Prayers For Ben

From: Jeanne Dean jdean@christchurchxp.
net (Charles’ list)

Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2007 8:44 AM
Subject: RE: Sonny and Lana Grier prayer request
We will lift the whole family in prayer. Please keep us posted.
Ginger: Please add Ben to the prayer list and bulletin.
Jeanne L. Dean M.S.W

Director of Parish Ministries
Christchurch
From: Leah Dubberly leah_dubberly@ml.com (Charles’ list)

Charles,
I'm so sorry. I will pray for them.
Leah Dubberly, CFP

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER TM practitioner
The Dubberly Group - Merrill Lynch Private Client Group
From: Kimberly KimberlyCP@aol.com (Charles’ list)

Subject: Re: Sonny and Lana Grier prayer request
I will be praying for that baby.
Kimberly
From: Austin & Virginia Saunders avbsaunders@hotmail.com

(Christchurch Member)
Ben and his family is DEFINITELY in our prayers! We see a wonderful pulmonologist at
Children's. His name is Chris Makris but they are all great. Ben is first in Jesus'
wonderful hands but also wonderful hands at Children's. Please keep us posted. We
will pray unceasingly until we hear something.
From: Judy judithjas1@aol.com (Charles’ list)

Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2007 1:27 PM
Of course we will lift up him and them. My cousin by marriage, Ed Colvin, is the chief of
pediactric cardiology at Children's and I imagine they will have some contact with him or
his partners. They are the best. Let us know if we can do anything.
Love, Judy
From: Eva Stuart ess1708@knology.net (Charles’ list)
I have prayed and will continue to pray.
From: Edna Hartkoff rhartkoff0649@charter.net (County Downs)

Subject: Re: Please Pray for Ben Grier
God Bless Him!! What caused this virus? Do the doctors know? It's scary when a child
has this happen. We will definitely pray every day for him and all of you.
From: Marilyn Robinson marilyn.robinson@charter.net (Bear Parent)

I'll definitely being praying for little Ben. Keep us informed.
From: Maitri & Vinny Chandrajoma maitri@charter.net (Bear Parent)

Please let the parents of Ben know that our thoughts and prayers are with them at this
difficult time. We will continue praying for him until he is back on his two little feet. God
bless him and we know he will pull through this.
Maitri and Vinny
From: Staci Blake smpblake@knology.net (Family)

Subject: RE: Please Pray for Ben Grier
Thank you for letting us know about Ben. I will put him on our prayer list in Sunday
School.
From: The McCalls jakeleamccall@charter.net (Bear Parent)

We will be praying for him and the family.
From: Kathy Medley kmedley@hotmail.com (Bear Parent)

How can we get in touch with Lana? Do they need anything? Yes, I will pray but I will be
glad to help out with Blake if needed. Please forward this to her or let me know how I
can reach her. I had no idea.
Kathy
From: Kim Tadlock smileykim@knology.net (Bear Parent)
Our prayers are certainly with Ben and all of his family. Let me know if I can do anything.
God Bless, Kim Tadlock
From: Shelley Lindsey shelleyl@knology.net (Bear Parent)

Subject: Fwd: Please Pray for Ben Grier
Tell the Grier Family that I will keep them in prayer. I will definitely pray for Ben that the
Holy Spirit will heal him.
I will e-mail a special prayer for Ben and his family. He's in good hands!!!!
Mrs. Shelley Lindsey & Family

Your Bear Family Member
From: Kris White Kristine.White@mps.k12.al.us (Bear Teacher)

Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 5:14 AM
I will certainly include Ben and his family in my prayers. Has anyone sent a cooler of
snacks and drinks to the hospital? I would like to contribute to doing so. I am sure the
parents want to stay as close to Ben as possible. Margaret Barton and I did this for a
family in a similar situation last year, so she may also be interested. Please let me know.
Kris White
Bear Exploration Center
From: CJ Hodges cj.hodges@gmail.com (former Bear Parent / Realtor)

Subject: Re: Fw: Please Pray for Ben Grier
Of course the Hodges will all pray for Ben, but if there is anything more we can do to
help please let us know. We could baby-sit the brother (Gus would love having someone
to play with) or prepare a meal, what ever needs doing. Ben is a strong little guy to have
improved this much and with the power of prayer he will surely heal in record time.
Peace be with you,
Joe, CJ, Alex & Gus Hodges
From: Stephanie Bragg sbragg@brownchambless.com (Bear Parent)

Thank you for sharing this. We also need to pray and thank God for the doctors and
nurses who are caring for him and the family.
Stephanie M Bragg, Business Manager

Brown Chambless Architects, Inc.
From: Denny Rea dennis.rea@MAXWELL.AF.MIL (Frazer Sunday School)
I have now networked this chain from Texas to Boston, Mass. And I will include Paul on
here if you didn’t have his email.
Denny
From: Anita Hamlet anita.hamlett@alabar.org (Bear Parent)

We will do it.
Anita K. Hamlett
MCLE Director
Alabama State Bar
From: Shawn Cole scole@hillhillcarter.com (Charles’ list)

Subject: RE: Ben Grier Update #2
Thank you for this incredibly wonderful news! I am so thrilled that he is out of ICU and
will continue to pray for his healing and for no residual problems from all this that he has
experienced. I will also be praying for Lana and their entire family as I am sure this has
been absolutely frightening.
Shawn
Shawn Junkins Cole

Hill, Hill, Carter, Franco, Cole & Black, P.C.
From: Eva Luckie eva@precisionmetalinc.com (Bear Parent & friend)

My son Adam is good friends with Blake. Lana has picked Adam up for me numerous
times and let him play at their house. I would love to do something to help them but
don't have anything but their home phone number. If you can get this message to
Tammy, she can let Lana & Sonny know I am available to help. Here are my phone
numbers in case she doesn't have them with her:
Home: 264-6525, Work: 265-1678 and Cell: 398-1273
Thanks!
Eva
From: Dorothy Walker Dorothy.Walker@preserveala.org
(Bear Parent / Brownie Troop Leader)
Can other first grade parents do something like make cards or buy stuff animals or
whatever his favorite toy is to keep his spirits up during his recovery? Can we do
something as a Girl Scout troop? What do you think? I would really like to do
something to show them that they are part of family at Bear. I will keep him and his
family in my prayers.
We have a Girl Scout meeting coming up Monday. What if we got a huge Get Well card
and had all the girls sign it?
Dorothy
From: Fr. Rusty DeMoss rdemoss@christchurchxp.net (Charles’ list)

Praise God! We’ll keep praying big-time!
From: Cindy Sherrod CWSHERRO@southernco.com (Frazer Sunday School)

That is awesome good news on little Ben. We'll still keep him lifted up in prayer.
Thanks for letting us all know about him.
Cindy Sherrod
Southern Company Transmission
From: Barb Hanley bhanley@azarlaw.com (Friend)

Brenda--please let Lana know I am praying for them--I was shocked to hear of this--
Tammy and I had lunch earlier this week and I did not know--Please know if I can do
anything to help…babysitting for you, Tammy, Sheila-etc. I am available or whatever--
Barb
From: Susan Massey susanblakemassey@yahoo.com (Family)

Subject: Re: Ben Grier Update #2
Thank you dearly for the updates. I will continue to pray for them.
From: Jane Albritton jane2527@knology.net (Charles’ list)
Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 12:10 PM
Charles, we are praying and would really appreciate being kept up to date.. Our hearts
are with them and the whole family.. Jane
From: Kelly Wilson kellyleighau@aol.com (Bear Parent in Blake’s Class)

Thanks for the updates on Ben. If there is anything I can do, let me know. My son is in
Blake's class and I would be more than happy to help in any way. I don't know their
situation, but I would be willing to do whatever....even drive to B'Ham! Thanks again! I
know this is a scary time (I'm a nurse...but more importantly a mother of three).
I'm praying-
Kelly
From: Donna Williams williamsdo@dot.state.al.us (Family)

Subject: Email address for updates on Ben
Thanks much in advance for keeping us updated. When you talk to Lana let her know I
am thinking about them and praying that everything will be ok soon. Tell them if there is
anything I can do to please let me know.
Donna
From: Kelly Wilson kellyleighau@aol.com (Bear Parent in Blake’s class)

I'll be glad to help. Actually, my 15 yr old is great with kids and she tutors a little boy now
at ACA. If Blake has missed any school b/c of this and needs catching up, let us know.
Like I said, I don't know their support situation, etc.
Still praying---
Kelly Wilson
From: Rita Gentemann ritagg@hotmail.com

I WILL STAY IN TOUCH. I AM PRAYING FOR SWEET BEN!!!
From: Kim Tadlock smileykim@knology.net (Bear Parent)

That is wonderful, so glad to hear! God is so GOOD!!!! We are still praying!!

Kim Tadlock
From: Chasity Foster cfoster@azarlaw.com (Friend)
Sent: Friday, February 09, 2007 7:14 AM
Subject: Ben
Good Morning! I was just wanted to see how Ben was doing. How are Sonny and Lana
holding up? I have had a lot of people ask if there was anything we could do to help. If
you have any suggestions, let me know.
Thanks,
Chasity
From: Tara Wilson tara.wilson@eds.com (Bear Parent)

Thank you for keeping us updated on Ben's condition. I don't know the family personally
but I can sense the love that is being poured out for this family. My church family (Strait
Gate Christian Center) is in prayer for Ben's health and his family's strength as they go
through this emotional time. If there is anything we can do to help let them know that we
are here.
Tara and Tyra Wilson
From: Austin & Virginia Saunders avbsaunders@hotmail.com (Charles’ list)

Subject: RE: Fw: Ben Grier Update #2
God is all over you guys and all over Children's Hospital. You really can feel his >
presence when you walk in. We are praying for the miracle we know he has in store for
Ben to continue unfolding. Take care and let us know if we can do anything.
Virginia
From: Eva Luckie eva@precisionmetalinc.com (Bear Parent & Friend)

Thank you for the updates! Ben and his family have been in our prayers. Please let
Lana know I'm thinking about her. I know God will bring her peace and comfort but it's
still hard watching your child be sick and not being able to make him feel better.
Thank you!
Eva
From: Trish Turney TurneyT@dot.state.al.us (ALDOT)

Thank you for the update. Everything seems to be going well. We all have been praying
hard for Ben, Lana and Sonny. I want to hear during the weekend. Thanks, Trish
From: Cheryl Ashurst cashurst@charter.net (Frazer Sunday School)
Please know I am praying for this little boy. Cheryl
From: Rusty Wilkinson rusty@hatteam.com (Realtor)

You are absolutely right, prayer is a very powerful thing. I really hate that they are
battling this illness. Just know that I will keep them in my prayers.
We Appreciate You!
Sandra Nickel Hat Team Realtors
From: Charita Johnson Charita.Johnson@mps.k12.al.us (Bear Parent)

Let the family know that our prayers are with them. May God bless and keep them safe!
He's with you always...
God Bless,
Rev. Gregory and Charita Johnson, Maya and Jillian
From: Beth Harris brh868@knology.net (Bear Parent & Friend)

Subject: Re: Brad Willis Update #22
You are so right! I'm glad to pass this on to the Willis chain, and Kim is passing it on to
her prayer warriors that have been so diligent with their situation. This is how we defeat
the enemy's strikes on us!! We'll keep praying for little Ben. I love hearing the good
news!
From: Crystal Greene cgreene77@gmail.com (Tammy’s neighbor)

Subject: Re: Fw: Ben Grier Update #2
Thank you for the e-mails concerning little Ben's condition. I am so glad that he is doing
better; we have prayed for him as a family. I called our pastor's secretary this morning,
and told her all about Ben, and Tristan shared a prayer request with his class this
morning; he asked his classmates and teacher to pray for Ben, and his parents. He had
to reassure everyone that it was not his brother Ben. Ben Greene, and Ben Grier sound
alot alike to 1st and 2nd graders!
I have also passed on a prayer for him to a few prayer friends within our church. If you
don't mind I would like to pass the e-mails on to friends and family members.
Please do not hesitate to let us know if there is anything we can do for your family; or
even if Lana, Sonny, or Ben are in need of anything.
We will continue to pray for Ben, his parents, and the doctor's that are taking care of
him.
Crystal
From: Carolyn Strickland bcsms@charter.net (Bear Parent & Friend)

Thanks for the update. Ben is in our daily prayers and thoughts. Can you think of
anything we can do for Lana and family?
Carolyn
From: Greg Blake gregapcoums@hotmail.com (Family)

Sent: Friday, February 09, 2007 6:40 PM
Thank you for the info, I'm glad to hear Ben is doing better, However I
will keep him in my prayers for a full recovery. Hope everyone else is well.
Greg
From: The Speaks Family thespeaks@knology.net (Holy Comforter & Friend)

Sent: Friday, February 09, 2007 9:41 PM
Please let Lana and Sonny know that Holy Comforter Preschool is praying for Ben. I had
so many people come in today and ask about him. We are here if you need us for
anything!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for the updates - Peace and Love to ALL of you –
Julie Speaks
From: The Miller Family fmiller838@aol.com (Bear Parents)

Sent: Saturday, February 10, 2007 10:03 AM
Thanks for the update about Ben. I am just getting the opportunity to check my email. I
have told Reena about Ben. Although, she does not know him, but she and the entire
Miller family is definitely praying for him and his family.
Again, thanks.
Mrs. Miller
From: The McCalls jakeleamccall@charter.net (Bear Parent)

Sent: Saturday, February 10, 2007 10:28 AM
Thank you for the update. I pray that Ben will see the angels that God has placed
around him. They will give him peace and strength to pull through.
Please let them know we are still praying.
Sent: Sunday, February 11, 2007 6:55 AM
Subject: Ben
FOR MARILYN : BEN IS IN MY PRAYERS TODAY... WITH LOVE ... RITA

Sent: Sunday, February 11, 2007 9:01 AM
Subject: Ben
MESSAGE FOR MARILYN.... TODAY IS A SPECIAL SUNDAY IN THE CATHOLIC

CHURCH WORLD WIDE...PRAYERS AND OFFERINGS ARE OFFERED FOR THE
SICK AND THOSE WHO CARE FOR THEM... MINE ARE FOR BEN AND ALL THOSE
WHO LOVE HIM...
From: Burton Ward BURTONWARD@aol.com (Holy Comforter)

Sent: Sunday, February 11, 2007 2:57 PM
I am Ben's teacher at Holy Comforter. I was just interested in an update on how his
weekend was. Please pass the word on that I am thinking of him and that we are saying
a special prayer for him every day at school.
Thank you,
Burton Ward
P.S. What room is he in at Children's Hospital?
From: Stacie Pelham staciepelham@hotmail.com (Neighbor)

Sent: Sunday, February 11, 2007 8:32 PM
Subject: Ben
My name is Stacie Pelham, and my husband and I live down the street from Lana and
Sonny. We just heard about Ben yesterday, and I was hoping that you could pass a
message onto them for us. We will definitely be praying for ALL of them and we would
like to do anything we can to help, no matter how big or small. Please tell Lana to let us
know if there is anything at all even if it’s just getting their mail or checking on the house,
etc. We feel so helpless, but we would love to reach out to them and help them in any
way we can. I got your email from a friend of mine who used to live on Midfield, so I
hope you don't mind that I emailed you. Anyways, thanks for sending out the updates
and please let them know that we have joined the many others in offering up prayers for
little Ben.
In Christ,
Stacie Pelham
Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 10:28 AM
THANK YOU..... IT BRINGS TEARS TO MY EYES AND LOVE IN MY HEART.
From: Sheila Cunningham Sheila.Cunningham@splcenter.org (Bear Parent)

Subject: RE: [BULK] Ben Grier Update #4
I don’t know this family, but my prayers are with them. Thank you for sharing and
keeping us up-to-date on Ben’s progress. My prayers are continuous and never ceasing
for this family.
Sheila Cunningham
From: Denny Rea dennis.rea@MAXWELL.AF.MIL (Frazer Sunday School)

Subject: Ben Grier Update #4
Please let Ben know that a lot of Air Force fighter pilots are cheering for him. They
know what he is going through with the yucky meals, because that’s what they eat when
they are on a long flight, or confined to a remote base. So, he is doing the same thing
they are, sometimes.
Remember Ben, now that you have our picture, you are part of our team, and we are
counting on you to get stronger each day.
God Speed
F-16 Viper Pilot Association

www.f16vpa.org

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From: Jeanne Dean jdean@christchurchxp.

net (Charles’ list)

We will lift the whole family in prayer. Please keep us posted.

Ginger: Please add Ben to the prayer list and bulletin.

Jeanne L. Dean M.S.W

From: Leah Dubberly leah_dubberly@ml.com (Charles’ list)

Leah Dubberly, CFP

From: Kimberly KimberlyCP@aol.com (Charles’ list)

I will be praying for that baby.

From: Austin & Virginia Saunders avbsaunders@hotmail.com

From: Judy judithjas1@aol.com (Charles’ list)

I have prayed and will continue to pray.

From: Edna Hartkoff rhartkoff0649@charter.net (County Downs)

From: Marilyn Robinson marilyn.robinson@charter.net (Bear Parent)

I'll definitely being praying for little Ben. Keep us informed.

From: Maitri & Vinny Chandrajoma maitri@charter.net (Bear Parent)

From: Staci Blake smpblake@knology.net (Family)

From: The McCalls jakeleamccall@charter.net (Bear Parent)

We will be praying for him and the family.

From: Kathy Medley kmedley@hotmail.com (Bear Parent)

From: Shelley Lindsey shelleyl@knology.net (Bear Parent)

Mrs. Shelley Lindsey & Family

From: Kris White Kristine.White@mps.k12.al.us (Bear Teacher)

From: CJ Hodges cj.hodges@gmail.com (former Bear Parent / Realtor)

From: Stephanie Bragg sbragg@brownchambless.com (Bear Parent)

Stephanie M Bragg, Business Manager

From: Anita Hamlet anita.hamlett@alabar.org (Bear Parent)

From: Shawn Cole scole@hillhillcarter.com (Charles’ list)

Shawn Junkins Cole

From: Eva Luckie eva@precisionmetalinc.com (Bear Parent & friend)

Home: 264-6525, Work: 265-1678 and Cell: 398-1273

From: Fr. Rusty DeMoss rdemoss@christchurchxp.net (Charles’ list)

Praise God! We’ll keep praying big-time!

From: Cindy Sherrod CWSHERRO@southernco.com (Frazer Sunday School)

Thanks for letting us all know about him.

From: Barb Hanley bhanley@azarlaw.com (Friend)

From: Susan Massey susanblakemassey@yahoo.com (Family)

From: Kelly Wilson kellyleighau@aol.com (Bear Parent in Blake’s Class)

From: Donna Williams williamsdo@dot.state.al.us (Family)

From: Kelly Wilson kellyleighau@aol.com (Bear Parent in Blake’s class)

From: Rita Gentemann ritagg@hotmail.com

I WILL STAY IN TOUCH. I AM PRAYING FOR SWEET BEN!!!

From: Kim Tadlock smileykim@knology.net (Bear Parent)

That is wonderful, so glad to hear! God is so GOOD!!!! We are still praying!!

From: Tara Wilson tara.wilson@eds.com (Bear Parent)

From: Austin & Virginia Saunders avbsaunders@hotmail.com (Charles’ list)

From: Eva Luckie eva@precisionmetalinc.com (Bear Parent & Friend)

From: Trish Turney TurneyT@dot.state.al.us (ALDOT)

Please know I am praying for this little boy. Cheryl

From: Rusty Wilkinson rusty@hatteam.com (Realtor)

From: Charita Johnson Charita.Johnson@mps.k12.al.us (Bear Parent)

From: Beth Harris brh868@knology.net (Bear Parent & Friend)

From: Crystal Greene cgreene77@gmail.com (Tammy’s neighbor)

From: Carolyn Strickland bcsms@charter.net (Bear Parent & Friend)

From: Greg Blake gregapcoums@hotmail.com (Family)

From: The Speaks Family thespeaks@knology.net (Holy Comforter & Friend)

From: The Miller Family fmiller838@aol.com (Bear Parents)

From: The McCalls jakeleamccall@charter.net (Bear Parent)

FOR MARILYN : BEN IS IN MY PRAYERS TODAY... WITH LOVE ... RITA

From: Rita Gentemann ritagg@hotmail.com

MESSAGE FOR MARILYN.... TODAY IS A SPECIAL SUNDAY IN THE CATHOLIC

From: Burton Ward BURTONWARD@aol.com (Holy Comforter)

P.S. What room is he in at Children's Hospital?