As some of you know, and many of you don't, there was a terribly tragic accident that happened on September 12th. Seven of our friends and fellow volunteers left the home base that afternoon, with great excitement and anticipation for a weekend safari. Unfortunately, none of them made it to safari. On the way to their campsite on Friday evening, they were all involved in a horrible car accident. Six of my friends were hospitalized, and one, Elizabeth, did not make it.
It wasn't until Saturday morning that the rest of us were informed of this tragedy. We were woken by our program manager, Mama Grace and the program director, Moses Polepole. Together, hand-in-hand, we sat around our living room as they told us what had happened. We were shocked, full of disbelief and most of all, heartache. Even as I write this now, it is hard for me to understand and accept what we were told that day. Our fellow-volunteer and friend, Elizabeth will never ever be forgotten.
Our six friends who thankfully did make it home to us (Lindsay, Laura, Liz, Marci, Chiara and Naomi) are stronger than I could ever imagine to be. When they returned home that unforgettable Saturday, we all embraced them with hugs and comfort. We will forever be bounded together by this, and we will forever remember our dear friend, Elizabeth... who was taken away from us all too soon.
Please take a moment to think of and pray for Elizabeth and for all of her family and friends. She touched so many lives in such a short time. We miss you and love you, Elizabeth.
Click the following link to read more about Elizabeth's life:
Remembering Elizabeth
