Honoring Jhonson: Rebuilding Love & Hope After a Tragic Loss

Dear friends, family, and compassionate souls,

My name is Julnise Miguel Merilus, and I humbly come before you with a story of love, loss, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. I am the devoted wife of Jhonson Merilus, a man whose absence has left an irreplaceable void in our lives. For eight years, we walked hand in hand, weathering life's storms and celebrating its joys together.

While I resided in the United States with my beloved 13-year-old daughter, who regarded Jhonson as a father, he pursued his dream of becoming a doctor in the Dominican Republic. Despite the physical distance, our bond remained unbreakable, bridged by love, trust, and the promise of a future reunited.

In the midst of his studies, fate blessed us with the arrival of our youngest daughter, now a vibrant 4-year-old, whose laughter filled our home with joy and light. Recognizing the importance of family and longing to build a life together under one roof, we made the mutual decision for Jhonson to join us in the State of Florida in June 2023.

However, fate had other plans. On May 4th, a phone call shattered our world, delivering the devastating news of Jhonson's sudden and tragic passing in a car accident. The shock was palpable, the grief unbearable. I had spoken to him just hours before, unaware that it would be our final conversation.

As I navigate the unfathomable depths of loss, I find myself confronted with the harsh reality of single parenthood and financial uncertainty. We never imagined such a tragedy would befall us, leaving us ill-prepared for the financial burdens it brings.

Thus, I turn to you, dear friends and compassionate strangers, with a humble plea for support. Your generosity will not only ease the immediate financial strain but will also provide a beacon of hope amidst the darkness, allowing me to focus on nurturing and providing for our precious daughters.

Your kindness and empathy serve as a reminder that, even in our darkest hour, we are not alone. Together, we can honor Jhonson's memory by extending a helping hand to those left behind in the wake of his untimely departure. All funds raised will go directly to funeral expenses.

Thank you, from the depths of my heart, for your unwavering support and understanding during this profoundly difficult time. Your generosity will forever be cherished, a testament to the power of love and solidarity in times of need.

With heartfelt gratitude and eternal love,

Julnise Miguel Merilus

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Chè zanmi, fanmi, ak zanmi ki gen bon kè,

Nom mwen se Julnise Miguel Merilus, e mwen vinn devan nou avèk yon istwa damou, pèd ak fòs ki genyen nan lespri humanité. Mwen se madanm devwe a Jhonson Merilus, yon homme ke absans li kite yon vid ki pap janm ranplase nan lavi nou. Pou 8 ans, nou mache men nan men, travay ansanm et surmonté tout sa lavi te mennen sou rout nou ak jwa et lanmou.

Pandan mwen te rete nan Etazini avèk premye pitit mwen ki te gen 13 ans ki te wè Jhonson tankou papa’l, mari’m te vle pousiv rèv li kite pou li vin yon doktè. Pou rezon sa li te antre République Dominicain. Malgré distans fizik la, koneksyon nou an te kenbe, anyen pat ka separe nou. Nou te gen konfyans nan lot, e promès pou aveni nou se te toujou pou nou réuni.

Nan mitan etid li yo a DR, destin ban nou pi bel kado ki te arrivé pitit fi nou ki gen 4 ans kounyea. Nan mwa Juin 2023, Jhonson rantre nan Floride pou nou viv an fanmi e jwi pitit nou ansanm.

Men, desten te gen lòt plan. Nan dat 4 Mai 2024, yon apel téléphone kraze mond nou et tout rèv nou. Yon nouvel ki devast, souden, yon kochma, Jhonson travèse nan yon lot mond pa rapò ak yon aksidan machin. Chòk la kite yon maling ki pap janm guéri, mwen te finn pale avè’l nan téléphone Vendredi swa, mwen pat panse se denye fwa mwen t’ap tande’l.

Lè m’ap navige nan pwofondè soufrans lan, mwen jwenn tèt mwen fas ak yon reyalite m’pa vle aksepte, yon reyalite kote mwen yon manman celibatè  ak ensekirite finansyè. Nou pa janm imajine yon trajè tankou sa a t’ap rive, alevwa pare pou fado responsabilité finansyè ki vinn avèk li.

Pou sa, mwen vire nan ou, chè zanmi, ak yon demande pou sipò. Generosité ou pa sèlman pral soulaje soufrans finansye imedyat men sa va yon limyè espwa pou edikasyon timoun nou yo.

Mèsi, soti nan fon kè’m, pou sipò ou ki pa janm chanje ak konpreyansyon pandan moman difisil sa a. Generosité ou va toujou apresye, ke èd ou tounen yon testaman pouvwa, lanmou ak solidarite nan mitan nou.

Avek rekonesans

Merci ak chak grèn Nan nou.