Qualities of Jean Donovan

Jean Donovan was a strong individual who dedicated her life to serving others and searching for something more. She left everything behind to follow her calling to El Salvador and work with the poor and the sick. Jean was courageous, selfless, cheerful, and compassionate. Jean had everything a woman could want; a loving fiancé, a happy family, and a great job and education. She left everything behind to dedicate her life to others. At the time when Jean traveled to El Salvador, very few lay women were doing missionary work in the area. Jean had no idea what lay ahead for her, but that did not stop her. Even when conditions in El Salvador became incredibly dangerous and Jean had the opportunity to leave, she remained in the village she was working in. Jane put everyone before herself. Her selflessness was truly inspirational. Jean was also an incredibly cheerful person. She was always smiling and laughing, and never let difficult times break her spirit. There were many times when Jean could have given up or become depressed in El Salvador, but her relationship with God and the connections she made with those she met kept her happy. Jean was also a very compassionate person. She tried to see the good in everyone she met, especially those in the village in El Salvador. People who knew her said that Jean’s kind and happy spirit was contagious. Someday, I hope to embody Jean’s courage in my own life. I hope that if I am someday faced with a difficult decision or a terrifying experience, I will have the courage to do what is right rather than what is easy. I hope that I would stay in El Salvador like Jean, rather than leave when things got dangerous or difficult.