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Shot Himself in the head, only 4 years old

Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2015 12:07 am
by amberchick
I go to a church that has 7 campuses, it's called Oak Hills Church. 1 is in Brazil, 1 is in Fredreksburg, Texas, 1 is called Journey Fellowship (I'm not sure where it is) and 4 in different parts of San Antonio, Texas (North Central, Outer West, Westide, and Crownridge). I go to Outer West
There is a little boy named Bejamen that goes to my campus, and he's 4 years old. Before he was born, the docters told his mom that neither of them were going to live. But both are alive 4 years later.
About a month ago, Bejamen was staying with his dad (his parents are divorced) and his dad put him in bed for his nap, and took a nap himself. However, while his dad was taking a nap, Bejamen went to the kitchen and found a gun hidden in a cabinet. He didn't know what to do with it, so he pulled the trigger and shot a bullet through his left eye, and blew 15% of his brain off. His dad heard the gunshot and ran downstairs. Benjamen was unconscious on the floor in a pool of blood. His dad rushed him to the hospital.
Benjamen is currently doing much better and can scoot aroung on the floor. He is going through Physical Therapy right now.
His mom is struggling because Benjamen's dad has nothing to do with them (I think he has too much guilt with what happened) so she has hardly any money to pay for his Therapy. His 1st (of many) surguries is in August.
Benjamen's mom also has a failing kidney and has to go to Dyalisis 3 times a week. She has been on a list to get a new kidney for about 4 years.
Two days ago was Benjamen's birthday and he turned 4, so his mom took him to Main Event (it's an arcade/bowling alley/laser tag/parkour place) and had a minion-themed party.


Please pray for this family If you would like to donate: http://www.gofundme.com/x57d8c

Re: Shot Himself in the head, only 4 years old

Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2015 12:35 am
by ccgr
praying for him and his parents

Re: Shot Himself in the head, only 4 years old

Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2015 12:37 am
by amberchick
Thank you!

Re: Shot Himself in the head, only 4 years old

Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 3:56 am
by Mizzkryzz
Definatly praying

Re: Shot Himself in the head, only 4 years old

Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 4:01 am
by Servant of the King
Oh man, that's horrible. I will definitely pray for him and his family.

Re: Shot Himself in the head, only 4 years old

Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 6:40 pm
by isansi
I will pray for Benjamen. I actually go to church with amberchick

Re: Shot Himself in the head, only 4 years old

Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 7:40 pm
by ccgr
the gofundme doesn't work, was going to donate :(

Re: Shot Himself in the head, only 4 years old

Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 3:26 pm
by amberchick
It works for me on both me and my brother's computers . . . but they're both macs =/

Re: Shot Himself in the head, only 4 years old

Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 3:49 pm
by ccgr
I get a campaign not ready message....weird

Re: Shot Himself in the head, only 4 years old

Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2015 11:11 pm
by Marcussurpreme
Heart-breaking story.. Its been a month or two but still praying that everyone is good. God heals the hurt :)

Re: Shot Himself in the head, only 4 years old

Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2015 2:33 pm
by amberchick
Update:

Ben had Surgury on Wednesday of last week, they repaired his temple, reconstructed his eye socket (where the bullet entered) and put a metal plate where the bullet exited in the back of his head. Many more to come!

Re: Shot Himself in the head, only 4 years old

Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2015 4:22 pm
by ccgr
Thanks for the update, still praying!

Re: Shot Himself in the head, only 4 years old

Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2015 11:55 am
by amberchick
Ben and his mom aren't going to church anytime soon because of the recent sugury. Nothing else has happened much =/

Re: Shot Himself in the head, only 4 years old

Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2015 12:55 pm
by ccgr
understandable, praying for a quick recovery

Re: Shot Himself in the head, only 4 years old

Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 12:13 am
by amberchick
Update:
Ben had 54 staples in his head total from surgury, and had half removed Monday and had half removed Friday