At just 33 years old, Lacey received an ALS diagnosis that would quickly change the course of her life. Just six months later, she was referred to hospice care.
From the time Lacey came onto service, our Sage Arizona team looked for opportunities—both big and small—to bring comfort, joy and meaningful moments to Lacey and her family. Beyond providing compassionate clinical care, the team took the time to understand what mattered most to her and find ways to make those moments possible.
One particularly memorable visit came when a member of the hospice team brought a baby goat to spend time with Lacey and her family. It was a simple gesture, but one that brought plenty of smiles and laughter into their home—a reminder that even during incredibly difficult seasons, there can still be moments of unexpected joy.
Not long afterward, Lacey and her husband, Steve, were selected by a local organization, Wish Upon a Wedding, to receive a sponsored vow renewal ceremony. With support from the hospice team, the occasion became a beautiful celebration of their marriage and the life they had built together.
On the day of the ceremony, Lacey’s RN Case Manager and CNA helped her get dressed and assisted with her hair and makeup, making sure she felt beautiful and cared for as she prepared for the occasion. The couple also asked a Sage chaplain to officiate the ceremony and wrote their own heartfelt vows to one another.
Surrounded by family and caregivers, Lacey and Steve renewed their commitment to each other in an emotional ceremony. Lacey ended her vows with words that left no dry eye in the room: “I will love you beyond my last breath.”
For our team, it is a privilege to be invited into these deeply personal moments. We are grateful whenever we can contribute in some small way—whether by providing comfort, helping fulfill a meaningful wish or simply creating an opportunity for patients and their loved ones to spend meaningful time together.
Lacey’s story is a beautiful reminder that hospice is not only about caring for someone at the end of life. It is also about helping them continue to live, love and create meaningful memories along the way.
At just 33 years old, Lacey received an ALS diagnosis that would quickly change the course of her life. Just six months later, she was referred to hospice care.
From the time Lacey came onto service, our Sage Arizona team looked for opportunities—both big and small—to bring comfort, joy and meaningful moments to Lacey and her family. Beyond providing compassionate clinical care, the team took the time to understand what mattered most to her and find ways to make those moments possible.
One particularly memorable visit came when a member of the hospice team brought a baby goat to spend time with Lacey and her family. It was a simple gesture, but one that brought plenty of smiles and laughter into their home—a reminder that even during incredibly difficult seasons, there can still be moments of unexpected joy.
Not long afterward, Lacey and her husband, Steve, were selected by a local organization, Wish Upon a Wedding, to receive a sponsored vow renewal ceremony. With support from the hospice team, the occasion became a beautiful celebration of their marriage and the life they had built together.
On the day of the ceremony, Lacey’s RN Case Manager and CNA helped her get dressed and assisted with her hair and makeup, making sure she felt beautiful and cared for as she prepared for the occasion. The couple also asked a Sage chaplain to officiate the ceremony and wrote their own heartfelt vows to one another.
Surrounded by family and caregivers, Lacey and Steve renewed their commitment to each other in an emotional ceremony. Lacey ended her vows with words that left no dry eye in the room: “I will love you beyond my last breath.”
For our team, it is a privilege to be invited into these deeply personal moments. We are grateful whenever we can contribute in some small way—whether by providing comfort, helping fulfill a meaningful wish or simply creating an opportunity for patients and their loved ones to spend meaningful time together.
Lacey’s story is a beautiful reminder that hospice is not only about caring for someone at the end of life. It is also about helping them continue to live, love and create meaningful memories along the way.
