Community / Personal /
59631
by hightechgrammy 11 Apr 2013 ( edited Apr 18'13 21:22 )
+49

Dear Friends,

Here is a recent photo of Ben and Nellie.They have been friends since they were babies and had the same kind of seizures - infantile spasms. Can you tell how much the adore each other? Ben has Koolen and FG syndromes, and is still quite disabled. God granted him a miracle and took his seizures away. Nellie, who has Multiple Sclerosis, still has severe seizures every day. She used to say "Mama" but can't any longer. She has the most loving heart and the sweetest smile you will ever know. Ben has just started noticing Nellie's seizures and is very worried about her. We have been praying for God to "put Nellie's seizures in the trash," just as we pray for Ben's fears to be put in the trash. Nellie will be 26 on April 24. Will you please join us in praying for Nellie? She needs a miracle too. If we could spread this around the world, share it with all your prayer warriors, it would be wonderful. " Please, dear God, put Nellie's seizures in the trash. Let her say "Mama" again" Amen
Thank you for helping us spread this special prayer request! Ben and Jan Wharton in Grand Lake, Colorado

1 images:
[1]
Comments (17)
743327
by gerryvb 11 Apr 2013
+10
I love to join in praying. This picture shows so much love and friendship. Let's pray : miracles happen.
1 comment
by hightechgrammy 12 Apr 2013
Miracles DO happen. Her mom will love to hear MaMa again! Praise the Lord for miracles!
14227
by nini 11 Apr 2013
+9
I'll be praying, too.
1 comment
by hightechgrammy 12 Apr 2013
Thank you, thank you!
158718
by jrob 11 Apr 2013
+8
That may be one of the sweetest, tenderest looks shared that I've ever seen. Thank you for letting us join you in prayer. TO THE TRASH! ;)
1 comment
by hightechgrammy 12 Apr 2013
He sings to her, and she reaches up and touches his face. She likes it when he has stubble - LOL!
115778
by asterixsew 11 Apr 2013
+8
Thanks Jan for the beautiful picture and yes positive thoughts for Nellie and Ben too
1 comment
by hightechgrammy 12 Apr 2013
Thank you!
169064
by 02kar 11 Apr 2013
+7
This picture stirs up so many feelings and experiences for me. I was a Special Needs teacher and still love my 'kids'. This is a picture to treasure of two very special people. Both are now on my prayer list.
1 comment
by hightechgrammy 12 Apr 2013
Thank you so very much. To know these "kids" is to love them. They teach us, don't they!
234507
by pennifold 11 Apr 2013
+6
I've got tears in my eyes reading this Jan. How precious are our children and in God's eyes they are all miracles. May Nellie's miracle be granted and let's say AMEN (so be it!) to that. I agree with Jerrilyn, you can just feel the love and care emanating out of each of them. Love and blessings Chris
2 comments
by hightechgrammy 12 Apr 2013
Thank you Chris, will you pass it on to your friends, too?
by pennifold 17 Apr 2013
Yes, I will ask our church to pray for her and Ben too. Love Chris
33871
by grandmamek 11 Apr 2013
+6
I too am praying for Nellie. May she be rid of the seizures and be able to say Mama again. I have both her and Ben on my prayer list. Hugs, Mary
6122
by rsloan 11 Apr 2013
+7
Apr 11, 2013 -- absolutely will pray for God to put Nelly's seizures in the trash and please say Mama again. And for Ben's worries to go in the trash as well.
360671
by noah 11 Apr 2013
+7
I will pray:):)Love this picture hugs
1 comment
by hightechgrammy 12 Apr 2013
Thank you so much!
89895
by capoodle 12 Apr 2013
+5
Special need individuals are just so darn lovable. Ben is so caring to be thinking of his friend and her health issues when he has many of his own. Blessings and prayers that these two young adults and their families can continue to overcome what they are faced with.
1 comment
by hightechgrammy 12 Apr 2013
They are really special "kids" Thanks
57675
by rescuer 12 Apr 2013
+4
Adding my prayers also.
1 comment
by hightechgrammy 12 Apr 2013
Thanks!
19823
by sadp 12 Apr 2013
+4
Thank you for this beautiful photo. You can just feel the 'softness' coming out and embracing you. Will pray for the two of them as well, hugs S*
17214
by almag 13 Apr 2013
+3
How wonderful for Ben and Nellie to each have such a caring, loving, loyal friend.
148938
by zoefzoef 13 Apr 2013
+2
Sending my prayers to Ben and Nelie. I'm happy they have a strong friendship. Hugs Linda
12500
by anangel 14 Apr 2013
+2
Hi, Jan,
Just got home from a short trip, and saw this picture of Ben and Nellie! It is so touching and full of feeling. Their sharing and caring is so obvious, and I truly believe they can see each other's heart through the window of the "eyes"! Perhaps, it is difficult to express their feelings with words, yet the strong bond is definitely there!
Sending up prayers for Nellie's seizures to stop. Hugs to you and Ben!
Angel
1 comment
by hightechgrammy 16 Apr 2013
Thanks, Angel, hugs to Cindy :-)
59631
by hightechgrammy 16 Apr 2013
+2
It is really rare for both Nellie and Ben to make eye contact, and for them to make eye contact with each other is just amazing - and for me to get it on camera is the icing on the cake. She really can't talk at all anymore. He doesn't seem to know that though! Thank you all for praying for Nellie - people are sending this request all over the world! Our God is an Awesome God!
19452
by drro 18 Apr 2013
+1
Just found your post Jan. I will praying for them both and for you all too:>) Hugs ro