On 12/10/24, my husband of 20 years passed away unexpectedly from multiple clots in his lungs. I never thought I would lose him that day but things were in motion beyond my control. After the worst night of my life, I got a call from a Miracles In Sight team member, the next morning. She was extremely respectful and caring. I didn’t know which end was up but I let her talk and she reminded me Jace was an organ donor. His eyes were the only organ he could donate because of how his body gave out. She told me a bit about the program and told me that she understood it was a tough time but she would need an answer soon. I really wanted to honor his wishes and think it out. After discussing with family, they called back the next day and I said yes. I knew it was possible it may go to research but I was hoping someone could get them. His eyes were caring, loving, smart and compassionate. They were what I thought I would see everyday until I was old and gray. I wanted part of him to live on. They were respectful of my time, answered any questions and then they took it from there. Is few weeks later, I received a letter in the mail from miracles saying they were able to place his eyes with a recipient. That made my heart so happy and the thought of part of Jace living on, was the best outcome from the donation. I miss the light and love behind those eyes everyday. I hope someone else gets to experience that with the donation.

The process was super positive in such a dark time. The staff at miracle had the hardest job by calling a widow the day after her husband’s death. I can’t imagine the heart it takes to do that job.

Jace was a strong, smart, silly, loving and funny man who had left us too soon. His heart was with his family of pups and the patients he helped in his nursing career.