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Ben's sister is sick and Ben is very worried about her, if we all pull together and say an extra prayer or send our best wishes and thoughts i'm sure it will help..
We love you Ben and want you to know that we're with you no matter what, my prayers and thoughts are already sent but will continue to send my prayers....
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Here's one for Ben & his sister. Thanks Glynda.
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Healing wishes are coming from the North !
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I'm also praying for Ben and his family.
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Hey, Bro Ben, I know how I'd feel if it was My Sister..& My Heart & Prayers got Out To Ya, Bro!~
Hopin' All This results in Some GOOD News, Amigo!
Best Wishes & Major League Hugs, Stan
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You've got our prayers here, Ben.
You've got to know your limitations. I don't know what your limitations are. I found out what mine were when I was twelve. I found out that there weren't too many limitations, if I did it my way. -Johnny Cash It's only music. -niteshift Mike Dunbar Music
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Thanks folks. She has pulmonary fibrosis. I told Glyn about it last night because I knew that she would know what it is with her being a respiratory therapist. I didn't expect her to start a thread, but that's OK, I'll take all of the well wishes and prayers that I can.
It's a pretty serious disease with no known cure. She has never smoked or been exposed to asbestos, but she has had lupus for about 25 years. They think that's the problem. She is showing small improvements and is trying to breathe on her own. The problem is that the disease doesn't get any better. She may eventually need a lung transplant.
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HI Ben
Sisters and Brothers. When they hurt you hurt. When you lose them a big piece of yourself is lost with them. I wish her well and I wish you well.
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BEN, I wish her the very best and healing.
Kimberly
*Always open to collaborations on my lyrics.. with singers and musicians, but PLEASE contact me before putting work into one--in case someone else has it..thanks!!** BMI Member All Rights Reserved http://www.littleikepublishing.com Email for Song Business Only littleikeproductions@hotmail.com
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Gosh Ben,
Sure sorry to hear about this. I completely appreciate the waiting game...
Best wishes to all of you.
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Sorry to hear of this development. Best wishes to you and your family, Ben. Thanks for keeping us posted, Glyn.
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Ben: Prayers to you & yours. Ott
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God is close and hears our every whisper, and He wants to help. I pray now for your sister Ben, I pray that God's will be done. Amen.
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Best wishes to your sister and you, Ben.
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Any sister of Ben's is a friend of mine. God's already blessed her with a brother like you. Even when we're weak our God is strong!!!
Keep the faith Ben, Lynn
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Wow, that sounds so difficult. My heart goes out to you & your family.
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Mine too Linda, that's why I wanted everyone to know and be with Ben at this difficult time...and show him how much we care..
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I wish the best for your sister Ben. My sister I felt was the soul I cherished most on this planet. I also wish my prayer list wasn't so long but that is life and yours is certainly on my list my friend.
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Ben if you see this, do you have any other news??? glyn
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I'm so sorry Ben, but PEASE keep us updated, do you see how much you mean to us all, you have touched us with your heart, even if you don't want to believe that..we can see through you mister and care alot about you...we want you to know we're here for you, no matter what...
love you glyn
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Ben and Family--
Sharing sorrow and hardship is healing in itself--A positive outlook also helps, even if there isn't immediate hope. PRAYER gives a BOOST forming a foundation to heal the BODY and SPIRIT--FRIENDSHIP and ENCOURAGEMENT leave a lasting impression, and POSITIVE THOUGHTS can be CONTAGIOUS.
My next door neighbor had LUPUS and she lived into her 80's--Her sister had a POSITIVE attitude, that helped her, to WANT TO BE A SURVIVOR.
ALL THE BEST FROM US TO YOU!
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Guys, looks like on the Shoutbox Glyn herself is back in the hospital today with some more serious issues of her own.
Please remember her too.
And I'm with Mike, I wish the prayer list wasn't so long but I keep praying.
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Ben,
Hold on tight Ben Willis and know I am thinking of you and sending you and your family positive thoughts. I will be wishing for the best.
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Guy's, let me tell you the value of having a big sister. Besides her picking on you as a little kid, you get her back by being the "bratty" little brother who ruins her visits from suitors. As you grow older into teenage years, she might introduce you to her hot friends, and maybe arrange a date. That's what my sister did for me. She can marry a guy like her father and brothers that last's 36 years, have a beautiful daughter and eventually become the matriarch of the family after her mother and father died, and arrange all of the family business. She can work for a bank, and fix her little brothers screw ups when they happen. She can own several adopted animals and not complain. She may spend her free time not surfing the Internet, but by reading books. She can laugh at almost anything. You can't see her without a smile on her face. That's my sister. Deborah Willis Nodine.
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awww ben you are so sweet and your sister is lucky and blessed to have a brother like you....
hold your chin up, thinking about you...
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Ben, I'm so sorry to hear it.
Your tribute is so sweet... brought tears to my eyes. hugs..........
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Ben ,
I'm so sorry and I want you to know that even though I'm not close to you, i'm with you, right there with you, please remember this, wish I could be there to help comfort you, but my thoughts and prayers are with you, hey, man, my heart is with you...keep it as long as you need it....
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Our prayers are with man
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Hi Ben
Keep up the faith and strong attitude, best you can. Your post about your sister was very touching to me. I am the youngest of four, one brother and two sisters. They have 10, 12 and 14 years on me. Part of how I know so much about popular music. My oldest sister was like a second Mother to me, she raised me. When were young the age gap is so much bigger than when we grow up it. She at 20 and me at 6 is a big gap. Always a smile even under tears and loved by everyone she encountered. She was the glue of our family.
Hoping and praying for the best.
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Thanks for all of the prayers and support. I don't have a lot of friends where I live who don't just show up when something tragic happens. Only a few. But it's not about me. It's about her husband and daughter. She passed away last night.
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I'm deeply sorry to hear that, Ben.
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Ben,
My heart and thoughts are with you and your family, wish I could do more...but my heart is with you..glyn
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Hi Ben I am so sorry to hear about your sister's passing. I lost my brother a little over a year ago and I think about him every day. He was 54 years old. Too damn young. I think of all he will miss as I go about my own life. I am 66.
I wish I could say something that would make a difference, make it easier but I just don't know the words. I talk to my Brother every night for just a few seconds before I go to sleep. It seems to help. We weren't that close the last few years. His wife was a bit "strange". Didn't want anything to do with our family.
Try to remember the little things. The things that made you laugh. Even the little things that might have made you cry. I miss my Brother but he is in my heart and my memories. Your Sis will be there too.
You might recall I wrote a song for my Brother. It seemed to help.
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Bill will you repost that song...and bless you too Bill..you're such a wonderful loving man...glyn
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Ben,
I am so sorry.
Don't hold it in.
Let your guitar cry it out.
We will all be here to listen.
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We talked to daughter Jessie this morning and decided not to visit yet. They have a lot of arrangements to make. Husband and daughter are both strong.
She was a real music lover and named all of her dogs after artists. They have a dog named Tobey after Tobey Kieth. They had a dog named Skynyrd, one named Tucker after Marshall Tucker.
Thanks for the inspiration Bill. I remember when your brother was ill. My sister was 56. Her birthday is one day before mine. We always shared birthday parties when we were kids.
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Our Deepest Condolences Ben.
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My sincere condolences as well Ben.
Larry
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Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us" - Albert Schweitzer.
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Very Sorry to hear that, Bro Ben...tho there's nothin'-sadder than a Loved One in constant pain...
Penned one at a JPF Awards Show..for a talented gal who'd lost her Mom 2 weeks prior/wasn't yet over-it when she'd performed..."It's OK to Cry"...hearable at ilike.com...(Jamie Asselin)...& hope things get better..in the Weeks Ahead!
My Condolences, Amigo/Big Sympathetic Guy-Hug, Stan
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Condolences, i'm sorry about your loss.
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Your sister was beautiful, Ben, but you already knew that. I'm sorry for your loss. There's a huge void now, but hopefully you'll be able to fill it with memories.
All my thoughts, prayers and good wishes for you and your family.
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I'm sorry to hear about this Ben. It sounds like she was a wonderful sister. You're in our prayers.
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