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Dear friend,
Eric Cabrera and his son Elijah have a lot in common, down to the same
birthdates. Most of all, though, it's humor that connects them.
"They're always doing funny voices when they talk on the phone,
telling the silliest jokes," says Elijah's mother, Diane.
And they talk on the phone a lot: Eric has called Elijah every single
day he's been allowed to since he went to prison. Elijah was
three then; now he's 13.
In his 10 years behind bars, Eric has kept fatherhood at the top of
his priorities, from homework help to encouraging his son to pitch in
around the house. "A few years ago, Elijah learned how to check the
oil in the car," says Diane. "He just goes out there and puts the
gloves on and does it. He got that kind of confidence from his dad."
Diane and Elijah visit Eric as often as they can, and the visits are
filled with humor. The guards always make the prisoners stand in line
to be counted. When Eric is called, Diane says, "Instead of just
walking normally to the line, Eric will do some kind of dance or silly
face. He couldn't care less about looking tough and serious. He
just wants to make his son happy."
It's an honor to be Elijah's dad," Eric says. "I thank God for giving
him to me. I just remember teaching him how to tie his shoes, near the
beginning of my sentence. And I look forward to teaching him even more
things when I get out. To all the dads: Do whatever it takes -
call, email - to stay close as possible despite the
circumstances. Love above your circumstances."
Elijah and Diane won't be visiting the prison much longer
- Eric is slated to go to a halfway house this summer. In honor
of Eric and Elijah and all fathers and children affected by the
criminal justice system, FAMM wishes you a happy Father's Day.
Sincerely,
Kevin Ring
President, FAMM
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