I need prayers. Ben's birthday is this Saturday. I don't know how we can get through this sad day. Please pray.

Jan You all have been in my thoughts the last few days. You will make it through everyday but the anniversaries are the worst. Try to remember the happy times. hugs Marg

Sending you hugs and prayers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sending prayers and you know me and the Cuties will be praying for you to get through this day. Hugs, Suzanna

Thank you ALL so very much. Ben's birthday is actually Friday - tomorrow. So far all I can do is think about the way he died, with trying to save him. I think I'm going to have to call some friends. I am just missing him terribly. Thanks to you all. love, Jan

Not only prayers for you but hugs also/Lillian

Don't be sad, think of all the pleasurable times, the funny things you did together. This boy gave you both such unconditional love and that's rare. You have lots of precious memories to share.You will be in all our thoughts.

Prayers for you and your husband.

my prayers and thoughts for you .

Prayers & Hugs for you!

it will not be an easy day. But do think about all the nice moments you all had together. Like a cuties suggested : do something you would do like if he was still around He would have loved that.

Prayers for you and Willy. Have a blessed day.

Jan, I know each day still is tough for you, and especially Ben's birthday. I have to agree with Karen in making it a special day in doing something Ben enjoyed, such as a place he loved to visit or an activity he gained pleasure from. Keep one or two pictures of him smiling at his happiest moments in your pocket to refer to when your heart feels sad. Seeing his smiling face will have to remind you of how much he knew he was loved, and that he knew he had two of the most loving parents one could have! Cindy and I will be celebrating Ben, along with you and Willie, this Saturday. You are in my prayers daily for strength and happiness.
Loving hugs to YOU!
Angel

My prayers are with you!

My prayers are added for you and your family. I suggest you celebrate his birthday in a special way. Not with cake and presents but by doing something special in his memory. It could be doing something like taking a quiet walk and remembering how he loved special occasions and activities or doing something for someone. But make the day a special one.

We will be attending an 80th birthday party on Saturday and will definately think of Ben.........prayers go out to you and everyone who was touched by Ben........you will get through this Jan, you are one of the strongest women I know!!

I definitely will be thinking and praying for you and your husband. I hope you can remember the good times and know that Ben will be with you in your heart and soul. Hugs, Mary

We will all keep you in our prayers, you must know he will be there with you, and he would not want you to be too sad but to hold the happy times in your thoughts , You were picked to be special parents of Heavens very special child for a reason.pull on this power and feel the strength.
Hugs pam

I will keep both you and your husband in my thoughts and heart. Remember all the fun times you had with him and to eat cake first. I know everyone here will be thinking of him and the smiles he brought to our faces you were lucky to be give an Angel to look after. Marian

I will keep you and hubby in my thoughts and prayers and as others have said, remember all the good times and fun things you were able to do with Ben and remember him with a smile in your hearts. He will be celebrating the day with you.
Hugs and prayers
Jerri

Thoughts, Prayers AND Hugs all coming your way !!! Take care of yourself and your family !

It will be a sad day for you and the family. Try and remember all the happy and wonderful times you had with your precious Ben. I will be thinking of you. Hugs Sarah

Oh Jan I hope and pray that you will be able to recall some funny and happy things from the past. Hopefully they will bring a smile on your face rather then tears. It is those special occasions that are so hard.
Hugs

Heart and prayers with you...

I'm praying, but maybe if you remember him in little positive ways through the day, such as eating cake doing some of his favorite things or going to one of his favorie places? You were both such a blessing to him as parents and you had the most wonderful time you could while you had him! I still love that picture of him walking in the woods - it's engraved in my head.

Jan, I'll be praying for you and your darling husband. It will be a hard day for you, I'm sure, but I hope you find some joy also.

Dear Jan, I'll certainly pray for you and I pray that you and your family will be able to celebrate Ben's birthday and his life this weekend. Love Chris

Prayers for you dear friend. You have been in our thoughts and prayers daily.

I will gladly say more prayers for you and your family, you are included in the everyday ones all the time since you lost Ben's. I will also light a candle for you on that day as it's the day my Mom died. Cyber hugs to you.