The Elephants Knew

Jambo! That is Swahili for 'Hello'. Glad you could find a few minutes to click by today. Fill your mug with some delectable arabica and grab an elephant-sized muffin before they get trampled. Hey, you are going to love this true story...


This is truly beautiful & says all that’s necessary about animals’ emotional connection to humans & their ability to receive / understand information from the Universe…..


Lawrence Anthony was a legend in South Africa and author of 3 books including the bestseller, 'The Elephant Whisperer'. He bravely rescued wildlife and rehabilitated elephants all over the globe from human atrocities, including the courageous rescue of Baghdad Zoo animals during US invasion in 2003.

On March 7, 2012 Lawrence Anthony died.  He is remembered and missed by his wife, 2 sons, 2 grandsons, and numerous elephants.  
 
Two days after his passing, the wild elephants showed up at his home led by two large matriarchs. 

Separate wild herds arrived to say goodbye to their beloved 'man-friend'.  A total of 31 elephants had patiently walked over 12 miles to get to his South African House.

Witnessing this spectacle, humans were obviously in awe not only because of the supreme intelligence
and precise timing that these elephants sensed about Lawrence's passing, but also because of the profound
memory and emotion the beloved animals evoked in such an organized way:

 Walking slowly, for days, making their way in a solemn one-by-one queue from their habitat to his house. 

Lawrence's wife, Francoise, was especially touched, knowing that the elephants had not been to his house
prior to that day for well over 3 years! But yet they knew where they were going.

The elephants obviously wanted to pay their deep respects, honoring their friend who'd saved their lives - so much respect that they stayed for 2 days 2 nights without eating anything. 

Then one morning, they left, making their long journey back home.
 
Y'know, I mentioned this story to Nong and she said, "Of course. Elephants can communicate with each other. Perhaps they passed the message along to other elephants". Who should know about elephants better than a Thai, eh? Elephants are an intrinsic part of the Thai culture.

Something in the universe is greater and deeper than human intelligence. 

See ya, eh!

Bob