Dear HF Roanoke,
I’m not sure who will get this, and I wanted to send something in the mail (and I still will) but I am hopeful that this will get into the right hands. I wanted to write this tonight, after leaving your park, while I still had the feelings fresh in my mind.
My name is AMAZING GUES and myself and my 4 children want to thank you profusely for the kindness y’all have bestowed upon on our family. Our story with Hawaiian Falls begins 2 years ago.
My husband, was out running before work, around 4:30 in the morning on June 21, 2012, when he was struck from behind and killed instantly. The driver fled the scene and killed himself a week later. I was left behind to be a 34 year old widow with 4 children, one of which is considered severely autistic. Hawaiian Falls was contacted by someone and they donated a full day pass for each of us, a free cabana rental and all the food my kids could eat! It was a day my family has never, nor will we ever, forget! It was a day filled with laughs and memories that we so dearly cherish. The staff doted on my kids and just made us feel like royalty.
2 years later...
Today, Father’s Day, we knew would be so incredibly tough. Most people don’t know this, but the second year is much more difficult than the first. People go back to their lives and you are left to pick up the pieces for you and your children all alone. Knowing that I have no family here, (although I am blessed with amazing friends who have become family) I struggled to know what to do to help my kids make it through this Father’s Day. We have all been dreading it and emotions have been running high. I knew I wanted to get season passes to Hawaiian Falls. I wanted something to do with the kids to help make this summer easier and still fun for them. So, I decided to spend Father’s Day with them at your establishment. I even managed to rent a cabana to really try and make it special. We packed so much food but I was allowing my kids a few treats. They were so grateful as they know money is very tight. An hour before we left Hawaiian Falls tonight, our sweet hostess told us that the cost of all the food was being covered by Hawaiian Falls. I broke down in tears immediately. I couldn’t believe it. I don’t know how y’all knew who we were or how much we needed that blessing but thank you to whomever made that possible. Thank you for listening to God’s promptings and being so kind to my children and I. Thank you for making our day just a little brighter.
As I watched my children run from slide to slide today, I was brought to tears several times thinking of how desperately I wanted my husband there with me to watch the joy on their faces. I ached for him in ways I cannot explain. And then God sent me this very big gift of generosity to remind me that He hears my cries, and reminds me that angels, both living and dead, are all around. My sweet son (the one with autism), said “This was the best day ever! Thanks Mom!” Thank you for blessing my family! We cannot wait to come back!
Much love,
AMAZING GUEST
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