In the few years since graduating from university, Kayla Mueller had come a long way from her American home in Arizona. The 26-year-old had moved to a Turkish town on the Syrian border, and was doing everything to help civilians whose lives had been destroyed in the neighbouring country's war.
She had a generous and adventurous spirit. Since graduating from Northern Arizona University in 2009 she had backpacked in different parts of the world. She had spent time in Egypt and volunteered in Africa.
She is a sweet and gentle girl. She laughed easily and was extremely caring for others. The name she chose for her blog, 'imbued with hope' was perfectly fitting to her character.
She began volunteering with every aid agency she could. In the space of a few short months, her enthusiasm and talent had gotten her access to some of the most respected aid agencies, including the Danish Refugee Council.
She was always looking to do more. She was working with a local Turkish NGO to create a community centre in Kilis, a town on the Syrian border home to one of Turkey's biggest refugee camps.
Say a prayer for her. Just a thought.
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