October 26th update
Welcome Home Bennett~
Bennett is home. He arrived at St. Louis airport around 11:00, we got his baggage, said goodbye to his friends, and off to the hospital to see Ryan. Bennett had several souvenirs he wanted to give Ryan. I was able to snap a picture of the boys together. I think the last picture I have them together was running around the nurses station in a red wagon! We pray for Ryan’s recovery and if you would like to leave him encouraging words, here is his website: www.caringbridge.com/visit/ryancoe
Bennett went to straight to bed when we got home. He is pretty tired. He did manage to do a little homework as tomorrow is back to the real world. He has to get up early in the morning too for a blood test at our local hospital. We are praying for good counts. We should have more pictures of the trip when we get them developed.
Thank you for all your prayers. We feel so blessed that Bennett feels good and was able and invited to New Orleans. Thank you Sunshine kids for sponsoring the trip, to the chaperon’s Dr. J. and nurse Amy, and to Ryan for checking into it!

Glad Bennett had a wonderful trip. I enjoyed looking at the photos. God bless Ryan. We pray for a complete recovery for him. Sounds like Bennett and Ryan have found good friends in each other. Nothing like good friends!
Bennett and Cindy,
I have not looked at your site for awhile, tonight I read alot and looked at pictures.
You have really came a long way. So many challenges, but you always come through
your a great guy. You also have a strong and supportive family.(friends too) Love you
a whole lot and pray every night for only the very best for you.
Love ya,
Julie