Tanner Family

Betsy Tanner : 1962 - 2016

Dear Kim and Bobbi,

Where do I begin. WOW!!! Greg and I and the kids want to wrap our arms around you two and thank you for such a fantastic trip. You know, I have never encountered such true love and kindness as was shown to our family. You two are just incredible. We are so deeply appreciative by your generosity, love, and kindness. My family will never forget what the Jack and Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation and the Westin have done for us.

Bobbi, I know you and Heidi worked very hard on making our stay there an unforgettable one and I have to tell you that you accomplished that goal. I just can’t believe all the stuff you and Heidi arranged for us. From the beginning to the end. You gave us alot of great memories, there are just too many to write about. I appreciate all of your time and energy that went into making this happen for us. My children haven’t stopped talking about their experience at the Westin. They have told all their friends about the really cool things (with alot of bragging) they were able to do. They just loved the pool, the water sports were a big hit with Cam and of course, the jet ski ride was fantastic. They both say the best thing was the snorkeling! Bay hopping on a private yacht, too cool. Katie is in love with your resort. She keeps telling me “Mom, you know I was invited back to work over the summer with Ms. Bobbi.” I have assured her when she is old enough, she can do just that. (I really think she means it.) She loves St. John and she loves the Westin. The kids will be back there, one day.

Kim, you are unbelievable! You have created an environment that would make the angels sing. Your love for this place shows in everything you do. Thank you for extending that love to our family. You have no idea how much you have touched our lives. I also want to thank you for the kindness you showed to Katie and Cam. They think you are awesome. Greg and I think so too. Please tell your staff that they are definitely the best in the world. Everyone we encountered there was sincere, happy, and always willing to assist in anything that was needed. It makes such a great difference. They should know that we really appreciated the hospitality shown by all of them. You should be very proud of your staff. We felt loved by all. Our stay there was like we were part of your family, the Westin family. What a wonderful feeling. It was great to see everyone, every day, with a smile on their face and ready to assist. Please tell your direct staff, Arnold and the other guys, we so enjoyed their company. What a great group of people to work with. I know it all starts at the top and from there works its way down. You and your staff are absolutely the best. I hope you are all recognized for the incredible job that you all do. This trip was the most unbelievable experience we have ever had. Thank you so much for making this our stay there the most memorable one we will ever have.

The biggest thing I want to tell you is to thank you for working with the Jack and Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation. I know these kinds of trips are not possible without them and without you. The difference this trip has meant to our family is one that I really cannot put into words. I believe that by you looking into my eyes and saying goodbye when we departed your wonderful resort, you know how deeply appreciative and grateful I am for what you both have done for me and my family. I hope that one day we will see you all again. In the meantime, keep doing what you all do best, which is making people feel like they are the most important person at the Westin.

The Tanner Family loves you all! With much heartfelt thanks,

Greg, Betsy, Katie and Cam

May The Lord Bless you and Keep you. Amen.

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