give blood in Bennett’s name? or how something like that worked? In our prays.
Hi guys,
Hope all went well today, I thought of you often. Didn’t want to bother you, I know you
must be very tired. Call us if you all need anything. Lots of Hugs and Prayers. We’ll
talk to you soon.
Love Ya.
Garretts
Hey guys, I just read your story Bennett, your mom is right…you are a TROOPER! You look GREAT! Nice picture with you & your new buddy McKenzie. I know her mom real well (Tina), and she’s a sweetie.
Cindy, please let me do lunch or dinner for you guys this week-end. I’m fixing Brittani Shurtz dinner & desert Sat., so it would be my pleasure. If you need me for anything, even just to shoot the breeze you know my #. Been praying everything went well today. Call if you need/want ANYTHING!!!
XXXOOO
Tammi, Kevin, Kyle & Lauren
Hey Bennett- Hope you have a great weekend. I am so glad MacKenzie came to see you. I am sure it helps to talk to her. Hope you enjoyed the cards the kids in Character Ed made you. They had a good time making them- Take care and God Bless.
Paula Fuller
Bennett,
hey, hows thingns goin? I hope really well!! well rember im prayin for ya, g2g.
Desiree’
Hey Bennett this is Macyn… well you dont know me exactly but i hope you start feeling a whole lot better!! Hope to see ya around school again!!
luv *Macyn*
hey man, still prayin 4 ya!!!!
Hey Bennett, I hope you feel better by tomorrow babe. I’ve been praying that you will, and you know God is on OUR side. Sure hope the banana puddin’ settled good with you. Holler back at me if you liked it & I’ll make you another one whenever you want it ok buddy. Tell hambone to let me know what his favorite desert is & I’ll make it for him.
Still praying for you & your family!
Love you all lots,
The Kink family
Good morning Bennett. It sounds like you have had a good weekend. We are ISAT testing here. That is no fun. It is funny to walk down the halls and see all of my bald guys. There are even some younger ones getting in on the act. Anyway it makes everyone smile because it makes them think of you. I know Niki is taking good care of you and helping you keep up. Good luck tomorrow. Keep sending us good news. Mrs. Neal
Dear Pam, Thanks for your comment. To answer Heather’s and your question about donating blood to Bennett. I checked on the American Red Cross website and it can be done. He is 0 negative which is the universal blood, most common. Either 0 positive or 0 negative can be accepted. I had checked into it for me to donate to him since I am o positive and I can do it at the St Louis Children’s hospital which would be better; the Red Cross suggested. I am checking more into it because I don’t know how long it will take and not sure if Bennett feels like waiting around for me to do this. Usually after all his stuff, we are ready to go.
Before this, I thought donating blood was a good thing but after this, I think it’s Great!
Hope all is well with you and your family! Tell TK and Marv, we said HI!
Love ya,
Cindy
Tammi, Yes the banana pudding was delicious, thank you. The chicken sandwich also hit the spot. I appreciate it. Hamilton loves brownies and chocolate chip cookies.
Thanks again,
Bennett
Pam, Thanks for your comment. To answer Heather and your question about giving blood to Bennett. I think it can be done. I checked on American Red Cross website, the thing I’m not sure about is if you can donate here in Benton. When I called and asked about myself several weeks ago they said I could give it at the St Louis Children’s Hospital. When were there though I don’t really want to be away from Bennett that long and now he doesn’t feel like waiting for me when we make the trip up there for his long appts. He is O negative which is a universal blood and is most common. He can accept O negative or O positive. Thanks for asking.
I used to think it was a good thing to give blood and now I think it’s Great!
Tell TK and Marv, we said Hi.
Love Ya, Cindy
Bennett and family: I just wanted you to know that you continue to be in our thoughts and prayers constantly. We pray for good days, good test results, good outcomes and plenty of strength for you to come out on top!! We watch for the good news on your website regularly. Keep fighting and we’ll keep praying!!
Kelly, Steve, Scott, Cassie, Katy and Drew
Hey Bennett some of the 5th grade boys ( Jacob Logsdon, Hunter Foltz, and Andrew Simpson are shaving their heads for ya!! It is so funny to walk down the hall and see them… they just shaved them. Brock wants his hair back bcuz Jace ( his little cousin) dosen’t even remeber him anymore… lol!! Stick in there and you’ll be feeling better soon!! Oh, you probaly are wondering who i am. I am a 5th grader.. so you probaly dont know me. I know all of your buddies… Alexis expically! I hope you get better soon!! luv*macyn*
Hi Bennett, I love the Dr. picture of Hamilton. Pretty cool! Hope you are feeling good and everything is going great! Love this website. Hang in there, God is in control. Tell mom and dad hi for me.
J.R. and Zach’s Grandma Sherry
Hey man hows it going?? I really couldnt believe the news when i heard it. Im sure it has to be tough man but everyone knows how tough u are and u will beat this easy, ive been thinking about u alot lately man and i know its not fair that this is happenening to you but you just have to beat tough and stay in good spirits.
Ill keep you in my prayers man-Landon
hey Bennett i was just wanting to stop by and see if you are ok. and say that we all are thinking about you well bye
Bennett, Cindy, Sid, and Hamilton–We are praying for you all. Know that we are here if you need ANYTHING! God Bless!
hey hey bennett just thought i would leave u somin lol well hope to cya soon
love you and get better soon i no god is watchin out for
Cindy,
Please let me know where I can go to give blood for Bennett. I’m 0 negative, and would be more than willing to be a donor for him! I would be glad to go to the Children’s Hospital to give, that way it would be right there.
Whatever we can do to help Bennett we will be more than willing to give our support. If you would like for us to be checked for anything else, no matter what count us in! Bennett, you are doing GREAT! Keep up the good spirits buddy and remember we LOVE YOU ALL.
Kevin, Tammi, Kyle & Lauren
Tammi, I asked Bennett’s Dr. about donating blood to him. She said that since he will only need it on as needed basis, she said Red Cross probably wouldn’t let you put it in Bennett’s name. She said if he gets to a specific transfusion schedule than it would be worth while to do. She said Red Cross would call the hospital and ask when he needed it next and they wouldn’t be able to answer because they don’t really know at this time. Just depending on his counts.
Thanks for the offer. I asked about me donating again and she said they don’t like to use the same PH. Thanks Sweetie.
Love Cindy
GOD IS SOOO GOOD!!! Bennett, you’re such a trooper and God is going to bless you & your family! I just know it! HE LOVES you Bennett and so do we! I love the pictures, you’re so handsome! No wonder girls always are around you buddy! LOL
Stay blessed,
Tammi Kink
P.S. Remember me if you need me, the offer doesn’t expire!
Bennett, Thank God for your wonderful report. I am so glad for this website. I check it first thing every morning. Just keep doing what you are doing as it looks like it is right. You have a wonderful, loving and supporting family and I know you are thankful for that. We all want the best for you.
Cindy and Bennett,
After reading your updates about going shopping and eating good stuff, that is exactly what we did with Sara. We had to go for a week at a time and then 6 weeks later, we had to be there for 3 days, then 6 weeks later, we were there a week, we did this for 15 months, so you kind of have to have things to do to keep you busy when you are not at the hospital. We would go for the treatment and xrays and then we would let her pick the restaurant that she wanted to eat at(usually Mexican, I don’t know if it killed the taste that the chemo left or if it was just her favorite at the time) and then we would do something fun. We spent a lot of time at Union Station and the Zoo and riding the Metro , going to ball games (baseball and hockey)and most of all, shopping !! When she lost her hair, she would not wear a hat but she had to in the swimming pool so her head wouldn’t get sunburned.
Sounds like you keep getting good news, that’s wonderful !! We will keep praying for you and hope that you will be feeling a lot better real soon.
Best wishes,
Terry, Kristi, Shelly and Sara Brose
Bennett, Cindy, & family: We check your page often to keep track of how you’re doing. You’re all in our prayers daily. You’d better feel good enough to watch a lot of basketball the next few days!
BENNETT AND CINDY, I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW I’M PRAYING FOR BOTH OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. BENNETT, I MADE CUPCAKES FOR YOU TO TAKE TO SCHOOL FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY YEARS AGO. WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE IT, I WOULD BE HAPPY TO MAKE YOU MORE OR ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE ANY TIME, JUST LET ME KNOW WHAT AND WHEN!!! I PRAY GOD WILL BLESS YOU WITH THE STRENGTH TO DEFEAT THIS TRIAL. RETHA RAWLS
Good morning Bennett. I know you are going to St. Louis today so I am hoping everything goes well. We are on our 5th day of ISAT testing and everyone is really worn out with it. Especially the teachers! Hang in there and keep taking care of yourself. Mrs. Neal
Thanks Retha, If I remember right they were baseball cupcakes! You make the best!
Bennett may take you up on cupcakes! He hasn’t had any in awhile. Thanks for your email! Cindy
BENNET I HOPE YOUR DOING O.K GET WELL SOON ! CANT WAIT TIL YOU GET HOME AND BACK TO SCHOOL!!!!! *ASHLEY*
Heyy well i hope that you got the card that we signed well bye Brandon
Dear Brandon, Yes Bennett got it, thanks very much!
Hi Bennett, We are hoping and praying that you are feeling a LOT better now. Just hang in there and remember that God is watching over you each and every day. Until next time, God Bless you and your family.
Hey Bennett and Family,
Just a note to let you know we are still thinking about you and praying for you. The medical information is really helpful for those of us who are medically “stupid.” Thanks for helping us understand leukemia better. Be sure and let us know if there is anything we can do.
Alan, Lisa, Victoria & Nick
May God Be With You!!!I Hope You Get To Feeling Better!!!
BENNETT, I DONATE BLOOD REGULARLY AND I HAVE DONATED PLATELETS BEFORE SO IF I CAN HELP YOU IN ANY WAY LET ME KNOW. TOM AND I COULD BOTH COME TO ST LOUIS AND DONATE PLATELETS, JUST LET US KNOW IF YOU NEED SOME. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. RETHA
I hope you go the pics today, if not, i put them on your southern illionoisan mailbox. I’m leaving tommorrow for D.C. I hope you feel well while im gone! Ill talk to you next week.
Bennet.
hey bennet just to let u know, ur the big talk at the high school! your in everybody’s prayers and thoughts. just keep hangin in there. and your in out prayers.
Bryce
Hello Bennett,
Just wanted to let you know we had prayer for you yesterday in our Sunday School class. We are believers in prayer and we take it very seriously. We won’t forget you.
Hope you get to feeling better.
How about those Salukis!!
Dear Bennett, Cindy, Trey and Hamilton…
Just talked to Aunt Sharon and she told me about your website. This is wonderful and allows so many people to check your progress everyday. We have been praying for you and have ask our church family to add your name to their prayers. There is such power in prayer.
Keep up the fight and you will beat this Bennett. I know a boy who was 6 or 7 when he had this and he is now 20 years old. I was his tutor and spent many days with him. He had his last appointment at St. Jude last summer and is doing great. You soon will have this behind you too.
Trey and Cindy – prayers and thoughts are with you as you two go through this. Wish we were closer.
Hamilton – you just keep on being the great younger brother you are.
Remember “I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13
Thinking of you all often!
Deb, Kim and Ean
Thanks Deb, it was nice to hear from you. We appreciate your prayers as God is carrying us through this. We cannot walk alone.
Hi Bennet!
I wanted you to know that I was prayin for yu. Get well soon! Hope to see you at school soon.
Hey Bennett and family, We are praying for you all every day. This is such a close community that when one person is going through something, we feel we all are. Just hang in there and things will get better. You are a wonderful family and we feel privileged to know you.
Bennett,
Just to let you know that Hunter and I are thinking about you and sending prayers your way. If there is anything we can do for you or the family, we would be happy to. Take Care.
Pam Williams & Hunter
Just reading the update and want to say we’re always thinking about you and hoping that you are having more good moments than bad ones. Sending our love and hugs.
Shurtz family – hey gang! hope all is going well with Brittani! Been praying night and day for a good evaluation. Call me when you can.
Love ya, Cindy and Bennett
Hey Bennett i heard about your illness. My younger sister had cancer too. We all miss you and can’t wait till you come back. Get well soon!!!!
You probably dont remember me but i remember you. We are also prayin 4 yu . You are being very strong right know. Even more than u can imagin. God is in touch with you and he always will be.
srry for misspell,Lindsey
HEY GLAD TO KNOW U FEEL A BETTER!!!!~~BYE
Hey hows it going? Just wanted to tell you that the volleyball team won and they are going to state. We are all still thinking about you and we miss you. We hope that you are starting to feel a bit better.
Bennett,
We were so glad to hear you had a better day yesterday. I’m sure it felt good to get outside. We are still thinking about you and praying for you every day. We hope you have good results on all of your tests on Friday!!
Just keep hang’in there and you’ll get through this!!
Jeff, Jan, Jared & Jenna
BENNETT AND CINDY:
JUST A BIG HELLO FROM ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS AT US BANK IN DOWNTOWN MT VERNON. WE ARE ALL PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND WE KNOW THAT GOD’S BLESSINGS ARE WITH YOU!!!!!! GO DAWGS !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bennett, I just read about your day, you are one awesome and courageous guy. We will keep praying that everything continues to improve. Retha
Hey man, i am at rynes we are thinking about you. I hope you feel better. I Love You
Yo, hey hope you are feeling better we miss you at school. By the way have fun with that “Jackson” guitar that you won! We hope you have fun with it since we donated it. lol. Any way ceep on fightin man, cya!
Curtis
Hello Bennett, I’m Trey’s aunt and live in St. Louis. I’ve seen you and your little brother, Hamilton, at baseball games for several years, and know from what I hear from Trey & Julie that many people are missing you and hoping you feel better soon. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Janis Cox
Hi Bennett
I have a lot of my friends praying for you that you soon feel better.
Just want you to know you all are in our prayers daily. We will pray specifically for less pain and also for no fever. Love, The Albers Family
Hey Bennett, We are praying that you will be feeling better soon. If you would like some homemade cookies or brownies, just let me know and I would be glad to bake you some. Of course, some would be for Hamilton, too! Hey, Cindy, we think about you guys every day. Prayers work!
Hey Bennett and Cindy:
Walt said he seen you yesterday with Gpa and Gma. It was great to hear that you were able to take a ride. I hope you are feeling better today and we are praying everyday for you and your family. Also, please tell Hamilton hello from us. I hope you have a great day !!!!!!!
Hey Bennett you are in our prayers!
Thanks Sherry, Your comments have been very encouraging and sweet. Thanks for the offer as Bennett and Hamilton both like cookies and brownies. We appreciate your uplifting prayers.
Cindy,
Just letting you know that we’re praying that you all have a good and successful day tomorrow. Be careful and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tammi
Hi Bennett. I went to school with your mom. I just found your website (awesome idea). Just wanted you to know that we are praying for you.
Kevin, Jenny, Alison, Emma, and Ryan Webster
Hey Bennett,
Thinking of you! Glad there was wisdom with getting counts early and taking care of it. Have a restful weekend staying healthy. I smile when I think of you! May God keep you strong and protected while your ANC is low…
“Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more vauable than they?”
~Matthew 6:26
smooches- Nanette
Hey Bennett just sitting here thinking about you, I heard you were spotted at Applebs, glad to hear you and cindy got to enjoy lunch, I think often of you all and am proud of your strength! Hang in there! Love you all Laura
hey Bennett! I don’t really know you all that well and you don’t know me that well either but i wanted to stop by and tell you that we are all pulling for you!! We all hope to see you back up and well soon. Keep fighting it! You can do it!! Well i guess i’m gonna go now so return here safe!! Take care, and get well soon!!! peace. God Bless.
-Aaron Sullivan
HEY BENNETT, GLAD UR FEELIN’ BETTER. I SAW U AT THE PEP SESSION FRIDAY. WELL G2G BYE
Hey Bennett!!
Congratulations on your Courage Award, you really deserve it! And how about that celebrity brother of yours, Hamilton the Best Ball Boy. Tell him congratulations too. We tried to watch the videos but on our computer, everything was in slow motion and no sound. Hang in there kiddo. We’re thinking about you and praying for you.
Alan, Lisa, Victoria, and Nick Price
hey bennett i saw u at the pep session i was like omg there is bennett i was going to start a chant bennett bennett but i didnt so i heard that we r going to have another pep session the friday we come back and if u fell good u get to pie a personkk i am prayin for u hope to see u at school
Hey Guys, Here’s hoping and praying that everything goes real good in St. Louis. Sounds like things are sure looking up. Glad you all got to go to the Pony tryouts today. That is awesome. Won’t be long, Bennett, and you will feel like playing again. We really believe that! God Bless You All and keep you safe.
hey bennett..i dont really know you but a couple of girls from S-V told me about you..I just wanted to say that you are a really strong person in my eyes… i talked to a couple of youre friends the other night and they said you were doing well….remember….Jesus has a plan for you and your life, never forget that
Sincerely,
Hamp
Thinking of you and praying for you always! Have a Happy Easter!
Love,
Doug, Tam, Luke, Jenny, & Caitlin
“I can do everything through him who gives me strength.†Philippians 4:13
Happy Easter to the Pages, We have been praying for you and think of you all often, we love the bracelets they are selling well at the shop plus dalton is taking some too school Mon. . I love you all, Laura
Hey Kiddo,
Long time no message… right? So sorry…had my nose rotorootered…so I have been a bit out of it. Anyway…I am reading about all of these things that are going on in Benton, and I am jealous I am not there to attend any of them. And I read about baseball starting up, and I am excited because now that we dont live in Chi-town anymore, we will be able to attend more of Jared’s (my husband’s little brother) ballgames, and guess what, he plays for MTV, ya know, the team that you guys always play really hard…so, what that means is that I will be able to come and watch ya’ll play. So, I am excited. I am sorry to hear that you are having a rough couple of days. My students always ask how you are doing, so I wanted to tell you they are thinking about you too. Love ya kiddo….
Miss Ashley
*.:Hey Bennett
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All us West Frankfort GIRLS are praying for you and hoping you get better super fast! so we can see you beat us in the baseball and basketball games when we play aginst you. because we all no Benton could not win a game with out the good o Bennett Page! I hope you get better super fast buddy! i luv #35 lol.
Hey Bennett, Hope your having a good day today!You would not believe the buzz around school about the pep session! I hope you will be here. I think we can beat the 8th Grade s. Well I hope to see you there!!! Stay tough and be strong. We miss you around here you know! Hope to see ya at the pep session!!! Kyler #44
Cindy, I just wanted to let you know you all are in our thoughts and prayers. It was so great to see the video of Bennett at the basketball banquet. I hope this is a good day for Bennett. I hope we will see you guys at the pep session Friday! Take care & your in our prayers!!
Bennett, Just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you, as always! I watched some of the baseball practice and it is not the same without you. I keep thinking of your mom saying “Get your bat up Bennett”. You guys are either going to have to come to all the games, or Cindy is going to have to teach me that famous yell!! I hope today is a better day for you. Love You!!
Hey I just wanted to say hi. I have been praying for you. I bought two of those bands they are really nice. I hope we beat the girls on friday.LOL I will see you then. Love you man.
hey bennett what’s ^
hope u get well soon. i hpope u get to come back
B)
Hey Bennet, we are all praying for you and we hope that you will get well, we miss you, even people that don’t know you personally pray for you. So, we really want you back at school, and we cannot wait until you feel better . Please come back soon!
Hey Bennett this is Brock Hill from Woodlawn. I played on the Mt.Vernon all-star team last year (#12). I just wanted to say I hope you get to feeling better. I will try to visit your site everyday to look at your updates.
Hey Bennett. We were just thinking of you so we decided to check out your site. We just wanted to let ya know that we are praying for you all the time and we hope you get better. Stacy can still remember you at basketball practice with Tyler stuffing her in the face with the ball like 6 times. That was about embarassing. Love and Care.
Stacy Holland and Chelsey Greenwood.
(balla friends from Christopher)
Hey Bennett! I hope you had as much fun at the pep session as I did. Just remember that everyone is praying for you and don’t let anything get you down. My grandpa had leaukimia to and he never let it get him down or depressed. Hang in there!
From, the Denbows
Just wanted to let you all know you continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Bennett – We pray for complete healing and for more good days than bad. Cindy, Trey and Hamilton we pray for your continued strength while going through this time with Bennett.
Sounds like there are many people who are there for your family. Stay strong and keep up the fight Bennett.
I always remember Philippians 4:13 …for I can do everything God asks me to with the help of Christ who gives me the strength and power.
Bennett, Just wanted to let you know that we are praying for you every night. I (Lori) work with your mom. Our family just went to your website and really enjoyed the pictures. You are a true inspiriation!!! We pray that God keeps his hand on you and your family. From – the McAllister family
Bennett,
Well, this is an amazing outpouring of affection, you must be one terrific kid! You do not know me, but I went to school with your mom. My name back then was Amanda Bacon, but is now Amanda Garver. I was reading this website you have and was amazed and touched by your strength and bravery. You can be assured that God will keep his hand on you, watching you and carrying you through the times when you think you are not able to withstand anymore! Never lose faith! For you are a child of God and he promises to take care of his children. Remember that he created you and chose the path you would take before you were ever born. Remember also Bennett that you are a constant inpiration to others around you. Here’s wishing you a speedy recovery and many blessings!
Cindy,
You are in my prayers and thoughts!
Amanda
hey Bennett
how are you doing..
I have not seen you
in a very long time
we shold come see you some time
GET WELL SOON
I am so glad to see you are doing better
well i am gunna let kenzie talk now you
keep hanging in thir and you will be just fine..
we all love you and are prayen 4 ya.ok well hur she is
love ya buh-bye ,Miranda
Hey Bennett its kenzie..wats up..
haha well as soon as i can i want to come
i felt so bad when i was talking to u on
msn because i was like idk how to explain it
lol..so do u like go back to school sometimes?
im glad to see you are doing alot better!
And im really really glad to see u smiling in all those
pictures..
see you. becaue we were talking about how we havent seen
eachother in along time! LOL
well im going to go..i will talk to you later
stay Beautiful (inside and out)and keep that awesome S-M-I-l-E!
Love ya:Kenzie
Well I thought I sent a messge the other day, but maybe I got detoured. Any way looks like you had a good time at the pie n da I thing, and everyone was there to support you. That is what is the best part other than popping a teacher with a pie! Keep up your energy, it will make you feel better! Will keep checking the site often.
Hey, Bennett you might not remember me but I was one of the people who was at the bake sale. We all are praying for you and are in our thoughts everyday!!! I hope you had fun at Baseball practice Saturday. It was a pleasure to have the bake sale for you. Nikki was supposed to give your family the money. We all help you get better soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! KEEP FIGHTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We all Love you tonz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey Bennett! What have you been up to nothing really here still the same as always. I cant wait till your benefit at the Boccie. Well, I just thought I would say hey and that I miss you and I hope you get better soon!
I guess I am gonna go, bye!
hey bennett hope that u feel better soon
Hi Guys,
Hope that the days are better!! I keep you in my prayers and even closer in my heart! I know how tough you guys really are and these times are no match for your family!! You will win this battle and the war!!! Talk to you soon!!
Marya, Denny, Cody and Peyton
Bennett and Cindy:
I sure hope that you are feeling much better today and will be able to enjoy the weekend. Take care of yourself and we are praying for you and your family everyday.
Wishing you the best.
Hello Bennett. I am sorry to read that you have been sick this week. It makes me so sad to know that such a great young man is going through such a tough time. I cannot wait to see you dribbling a basketball and swinging a baseball bat again. You will have the biggest cheering section that Benton has ever seen. I pray for you every day. I know that God sees and cares, even though we do not understand. I love you Bennett Page!!!
Cindy – You all are in my thoughts and prayers daily. You are
such a strong family and what an example you are setting!!
Hang in there Bennett!!
Romans 8:28
Don’t give up and keep fightin. Im Curtis Galloway’s cousin and wanted to tell you to get well soon. ^_^
Hi Cindy and Bennett
Just wanted to let you know that you are still and always in our thoughts even if we don’t write for a few days. Conner was so thrilled to get to talk to you at the pep session a couple of weeks ago. He thought you looked great and was so glad to get to see you. We love the “Bennett” bracelets. Bet you never thought you would be a fashion statement!!LOL I’m so thrilled to read yesterdays update and see that you were finally coming around. It’s bad enough to be dealing with this but to have the stomach flu to, oh my! Glad you got some sunshine, that’s the best medicine. Hang in there tough guy. Hope to see all of you soon. We’ll keep sending the prayers your way.
All our love,
Mark, Stephanie, Conner, & Paven
Bennett, I hope by the time you read this you are doing much better. You have to be one strong young man. I pray you will be in complete remission soon.
Cindy, please keep strong, I know there is nothing worse than not being able to shoulder all the pain your children go through.
We are praying for all of you each and every day. Retha
Today was the first time I have seen your website. What a terrific idea! I just wanted you to know that I think of you often and you and your family are in my prayers. I was able to attend the pep session and see the pies in the teacher’s faces. It was soooo funny and I’m sure you must have enjoyed it. Stay strong. You are a fine young man.
Your 5th grade English teacher,
Ms. Montoya
Hey Bennett,
I hated to hear that you are back in the hospital. Your first hour class (my language class) has been thinking about you and praying for you. We discuss how you are doing on a daily basis. We really miss you; you always make things so fun! Can’t wait to hear that you are feeling better and back home.
Mrs. Bethel
kiss. kiss. hug. hug. love you.
Bennett,
I sure hope this finds you feeling alot better today. I am so glad you were able to come home last night. We can always sleep better in our own beds. I want you to know that all of us at the bank are praying for you and your family each and every day, that you will feel better and get a little stronger each day. Tell you Mom, Dad and Hamilton hello from all of us. Take care !!!!!!!!!!
Page’s
Just heard today that Bennett had been back in hospital. From reading earlier comments, hope you did make it home and feeling better. Hang in there. Pam
HEYHEY BENNETT i no its been a long time since i left u a comment bu t i just want u 2 hld on tite and fite this u can make it and i truly believe in u to family: in a way i kinda no wat ur goin through my uncle had cancer and he died early ths mornin but i want u 2 hang in there b/c his was all through his body and hey survived for so long wit it so please hang in there u are in my thoughts and prayers love_ charly hall
Just checked to see how things were going. Glad to hear you are all home and Bennett is feeling better. We continue to pray for all of you – especially that Bennett does kick this in the butt. What an awesome thing a rainbow is, but what an awesome God!
Deb
Bennett- You are wise beyond your years to have such a great attitude! I am so very proud that you feel the way you do. God works in mysterious ways. For you to accept this as a challenge helps not only you, but your family and others that you are a witness to. Your faith is very strong and you will get through this. Everything happens to us for a reason, sometimes we never know why. I hope you continue to feel better. God Bless you.
Hey Bennett whats up! Nothin much here. i hope you are feeling better. I cant wait to see you the whole school cant wait to see you! God is with you always Dont forget that. We are still praying for you and for your family.
hey bennett!! i had a fun time hanging out with you the other day! im so glad that u were feeling up to coming over! it totally made my day! and u help make the time go by fast and my day wasnt borning!* but hey… u gotta come ovr soon again and bring Sassy whn she gets a little bit bigger and she can play with CuJo. And we can try to make her sing like he does….”HERE YELLER”!!! haha!!~ Cindy- thank you for sending me my comments on my page to me, that was very sweet of u to do that!~ i still havnt got that picture copiied of me and bennett and hamiliton yet but as sooon as i do i will make sure u have one…okie dokie?!?HOW is ur ANC counts? are they up yet!? keep staying strong Bennett!*! i pray for you everyday!*! i gotchar back! call me anytime, if ya jus wanna talk,or if u have any kinds of questions, DONT hesitate. ya got my number! ttyL hopefully!
Hey Bennett,
I’ve been thinking a lot about you lately! I understand that you have had a rough couple of days. Hopefully you will be feeling better shortly. You are a strong person and you will become even stronger in the days to come. We miss You!
Mrs. Bethel
Hi Bennett,
I don’t know if you remember me or not, but I was your music teacher when you were at BES. My name is Mrs. McClard. I also went to school with your mom. Anyway, I heard about your illness and I just wanted to let you know that I am praying for you and your family. I live in Southwest Missouri now in a town called Bolivar and I still teach music. However, I still have family in Benton and I keep in touch with what is going on there. I hope that you are having a good day and will keep praying for your complete recovery.
Mrs. McClard
Hey Bennett!
i was talking to mr.leffler(tim) the other day and i asked about you. He said that you were feeling pretty good the other day and im glad to hear that! I miss you a lot! Me you and tyler HAVE to play 3-on-3 again! remeber when we would all be on a team and would dominate? haha we were awesome! but anyways i hope you start feeling better and i just wanted to stop and say hey. everyone’s here for you and we are all praying
i hope you get well soon bud!
Hey bennettt….
hope ur feeling better
just thought i would drop in and say hey..
talk to u this summer at the park!
love ya Emily
hey this is Emily Tates friend. Hope you are doing better! cya Heaghan
We just wanted to tell you that you and your family are constantly in our thoughts and prayers. I am an ovarian cancer survivor myself since Oct. 2005. You keep that positive attitude and lean on others for strength when you need it! You may never fully understand how you have helped someone else who is battling things in their lives through the way you are all handling this. Take care! Love, The King Family
Bennett,
I am a friend of your granpa Glen’s. I have driven 360 miles round trip many times over the years to see him and think the world of him. He has talked many times over the years about going to your ball games. My family and I wish you the very best and will think of you often.
Chris Cravens
Monticello, Il
Hey Guys, how are all of you doing? It’s been a few days, but I still ask about you,
and read the updates most everyday. Tues. will be a big day for you Bennett. I will
keep you in my prayers (I’ll make Trey pray too)lol If you all need anything,
don’t hesitate for 1 minute to call and ask. We love you .; I know God is watching
over you very close. Love to you all! Mike, Julie, Lizzy, Trey and Daisy too11
Hope you are all tucked in cozy and comfy by the time that I’m writing this.
I heard about your bad day with the car, treatment, rash ….. seems like it never
stops doesn’t it? Is there anything you need or should I say want? Let me know.
I will talk to you soon. Enjoy reading the updates, as long as their good news.
Love you all.
Mike, Julie , Liz and Trey
Hey Bennett.
I hope your feeling better.
Well get well soon.
Talk to you later bye.
Bennett, we hope you are having a good day today and you are in our thoughts and prayers, we hope you get feeling better soon. we have you on the prayer request at our church. my dad says that if there is anything you want or need he will do what he can to help or find a way too.
love, Brandon and Jamie Wright.
Bennett, I am sure you remember me, I am Brandons dad, from the ball park. I want for you to know how much I envy you and your courage, you have the guts and willpower to fight anything that comes your way. I know you have days you may be scared but remember, you need to tell yourself and this illness this is your body and Bennett, YOU are the man. At your age I know you are confused at times but I have faith in you as I do the lord and you WILL overcome this!! As for your family, I do not know them but I respect them tremendously for all they are going through and all our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I just pray that you can read what all these people are writing you and be able to smile one time a day about peoples comments and that will make my day to know you can smile 1 time a day. If you want to talk to brandon or me at anytime just call my cell phone anytime, 218-9583. And if i can cheer you up by doing something as little as bringing you an ice cream cone or taking you for a ride on a fire truck or anything I can do, do not be afraid to call, even if you want to see some of the army trucks ant my army national guard unit in West Franfort or anything please dont be afraid to call.
Take it one day at a time and God Bless,
Jim Wright Benton(West City)
Hey Bennett, I hope you will get to be feeling better! Have the docters found anything else that may be wrong? We all are still praying for you. On my yahoo, I have a ton of ppl that I now from diff. states and towns, I have told them about you and they are praying for you a well. Love, Jamie Wright
Hi, Bennett. I could not wait to read your website today and see pictures of you with your friends. Dymin and I wanted to be there so badly, but we had a wedding in which we had to be a part. We were excited about the t-shirts with your name and number. I bought one for the entire family! We will all be so proud to wear them. What a precious family you have and a great group of friends! I just want you to know that I love you very much, and I am praying every day for you to be back on that baseball field! I know that our God is a God of love and miracles! The Bible says that HE sees the tiniest sparrow that falls, so how much more does HE love and care for you!
Hey guys, It’s Monday evening. Cindy after talking with you I wanted to read what
you entered. We are glad to help you all in anyway that we can. You are all very
special to us. If you ever need anything from us, please don’t hesitate to call. See you
or talk to you soon. Keeping you all in our prayers daily.
Love Ya,
Mike, Julie, Liz and Trey
hey bennett, were all missing u back here in Benton. hope u get better soon.ur in my prayers. well g2g bye
nikita
Bennett, our thoughts are with you today. Dymin and I are praying for you every day.
Hey! Just wanted to say hi and thta the night at the Boccie should show you haow loved you are and how special your family is to the community, i hope whenever you get down you will think about that night and it will lift your spirits. I think of you and your family daily, keep up on you through your site, i dont always comment because I feel like I say the same thing everytime. i know its a daily struggle but you are strong and will beat this to continue a very normal life, as normal as you can with all the crazy people you have around you!!! LOL!!! Love you guys always Laura
Bennett, I am so sorry to hear that you have been so sick today. I pray that you get your appetite back tomorrow. I just want you to know that you are on my mind continuously. When you are so sick, please remember all the prayers that are going up for you. You are so loved!
Bennett, I want you to know that you and your beautiful family are in my prayers every day. I hope that today is a good day for you.
Bennett,
I read your website every day to see how you are doing. I know that this has been a bad week for you and I hope that you had a better day today. You are always in my prayers!
Hey Bennett- I hope you get your appetite back- If I could give you mine I would! I am so glad that the Bocce fund raiser went so well. There are so many pulling for you – I pray for you every day all the time- take care-
Hey, no update for awhile. Cindy keep it up. We all county on you for good
news and a fresh verse of inspiration. Talk to you all, love you, and praying
each and every day for only positive and good reports.
Love to you all.
Mike, Julie , Liz and Trey
hey bennett, cindy, and hamilton!* im finally out of the hospital and at the apartment. but someting has really been bothering me… the day that u three came by to seee me at the hospital i was not feeling well at all. and i was going for my therapy walk and was very emotional. Im SSOO sorry that i just like looked and u guys and then jus walked off. it was very rude of me. and thank you for the shirt! i love it! i jus wanted to let u kno that i didnt really mean to do that and im sorry! And i hope that Bennett starts to eat more… foood is always good! its hard to eat whn ur not hungry tho…right drink boost mabe? thats wht they have had me drinking. well you have been in my prayers! and keeep up the good fight bennett!*! love you all!*!!*
Brittani, You’re making too big of deal of that day, it’s OK, you know, we understand! Bennett wasn’t feeling well either.
Bennett has had many days that he doesn’t talk, just grunts or points at what he wants. You don’t have to apologize, I know you can’t be yourself. I am just glad that you are out of the hospital and at your new home! I am so happy for you! We think and pray for you daily, we love you!
I was just typing you a bible verse on your web site and decided to go back and check Bennett’s website and you left this comment, How weird, I think we were typing at the same time.
We can’t wait to see you and give you a big hug!
Love,
Cindy & Bennett
What a crazy week it has been around the Johnson home. This week someone t-peed us soooo bad. The worse part of it was that the threw a bunch of rolls in the swimming pool. What a nightmare. Then last night I heard the diving board flopping. When I turned the light on I saw three high school boys splashing. Crazy Danny ran them down. What fun! We told them that they could swim any time, but the the noise had scared us. Just kids having fun! Bennett, I am so sad to read that you are not eating very well. I know that this is a very difficult time for you, Please remember how much you are loved. I also want to say that your mom is truly an amazing woman. She has shone such great faith in God. The scriptures from the Bible that she has posted on your site and Brittani’s have encouraged everyone. The Bible says that, “The joy of the Lord is our strength.” I pray that His love will bring you strength today. Also, have a great time getting fireworks at Boomland! Dymin are praying for you.
Bennett,
It’s great that you felt like being at the park some & hope to see you there when the girls have a softball game.
I’ve been trying to keep up with yours & Brittani’s updates & just wanted to tell you all that our thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope this finds you feeling better & that your appetite improves soon. Wish I could give you mine
Julle & Molly Whaley
Bennett, I am so sorry to hear that you do not feel like eating. I am praying that you get your appetite back today.
Hey Bennett, The girls at Salon 34 are praying for you and hope your feeling better. Your a fighter, so don’t give up. You are an inspiration to us all. Your new haircut is really popular right now, Boy do you know how to make a statement….We love you….
Bennett,
I am so happy that you are feeling better, and are having such good days. It was so good to see you out on the field last night helping your dad coach!! I know the boys really enjoy having you help, they really look up to you. You are in our thoughts and prayers daily. Your strength and courage is amazing!!!! Keep hanging in their buddy!!
Bennett, it was so good to hear that you went to the ball park to watch Hamilton play and that you felt like spending the night with Landon. I want to let you know that my grandson, Kruz, (Dymin’s brother) is playing baseball in Benton this summer. Every game he has played, he wears all three of your wristbands. He has never taken them off since he bought them. Now he is playing on the All-Star team, so he wears them as we travel to other towns. There are so many people that care about you that you don’t even know. Our family loves you and prays for your quick recovery every day.
What an amazing day!!! Everything you all did sounds like a ton of fun.
The pictures are really great. I’m so glad Bennett, that you felt so good for
your special day. Hope you had a good day today. We love you.
Mike, Julie and Trey
Hey, What’s up? Your update sounds pretty encouraging. I hear you had lasagna?
I bet that was really good. Are you enjoying your entertainment room? I need to
come see you and your mom. (the new room too) Maybe I will see you all this
weekend.
Love Ya,
Julie
Hey! im so happy to hear that Bennett had such a good time on his Make a Wish shopping spree!!And i love the pictures!! id been wondering how that went!! And he got a flatscreen too?! man! Now when i come back home and im all BETTER,. im gunna have to come check out his new t.v! That’ll be fun! And you guys went to Red Lobster…yum! Did he get crablegs? Hey, here soon if Bennett is having a good day, whenever u come to st.louis for the doctor. You guys can com to my apartment. We could go out to eat… or we could just have dad cook just whatever he feels like up to doing.!~LOL! well tell bennett he is in my prayers every single day. and i love ya both!!
heyy bennett hope ur feelin lots better get well soon
Hi Guys,
Sounds like you had a great weekend, hope you have the best 4th of July whether home or St. Louis. Take Care, Hugs your way!!
Michele Maher
Well, the time is finally here, I will pray each morning and evening for all of you.
You hoped the ANC would be high and wow, maybe this is a good thing. (only God
knows) Keep a positive attitude, stay tough, which you always do. Time passes
so quickly. If you all need anything at all, please let us know. If you need to talk
or want company let us know. We love you all.
Mike, Julie, Lizzy and Trey
Bennett, I loved the picture of you holding up the fish! It sure looks like good eatin’ to me. I am glad that you are feeling better. I pray for you every day! I praise God when you get a good report! Dymin and I read your update every day. You’re an awesome young man!
I know you weren’t expecting an ANC over 2500!! I just shouted out to Steve what the counts were for Bennett and he said “That’s GOOD, right?” I don’t recall how to figure the ANC, the bands and segs, etc., but I do remember that an ANC of 500 or below was neutropenic and time for a transfusion– wow, there are some things you wish you really didn’t need to know anything about. But, we do and you’ll have to stay strong, which you have proven to be. As always you’ll be in our prayers. We will be praying specifically for Bennett to be able to tolerate his treatments with minimal nausea and pain throughout this upcoming treatment plan. Our love to you. Eloise, Steve, CeCe, Brittani & Jalen xxoo
Hey bennett I read you get to start your next stage. Thats great! I haven’t commented in awhile. I can’t wait till I get to see you. I hope its soon. Your in my prayers and I love you tonz so stay strong!
i.l.y
Abbie.
hello Cindy and Bennett,
cindy just reading your update. You are such a good writer, you should consider it to be a career.(lol) Sounds as if things are on track, wish you didn’t have to go through this. I pray that Bennett will not have the awful side effects and sickness. If there is anything at all that I can do for any of you all please let me know. Take care of yourself and I hope the next update is a positive one. God is watching over and blessing
you all each day.
Love Ya.
Mike, Julie, Liz and Trey
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Cindy and Bennett, I pray for you each day and hope everything improves. Cindy, we may not comment very often, but I know I read about Bennett every day. I appreciate you taking the time to let everyone know what is happening. We do care even if we don’t write very often. Thank you . Retha
Bennett and Cindy:
I am glad you are feeling a little better today. I want you to know that we are all praying for you. Keep your positive attitude and things will be OK.
God Bless you and your family !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hi guys, hope tonight finds you being able to sleep well, and Bennett’s
mouth much better. It’s good that you can look on both sides of things.
Hate to stay at the hospital, but… gets IV nausia medicine. It has been really
hot today. Can’t believe I am still up. Sid and Hamilton brought us corn this
morning and gave us an update on Bennett. We will keep praying for better days
and a good appetite.
Love You Both Alot,
Julie
Bennett and Cindy
Mark and I have been thinking about you both being in the hospital so long. I’m
sure your both ready to come home. Maybe today will be your lucky day. I talked
with Hamilton yesterday morning. He brought over some sweet corn for us. Says
he’s having fun playing ball. I’m sure he misses you both. Loose that one point and
get home. Talk soon. Michele
Hey Bennett! i was so glad to hear u got out of that hospital! It feels so much better to be in ur own house! So i hope u feel good this next week. But hey I copied that picture of us and saved it to my computer! i cant believe i forgot my camera…ugh! I couldve kicked myself! But mabe next week gimme a call when u get into town and i’ll chill with ya! I’ll probly be in the hospital soon too. its been a while since ive been sick, and its bound to happen.. so ive never checked out the teeen lounge either, if we feel like it we can go, or soething? keep doing ur mouth wash, or “Swoosh and Spit” as i would call it!Its so gross but it works! Keep up the good work and get that METhatrexate stuff outta ur system! And have some fun! try to eat as much as possible! Been thinking of u….
-Brit
Hello,
Sorry it’s been awhile. I’ve had Dr. appts. and my sister has too. sorry Bennett
has had some bad times. Cindy I kinow what you mean, it is a big worry off of
you when your child is feeling up to being out, and hanging out with friends.
Give me a call or I will see you soon. (Probably at the park.) hang in there.
love to you all.
Julie
Wooo Hooo, glad things are looking up for you all and that Bennett is feeling better. Soooo glad that you get to go to the ball game. Our game is Tues. 8 p.m., hope you
get to be ther so we can see you and catch up. Call if you need anything. I keep you
all in my thoughts and prayers every day.
Love to you all!!!’
Julie
Hi all! Been meaning to leave you all a message for some time. Glad to see on your last update Bennett is feeling somewhat better and getting to enjoy summer alittle bit. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Our church family still has you in their prayers and wants updated on your progress. Stay strong!
Deb
Hey Bennett:
I was soooo glad to see the pictures of you on the ball field. I know that had to mean alot to you to get to play a game. I hope you are feeling better and I will be praying that next week goes smooth for you. Tell you Mom, Dad and brother HELLO !!!!!!! God Bless You !!!!!!!!
Bennett,
Thank you for including me in your mailing updates and with this website. It’s obvious you have a ton of friends and well-wishers and I’m glad to be a part of them! I’m so happy to see the photos of you playing ball and clearly enjoying yourself. I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers and wish you all the best each and every day. Stay strong!
Jennifer
Bennett,
I just wanted to let you know I have been praying for you and your family. I don’t think you know me I am Brittani’s cousin Natasha. I think I saw you and your mom at Walmart a couple of weeks ago actually. I hope you have a wonderful week and God Bless!!!! Natasha Shurtz
Hey check your email. I just sent you some pics of my 3 great nephews I just visited in Florida. I am worn out from lots of diaper changing……
Glad you are doing better, Will keep you in my prayers as usual.
Hey guys what’s up? It sure is good to hear how well that you are doing Bennett.
Cindy, you are soooooo right, Bennett is an inspiration to us (my family) I am so
greatful for what we do have with our health. It is truely amazing the small things
that I so appreciate. Love to you all.
Julie
Bennett, I am praying for you today that you will have no side effects to the treatment. I can’t even imagine how difficult all of this is for you, but please remember how much you are loved!
hey Bennett!! im glad ya liked the food..by the way I COOKED it, member? NOT dad! haha! jus kidding. Im happy your up to eating! And if ya like the cucumbers letme kno, ill bring some more! But Yah i cant wait to see you tomorow.. do u still like scrabble?! i bet ur outta practice.. i am SOOO bringing my handheld version and WHOOPIN ur butt!!! lol!! cya tommorow!! im bringing my camera this time too, so be ready to SMILE prettay!
-LOve yOu and pRaying aLwayS!!
bRit!
im so sorry bout today! i really wanted to see ya! mabe tommorow.
Hello, Hope all is going pretty well today. I think of you all often and wish there
was something to do. Hope the side effects will be minimal this week. Any kind
of food that you want? (you to Cindy) I need to call Sid and talk about the ball
party. When do you think you guys will be able to come home? Love you both
and miss you. I keep you in my thoughts and prayers every day.
Love to you both!
Julie
Julie, are you talking about the Pony team ball party? It’s looking like we will be here to at least Sunday and maybe later. It was Sunday last time when he was discharged and his level is higher than last time so it may take longer to clear.
Right now Bennett isn’t eating, maybe late next week he will have a craving for something provided he doesn’t have the mouth sores. Thanks for commenting. Hope all is well with you and your family! Love ya
Cindy and Bennett:
Just want you to know that we are all praying for you and thinking about you each and everyday. We hope that the side effects are minimal this time and you get to come home soon. Take care and God Bless !!!!! Your friends at US Bank, Mt. Vernon
Hey there Cardnials fan! Me Too! Sorry to hear you had a bit of sickness with your next round of meds. I hope that you get the results you want and get to come home soon. If you are still craving cukes have your mom find me I may have some or can get you some. Have you tried them with Ranch or Tangy Tomato salad dressing. That is pretty good too. Well was surfing, and stopped to say hi and I’m thinking about you. Tell Hamilton hi as well, go a Card pic to email you hope I haven’t sent it already, please forgive me if I have. I have the old memory disease…. Love and hugs 2 u all.
Hamilton played a real good game tonight, and Benton won. We are both praying for Bennett to feel better, and come home soon. LOVE YOU BOTH
Pa and Ma Johnston
Bennett, I just wanted to remind you how much you are loved. We pray for you every day. We were so excited to see your picture in the paper playing baseball. You are the strongest young man I know. Our family loves you and your famiy very much. Dymin, Kruz, and I are still wearing our arm bands and the t-shirts with your name on them.
I am so sorry to hear about ur mouth and throat!that has got to be a terrible feeling..! I was hopin that the popsicles would work! but the morphine is good stuff, use it if they give it to ya!! dont be afraid, they wont give u more than u can handle! im keepin u in my prayers! i love u bud!! hang in there!
Hi guys, I guess things are not very encouraging right now. I was hoping this round would be better for you Bennett. I had alot (everyone) asked about you on Sat.
Pony Party. Pretty boring, and hot. I can’t imagine how your mouth must feel. Cindy I know it is very hard for you to see Bennett in so much discomfort. Remember time goes by soooo fast and that each day should be a little easier. Trey is still in Fl. with
angelique, I hope when Bennett gets home that he feels like doing things with his
friends.
Cindy, we miss you and I can only imagine how hard it must be up there and away\
from your family. Love to you both, and please call if you need anything or want
to talk.
Love ya,\
Julie
It sounds like bennett is having a real hard time with the mouth sores! I dont know what else to tell u for help, but i am praying! I didnt get them as bad as he is. The morphene made me itch to. but does he like it for helping with the pain?? I know i had a few scabs from scratchin one time. i love u both! tell him Hi for me!
I just was hoping when I read the update tonight, that alot of the problems would
be better. Poor Bennett, I can’t imagine his mouth being so bad. Just when I have
one small little place it makes me crabby and irritable. Cindy I do pray for your
prescious boy, and he is prescious to me and alot of your other friends. I don’t know
anything to do other than to pray for better days. Keep in touch. Love to you both.
Julie
Cindy, I don’t know what to say, but I just want you to know we are all out here reading everything you write. We do care and appreciate the time you spend keeping everyone informed. My heart goes out to you and your family. All of you are in our prayers. I hope tomorrow will be a better day for Bennett.
Cindy, I hope things are getting better. We just wanted you to know we are praying for Bennett and your family. Tell Bennett hello and hurry home!
Love the Leffler’s
Cindy,
We are all praying that tomorrow will be a good day for Bennett and he will be feeling better. Please know that we are all praying for your entire family and please, please, let us know if you NEED ANYTHING!!. God Bless you!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Cindy and Bennett,
I am so sorry to hear what a difficult time Bennett is having with this round of treatment.I hope they can get the sores and fever under control soon. I’m sure he will feel so much better when he can come home and sleep in his own bed. I will keep praying for both of you!
Gay Hammond
Cindy and Bennett,
Some things seem to be looking up, but still alot to deal with. I bet it was good to be
with Sid and Hamilton. Is there anything I can do for you either at home or whatever you may need. I hope you get to come home soon, but only with Bennett feeling much
much better. Take care and I’ll be watching for the next update.
Love and lots of prayers to you all
Julie, Mike, Lizzy and Trey
Thank The Lord, Bennett Is feeling A lot better,we are praying he will get to come home soon. Grandpa & Ma J.
Boy you all must worn out! I don’t know how you have the strength to write an update let alone keep up with Bennett and all his treatments. But it amazes me that you can, just like Brittani and her family does as well. She has become a friend for you to exchange her experiences with her treatments too. That is good for all of you. I hope and pray things begin to get back to a so so normal for you, if there is such a thing for you right now. I will continue to keep reading your updates and thinking about you. Take it one day at a time until you get back. Hugs and kisses to u all. Found this online. Made me laugh….
A Sunday school teacher asked her class, “What was Jesus’ mother’s name?”
One child answered, “Mary.”
The teacher then asked, “Who knows what Jesus’ father’s name was?”
A little kid said, “Verge.”
Confused, the teacher asked, “Where did you get that?”
The kid said, “Well, you know they are always talking about Verge n’ Mary.
Welcome home Pages, I will give you a call Fri. to check on you. If I can do
anything, let me know. Is Bennett up to company yet. I guess you just take it
day by day and decide to do what’s best. Sounds it has been a really trying
week for you all. I keep you all in my thoughts and prayers each day. Not much
new with us. Mike is working alot and I’ve been staying in. Maybe I will see you this
week-end. Is there anything that sounds good to you or Bennett?
Love You All,
Julie
hey cindy! its too late to call you. But i wanted to let u know to come on by after all bennetts ap;pointments. i will be calling you in the morning… my aunt kathy and mrs. vershuern will probly be here also. we have like pizza n stuff…. dunno wht we’ll do for food. well figure somethin out. Talk atcha later!!
Glad to hear you are feeling well…Still praying for you.
I’m glad you’re getting some food down. Sounds like it tasted pretty good. I hear that mall you went to is awesome. Some day I’m going to go when I go visit Jenna in Edwardsville. Keep your spirits up. I am proud of you for trying to deal with this all even if it’s only on a day to day basis. Hand in there. Here’s some riddles for you. Take care Bennett.
Baseball Chuckles
Q. Why did the ballpark switch from bottled pop to cans?
A. The home team lost the opener.
Q: Why does a pitcher raise one leg when he pitches?
A: Because if he raised both legs, he’d fall down.
Q. Where do they make the best baseball shirts?
A. New Jersey.
Q. Why did the coach ask the tiny ghost to join the baseball team?
A. He thought they could use a little spirit.
Q. Why was the catcher holding his nose?
A. He just caught a foul ball.
Q. Did you see who broke my window?
A. No, but have you seen my baseball?
Cindy and Bennett:
What great news !!!!! I am so glad that this treatment is easier for all. Take care and God Bless !!!!!!
Hi Guys!
Glad to hear that Bennett is having a less difficult time of it. It rained the baseball game out against Marion. I had to work, but we were winning when they had to call the game! We miss you BENNETT!!! The rain is much needed so we won’t complain! Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Love,
Marya, Denny, Cody & Peyton
Hey i just wanted to say that we are all cheering for you.bye
Hi, Bennett,
Haven’t posted anything on your website for a while, but been thinking about you! So glad you got to go to the ballgame last night. Niki keeps me updated on your progress, you and your mom are pretty amazing. Praying for you always. Hope you have a good Saturday!
Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you – James 4:8. What a wonderful promise from our great and mighty God!
Just wanted you all to know that I’m thinking of you.
Your are in my prayers,
Maybe God give you the strength and love during these times.
I here if you need anything, just call!
hi, just wanted to say that im collecting tabs for you. See Ya!!!
Hi Bennett & Cindy,
I havent commented in awhile only because it seemed I kept saying the same thing over and over again. This tough phase is almost over, I am soooooo glad. I have hoped it wouldn’t be to tough on you Bennett and you have done a fantastic job. I am sure it had it tough times but you seem to handle it so well, that I am so thankful for. I continue to pray each new phase will just decrease and decrease in difficulty for you.
Cindy you have done fantastic on keeping everyone up to date. I read it daily even though I may not comment every day but its been so great to be able to keep up with whats going on with Bennett. My hats off to you!
Hope you get to come home real soon and zero side effects this go around! Always in our thoughts and prayers!
Love,
Roger, Tami & Abbie
Glad you were able to go home and enjoy the weekend. My prayers continue.
Be strong!
Bennett!! hey you! how are you feeling?! this weekend i want you to call me and mabe we’ll go cruise this little benton town!! Hows that sound? and we’ll go get something YUMMY to eat! whtever u want! ♥ u
brit
Hey bennett, I was soo glad that you came to school today i saw you a couple of time but you were buisy. So i didn’t say anything. Oh I have msn so if you are ever bored or want to talk ill be on. Cya
My msn adress gargoyle1994@hotmail.com
Bennett, I am so glad you are doing much better and that you are finally at school. I bet you are so glad to be back with your friends as well. I have been thinking about you and am glad things are working out for you at this time. Stay strong, eat all you can and keep on truckin! I have something I need to give to Ham for you since I can’t get to the 5-8 to catch you. Keep up the great job you have done to get to this point. I am so proud of you . Here’s something you probably already know but I found it funny….
Take care, 
You can fool some of the people all of the time and all of the people some of the time, but you can never fool mom. My 2 cent is DON’T EVEN TRY!
Cindy and Bennett, I hope things are improving daily for you. I appreciate the time you take to update everyone, Cindy. I read your notes every evening. I only wish there was something I could do to help your family, besides praying. Always know that I am thinking and praying for all of you and for the grandparents. Retha
Cindy,
We continue to pray for your family!
Tanya Braatz (Cole Fisher’s mom)
Cindy and Bennett,
I’m so glad to hear that everything is going well for you!! I’ve been thinking about you guys lately since I haven’t seen you…although that is a good thing for you guys! Too bad I am usually working nights and don’t see ya if you do stop by to visit Ryan. Bennett, I hope you continue to feel well!! Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Kim McGovern RN 9W
My days begin and end with the Pages. The very first thing I do in the morning is to check your website to see how you are. Lastly, you all are included in my nightly prayers. Keep fighting! And keep writing — you’re inspiring a lot of people!
Hey Bennett,
I found your page when I googled “puggle” and saw the little guy whose pic is posted in the “funner” section – he looks just like my dog. Anyhow, I started reading the entries and WOW – this is quite a journey you’ve been on! You’re inspirational. The impact your story may have on people may never fully be realized – that’s an awesomely powerful position you are in! Thanks for sharing it. Rock on man! And most importantly – KEEP GETTING STRONGER!
Bennett,
We are praying for you. Our son Ethan met you and Ryan playing out on the 9th floor hallway when we were in for treatment. You are such a brave young man.
GOD Bless, Dave, Alicia, Ethan & Ava Weiman
heyy.. whats up? you probabuly dont rememember me im miranda& kenzies friend i talked to you wen u dated miranda lol i heard you were sick. ill pray for you!!! i love you as a friend even tho i dont really kno you lol huggs!!!!
Cindy, Sorry to hear that Bennett is in the hospital. I will continue to prayer for him and your family. I am here if you need me!
Bennett, Cindy and Family:
I was just checking the web-site and what great pictures of Bennett’s two hunts. I am so happy that he was able to go on the hunts and I wish you all luck this weekend during deer season. Bennett, I hope you kill a Pope and Young buck that will make the history books. Take care and have a GREAT time!!!!!!
Hi Bennett,
Good luck hunting! Stay strong!
Jennifer
Hey Bennett! I hope you are doing good!
I am glad your doing much better now!
I hope you had a Happy Thankgiving!
Well thats all for now!
Bye!
Bennett:
I am so happy to hear that you were able to go back to school! I know that it must be very difficult to not be able to see you friends. But, GOOD LUCK chasing that BIG BUCK!!!!!!!!! It would be awesome if you could kill a monster!!!! Take care!
Bennett,
We loved your knock knock joke! It made all of us laugh! Sounds like you are having a great week. We are too. I loved your Thankful For paper. That was really nice. We’re just hanging out at home until our marathon trips to St. Louis begin again next week. Hope you and your family has a very Merry Christmas!
GOD BLESS! The Weimans, Dave, Alicia, Ethan & Ava
Cindy and Bennett,
I,m glad you felt like going to the ballgame for your friends. Them wanting you in their pictures let’s you know that you are always in their thoughts. A lot of kids would be so caught up in their victory they might not think until later, we should have asked Bennett to be in our picture. Cindy, you are one strong woman to keep all this information straight and to relay it to us. I know I don’t tell you often enough how much I appreciate you doing this, as I would not have any way to know how things are going without your postings. I know you get less response now then at first, but we are all still reading and praying. I know I read every day, just don’t know what to write. I do want to wish your family a Merry Christmas and a healthier New Year. I would like to say Happy Holidays to you to Jane. I hope your holidays are pain fre, Bennett!!!!!!
Greetings from Florida!! Sad to hear you had to get shots. Hope you have fun at the hockey game. You are in my prayer.
Love the snow pictures. It reminds me so much of the pictures we are taking now! Hope you start feeling better Bennett. We’ll see you on Thursday! We’ll be praying for your counts to be high!
The Weimans
Hey Bennett! I read you didnt feel good today, so i will pray you’ll recover from that.
I hope you have a wonderful Christmas.
bye
Hi Bennett! I just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas. I hope you are feeling better soon.
Bennett,
Hope you are starting to feel better! We are praying that your counts start to rise and that you get to come home soon. I didn’t have a free hand with Ethan today or I would have stopped by. Dave and Ava will be coming tomorrow so I’ll try to swing by and say hi. Please let us know if there is anything that we can bring you.
Hang in there. You’ll be home soon and it will make Christmas all that more special! My friend Tara is going to e-mail you and maybe you two can talk about similar things since she is 29 now and had ALL when she was your age.
Take care and have a Merry Christmas! We’ll be praying for you Bennett.
The Weimans, Dave, Alicia, Ethan & Ava
Bennett & Cindy,
We are praying for Bennett right now that his counts start to climb. GOD is listening and you will be home for Christmas! Keep your chin up! You looked great when we saw you today. Ethan was so cute today when he found out his counts were up. He threw his arms up in the air and said, “My counts are up, my counts are up!” He thanked his nurse Angie too, it was too cute. So when your counts come up this weekend, I’ll tell Ethan and he can do a cheer for you too!!
Take care and GOD Bless!
The Weimans, Dave, Alicia, Ethan & Ava
Bennett and Cindy,
Sorry to hear that your back at the hospital. I will continue to prayer that you can go home for Xmas.
Love ya all and hand in there
Hi Bennet and family,
We are glad you got to spend Christmas at home. I try to read your update everyday and pray for a healing. I hope the New Year is better for all of you. We will continue praying for all of you especially Bennett.
Danny, Marsha and Dylan
We Are Praying His Count Will Go Us Tomorrow, And Hope Yous Have A Good Safe Trip
GP & GM J.
Hi Cindy,
Just wanted to let you know that Bennett & your family is in our thoughts and prayers every day. Glad that you all got to spend Christmas together.
Have a Happy New Year
Love
Gary,Sharon,Cory&Family,Cary&Family,Cherilea&Family
Oh my gosh. i was just reading his “im thankful for..” poem and it was so cool because I was just cleaning out my room the other day and i found that In my closet, like from 8th grade! mrs. johnsons class! i thought it was funny.. haha. BUT thank you so much for the scrabble game! that was so sweet of you guys! i realy dont see how you find time to do all that, when you already have so many things to do. you are amazing! but thank you
bennett and i willl have to play it sometime, i bet were both outta practice. I’m praying that things will get better for Bennett. I told him that this was another bump in the road, but it’ll smooth out as soon as they fix it. he is so strong! I really dont know how he does it. I really look up to him. But tell him not to get aggrivated at little kids when they stare… they dont know any better. and i used to just play along.. id kinda stare back and then say BOO! that gets them every time! Older kids at the highschool still stare at me for wearing one.. some people just never grow up i guess. well i love all of you!! and I pray for you guys alot! i will continue to do so!
-brit
Bennett,
We are so glad to hear that you are out and about going to school and to basketball games. There’s nothing better than hanging out with friends. That’s great news about being home on your birthday too. Hang in there.
GOD BLESS, The Weimans, Dave, Alicia, Ethan & Ava
Hi Cindy,
Glad to hear things are quiet for the most part for you guys. Glad Bennett is getting out and about. I hope this is a start to a great year for you guys!
-Tanya Braatz (Cole Fisher’s mom)
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/colefisher
Bennett and Cindy:
I loved the duck hunting pictures. It is GREAT that you are doing well enough to get to enjoy the things that you love to do. I am praying that your ANC count stays up and you can be with your friends!!
BENNETT AND FAMILY:
WE JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYS AND HAVE BEEN FOR THE LAST 11 MONTHS. WE ARE GLAD YOUR ANC COUNT IS UP. BEST OF LUCK ON YOUR TREATMENTS.
JIM, NOEL, MAIRYAH, AND CHELSEA-KAYE
Bennett, it was so good to see you at school today! In all my running around that place I have failed to see you in the hallway. You’re looking pretty good, I see you are filling in those loose clothes. Keep up the great work at school and congrats on keeping up with the class. C ya around the hallways. Mrs. Hart
Hi Bennett and family, I was just thinking about you and decided to check out your website. It really is awesome. I am not a techie for sure and rarely go on line.
Pete and I keep you in our prayers. It is great to see you in church when you feel like it. We missed you last week. With all the flu going around, mom and I are debating whether to try and get out tomorrow. If it snows, I think we will stay in. Pete is working in the Chicago area this week and next. I will be glad when that job is done and he can be at home again.
Take care and God bless you. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Barb Liles
Frey Family said on February 26th, 2008: 11:54 pm
Hi Bennett,
Nice to meet you! I JUST found out about you & “your battle” while searching on line. I hope & pray for your recovery. Your will is in God’s hands. Phillippians 4:13 I can do ANYTHING through CHRIST whom strengthenth me. Keep this scripture close to your heart, it will always help you.
I see by your mom’s update you have a hard week ahead of you. God Bless you, Bennett. It is obvious you have wonderful family, friends, & a blessed life.
Happy Belated 14th Birthday, Dude! So by the pics I observed you like the gurlzzzz(hottie Nurse), your buddies, sports, hunting, your dogs, & of course family!
Ok Mr. Hollister…how on Earth could you not like steak????? LOL Glad you tried it & like it now. It has alot of protein which is good for you…..
I will try to see what I can do in my community (Nashville,IL.) to get some more “TABS” going for you & your family.
My husband & I went to high school with your beloved mom. I ran into her a couple of years ago when I was visiting in Benton. Please tell her to email me.
SLCH is the BEST!
God Bless You, Bennett! Onward Christian soldier…………………..
Love,
Raymond & Anita Frey & children
Bennett, Cindy and Family,
I was so glad to see that your counts are up and we want you to know that we will be praying for you during your next treatment. Good luck and God Bless !!!!!!
Hey wat up bennett i hope you will get well soon and my friends in harrisburg ryne,cody, tyler,and capel hope you will get well really soon.
So glad to hear that everything went well with both your chemo and radiation today. Thanks Cindy for stopping by to say hi. Our visitors lately have been far and few between. Sounds like you are enjoying your stay at the Haven House. We ate at Macarroni Grill the othe night and I had pizza and it was really good. If you take Olive and go west until you pass 40/64 you’ll hit the Chesterfield Mall and they have a Chili’s, Cheesecake Factory, PF Changs and several other places you can try. We’re praying that everything keeps going smoothly for you Bennett. By the way, Ethan dressed up as a magician tonight and had a ball.
Take care, Alicia Weiman
A prayer is love with wings to carry it to God. May you feel constantly lifted up in prayer…because you are. Keep it strong Bennett and family.
An Irish Prayer
May God give you…
For every storm, a rainbow,
For every tear, a smile,
For every care, a promise,
And a blessing in each trial.
For every problem life sends,
A faithful friend to share,
For every sigh, a sweet song,
And an answer for each prayer.
HAPPY ST. PATRICKS DAY
Bennett, Cindy and Family:
I just read your update and I am so glad that your counts are coming back up and your fever is down. I do hope that you get to go home over the weekend.
I hope that your family has a good Easter and God Bless you !!!!!!
Hi Bennett! My whole family and my church is praying for you. I’m happy that things are clearing up for you and your family. If you have another day when you’re not as good as now, just remember, you have friends and family who love you and want you to have the best life possible. Don’t be worried about anything. Your family and friends we be with you, where ever, when ever, no matter what. Every person around and in this little town we call Benton, will be praying for you. I’m sure of it. They won’t stop praying for you until you are as good as you were before all of this happened. Here’s a little poem I made up when I was three. “Roses are red, Violets are blue. Everyone here, will be praying for you!” I made that because my great grandma died from leukemia, and I don’t want that to happen to one of our favorite Rangers!!!!! Get well soon and Happy Easter!!!! Love, Cortney Denbow
May today be all you need it to be. May the peace of God and the freshness of the Holy
Spirit rest in your thoughts, rule in your dreams tonight, and conquer all your fears.
May God manifest himself today in ways you have never experienced. May your joys be fulfilled, your dreams be closer, and your prayers be answered. I pray that faith enters a new height for you; I pray that your territory is enlarged. I pray for peace, healing, health, happiness, prosperity, joy, true and undying love for God. Amen!
God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage
Bennett, Pete and I were thinking about you tonight. We pray that you are feeling better. We were hoping that you would be well enough to attend the Basketball Banquet Monday night and hear Doug Collins speak. Do you have another blood test Monday? Let us know if you get well enough to go.
Bennett and Cindy,
It was nice seeing you at clinic yesterday. We are praying that your skin irritation goes away soon. Sorry I didn’t get to say good-bye….Dr. Thompson was getting Ethan all wound up! Take care, Dave, Alicia, Ethan & Ava
Bennett and Cindy,
We are praying that they can find out what is causing Bennett’s fevers. Hopefully you’ll get to go home soon. We enjoyed visitng with you. It’s never fun to be in the hospital, but it does help to have friends around when you are there.
Take care and we’ll keep the prayers coming.
Dave, Alicia, Ethan & Ava
Bennett and Cindy:
We are all praying that Bennett’s fever will break and he will begin feeling better. I hope today will be that blessing.
Bennett,
Been checking on you daily, hoping that they can find out what is causing your fevers
and that you can get to come home soon. Just know that you and your family are
always on our minds. GET WELL SOON!
Bennett,
Just letting you & your family know that you are in all our prays.
Praying that your tempature goes down and you get to go home soon.
Love
Gary & Family,Cory & Family, Cary & Family, Cherilea & Family
Dear Bennett,
Just wanted to let you know you and your family are in my prayers. Praying for your temperature to go down and for all your tests to come back with positive results. Stay strong all of you.
Love, Deb & family
Bennett and Cindy:
All of us here at the bank are saying a prayer that the test results will be negative and you will be feeling better real soon. God Bless you and your family.
Praying that the spinal tap will come back with good results. Hope you get well soon, I need some help catching some fish!!
Cindy and Bennett,
You are in my thoughts and prayers daily. I just know that God will see you through all of this. Get well soon.
Hey there Bennett! I see things are slowing you down a bit, boy you must have a high tolerance of Benadryl! One pill and I am out of the loop for awhile, or as my other half says, more loopy than usual! lol
You hang in there and be TOUGH as always. I haven’t left a message in a bit but I have been checking on you. I’ll throw another prayer on the barbie (BBQ) for you! We’ll keep the town a praying for you! Take Care! 
Bennett and Cindy – We are praying for you all. Bennett you are very brave and strong, God will see you through this. Get well soon.
Cindy,
Happy Mother’s Day!!! I am glad all your guys are with you!
We love you Bennett and think of you constantly. Hope you are better soon.
Lynette
Bennett and Cindy:
I was so glad to read that you felt like sitting up last night. Hang in there! You are one strong young man and a inspiration to all of us. God Bless You !!!!
Bennett and Cindy:
I was so glad to read that you are feeling better Bennett. I hope that your ANC comes up so when I read your web-site Monday, you are home and feeling much better!!!!
Cindy, we miss you here at the bank and we are all praying for Bennett’s numbers to stay in line and his fever to stay down. God Bless you and your family!!
Bennett,
I’m sorry to hear you aren’t feeling well now. I have complete faith you will recover again quickly, just as you always have. Please know I’m thinking of you and keep fighting the good fight.
Jen Piraino
Just checking in to say hi and it is so wonderful to hear how well you are doing. We’re so glad you are having so much fun this summer!
Take care,
Dave, Alicia, Ethan & Ava
Whoooooooo Hooooooooo! I am happy 2 c u at the ball games whackin the leather off the baseball! It is so good to hear that you are having some good times for a while. Keep it up. Don’t work yourself too hard but keep up the great work. Good to see all of you doing great. Take care.
We just wanted to let you know that we all are praying for you and thinking of you all the time. Every Sunday Sharon Jackson gives us an update on how you are doing and we have you on our prayer list.
Keep your chin up get well soon!
Your friends in Hidalgo, IL
Great job Bennett, I am so happy to c you getting to play. Sorry about the ending though.
But looks like you are doing much better and that is awesome. Keep on working hard and school will start soon, you’ll be playing again I’m sure. Glad things are looking up for all of you. Tell the family I said hello. I forgot to ask you did those clothes I took to your mom fit you? Just wondered. Hope they did. Have a good week. 
Hi Cindy and Bennett, we are so glad to hear that you are doing so well. Jeremy is doing really good as well. I have had to take over his caring bridge site as he is 16 now and doesn’t have the time. Take care and keep up the good work health wise and baseball too. Your friends Annette and Jeremy Proctor
Bennett,
Wow! SI sports magazine! Way to go! I’m so proud of you!
Jennifer
Hello Bennett and Cindy,
I am so glad to hear that you are all doing so good. Jeremy is doing fairly well. We had some issues from his last LP. I am also glad to hear that basketball is going so well, keep up the good work. Take care and God Bless you both for your kindness.
Annette and Jeremy Proctor
Dear Bennett and Cindy,
I hope this finds your cold doing better. We were over at the hospital when Ryan passed. Jeremy was getting an MRI done for some unexplainable tremors in his hands and arms. They think it is due to the methotrexate. We will see at the clinic on Friday. I know that Ryan and Bennett were very close friends and we just wanted to say that we are sorry that another friend has gone to heaven. If you ever need anything just give us a shout. Take care and God Bless you both.
Your friends Annette and Jeremy Proctor
Hi Cindy and Bennett,
We are so glad to hear that you are feeling and doing so well. Jeremy has been in the hospital for a week now and we are still trying to find out what is causing the fevers and cough. He has had a CT scan done so we are waiting for that to come back. I imagine Bennett is loving this warmer weather, he can spend some more time outside, which we know he loves. Take care and keep feeling better.
Your friends Annette and Jeremy Proctor
Hi Bennett! I am so glad about how muchyou’ve recovered. It’s really great. You know we all missed you at school……. But at least you’re back. It’s great how you have handled all of this. You might not know me, by the way, (I am in 5th grade), but people all over this state of Illinois have heard about you. Stay well, and live your life as good and great as you are.
Benton, IL loves you!!!!
Love, Cortney Denbow
(P.S Do you know Mrs. Bethel, the 5th grade reading teacher? She’s been the reading teacher since last year, I think…..)
I’ve seen some comments from a Mrs. Bethel but I wasn’t sure if it was the same one. Just wondering.
Keep being you and stay as healthy as you can! You got it? Good! We want you to be happy and have a great life!
Hope you get to feeling better Bennett. It was good seeing you the other day, sorry I couldn’t talk longer, but Ethan was on the go and that is the way we like him to be! We are off to Texas tomorrow….we can’t wait. Everyone in our house is on cloud nine.
Take care, Dave, Alicia, Ethan & Ava Weiman
Hi friend! I check your site often but never really leave you messages. Today is your lucky day…I’m leaving you a message now! Hope that you are feeling better by the time Monster trucks comes around.PS I think that I am going! Well talk to you later. Tell your mom I said hi and that i hope all is well with her too!
Your favorite PCA KIM!
Hey Bennett and family,
You are in our dailty prayers! We wish you the best with your upcoming blood work. Take care!
The Cairel Family
Derrick, Angie, Alex, & Drew
Hey Cindy and Bennett, We are so sorry to hear that Bennett is in the hospital with an infection. We know how you feel, we were there with Jeremy when he had pneumonia and a line infection. Tell him to hang in there it does get better. If there is anything you all need let us know we are only 40 minutes away. Take care and feel better soon
Your friends Annette and Jeremy Proctor
Im really glad you are home, there is no place better, Im sure you will feel better just being there. Your one tough kid !!
Bennett and Cindy:
We are so happy that you are feeling a little better. God Bless you and we will keep you in our prayers.
The Garrison’s
Bennett:
CONGRATULATION’S on your 8th grade graduation. The best times of your life is beginning to happen when you begin High School. We hope of prayer for your continued recovery and it was so awesome to see you looking happy and feeling much better.
Hey all, Just wanted to let you know that we are praying for no leukemia cells and praying that the ankle will heal quickly. I check your site often but I haven’t posted in a while. Maybe we will get to see you again soon. Take care and know that lots of prayers are coming your way. Teresa and Brad
Praise the Lord!!!!!!!! I am so happy for your news. I am so glad to hear somebody hear those words. Bennett you are such a neat teenager and I am so glad to hear you are doing well. We are praying for a fast recovery on your ankle. I’m sure it was nice to go cheer your team on even if you couldn’t play. I know your parentes are so happy for the news. Keep fighting and we will pray that you remain in remission forever.
Dear Cindy and Bennett,
We are so glad to hear that Bennett is at least feeling better and that his counts are looking good. Jeremy was only in the hospital over night. We think the prednisone caused so much acid build up that is what caused the hiccups. Go figure. Bennett keep on taking care of yourself and resting your ankle when you can, I know it is a bummer, but with school starting soon you want to be able to get out and play the sports that you love. Take care and God Bless you and your family.
Your friends Annette and Jeremy Proctor
Hi Cindy:
I can’t wait each day to read your updates. You know that I am so jealous that you are there and I am still in So. Illinois.
We are all hoping that Bennett kills his moose and that his health stays good during his hunt.
You and Ham be careful and watch out for those bears! Have a great time !!
Pages: I am so enjoying reading about your adventures! Your descriptions of the landscape and campsites make me want to be there. Can’t wait to see pictures, especially of that big moose that’s out there waiting for you, Bennett! Hope you get him soon!
heyy you probably don’t know me… but im k-t.. i feel bad that i didn’t send this while you were in the hospital, but i was to. i had scholiosis(i guess thats how you spell it) and it hurt really bad… this probably doesn’t effect you in any way… but i had a uncle that had cancer… sadly he died,,, but i heard you don’t have cancer anymore and thats GREAT!! hope you have a good life…..
I agree with you actually, I do think! Could this become attainable that will have your blog post translated into French? English is my own second language.
Bennett and Family:
Congratulations on the ending of your long journey. You are such an inspiration to all of us for being such a strong and couragous young man. You have your whole life ahead of you, so enjoy every minute of it and may God Bless You always !!!!!