Link Russell Brewington was born today! He has his Uncle Ben's middle name. Ben would have been a great Uncle but we know he will be watching over Link from above.

Took Ben to Nashville, TN for his orientation at "Nashville Auto-Diesel College. Got his dorm room reserved and all set to start in Aug. 2005. He was so excited. and he did well on his tests that day. Highest in his group. His plans were to be a diesel mechanic and work for his family's company as a field diesel mechanic which would have involved traveling in 7-8 states. The company is Pense Bros Drilling Co.

Got Ben up for another day of school. Of course it was no small task to do this. Ben was not a morning person(just like his mom!). Around 8:00 am he left the house to go to school and me to work, he gave me a hug and me him as we did every morning. He told me he loved me like he always did and this was the last time I saw him. I talked to him several times that day and the last time I talked to him was around 10:00 p.m. Him and Andrew"Drew" were playing pool and Curtis was there too. I was so worried about leaving him while I went away with my sister on a 3 day vacation. He had refused to go to his Dad's house to stay while I was gone. He had always been so responsible any other time I had to be away, but for some reason I was worried. It just goes to show that a mother knows something is about to happen but just isn't sure who, what, when? I do not think I could have prevented what happened but I will never know for sure. Ben died happy and with loved ones near. He is in a better place and I know that it was his time to go. It is the only explanation that makes sense. However it does not make it any easier for the loved ones he left behind. We will all be together again and in a much better place, it is one of the few things that make sense in this fast paced world we live in. God has Blessed us all.

Ben would have turned 21 years old today. I remember when we were waiting for Ben to be born. I watched the Azalea parade on Sunday, May 3rd and went to the hospital later that evening. Lee was very excited to be getting a baby brother. It is hard to beleive that Ben left us over 3 years ago. We all miss him so much and will always love him.