This month's testimonial comes from a former Concordia University Wisconsin PT student, Joe Sosa.
"I went to Nicaragua for a clinical internship with Circle of Empowerment (COE) as a physical therapy student in January of 2013. The experience transformed and refined my worldview. Having an opportunity to learn at COE for 3 weeks that winter was invaluable. What an apt name for this organization. It truly is a cyclical and sustainable model for providing healthcare to a rural area. It's incredible how this relatively brief period of time has made a life long impact on me.
The success of COE begins with Meg’s well-perceived mission and her compassion. She has an impeccable ability to open her heart to Nicaragua and all who come to help the organization. This collection of devoted individuals is what makes this effort impressive. My initial hope was that I was going to be able to contribute my skill set to a population in need. Rather, I came away realizing this was much more. It was the coming together of many from all walks of life as we shared our talents and ideas with each other for the betterment of everyone. The experience was something I benefited from as much as the community did.
We don’t choose where in the world we are born or raised, but we do choose how we contribute. Those who elect to participate in COE will simultaneously contribute their personal abilities while learning from each other and the Nicaraguans. The citizens of Nicaragua have the same desires all of us do, to enjoy life and care for the ones they love. I’m forever grateful to Meg and all of the people that came together on this undertaking to empower a community. My heart will always be there."
- Joe Sosa
"I went to Nicaragua for a clinical internship with Circle of Empowerment (COE) as a physical therapy student in January of 2013. The experience transformed and refined my worldview. Having an opportunity to learn at COE for 3 weeks that winter was invaluable. What an apt name for this organization. It truly is a cyclical and sustainable model for providing healthcare to a rural area. It's incredible how this relatively brief period of time has made a life long impact on me.
The success of COE begins with Meg’s well-perceived mission and her compassion. She has an impeccable ability to open her heart to Nicaragua and all who come to help the organization. This collection of devoted individuals is what makes this effort impressive. My initial hope was that I was going to be able to contribute my skill set to a population in need. Rather, I came away realizing this was much more. It was the coming together of many from all walks of life as we shared our talents and ideas with each other for the betterment of everyone. The experience was something I benefited from as much as the community did.
We don’t choose where in the world we are born or raised, but we do choose how we contribute. Those who elect to participate in COE will simultaneously contribute their personal abilities while learning from each other and the Nicaraguans. The citizens of Nicaragua have the same desires all of us do, to enjoy life and care for the ones they love. I’m forever grateful to Meg and all of the people that came together on this undertaking to empower a community. My heart will always be there."
- Joe Sosa