Thank you for all of your support. I'm fine one minute and then I lose it the next. I believe that God needed her in Heaven to take care of all the other children that had to leave their families too soon. She was a true caregiver and loved children. She was born in Austin, TX on July 20, 1990 and died in New Braunfels, TX on December 01, 2007. I know in my heart that she died instantly and did not suffer the pain, fear or the water. Had she not been partially ejected, she would have drowned instead. I am very thankful for that, at least she didn't suffer. I guess this is one of my fine minutes, otherwise I would not be able to write this. Thank you all for your prayers and remember that she is in a better place where there's no pain, no sorrow, no disappointments, there's only love and happiness.
Services will be held for her on Wednesday. The viewing will be from 8am - 4 pm. I may not be there during that entire time. The services will be on Wednesday at 4pm. Zoellers Funeral Home, 615 Landa Dr, New Braunfels, TX. After the services, she will be creamated (per her wishes-and yes these were her wishes). She said as much to myself, her father and my mother. She was far too wise for her age.
Stephanie was my 17 year old daughter. ------------------ Virginia & Paws '03 Shinsen Miata
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Posts: 4539 From: Alexandria, VA Registered: Apr 2005
Was she your spouse? If she was a Christian, know that for whatever reason, God has chosen to take her home with Him. Also know that she is in a far far better place than any on earth. Remember the good times and try to forget any of the bad. Know that we love you and are here for you. I'll include you in my prayer chain.
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Posts: 8650 From: Orlando, Fl Registered: Jun 2003
I am sorry for your loss. My uncle just passed away and in recent years have had more than a few relatives go at this time of year. It sucks. It truely does for those left behind. But in your heart you know she is in a much better place. I hope that somehow that helps. God speed and God bless.
My sincerest condolences during your time of loss. Her memory will always be with you in your heart and mind.
------------------ Ron
It's the Soldier, not the reporter Who has given us the freedom of the press. It's the Soldier, not the poet, Who has given us the freedom of speech. It's the Soldier, not the politicians That ensures our right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. It's the Soldier who salutes the flag, Who serves beneath the flag, And whose coffin is draped by the flag.
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Posts: 8410 From: Endwell, NY Registered: Jan 2005
I can't even imagine what you're going through. As the father of a 10 year old, I struggle with the joy of watching her grow into a person that far exceeds myself, and the thought of her independence meaning that I have less ability to protect her. We do what we can for them and hope it's enough. Even doing that, there will always be those things that none of us can control. Everything that happens is destined to happen, set in motion before we were born and continuing long after we are gone. Remember and hold close those precious memories that made her special, and don't succumb to dwelling on what could have been because this is the way it was meant to be. Please know that although there are faces you have or never will meet here, we are all here for you and your family in anyway we can. I'm sorry for your loss.
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Posts: 21676 From: Houston, TX , USA Registered: Dec 2001
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Having a loss myself today, I still could not imagine the greef of loosing a child of your own. I know there can never be the right words to wash away the pain but, know she is in a better place. We are only here untill we truely go home. So please remember the good times as she would want you to. Know within your heart that she loved you and would want you to be happy. We are all family in the end, we feel, we love, we hold, we share and live. So when someone passes on, we are all sadend.
God Bless, Bob
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Posts: 13602 From: kansas city, mo Registered: Jul 2002
Thank you all for your kinds words. I don't know what else to do, so here I am talking about her. So many things have happened in the recent past that now make sense. Everyday she was telling me about this friend or that friend that she hadn't spoken to in a while and how out of the blue, she contacted them or they contacted her. My mom (who would NEVER do anything to cause someone in our family to miss Thanksgiving) decided to have Thanksgiving at their place in Rockport, even though I told her Stephanie & I would not be able to make it. Because of this my daughter decided to go to her Dads. Her and her dad had gotten into a big tiff and she hadn't spoken to him since his dad passed away (before fathers day). She went and worked things out with her dad. We have our Christmas tree up with all the lights on it, but we haven't decorated it yet. Friday night, we got home from work about the same time. We sat and talked about the day. About 11 we went to bed. We have our Christmas tree up with all the lights on it, but we haven't decorated it yet. The next morning I got up and got ready for work. Before I left, I noticed that she had placed all of the Angel decorations on the tree. She called me at 8:30 and said that she was on her way to my moms house, but don't tell her it's a suprise. She didn't call me when she got there and I just assumed that she figured that she was with grandma. It was arount noon when I got a call from someone asking weird questions about my name and about my daughters car. He refused to tell me anything. I knew at that point that she was gone. Thank you so much for allowing me to vent. I am hoping that talking about will help me get through and will help it sink in. I keep thinking I'm in a bad dream and any minute now Stephanie will walk in. One of my closest friends is going to sing Amazing Grace at her funeral.
im very sorry, time will never heal this wound, but it will get better. ive been there. keep your head up, and remember shes up there happier than she could ever be.....
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Posts: 834 From: Behind Animal's Drum Set. Registered: Oct 2006
I am very sorry for your family's loss. God bless all of you, may she rest in peace.
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Posts: 319 From: St. Louis, Mo. Registered: Feb 2006
wow.. 17 Thats only 3 years younger than me. Im terribly sorry for your loss, i know that words on a screen cant help that much in the easing of your pain, but she is in a much better place now. I remember before my grandpa passed, his heart stopped for 2 minutes, when they revived him he was almost angry with then, he really wanted to go back. He said he had never felt happier, i personally believe in heaven and im sure she is there right now, happier than any of us. God bless and you will all be in my prayers.
God bless you. I have no idea what you are going through . We're not supposed to have to lay our children to rest. We never understand why God does what he chooses to do. But rest assured , he had a reason. May he give you a peace that passes all understanding. Through grace , you will make it through this terrible time.
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Posts: 1012 From: Indianapolis, IN, USA Registered: Jun 2002
God bless you. I have no idea what you are going through . We're not supposed to have to lay our children to rest. We never understand why God does what he chooses to do. But rest assured , he had a reason. May he give you a peace that passes all understanding. Through grace , you will make it through this terrible time.
Thank you all for your words of encouragement. No, we are not supposed to have to lay our children to rest. Unfortunately there are so many children that are every day. God needed my little girl to help him. She was wonderful with children and could even calm the roudiest of them. She had a way with children that they could understand. My baby is now in Heaven helping God nurture and guide all the children that had to leave their families here on earth. I was given news today by a witness. The witness stated that when my daughter was pulled (very gently, delicately) from the vehicle the rescurers smoothly moved her hair to reveal her face. The witness instantly recgonized her and stated that he has never before seen a look of such peace on someones face before. She died in peace with God at her side.
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Posts: 112 From: Canyon Lake, TX Registered: Oct 2007
paws, as a 30 yr old father of an 18month baby girl and another baby girl due any day now, my heart is saddened by your lose, i am a police officer, emt and an infantry officer in the army who has seen death in many forms but as i sat here and read about your little girl, i wept, i wept not because i know what your going thru or how you feel but because you are experiencing my greatest fear and i can imagine this scenerio happening in my family. the lord will not give you anything more than what you can handle, although those words dont help the pain, they will in time help the healing. reading your posts it is apparent to me that you are a very strong woman both in mind and spirit. in ending, this strength will allow you to continue on and your faith will carry you thru these tough times god bless
