WESTON, Fla. — A 9-month-old baby girl has died following a crash on Mother’s Day on Interstate 75 in Weston, the baby’s mother confirmed to Local 10 News on Monday.
Nina’s mother, Monica Villarruel, said her daughter’s organs were donated and that now Nina “will continue to live through other people.”
“Nina was our miracle even before she was born,” Villarruel said in a statement to Local 10 News. “After we were told that we would not be able to have children, God blessed us with her naturally; from the very first moment, she filled our lives with love, light, and hope. She was a beautiful, sweet, and truly special baby; her smile lit up every room, and her bright eyes captivated everyone who met her. Two weeks ago, our family endured a tragedy that changed our lives forever: in an accident, we lost my mother and my aunt, and—after a fierce two-week battle—our little Nina departed for heaven. Amidst the greatest sorrow we have ever known, we made the decision to donate her organs, for we felt deep in our hearts that Nina’s purpose was to continue giving love and life to others. We want her legacy to be a message of faith, hope, and unity—a reminder for people to embrace their loved ones more often, to cherish every moment, and never to lose faith in God. Today, we believe that Nina is in heaven alongside her grandmother and her aunt, having become an angel who will continue to work miracles in the lives of many families.”…