10/16/2025
"When I opened a package, I received from NJ Sharing Network… I almost cried. In a good way.
A beautifully crocheted wrap was enclosed, made by NJSN volunteer Lea F. I crochet also, but I lack the attention to detail that Lea has, and she made such a beautiful wrap. It feels like a hug.
My father, an author, who donated his retinas through NJ Sharing Network, was well-known and well-loved in his niche circle of folks who followed his writing.
My father taught us to see the divine grace in gestures of caring and loving strangers, who just do things that they know is right—even if they never get to see the fruits of their labor.
To this day, I make sure that when someone’s hands create love and security from a mere skein of yarn, they know how special their work truly is.
Lea F., wherever you are, we thank you and we love you. Your gift came to the right family.
In a way, it’s a gift from you AND my father."
—Katherine S., daughter of tissue donor Jack R.
