comment by Lindsey and Sherrie Garmon on 09/13/2007
The names Bennett, Kelly, and Travis are being spoken by many beleivers in Texas as they pray to the Father in heaven. Though miles away, we will continue to pray fervently for all of you. Our love to you!
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comment by Summer Walters on 09/12/2007
I just wanted to tell you again that I have been checking in daily on Bennett's improvements and praying with Ava every night for Baby Bennett. She is now anxious to meet this baby we have been praying for. Everyone here in Abilene is lifting you up every time we think of you, and we praise God for the answered prayers so far!
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comment by Kim Appleton on 09/12/2007
Praise the Lord, Thank you Father for all that you do!! How wonderful to read about Bennett's improvements & to see you hold your son, what a miracle. I can't wait for you to be able to take him home & hold him all the time. Our prayers are lifted up to the Lord as we continue this journey with you. He hears each one of our special requests on your behalf & IS answering them. Its wonderful to witness your Christian faith through this life journey, thank you for sharing each moment. Love, Kim
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comment by Kelly Fixmer on 09/12/2007
PRAISE GOD!! I read the latest posts and am very encouraged by what I am reading! We will continue to pray for you all, and especially for complete healing of Bennett. Take care! Your friends in Oswego, IL. :)
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comment by Shane & Holly Bender on 09/12/2007
We are still praying for you often and are reading every update. We are so happy for you that you got to hold your precious baby!! We're thanking God with you. We put a picture of the 3 of you on our web site and are asking friends & family to continue to pray for Bennett's full recovery.
In Christ,
The Benders (76133)
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comment by Don and Betty on 09/12/2007
Super pictures, who's the older lady in the picture, must be an elderly nurse or someone who just happened by. Love you all, still praying.
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comment by Anne Liimatta on 09/12/2007
One day at a time, sweet Jesus! Each day that passes and Bennett is still here - Praise the Lord! Each day that passes and the two of you plus many family are still there at the hospital by his side - Praise the Lord! Each day hundreds of prayers go up for the Lord's will in the life of this little soul - Praise the Lord! Each day you struggle with these feelings, the ups and the downs, God is creating in you a greater faith which he can use to honor him in the years to come. Take care of yourselves, too. Rest and eat well and spend time together alone. Pray and read the Bible - talk to God and let him talk to you. Keep the faith and don't be afraid, especially at night when you go to sleep. God never sleeps - he is watching!
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comment by Ingrid and Matthew Quigley on 09/12/2007
LORD, how can we thankyou enough for this awesome gift! Somehow all of us watching and praying for Bennett feel as if it's been a personal gift from your hand to each of us but we know that the gift is most precious to your servants Kelly and Travis and their families. We praise you for your providence, your wisdom, your graciousness, your salvation, your comforting presence, your healing power, your unending love, and for the salvation we have through YOUR son Jesus Christ. We know that our knowledge is so limited, we know that our prayers can only be answered correctly as you see fit. Thankyou for seeing fit to heal Baby Bennett this much. PLEASE PLEASE HEAL HIM FULLY SOON!THANKYOU LORD.
And thankyou Travis and Kelly for sharing your experience with us. You guys are great!
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comment by Murray / North Central Church on 09/12/2007
For Bennett, sometime in 2012 or so...when you can read :),
Just wanted you to know that in your first few weeks of life, you had a whole congregation praying for you in Indianapolis, Indiana...the North Central Church of Christ. They've looked at your pics, and they've marveled at how precious you are. They too rejoice with you and your parents in your healing.
Love from Indiana,
Murray Sanderson / North Central
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comment by Murray / North Central Church on 09/12/2007
For Bennett, sometime in 2012 or so...when you can read :),
Just wanted you to know that in your first few weeks of life, you had a whole congregation praying for you in Indianapolis, Indiana...the North Central Church of Christ. They've looked at your pics, and they've marveled at how precious you are. They too rejoice with you and your parents in your healing.
Love from Indiana,
Murray Sanderson / North Central
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comment by Heather McInteer on 09/12/2007
We have been praying for all of you and am so thankful for the recent improvments. Praise to God. I am so happy that you have been able to hold Bennett. I am sure it brings everyone needed comfort and healing.
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comment by Amy Bowman on 09/12/2007
Those are the pictures we've been waiting for! I can't even imagine how wonderful it feels to hold your precious Bennett. Now we're waiting for the "going home" pictures! We're praying that it's miraculously soon!
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comment by christy on 09/12/2007
What an awesome sight! I am so thrilled and thankful you held your sweet angel last night. I think I looked at the pictures 30 times! My dear friend - I know you were dancing inside holding that precious baby of yours.
We will continue praying for Bennett's healing to progress quickly so that joyous day will finally arrive when you can take that handsome boy home with you.
love you so much!
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comment by Jim Bauserman on 09/12/2007
Holding your babt boy for the first time is so special. I'm happy you finally got to do it. Isn't Gopd great?!
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comment by Kristen Yost on 09/12/2007
Seeing those pictures of the two of you holding your sweet boy brought tears to my eyes. I can't even imagine how it must have made you feel to be able to hold him for the first time!! I am so happy that he is doing so well! We will keep praying that he improves more each day and that his lungs will be free of infection very soon!
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comment by Jimmy and Amanda on 09/12/2007
It is the most precious thing to see Bennett staring up at you as you were holding him, Kelly. I know your momma heart was nearly exploding with joy and we are so thankful for all of the healing that has taken place enabling the two of you to finally hold your sweet boy. We eagerly await even more!!
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comment by dblake on 09/12/2007
so glad to hear about the improvements! I'll keep praying for y'all.
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comment by Bob & Susan Henry on 09/12/2007
Kelly & Travis, We go to Church w/ Michelle & Corey and we are so thankful for this opportunity to share in all the prayers that are being offered up to God, our Great Physician on Bennett's behalf. You are such such a beautiful and strong family and there is no doubt that God must be pleased with your faith as you go through this difficult time w/ your precious baby boy. We will keep you all in our prayers and hope to continue to hear the wonderful news of Bennett's full recovery. Stay strong in the Lord, He will see you through!
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comment by Hillary Marder on 09/12/2007
Kelly and Travis,
My eyes are welling up with tears! It is so good to see you both holding Bennett. We have all been praying for that moment and it has finally happened! Praise God for all of Bennett's progress. He truly is an angel boy! Your family is continually in my prayers.
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comment by Aunt Gloria Ehlman on 09/12/2007
Dearest Kelly, Travis and Bennett. I only just learned of this incredible journey you are on. I read all of your postings so far and believe in the awesome power of prayer. I will pray for your sweet son as he continues his miraculous recovery. Hugs and love to you all!
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comment by Katie Meeks on 09/12/2007
People keep walking by my office and probably think I am crazy for the huge smile across my face, but I just cant stop smiling for you guys! I will continue to pray so hard that things move in the right direction and for more special moments with that beautiful boy!
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comment by Elizabeth and Gavin Pate on 09/12/2007
Wow! How exciting to see you both getting to cuddle with Bennett!! It is such a blessing to be able to hold your sweet baby for the first time - and even more so since you have all been through so much together - what a sweet relief! We are continuing to pray for a complete healing for your little guy and for continued strength for the two of you! Thank you for all of the wonderful updates and openess of your hearts!
Love, Gavin and Elizabeth
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comment by Martha Rogers on 09/12/2007
I love that you finally got to hold that sweet little boy! The pictures are wonderful! Joy fills my heart knowing that you were able to hold him but it also thrills me for Bennett. I think he needed to be in your arms as much as you needed to hold him. You all look great together with such sweet first moments. Thank you for sharing them.
I love that they have moved him to a new bed! This is a big deal too. Bennett's progress is awesome. Now, I am praying him home to his beautiful bed with the two of you. I know there are several steps that still have to happen but you are so close! Much love and continued prayers. M
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comment by JP and Beth on 09/12/2007
The pictures of you guys holding him are incredible. I find myself scrolling through them with a huge smile on my face. We can feel your joy. Praise God from whom all blessings flow!
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comment by Amanda P. on 09/12/2007
Kelly and Trav - Like so many have said today - there truly are no words. It's so surreal to take a step back and think "whoa - we have all just witnessed a miracle!". I can't even begin to imagine what you guys are thinking and feeling. Thank you for sharing your journey, your hearts, your prayers and praises with us. We love ya'll! Can't wait to smooch on that baby boy myself!!
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comment by Jenevieve Hughes on 09/12/2007
We are rejoicing with you and are so grateful for God's blessings. We will continue to pray for you and hope for many more "firsts" over the next few days!
Love, Jenevieve & Brian
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comment by Rachel Klick on 09/12/2007
One of my biggest prayers has been answered...that you would be able to hold your precious baby boy :) now if you could only take him home! I know he still has quite a journey ahead of him and I continue to petition our Father for his complete healing. I am so thankful and give God all the glory for a wonderful night last night. I pray for more and more great baby steps forward! I love you all very much!
In Him,
Rachel
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comment by Sarah Booker on 09/12/2007
I have sweet tears as I see you both holding Bennett. God is good and makes even the smallest of things precious beyond words. This has been quite the journey and I will keep praying as it continues, but I'm so thankful for these oasis moments of pure joy for y'all.
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comment by Grana on 09/12/2007
Dearest Bennett,
One of the most precious memories that I will always hold so very dear to my heart was when nurse Ashley from the NICU put you in your mommy's arms. Tears were flowing freely from all of us and the staff. Once you focused your eyes on your mommy, you could not take your eyes off her. You enjoyed the songs that mommy and daddy sang to you and seemed so at peace. When daddy started rocking you, your eyes became so heavy and you drifted off to sleep. God has been so very gracious in healing your body and we all know that you are still very much on your recovery journey. Constant prayers are being said for you hourly.
I love you so very much.
Grana
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comment by Shanta and Ken on 09/12/2007
Holy Smokes- we're so pumped to read the last couple of posts! What a wonderful miracle! I am just so excited for you guys. And I'm constantly encouraged and inspired by your always remembering to give God all the glory. That is very special. Do you have a list of your favorite Drs/nurses' names that we might send cards to for their great care? I'm sure they would find that really encouraging.
We love you and we're ready to read more!
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comment by Summer Fuqua on 09/12/2007
There just aren't words. Those pictures took my breath away. We will continue to pray for more and more breathtaking moments for you and your precious boy. Blessings.
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comment by Tiffany Gatto Bryson on 09/12/2007
I am so happy you got to hold him and he got some yummy breast milk!!!! Yeah. God is sooooo good!!!
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comment by Grace Patton on 09/12/2007
Kelly and Travis,
You are amazing parents to go through these three weeks with the spirit and the smile of angels hovering over Bennett. Bennett is a fortunate young one that God has placed in your care. Our children are like precious jewels, to be polished by us and presented to the Lord. Upon our son moving to a new city the time had come for me to write his NICU story. It took me 26 years to tell him the whole story(I knew I would cry)about his 10 days in NICU and I still cried. Our doctor said, "don't dewell on this, live your life." Good luck on telling Bennett, but kept a tissue handy.
Love and peace to you all,
Grace
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comment by Barron Holland on 09/12/2007
All I can say right now is... WOW. God is good.
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comment by Jennie on 09/12/2007
Tears of joy fill my eyes as I see the pictures of you two FINALLY holding your sweet boy! I know the overwhelming feeling you must have had when you finally got him in your arms. I can't tell you how happy and excited I am for you guys. Beautiful pictures, beautiful family, and beautiful sight to see. We love you guys! Still praying!
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comment by Cynthia, Keith, & Brady Antaya on 09/12/2007
We adore the pictures of you holding Bennett. What a special memory that is for you. We nearly jumped up and down to see he was moved to an open crib! We know what a HUGE step in the right direction that is. Congratulations! God is definitely answering all of our prayers for your little boy.
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comment by Gretchen and Jeff Davis on 09/12/2007
Words cannot express the joy those pictures have brought us. We are so happy you were able to hold your sweet son, and rejoice with you! We love you guys. Bennett, you are beautiful, but don't let it go to your head :). We continue to pray for healing.
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comment by Lisa Thomas on 09/12/2007
Good morning! I had trouble falling asleep last night b/c I was so excited for you both. The good news was like a shot of caffine right before going to bed! Praying continually for the infection to be completely gone from his lungs and for God's protection against any new infection. I'm sure you'd have slept in that chair holding him all night if they'd have let you! I bet Grana and Grammie are itching for their turn! I can picture them standing at the door...hands washed up to their elbows...gowns on...ready to hold that boy! What joy!
One moment at a time...
~lisa
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comment by Linda and Jim on 09/12/2007
We are rejoicing with all of you! No gratitude and praise seems adequate but we will keep trying to express both to our Lord. Have a wonderful day! Hug Bennett from all of your family and friends around the world!
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comment by Aunt Nancy on 09/12/2007
Kelly and Travis I was thrilled to read you got to hold your precious sweet Bennett last night.
We are praying this will be the first of many steps you will continue to make in his healing.
We love you.
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comment by Andrea on 09/12/2007
Our God is Alive and Active!! Thank you Father for making your presence known in Travis, Kelly, and Bennett's lives! We proclaim You as Lord and King, Savior and Redeemer; the Author and Finisher of our Faith. To You be all Glory, Honor, and Praise!!! Now Father, we continue to ask for your healing for Baby Bennett. Clear his lungs and keep the infection from returning, strengthen his heart that it pump life to his body, and keep is blood gas levels steady that is body will reach and maintain an equilibrium. We also ask that you continue to guide the wonderful medical staff attending to our precious Bennett. Give them vision and insight that is beyond their on capacity! And finally, bless Travis and Kelly with Hope, Peace, Comfort, Strength, and Faith so that they may KNOW that You Are and will Ever Be the GREAT I AM!!!!! In Jesus' Name!
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comment by Colleen & Phil on 09/12/2007
We are still rejoicing with y'all and tears still flow when I look at your beautiful pictures. We are still praying for sweet Bennett as he is on his journey to complete recovery. Praise God in all his glory for your sweet son and for his amazing parents!
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comment by Laura Brown on 09/12/2007
Prayers will continue for complete healing and many more days/nights were you can sit, rock, sing, and read to your sweet baby. Hugs to both to all of you!
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