Stephanie Stone-Merrick

Female

Morrill, NE

United States

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About Me:: I'm 39 years old, I'm married with 5 kids. My husband is an over the road trucker and I'm a stay at home mom.
About my Loss:: My son Johrdan Jaymes Stone, died on June 20, 2011 in underage alcohol related car accident in which his cousin *Bryan, 18* was driving under the influence. Johrdan had just graduated from high school the month before on his 18th birthday. He had earned a Hathaway scholarship to our local community college, but had decided to attend the Art Institute of Colorado for culinary arts, he wanted to be a chef. Johrdan was a gifted and kind person. He liked to help others and make them laugh. Johrdan had always been trustworthy and I had never had a real problem with him. He was wonderful older brother, always willing to help take care of his younger siblings. He was especially close with his 5 year old sister, they were always together when they had the chance. I miss him so much.

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Sandra LaBonte

Stephanie,

I loved looking at your pictures. So happy and not afraid to show affection. I was thinking I bet he was a great hugger and then I saw the picture of him hugging the Christmas tree. Just a beautiful family.

Sandy

Aug 12, 2011
Crystal (BluSkyy)

ThankYou For Being My Friend.. And May God Give Us The Strenght We Need To Pull Thru This....

Aug 19, 2011
Ammy

I wish I had some magical words to write here Stephanie. Something to help you, but I don't. Just know that you are not alone in your loss. Maybe that doesn't help either because in reality I think we are alone even though we come here and find others in our same situation, and we seek and hope to find something that will help us. You may not believe me, but you will have easier days. Your loss is so new and I remember those days and wonder how I survived them, but I did. Most days are still hard even at 13 months, but I do get lighter days. That is my wish and prayer for all of us. Easier days. We will never be completely healed and I don't think I would ever want to be. My son, Charles, was a major part of my life and he will remain with me forever. We had our son cremated also, but I knew that was what he would have wanted as I have discussed these things with my family. I always told them that was what I wanted and they have said what they would want also, but I never thought I would be having to make that decision for one of my children. It's not suppose to be that way. I am truly sorry that you have lost Johrdan. My heart goes out to you and all of us going through this. Sending hugs.

Aug 31, 2011