My lifelong BFF had somehow never made it Yosemite. She had a few trips planned but it never worked out. When her cancer was at the point that she was terminal, I booked us two nights at the Awahanee, in the Queen’s room. We spent two days exploring the Valley. She was unable to hike due to her health, and the January weather. She would have been on every trail if she hadn’t been sick. She loved everything we saw!!!
We booked to return in May to see the dogwoods bloom, but unfortunately she passed at the end of April. I will cherish every second of our time in Yosemite knowing I fulfilled one of her dreams.
I returned this year in May to watch the dogwoods in bloom, I know she was there with me!
Michele Stivers, Donor