Tuesday, June 15, 2010

A Day at the Elephant Nature Park

Before I forget to mention it there are new images posted on Photobucket. You can see them at http://s935.photobucket.com/albums/ad200/jnelson1944/June2010/

I've mentioned before that I have the honor of working with the Elephant Nature Foundation doing some volunteer work.  Last Tuesday, June 8th, I went to the Elephant Nature Park. David Hardcastle, the editor of our new magazine was kind enough to drive. His wife and son accompanied as well. We really had a great time, and I learned several interesting facts, and had the opportunity to make a few photographs.

Shot of the Day
Malia Tong is one of my favorite elephants. She suffered a horrible injury to her right rear foot some time ago; stepped on a land mine. You can take a minute and read her bio at http://www.elephantnaturefoundation.org/go/elephants/elephant/malai-tong if you want to know more. The post script to the bio is that she is with child (oh she may have delivered by now). What a magic chapter in her life and what a statement about the ENF! There will be more about the baby as soon as practical.

I'm very pregnant and my foot hurts, could you step aside please.

The Elephant Nature Foundation is the product of an amazing woman who we call Lek. You can read all about her at http://www.elephantnaturefoundation.org Me, I’m amazed at her drive, dedication and determination to make a difference. Lek is a great example of the good that can be done with right motives. I’ve seen how she operates and I’ve seen the results. She is generous and unselfish and the things she has been able to accomplish are proof that good can prevail.

Love
Elephants are not the only thing that is rescued by the ENF. Lek has a collection of 60 some dogs, a few cats and let’s not forget the buffalo who provided an interesting opportunity for me to play around with Photoshop this morning. Enjoy!


Things to talk about in the near future include Malai Tong's baby, Thai language schools, Elephant camps and the 46th Special Forces Association.  Stay tuned.

Abundant Blessings!

Jerry Nelson
jnelson1944@gmail.com

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