I hate that I am so far away and can not hug each and every one of my family members, Rondell, and Ben's 9 beautiful children. Ben was one of my favorite companions growing up and I got to call him my cousin. Aunt Nancy baby sat me growing up so I got to spend most mornings and afternoons with Ben. I remember riding bikes to the train tracks to flatten coins, going up to the school to play ball, sleepovers, camping at Higgins lake, and numerous GI Joe and Star Wars battles. My parents divorced when I was 8 and we moved to Florida. I came home for Summer and Christmas break. I always looked forward to mine and Ben's adventures. He had a little blue Nova and I had a pocket full of Dad's money. We would hit the mall, fast food joints, and sports card shops! We may have went to some clubs and a couple parties too, we won't get into that. As we entered our adulthood and career paths we drifted apart. In this time Ben met Rondell. I am so proud of the Father and Husband he became. I know that God's plan is not fair or explainable but I know he has the ultimate plan for all of us. I know that Ben is with his savior and Uncle Reg. Ben's hand will be on us all through our journey especially all of his children and Rondell. I love you Ben and I'll see you later.
