Dad's thoughts about Jenn

Going through all of this has brought out a new perception of Jenn - many of you may have seen this differently than a Dad, having been through different events with her, by now I see an incredibly strong, level headed, cool headed young woman with a strong presence of mind. Yes, her body is badly broken, but she is still Jenn.

Thinking events through, at the crash site, SHE called us - as badly injured as she was, and as traumatized by watching her effects being stolen as she was fighting to get help - she called and said "Mom, I've been in a bad accident, and am hurt - call the Peace Corp. I am in Mzima". I also understand that she was concerned about Tim and his head injury, and kept after people to keep him awake - again, inspite of her own injuries.

Talking to the acting country director, who was with Jenn all night the first night, he said it was a great experience to talk with her and get to know her - again, in spite of her condition.

And in Pretoria, she called us as she was going into surgery, and told us "This is an anesthesia surgery, but it is something that I have to do. I love you".

And the PC medical director in Pretoria told me today that, after the transfusion, it was apparent that she was doing better - she greeted him with a big smile!!

What an incredible, strong, intelligent young woman!!!