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marcoujor: A New Angel in Heaven

11/7/2016

Please hold in prayer one of our former students, Stephanie Daveggia, who passed away on November 1st after a brief illness.

In this Month of Remembrance, let us pray for Stephanie's family and friends and for all whose hearts are hurting.

- Campus Ministry

Stephanie Lynn Daveggia
February 15, 1993 - November 1, 2016

How can this be?
Are my eyes deceiving me?

I recognize this name
A former student--one and the same.

Stephanie Lynn was twenty-three.
Now suddenly, eternally free.

A candle too soon extinguished
Now glows in heave, unfinished.

Stephanie's life will forever teach
How far kindness can reach.

Nursing career just begun
As her soul rose towards the sun.

When a star in the sky shines bright,
An angel heals with her smile and light.

Remembering the many she has loved,
Continuing now from heaven above.

It was a true pleasure to meet and work with Stephanie during her Associate Nursing Degree's Behavioral health clinical nursing rotation in the Spring semester of 2015. Our time together convinced me this young lady was a born nurse with a compassionate heart and curious mind.

Stephanie's smile lit up the room, making everyone around her feel better, less anxious and more hopeful, including colleagues, patients and myself.

I was delighted to give Stephanie a reference to my Alma mater where she was working on her Bachelor's of Science in Nursing degree.

Also a gymnastics coach, I can only imagine the skills blended with self-esteem these youngsters learned with Stephanie's motivating leadership.

It feels unreal that someone so young and full of promise was taken in the blink of an eye after an unexpected medical illness. My heart goes out to Stephanie's grandparents, parents, brother, family, many friends, instructors, students and her dog, Josie.

Stephanie's sudden death reminds me of the importance of living every day to the fullest with as much kindness as we can manage. She was a role model, always making a difference with her optimistic attitude accompanied with that infectious smile.

Rest in peace, sweet girl, and thank you for the many lessons you taught by your example.

Until next week, wishing you peace,

mar

24 Comments

Randi link

11/9/2016 08:21:55 am

I'm so sorry for your loss. A beautiful tribute to a beautiful young lady taken way too soon.

Maria link

11/9/2016 03:14:13 pm

Thanks, dear Randi. Stephanie was a fine young lady.

Sunshine

11/9/2016 08:34:06 am

I'm so sorry to hear this. Gone too soon. RIP.

Maria link

11/9/2016 03:15:07 pm

Thanks, Sunshine - You would have loved Stephanie's "Sunshiny" presence.

Angelia Phillips link

11/9/2016 09:40:53 am

So sorry to learn of this loss. Praying comfort for Stephanie's loved ones.

Maria link

11/9/2016 03:15:57 pm

Thanks, Ange - your comforting prayers are much appreciated.

Dilon Carter link

11/9/2016 09:56:46 am

What a lovely tribute I did not know this young lady however, I will be praying for her loved ones. We just have to trust God for He is our ultimate source of comfort. Heaven must have been missing an angel.

Maria link

11/9/2016 03:17:35 pm

Aw, so glad to 'see' you, Dilon. You and all of my students are ever precious to me - always.

Thanks for stopping by and take good care.

Martie link

11/9/2016 10:34:38 am

Dear Mar

I am so sorry to hear that one of your beloved students has passed away. I'm sending you comforting hugs and positive thoughts. My condolences to Stephanie Daveggia's beloved relatives and all her friends.

Martie

Maria link

11/9/2016 03:19:01 pm

Your comforting thoughts and hugs are appreciated, as are you, dear Martie.

Love you much, mar

Nellieanna Hay link

11/9/2016 11:07:06 am

This is so sad to me though I didn't know her. But so very sad for one so young. My condolences to you, Maria and to Stephanie's loved ones.

Maria link

11/9/2016 03:22:37 pm

Thanks for your nurturing comfort, dear Nellieanna.

Love you so much, Maria

Mike

11/9/2016 11:56:29 am

Sorry that you, and we as well, have suffered a loss as great as a young voice, and a strong path. There is so much honor in serving, and your student made that choice. R.I.P.

Maria link

11/9/2016 03:24:22 pm

Absolutely, dear Mike.

Stephanie packed much service into her short life...and no doubt is going strong in heaven today.

Rina

11/9/2016 03:19:33 pm

I was in shock when I heard this news. It's unbelievable that such a sweet person is not with us anymore. May her soul Rest In Peace!! Will always miss you Stephnie .

Maria link

11/9/2016 03:29:50 pm

I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend, dear Rina.

Promise to take very good care of yourself and your beautiful family.

Peg Cole link

11/9/2016 04:35:10 pm

Seems like we lose people too often. This young woman was taken much too early, before her true nature and calling could be fulfilled. I'm so very sorry for your loss and the sadness her family will undoubtedly be experiencing. And for her poor Josie. Love you and sending hugs.

Maria link

11/9/2016 08:04:26 pm

Thank you, dear Peg. Your words are understanding and comforting.

Love you and hugs, Maria

Paula link

11/9/2016 08:09:45 pm

Maria....I'm speechless. Just a mere Babe at the beginning of her adult life and career. My heart breaks for all of you who knew her and especially her family. Oh dear, what a sad, sad loss.
I send my love, a hug and my invisible hand to hold. May this lovely young woman rest in peace. Paula

Maria link

11/16/2016 07:27:54 am

Thanks for this comforting comment, dear Paula - I can feel you holding my hand and it's most appreciated.

Love and hugs to you, Maria

Sannel Larson link

11/16/2016 03:53:27 am

Dear Maria,
This is a beautiful tribute to Stephanie, a beautiful, inspiring young woman whose life was cut short much too early.
Heaven is now lit up by her radiant and beautiful smile.
My condolences goes out to her family, Josie and friends.
I will be praying for her loved ones.
Sending comforting thoughts and hugs,
Sannel

Maria link

11/16/2016 07:30:10 am

"Heaven is now lit up by her radiant and beautiful smile."

Thanks for your thoughts, prayers and love, dear Sannel.

Hope you are having a peaceful week with Freddie.

Love, Maria

Shauna

11/16/2016 04:40:31 pm

So young. So sad. She was a year younger than my son. What a devastating loss!

Maria link

11/16/2016 08:57:38 pm

Please give your son a huge bear hug, dear Sha. Love you, mar

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