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 He loved to hang around the nurses station all the time and just sit on there laps and talk. Ben went through chemo and radiation. He was doing well and was on remission for almost a year. We thought we were all done with this horrible disease. Towards the end of that year we went back to the doctors for one last scan. Dr. George came back to the waiting room with a tear in is eye. I knew that the cancer was back. After finding out that the cancer was back, that last month went very quick. Ben became pretty much bed ridden. His tummy filled up with so much fluid, he could barely get around. I will tell you though, this kid was determined to walk to the potty his self all the time, no matter how bad he felt. Ben died in my arms in my bed at home on April 27, 2006. Before Ben died, I was sitting next to him at the side of the bed holding his hand, his dad at the foot of the bed. With-in seconds Ben was gone. He went to the angels. After Ben passed his father and I went to tell his brother Joey whom was asleep in the other room. Joey was 7 years old when Ben died. Joey wanted to see his brother before Jesus took him away. He went to my bed and crawled up beside his brothers peaceful body and just held him. He did not want mommy or daddy in the room. This was Joey and Ben time, as they would always say. Joey ended it with a kiss and hug, and tears running down his face. Joey then went back to bed after being able to say good-bye to his brother.   Joey always took care of his little brother. When there was an boo boo, Joey was there to hold his hand. They were the best of pals.  We miss our baby so much, and I wish I could hold him one last time. Love, Mommy “Don’t think that there are ever too many hugs or kisses to give out to your kids. You will never know when it may be the last one.”  The family at the park.  BEN AT THE FIRE STATION  Ben always loved to go to the fire station. His fireman "Joe Paul" was his best friend. We went to the fire station at least once a week. This is where Ben had is party before his Make-A-Wish trip to disney. Wish Come True Wednesday, August 10, 2005 Above: The Woodstock Fire Department on Sunday threw a send-off party at the station for Benjamin 'Ben' Felder, 4, son of Richard and Melissa Felder of Woodstock, who the department through the Make-A-Wish Foundation is sending to Walt Disney World. Ben, checking out a fire engine at the party, has liver cancer and was diagnosed with rhabdomyasarcoma last year. Left: Firefighters, family and friends celebrate at the party for Ben. Right: Firefighter Joe Paul, the department's community outreach director, said their 'boot drive' raised $12,000, enough to send Ben and another child to Disney World.  Fireman Joe Paul is top row From right: 5th one in.   Ben and his brother would always argue about who got to sit in the drivers seat.   His was our little fireman!!!! Daddy's Poem For Benjamin Felder: The dust has settled on things That I have stored away A favorite toy, for a little boy A can of dried out clay. A photograph when you were young Sits quietly on the shelf Thoughts of you come drifting back I just can't help myself. A drawing that you made for me When you were very small Is framed within this heart of mine And hangs upon the wall. A scrapbook lies within the room Where you once laid your head Your favorite book,a model car The pillow on your bed. I miss the little words and hugs The special times we've known. A part of me just disappeared The day you went away An empty space now fills my heart There are no words to say. A closet filled with memories Of happy days gone by A Baseball cap and souvenir Why did you have to die? So many things you left behind Are now a memory But little arms that held me tight Will always stay with me. An empty space now fills my heart My boy,my child, my son You've gone into another world Where golden dreams are spun. I don't know the answers It's not for me to know But I will know the truth one day Just why you had to go. Love you always Daddy! From Mommy, " My child was as much a part of me as the air and water that nourish my body. Therefore, I shall never truly lose someone who has been, and is, a part of me."  From Daddy, "I miss talking to Ben on the phone, before he would hang-up, he would say, "Daddyyyy I love you", I would say," I love you more", and he would say, "no daddy I love you more". We would go on and on until he had the last word. I also miss his smile!" I'll see you later pickle head.  Lets be silly. He always loved to act silly with is brothers.  "Life is short, Break the rules, Forgive quickly, kiss slowly, Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably, And never regret anything that made you smile." Ben, you always made us laugh, and smile.  You can also read more about Ben at: www.remembertherainbows.org www.curechildhoodcancer.org When you go to the site look under Bereavement support. * Eating Subs Helps Fight Against Cancer POSTED: 6:17 pm EDT May 11, 2007 When Ron Longo lost his grandson Benjamin Felder to cancer a year ago, he wanted to do something to honor Felder's memory. Turns out he didn't have to look very far. Longo is a Jersey Mike's franchisee. When he came up with an idea, he turned to the company for support. Longo discussed his idea with company executives including Jersey Mike's Atlanta area developers Jeff Sponsler and Steve Minnich. From there, they figured out a plan where the entire company could help. The 29 Atlanta area locations teamed up to make a donation on Felder's behalf to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. The donation was a way for Longo to honor his grandson and also a way to thank the men and women of Children's Healthcare for their love and support in their treatment of Felder. During the month of April, the Atlanta stores collected $1 from every #13 sandwich that was sold. Their goal was a $15,000 donation. Turns out, they did a little better then that. They raised $20,300 which was presented to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta on Thursday. Felder's mom, brother, and grandmother were all on hand for the check presentation along with representatives from Jersey Mike's including president Peter Cancro, representatives from the hospital, and many of the nurses that helped care for Felder. The money will go to the AFLAC Cancer Ward at the hospital. Longo hopes that money will continue to aid the research and fight against cancer. |
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