 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
Sunshine
11/9/2016 08:34:06 am
I'm so sorry to hear this. Gone too soon. RIP. 11/9/2016 09:40:53 am
So sorry to learn of this loss. Praying comfort for Stephanie's loved ones. 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. 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.
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.
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 . 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....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. 11/16/2016 03:53:27 am
Dear 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! Leave a Reply. |
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