comment by Nate on 10/24/2007
Awesome! That's the best news I've heard in a long time. Can't wait to visit. :)
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comment by Grace Patton on 10/24/2007
Dear Travis and Kelly,
What wonderful words, "Going Home."
Thank you for sharing Bennett with me and allowing me to pray for his healing. This has been an honor to pray for him and you all as new parents. May the Lord bless you and keep you in the palm of his hand.
When you come to Memphis, TN to visit your cousins maybe we will be able to meet you all.
Safety Tip: In the middle of the night, when both of you hear a sound coming from Bennett's room, please do not rush the door only to find that two bodies cannot fit the door frame at the same time! This is a true story for our family. We can laugh now, but the bruises sure were big.
Grace
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comment by Ellyn on 10/24/2007
Words fail me! I tear up just envisioning the sight of you and Travis bringing home Bennett! The day you have wait so long for is so near!
I sing Glory, Hallelujah
I lift your name on high
I sing Holy, cause your Worthy
I praise you with a dance!
Our God IS a GREAT and AWESOME God!
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comment by The Pandits/Nashville on 10/24/2007
Oh how exciting...can we get in line to babysit? Love you guys.
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comment by Jennifer on 10/24/2007
Praise the LORD!! We are thrilled for your homecoming and can't wait to hear about the journey ahead. May you continue to feel the Lord working! All of love.
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comment by Victoria Watson on 10/24/2007
What an answer to prayers! God is good.
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comment by Brittyne Fitzgerald on 10/24/2007
A true answer to prayers! I hope the preparations go smoothly! Don't wear yourself out and save your energy for his homecoming!
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comment by Cyndi Osborn on 10/24/2007
This is amazing news! I am so excited for him to be in his own crib at your home! Praise God!
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comment by Debbie Turk on 10/24/2007
What wonderful news! We have been gone for the last week and I just finished reading the week's worth of updates, ending with such joyous news! I can't imagine how you feel. This Lord's Day will really be special, Our God is an Awesome God.
You will stay in our prayers.
Love you three,
Debbie
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comment by Shearon Sarver on 10/24/2007
PRAISE GOD! We are thrilled to hear the good news. We will continue to pray for Bennett's health and a smooth transition form hospital to home for all three of you.
Love to all of you,
The Sarver Family
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comment by Linda and Jim on 10/24/2007
"How much sweeter the destination when long has been the journey." We, too, rejoice mightily and praise our Father for this news of HOME!! God be with you during these busy, busy days of preparation. Keep trusting. Love and prayers always.
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comment by John and Nancy on 10/24/2007
Praise God from whom all blessings flow! We are so excited for you all! What an exciting week as you get ready to bring home such a special boy. Enjoy!
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comment by Tabitha on 10/24/2007
Can not wait to read that Bennett is HOME!!! Thank you for sharing him with us over the past 64+ days and letting us travel with you on this journey. It has been a blessing to our family to be part of the many praying for Bennett and for mom and dad. Our family will continue to pray for you all as you adjust to having him at home and with his continued improvement. God Bless you three ALWAYS.
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comment by Rene Bruce on 10/23/2007
PRAISE GOD!!!! My heart is filled with such joy to see the words that y'all will all be home together! God has truly used his healing hand on Bennett and it has been such an encouragement to be to be able to pray for y'all and walk on this journey with y'all through your journals. Thank you for your amazing faith and trust in God, the One who can make anything happen! I love you guys and will continue to pray throughout the days for y'all as you prepare to go home! I am just so excited for y'all! I definitely have happy tears:)
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comment by Jennifer Joyner on 10/23/2007
I have kept up with your posts everyday. I'm sooo excited for y'all. What wonderful news. God is so gracious and He continues to show His love and mercy.
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comment by Beth Fuston Austin TX on 10/23/2007
Praise God! I am so excited for you guys. May God continue to heal Bennett and be with your family! You will continue to be in our prayers! God is Good!!!!!!
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comment by Kerry and Carolyn on 10/23/2007
How wonderful to see the light at the end of the tunnel. We are so thrilled with the news of the move to home. You will never know how the three of you have impacted us. He is a special boy with special parents. We will continue to lift him up.
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comment by Brenda Newberry on 10/23/2007
WOW!!! How wonderful!! Countdown to D-Day begins! Hope all your preparations go well and I know how much you have been anticipating this. I know Bennett will love his home and I cna just see him looking all around taking it in. Will continue to pray that all goes well and the transition will be smooth. Love, Brenda
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comment by Gayle Taylor on 10/23/2007
We truly serve an awesome God!!!! Thank you Bennett Mitchell Speck for bringing a fortress of people together in prayer and thanksgiving to our heavenly Father. I hope you will come to realize what an impact you and your precious family have had on so many people. Love and blessings always.
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comment by karin kerby on 10/23/2007
how appropriate that he will come home on the Lord's day!!! We will all be singing praises of thanksgiving that little Bennett has been given a chance to grow up and be a living witness of God's power, and glory, and love!
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comment by Rick, Amy and Eva on 10/23/2007
WOOHOO! We are SO excited for you guys! We can't wait to hear about the homecoming and see pictures. We are always praying for you guys, love you!
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comment by Julie Kiser on 10/23/2007
YEAH!!! We have prayed so hard that God would be faithful to bring this day! Our prayers continue with you as you bring your precious boy home!
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comment by Lisa Thomas on 10/23/2007
SOOOOOO happy for you all! Get that carseat ready...again! I guess you can't tell the nurses that you don't need a monitor b/c he'll be sleeping on your chest or in your arms until he's 3 years old! They kinda' frown on that.
We are thrilled for you! Get all your groceries and prepare to hibernate for the winter! We'll see you in the spring!
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comment by Amanda Kilgore on 10/23/2007
HOOORRRAAAAYYYY!!!! My heart is skipping beats as I read that you will be going home soon! Thank the Lord for answered prayers. We are all so excited, I can't imagine how pumped your Mommy and Daddy must be. What a blessing you are, our precious! Words can not express how proud I am of you, Baby Bennett. Always remember the Lord is with you, and He will always carry you. It is my hope that someday you will know how many cheerleaders you have had the first two months of your life. You are worthy and very special. Thank you for the lessons you have taught us.
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comment by The Yosts on 10/23/2007
PRAISE GOD!! That is the most wonderful news that I have heard in a long time! I am so happy for you all that Bennett will be coming home with you Sunday! My eyes just filled with tears of joy as soon as I read that line! We will continue to pray for his complete healing. I can't wait to hear about his first night home with the two of you in your little blue house! Oh, I am so, so happy for you all!
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comment by the Bynums on 10/23/2007
"How great is our God,
sing with me
How great is our God,
and all who sing
How great, How great
Is our God"
We are so excited for y'all! Now the fun times begin. Enjoy every minute of that precious little guy.
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comment by Suzanne Bell on 10/23/2007
YAY!!!!!!!!!! I am so excited!
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comment by jim and nadine on 10/23/2007
We are so very happy and thankful for your news about going home. It is hard to express, but in a small way we have been on this with you. God has shown his love and faithfulness in caring for Bennett and both of you. May we forever praise Him for this.
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comment by Kelly Sandberg on 10/23/2007
AHHHHHHH!!!! The rush of emotion that is evoked by a set discharge date is overwhelming! What an incredible "milestone"!! I can only imagine the joy you feel. Praise God that he has give you HIS boy to love and care for. What a faithful Father we have. We just can't wait to see pictures of and hear about the homecoming. It will be a VERY tough road ahead (all newborns are hard!!) but now more than ever we all know GOD will provide the strength to endure it. We love you three so much!
Love, The Sandberg Family
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comment by The Woody's on 10/23/2007
Matthew 19:26...With God ALL things are possible. This is my Bible verse for my 1st graders this week. Bennett's journey is such an example of this scripture. We are so happy for you all and continue our prayers for you and your family!
Love to you all!
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comment by ed and Ozela on 10/23/2007
Praise our Wonderful God!!!!
We have been on vacation celebrating our Corban's 1st birthday. It was such good news to check on Bennett when we got home and see this wonderful news.
May God continue to Bless your family!!!
Love, Ed and Ozela
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comment by Sara Hejl on 10/23/2007
I'm so excited for you guys! God is good!
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comment by Frank, Courtney, and Rhett Wilbert on 10/23/2007
Praise be to the Father! What wonderful news. We will continue to pray for Bennett's complete healing and for a smooth transition to life without NICU Nurses. We know you will continue to be amazing parents once Bennett is at home. Thank you again for allowing all of us to love Bennett and be a part of your journey over the last few months.
Love,
Frank, Courtney, and Rhett
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comment by Steph & Scott on 10/23/2007
Praise the Lord! Tears of joy filled our eyes reading your message today. Thankyou for allowing us to walk this long road with you. God is so good! We will continue to keep you both and Bennett in our prayers. We look forward to hearing more as the week ends and once your precious son is home!!!! What an awesome day Sunday will be for the entire family!
Much love- The Mitchell's
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comment by The Leesers on 10/23/2007
Yea! We are so excited to hear that he will soon be home - we know you guys are just thrilled beyond words. What a blessing!
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comment by Tanya Hinckley on 10/23/2007
WAHOO! What great news. Enjoy your busy week getting ready to bring your sweet baby home :)
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comment by Shanta Murray on 10/23/2007
WHOA BABY! I'm tearing up at my desk. We are thrilled!!!
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comment by Mayos on 10/23/2007
Oh. My. Goodness. As so many others have said, there are no words! We are BEYOND excited for you three. Bennett gets to finally meet the little blue house. We are praying for you and Travis this week as you prepare to bring your sweet baby home. I can't imagine all of the emotions you are feeling. God bless you this week!!
James, Leslie and girls
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comment by Micki on 10/23/2007
I am trying not to cry at work, but am so overwhelmed by the news. God Bless you three as you begin this wondrous journey known as "FAMILY".
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comment by Tafanie on 10/23/2007
Oh my word!!! Hallelujah!!! Praise be to our faithful God!!!
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comment by Elizabeth Shirley on 10/23/2007
That's the best news I've heard all day!!! God is soooo good!
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comment by Ashley Nelson on 10/23/2007
WOW! I am so thrilled for you guys. My body is covered in chill bumps and my eyes are filled with tears. Our GOD is so faithful! What a blessing!
Can't wait to see pictures of you bringing sweet Bennett home. WOW!
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comment by Lyle and Pansy on 10/23/2007
Praise to the Lord, for He is good! How thankful we are to hear such wonderful news. God has done miraculous works. Our prayers continue for Bennett's total recovery and your strength in caring for him. We love you all.
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comment by Tiffany, Jorn, and Adelaide Severtson on 10/23/2007
What GREAT news that you will soon be taking Bennett home with you!!!!! Praise our gracious Lord from whom ALL blessings flow!!
You remain in our prayers daily. Can't wait to hear more updates as the next week unfolds.
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comment by Jodi Beaver on 10/23/2007
YAY YAY YAY!! We will be out of town the rest of the week and I will not be able to check the site, but know that we are THRILLED with you about your sweet family getting to be home together! Thank you LORD for the wonderful works you have done for the Specks! I'll be anxious to get home and read all about the homecoming!
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comment by Becky Brooks on 10/23/2007
We are ELATED with this news! So wonderful...Know that we continue to pray for you each step of the way...
So much love-
T,B p and b Brooks
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comment by Leah on 10/23/2007
I have been following your site since the beginning (I am an ACU alumni class of '03) but have never commented. PRAISE GOD for the progress that Bennett has made and that he is expected to come home this weekend! We are rejoicing with you!!!!
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comment by Griff and Tracy on 10/23/2007
We are singing praises to our Lord this afternoon! I can't tell you how excited we are for you...(I can hardly read what I'm writing--the tears are overflowing!) Thank you for humbly allowing all of us to join you in this journey; to pray for you, and allowing us to love your son. You have each taught us SO much about faith, love, endurance, and patience. Bennett's journey has showed us so much about our loving, heavenly Father. We can't wait for Sunday when you take Bennett home for the first time. All praise be to HIS name! With love and continued prayers...what a HUGE week this will be for the Speck family!
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comment by Summer Fuqua on 10/23/2007
I'm SO thankful you'll soon be home snuggled up with your precious boy. Your journey has blessed me, strengthened my faith, and shown me glimpses of God's love I so needed to see. Thank you for sharing Bennett with us!
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comment by elizabeth on 10/23/2007
Wow...praise God for the wonderful news that he is coming home in just a few days!! I'm so excited for your family and I know your hearts must be overflowing with joy! We will continue to pray that this week goes smoothly. Much love!
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comment by Katherine, Ben & Nelson on 10/23/2007
We are sooooo happy for you guys! I could feel your excitement as you typed "home this Sunday!!" :) We'll keep praying for everything to go smoothly this week. Can't wait to read your updates from home next week!!!!
:)
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comment by Kaye Stroud on 10/23/2007
Praise the Lord!! What Wonderful, Marvelous news!! I am so happy for all of you!! Prayers will continue to the Father for your precious family.
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comment by Randy and Carolyn on 10/23/2007
Tears of such great joy for you!!!! Also, a pounding heart for all the many things on your mind right now. May God continue to equip you and pour continued blessings to all three moment by moment. With much praise and thanksgiving and lots of love
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comment by Amy Bowman on 10/23/2007
Oh my goodness! If I wasn't in a public computer lab right now I'd be crying! I can't wait to see Bennett's "coming home" pictures on Monday. I can't imagine how excited and anxious y'all are. We continue to pray for Bennett's complete healing and for your joy and peace in this transition.
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comment by Katie Meeks on 10/23/2007
I have chills, I have tears, I have so much joy in my heart for yall. I praise God that the day is quicky approaching.
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comment by Kimberly Cates on 10/23/2007
Congratulations! I am so happy that Bennett will et to go home soon. This is monumental moment for you all and I will continue to pray for your little family. I know that God will guide you and give strength and you make this new adjustment and I will continue to pray for Bennett to continue to grow stronger and be protected from further illness.
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comment by Jennie on 10/23/2007
WOW!! To see the words "taking him home on Sunday" leaves me speechless! I can't even tell you how excited we are for the three of you!! What an amazing 2 months it's been! So much love!
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comment by Cousin Pam & Family on 10/23/2007
Awesome news! You both will do great taking care of Bennett at home; you already have. We will be thinking and praying for you and Bennett.
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comment by Alisa Mitchell on 10/23/2007
I couldn't be happier for your family! I hope you realize what a HUGE impact that Bennett's journey has had on so many people in so many places. Last night at the dinner table my 11 year old prayed for Bennett. That has become a regular part of our family's prayer life. It has been a wonderful lesson for my children to see the power of prayer. Thank you for sharing this incredibly emotional journey with us. God is good all the time. All the time God is good.
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comment by Alison Booker on 10/23/2007
All praise be to God! I am soooo happy to hear your awesome news. God is so good! Praying praises and protection for your family.
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comment by John, Elizabeth, Chloe & Mark Fortune on 10/23/2007
These are the words we've been waiting to hear!!! Your post made me a bit teary - in recognition of all God has done for Bennett. May you have a joy filled week as you anticipate the "arrival" of Bennett to your little house. We continue to pray and think of you. I just told John last night - they are going home soon!! Wonderful news!
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comment by Susan from Smyrna, TN on 10/23/2007
I'm so happy for you!!! I've never left a comment here, but I've been praying for your family ever since Bennett was born. Have a great and exciting week!
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comment by Chris and Shelle Honeycutt on 10/23/2007
We are so excited for you! GOD IS GOOD! Prayers are still being lifted up for you guys.
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comment by Bethany on 10/23/2007
Wow! I was so excited to read your post this morning. Praise God! I'll keep you in prayer this week that everything will go smoothly in your preparations to welcome baby Bennett to his home.
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comment by Cindy (Doan) Derryberry on 10/23/2007
This is WONDERFUL news! I am so excited for all of you. God is GOOD and He has answered many of our prayers. Good Luck and have fun with Bennett! You will do great!
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comment by Jonathan, Jessica and Simone on 10/23/2007
Words cannot express how glad we are for you. We love you all.
J,J & S
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comment by Mark and Cassey on 10/23/2007
We are so overwhelmed with joy for your family! God is so faithful!!
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comment by Lisa Girouard on 10/23/2007
I cannot be any happier for you all with the news of sweet Bennett going home on Sunday! I know you can't wait to have him all to yourself.
Praises be to God for all His answers to so many prayers.
I will continue to pray for all of you.
Love you all,
Lisa
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comment by Melissa (Pirtle) Mallicoat on 10/23/2007
We are so happy to hear the news that Baby Bennett is coming home! Just get ready!!! And remember if you do not have everything that you need then there is usually a store somewhere that is open 24/7. Do not stress over it! Just enjoy it! Dave, Melissa and Rylee Mallicoat
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comment by christy on 10/23/2007
Tears of joy, happiness, and praise!! We cannot imagine better news! I bet home has never looked so good! Hurray Bennett!!
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comment by Amy Crump on 10/23/2007
So, so, so happy to read this news!! Can't wait to get updates about Bennett from home...
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comment by Jim Bauserman on 10/23/2007
Isn't God Great!? I rejoice in His goodness in healing Bennett. My God continue to bless you and Bennett as you transition to a more "normal" life.
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comment by Tina and Jason on 10/23/2007
We are so excited for you! You are all warriors, that's for sure. We'll be praying for strength and endurance for you two as you prepare yourselves to take Bennett home this weekend.
We love you!
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comment by Jeremy on 10/23/2007
Praise God! We're so excited for you guys and are rejoicing right along side you!
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comment by Brenda and Terry on 10/23/2007
We are so thrilled and excited to hear the news. We will continue to pray that all goes smoothly to bring Bennett home.
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comment by Don and Jerri and family on 10/22/2007
Hallelujia! God is great and full of mercy! We are SO thankful to see this day come for you all! We love you
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comment by Amber Engebretson on 10/22/2007
Oh Praise the LORD! It literally took my breath away when I read that they said he was coming home Sunday! What an amazing thing to read right before bed!
I totally understand the reasoning behind you not being able to post everyday, but know that I will miss you all! Ha! :-D I get my "how's Bennett today?" fix just before bed!
Prayers and Praise for him!
Blessings,
Amber
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comment by Mike and Donna Root on 10/22/2007
Oh, WOW!!! How exciting! We are so thrilled for you and so thankful to God for bringing Bennett so far in the past two months. We will continue to pray for the things you have requested, and live confidently that God will provide continued healing. We love you all.
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comment by Pete Judy and Mom on 10/22/2007
Sweet Family, My Mom is actually asleep, but she will be thrilled beyond words to hear the good news in the morning. I am so thankful for the miracles these last 64 days have shown us all. Be gentle with yourselves. You have "much to do", but take care of the "have to's" and enjoy the rest of your well deserved time together. We love you so.
Our night can't end without..Thank you, Father!! We are overcome with gladness. You give us more and more each day. Boldly we continue to plead for a complete healing for angel Bennett. You are the Almighty, You are all Powerful. With all these requests, we pray Your Will be done. In Your Son's Name, Amen
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comment by Sarah Booker on 10/22/2007
PRAISE THE LORD!!! I too have tears of JOY! You'll have to start your own blog, though, because too many of us need to see how God continues to grow this boy and use you all in His kingdom!
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comment by Ann and Derran on 10/22/2007
Oh my GOODNESS! The time is finally coming when you will be at home with precious Bennett....ON SUNDAY!! Wow. That is such great news....We are beyond thrilled for you guys. We are constantly amazed at how God has healed Bennett and constantly praising Him for it. We rejoice with this good news and are praying for strength, confidence, wisdom, peace, and a host of other things for you two as you make your final preparations to bring your boy home. Love you guys! Yeah Bennett!
His pictures are so great by the way. It is absolutely amazing to see how far he has come in 2 months.....praise God! Just when I think he can't get any cuter, you guys send another picture! Keep them coming! He is beautiful!
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comment by Darren, Julia and Daniel on 10/22/2007
God is great! We are pumped and so full of joy. We will plan a special day of celebration on Sunday to savor what the Lord has done. Love you guys.
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comment by Martha Rogers on 10/22/2007
With tears filling my eyes, I have to say that I am so thankful. God has been so very gracious to you and so redeeming to your boy. I am so thankful that Bennett will finally be home with you. I am so happy that this chapter is about to come to an end. I will be praying special prayers for you all as he comes home and you transition into your new life with him at home. Blessings, friends!M
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comment by Brent, Laura, and Savannah on 10/22/2007
WE ARE SO THRILLED TO HEAR THIS WONDERFUL NEWS!!! I am so so so so happy you have a date and we will be praying hard that everything happens according to plan and that you will have your first night home with Bennett on Sunday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Woo Hoo!!! Praise God Praise God Praise God!!!
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comment by g and b on 10/22/2007
Praise be to the Lord, for He showed his wonderful love to me. Psalm 31:21 What exciting words to read before retiring for the night that Bennett will be going home. We are so happy for all of you and give praise to God for answering our prayers. We will continue to lift Bennett's name to the Lord and ask His protective hand to cover Bennett and to keep him safe as he continues to grow stronger each day. For this is the Lord's doing and it is marvelous in our eyes. Our love and prayers are with you as you prepare for this next step. g and b
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comment by Todd and Rachel Fischer on 10/22/2007
Hallelujah! God is good!
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comment by Billl and Jan on 10/22/2007
JOY! JOY! Tears! Thankful Hearts!! You will be ready - God is with you for all that still lies ahead. Thank you, Father!! We are so HAPPY for all of you!! We love you - our prayers continue.
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comment by Laura M Brown on 10/22/2007
Woohoo, Yippee, PRAISE GOD from whom all blessings flow!!
My prayer has been that Bennett would be home by the time Brad ran the marathon up there in DC. The marathon is Sunday!!!
I am so excited for you guys! I will begin praying for your's and Bennett's adjustment for when you are home, and for you two to be confident in your parenting skills away from the hospital. A new phase will hopefully begin Sunday- how wonderful!
Love,
Laura Muse Brown
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comment by Aunt Kimmy on 10/22/2007
As Grammie said in an earlier post, "there are no words" except... thank you, thank you, thank you loving Father.
We are so incredibly thrilled for all three of you!
Get ready "little blue house"
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comment by The Parkers on 10/22/2007
What wonderful news -- we are sure Bennett is already excited about going "home" with his parents! Our prayers continue for your precious family. Love, Frank & June
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comment by Jaime and Murray on 10/22/2007
PRAISE, PRAISE, PRAISE!!! Tears of joy have filled my eyes. I can hardly see to type this! We are ECSTATIC for you three to make the journey home!!! Words cannot express the joy we feel for you!
Thank you Lord for bringing Bennett to this place, for healing him, and allowing him to make the journey home with his mommy and daddy! You are AWESOME!
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comment by Jaime and Murray on 10/22/2007
PRAISE, PRAISE, PRAISE!!! Tears of joy have filled my eyes. I can hardly see to type this! We are ECSTATIC for you three to make the journey home!!! Words cannot express the joy we feel for you!
Thank you Lord for bringing Bennett to this place, for healing him, and allowing him to make the journey home with his mommy and daddy! You are AWESOME!
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