The Call

Saturday afternoon, I was sitting on my porch in Charleston, West Virginia which is about 425 miles away from N.C. talking with my sister, son and nephew. Getting ready to go to Charlotte, NC to visit my daughter and see the man "Eric Benet" in concert on Sunday. My phone rang with this number I have never seen. When I answered the phone it was Troylynn telling me I was the winner of the TrueEBfan Press Pass. I was so excited. She began telling me what all I would get to do. I couldn't believe it. All I thought was, I get to meet "Eric Benet," and ask him 3 questions. I'm telling you, I was so happy.

The Drive

I left West Virginia and on the way down I listened only to Eric, "The Love & Life," CD and "Spend My Life With You." Eric got me all the way to Charlotte safely. Thank GOD and thank you Eric.

Arriving in Charlotte, NC

When I arrived in Charlotte, I told my daughter about my winnings. I told her we need to find the theatre today because I don't want to be late. Troylynn told me to go early. We didn't find the place and it began to get dark, so we gave up. Sunday afternoon we tried it again. We finally found it, I was so excited.

Arriving to the Show

When I arrived to the show the doors were locked, and there was a long line. I went to the front of the line and knocked on the door and told them what Troylynn told me to say and some guy said okay, just go to the back of the line. Okay, I was hot. I thought this isn't good. Anyway, to keep this long story short. I wasn't able to do everything but it all ended up wonderful. The Concert

Eric came out wearing a black jacket, white tee, jeans, a wallet chain and white sneakers. He had on shades and a scarf. He looked absolutely amazing. Everyone was standing up and screaming. I mean including the men. After singing one or two songs Eric began taking off the black jacket and the shades. All I seen was those arms, they look magnificent. Everyone finally sat down, and he got to singing again and these two girls sitting in front of me popped up like jack-in-the-box. It was so funny. Everyone was singing along, it was beautiful.

Eric and Kimmie sang one of my favorites "Spend My Life With You." I thought I would just pass out. They sounded absolutely beautiful together. I popped up like the jack-in-a-box and was singing right along with them. I was so happy I thought I was on stage. Eric closed out the show singing Georgy Porgy. Everyone in the theatre followed his lead. It was so nice. I thought, I have never been to a better concert in my life. He then introduced his amazing band.

After the Show

I was able to go to the back and take two pictures with Eric. I walked in and he shook my hand and said "how are you?" I thought, okay girl, don't pass out. So I then said, "I'm fine, the show was fantastic." He said, "thank you." I nervously put my purse and camera down and took my pictures. I couldn't believe it. He is a very nice and gentle person.

In Closing

I had an overwhelming time and I feel truly blessed to have met the man "Mr. Eric Benet" The concert was so beyond what I have ever dreamed of. And, to Eric. Keep on keeping on. You are truly blessed.

LOVE , PEACE, UNITY, AND OBAMA