Benjamin’s Story

Site created on January 4, 2020


*The most helpful way to communicate with the Bontrager family during this time is on CaringBridge's "Well Wishes" and "Comments." Texts and phone calls may not be the best way get through, but the family will be checking this site regularly. Thank you for all your love and support!*



Benjamin Drew is a sweet and energetic ten-year-old boy who loves anything athletic, Legos, and hanging out with his fam. He is battling stage 4 Burkitt's Lymphoma at Children's Hospital Colorado. The Bontrager's sent out a verse early on that would serve as their theme throughout this experience: 

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9)

Join us in praying for Benj and lifting up his family. We encourage you to leave a "Well Wish" for them as they continue on this journey, trusting God for peace and healing. 

Newest Update

Journal entry by Sarah Bontrager

Hi Friends and Family- We are celebrating another good check up for Ben and wanted to share some special news. Next month (Mid May) will be his 1 year remission appointment- and we are really looking forward to that day. The rates of return lower significantly after this point. All though that can come with a variety of feelings, we just rest in his progress and thank the Lord for how far he’s come. From there- we can spread out appts to every 3 months. 🙌🏽🙌🏽 

 

Super fun news: 
Ben is Golden High School’s MakeAWish kiddo for 2021✨ MakeAWish is an integral part of our story, it gave us SO much hope and joy throughout Ben’s treatment. I wanted to share a few links in case anyone was interested!


For those close by, there are a ton of events over the next week- feel free to stop in and support MakeAWish at one one of them. Here’s the schedule:

https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1frX2QWKXeU5npYhQZ7_wqXYort6xoNpIQQFr8YTjfLw/mobilebasic


For those of you who are far away, here is the link to donate to MakeAWish for kids waiting on their wish:

https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR/WishYourWay/Make-A-WishColorado?team_id=29195&pg=team&fr_id=3691#.YHdS68xOIWN


Here’s a sweet video GHS did for Ben:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=X_bwkLHsXwo


We carry this joy and celebration knowing you all got us here. So much be thankful for. 


Joshua 1:9 Be strong and courageous, be not afraid. For the the Lord, your God, will be with you wherever you go. 

So, as Ben would say, “Let’s goooooo!”

Love from our fam- JSESBI

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