Beni,
I am so sorry that you lost your wife, Erin. As her father, I have so many regrets that we moved away from each other and saw so little together; however, every time we talked I was so pleased. I can remember being sick in a hospital bed and having Erin call and check on me. We both cried and cried together. I always felt like she loved me, and I hope she felt the same. I know that what happened between myself and her mom had to devastate her, and I will never forget how she cried when I had to tell you we were splitting up. Yet over the years, I always heard and felt the love from her and hope I at least was able to let her know that I did care. I listened to Sal's wife express sorrow of the difficult times she had over the years, and I know I was part of those trying times, but I thank you for being there and helping her through it. I know she deeply cared for you.
You are a good man, and the two of you were a match made in heaven. I loved Erin, and Ben, I love you too. If I can help you down the road please know I'm here for you. And again, thank you for all you did to help her, when she became so sick.
I could not be there today. I tested positive for Covid and while not very sick, I did not want to infect anyone else there at her funeral or in a plane coming over. I cried through most of the ceremony, but also felt it was done very well to help to remember her as she was and be glad and proud she was my daughter.
Thanks Beni,
Erin's Dad