• I enjoyed hearing stories of the many trips my grandmother took and traveling with her. • I now appreciate that she was always content in the moment she was in, not chasing experiences. • Her positive outlook has left a lasting impact on many and guides how I try to live my life.

It is 2008, and I am sitting in my grandmother's room, at the Salt Lick Safari Lodge within the Taita Hills Wildlife sanctuary in Kenya. It is a gorgeous place to stay, the villas appear almost rocket-shaped, standing high off the ground to prevent any wildlife from getting inside the rooms. All around there is lush greenery. Outside her window, many animals, including elephants, deer, and giraffes pass by. It felt like we were witnessing a miracle, but I felt there was more she should be seeing.

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