A New Year

It has been more than a year since my last post. The Benson family kept very busy last year with activities vacations and life in general. Diamond is 14 and Brandon is 8. Both enjoyed their summer by taking a beach trip to Biloxi, MS, spending time at home with grandma Brown, playing base/soft ball and attending various camps. Ernest and I took a trip to Vegas that proved to be eventful as the plane lost generator power and we had to return back to the airport! We attended my family annual 4th of July picnic in Arkansas and had a great time as usual. The kids began the school year off with a blast with Diamond starting high school this year and Brandon entering the 3rd grade. Diamond exceled in the WSHS Spartan marching band while Brandon began his taekwondo mission. Later in the year Diamond made the knowledge bowl team, which is an awesome honor and began practicing for rugby. Yes Rugby! The holiday season arrived with everyone in good spirits and grandma in California visiting her son and sister. The season was filled with blessings, happiness and joy in honor of OUR SAVIOR! The new year began just as busy as the year before ended! Diamond participating in multiple activities and Brandon enjoying his chops and kicks. Diamond received an award from John Hopkins University and has had a poem published and Brandon got first place in his taekwondo competition! We are so proud of them both! Right here and now, I thank God for helping me to understand the ups and downs of life and making me a promise that He is in control!..... On this Valentine's Day, Love is my language!