Lans we were so determined to get you better- you and Ben wouldn't even entertain thoughts that you would be leaving. So when you passed away those questions we weren't willing or able to ask finally surfaced. Life insurance? Keeping the store open? Is their social security? Does Ben get to keep the house as it was in your name? Etc.
As those answers came and they were better than expected Ben said in disbelief, "I did everything I could to try to build a future for Lana in case something happened to me. And now she is gone, and in her short life she is the one who continues taking care of me."
There was a little more life insurance than expected, he does get some social security - he will be able to be there for your boys...because of you. And as you know Ben will make the most with it.
Your house is in probate and Ben continues to live there and loves it because you were there, but he was able to close on a home yesterday which he will rent out (and move into if needs be) and it will hopefully generate extra income for he and the boys.
And the store continues to be more and more profitable. Ben was so happy yesterday after the home closing and a great promotion at the store. It was the first time I has seen him this happy in a very, very long time.
It feels good to know that your efforts and sacrifices with the store and your heavy work schedule were not in vain. Your influence is still felt and appreciated every day. So if know someone that wants to rent a great - 4 bedroom plus den home, Ben's got one!!! Rach and Bryan are coming next week to help gut this cutie- it is in much need of a little paint and tlc.
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