2010.10.12: Peace Corps Volunteer "Lisa's Blog" writes: My heart fell apart with the news that a fellow Peace Corps Volunteer had unexpectedly passed away, due to unknown causes
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2010.10.12: Peace Corps Volunteer "Lisa's Blog" writes: My heart fell apart with the news that a fellow Peace Corps Volunteer had unexpectedly passed away, due to unknown causes
Peace Corps Volunteer "Lisa's Blog" writes: My heart fell apart with the news that a fellow Peace Corps Volunteer had unexpectedly passed away, due to unknown causes
I, along with my 29 training classmates, rushed to the capitol city for the funeral service, hardly believing that such a strong, healthy 26 year-old could suddenly die. We recieved counseling and comforted each other to the best of our abilities, becoming even closer as we realized just how precious each of our lives are.
Peace Corps Volunteer "Lisa's Blog" writes: My heart fell apart with the news that a fellow Peace Corps Volunteer had unexpectedly passed away, due to unknown causes
Sandcastles
October 12, 2010 - Posted by Lisa
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I, along with my 29 training classmates, rushed to the capitol city for the funeral service, hardly believing that such a strong, healthy 26 year-old could suddenly die. We recieved counseling and comforted each other to the best of our abilities, becoming even closer as we realized just how precious each of our lives are.
It is far too easy to destroy a sandcastle. At the same time, it is possible to rebuild, though it will never be quite the same. My body, at least for now, is fixed. My faith in Nigerien men will surely heal in time. My roof, inshallah ("God Willing") will be fixed soon. My heart, well, Stephanie Chance, you'll always be there, a guardian of my newly rebuilt sandcastle.
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