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The incredible story of Christian the Lion

By Simon Conway

Real Estate Agent with Orlando Area Real Estate Services

July 30, 2008 02:47 AM

Once in a while you will come across something that will stop you dead in your tracks. This morning I was working from home when my wife called out to me to come to the TV. There on the Today Show was this incredible story of Christian the Lion.

If you've already seen this, you won't mind seeing it again. If you've never seen it, goosebumps and possibly tears are on the way!

I don't think I've ever seen anything even close to this - and I love the message at the end as well. Enjoy my friends

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Jason Crouch

Austin Texas Homes, LLC - Austin, TX

Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (512-796-7653)

Simon - Okay, you got me with this one. I teared up almost immediately after they found their friend again. Thanks for alerting me to this post. It is now featured in Family Ties. This is a beautiful sentiment.

Jul 30, 2008 04:43 AM

Mike Saunders

Retired - Athens, GA

Simon - great post, the old bearded guy is George Adamson, of Born Free fame.

Jul 30, 2008 04:57 AM

Broker Nick

South Florida Real Estate & Development, Inc. - Coconut Creek, FL

Broker Nick Relocation Broker Service

Simon ~ Well did the lion stay back in Africa. I certainly think the lion wanted to go back home with them. What a video, I can't believe Christian remebered them and how he greeted them. Extraordinary!

Jul 30, 2008 05:13 AM

Simon ~ After the comment I got from Sara over at Hugh's final blog...that will be me and you after a few years if you remember me...lol

Jul 30, 2008 05:14 AM

Simon ~

Congratulations this post is now featured in Walking By Faith In The Rain! of Active Rain.

Jul 30, 2008 05:16 AM

Simon Conway

Orlando Area Real Estate Services - Orlando, FL

Susan - it is truly awesome. I think I must have watched in ten times now!
Jason - thank you for the feature. remember, only real men cry! I did too :)
Mike - I know - Adamson was murdered in Africa a few years ago.

Jul 30, 2008 05:54 AM

Mike Frazier

Carousel Realty of Dyer County - Dyersburg, TN

Northwest Tennessee Realtor

Simon,

This is truly an amazing story. You brought tears to my eyes!

Jul 30, 2008 06:39 AM

Inna Hardison

ha media group - Orlando, FL

Wordpress for Real Estate & Design, Print HaMedia Group

What is it with everyone today making people cry:-) This was so needed, though, Simon.... Abolutely priceless!

Jul 30, 2008 07:15 AM

Mike - you were warned about the tears thing!!
Inna - Quite a few of my blogs have done that recently. Did you see the Olympic one I posed a couple of days ago?

Jul 30, 2008 07:36 AM

Simon, yep I did.... That's why I have NetFlix - caus i am simply an embarrassment in the movie theater... That too, was beuatiful, Simon. My 16 year-ol used to run track in school, and knows the story by heart... He recently switched to swimming, just better sport of the way he is built, but still dreams track. Addictive it is:-) Thank you for the inspiration, my friend. Now let's all go and do something grand, something life changing!!!!

Jul 30, 2008 07:41 AM

Susan McQuaide

Keller Williams - Simpsonville, SC

I need a kleenex.....

Jul 30, 2008 09:01 AM

Cheri Smith

Prudential Gary Greene, Cypress TX - Cypress, TX

Realtor Prudential Gary Greene

I just knew that Lion was about to take off that guy's head when he charged at him. What amazes me is that the men..... they trusted that lion enough to stand there and let him charge at them not knowing if he was still friend or now a foe. If a lion charged at me I'd be running!!! lol. That was a super sweet video though.

Jul 30, 2008 09:28 AM

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NJ Bosley

Simon, Oh my gosh, tears again. I've had to many lately. It was cool though. NJ

Jul 30, 2008 03:11 PM

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Sorry Susan!

Cheri - I thought the same thing. But this is WAY cool!

NJ - I'll try to make my next post tear free!! :)

Jul 30, 2008 03:29 PM

Larry Bettag

Cherry Creek Mortgage Illinois Residential Mortgage License LMB #0005759 Cherry Creek Mortgage NMLS #: 3001 - Saint Charles, IL

Vice-President of National Production

This is the most amazing thing that i've seen in a long time.....toooooo cool...this gets to my you tube favorites.

Jul 31, 2008 01:48 AM

Sarah Eubanks

Hill Valley Financial Services - Oregon City, OR

Preferred Oregon Loan Consultant & Notary Public

Hi there... I have seen this several times before. I loved the sentimental ending and it reminded me of my little "lion"...our Siamese cat. He acts like this every day with us! :)

Jul 31, 2008 02:09 PM

It blew me away Larry! <p>

Sarah - cute but not quite in the same league. :)

Jul 31, 2008 03:28 PM

Deb Brooks

Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas - Wichita Falls, TX

Simon, I'm stunned and loving it. Love has no boundaries. I have never seen this before and I will keep it always now.

Later in the rain~Deb

Aug 03, 2008 05:44 AM

L. Wayne Denton

Denton Properties, Inc. - Loganville, GA

I have a handle on your market!!!

Wonderful story to see on the day of our Lord. He is all about love and love is all about him.

Aug 03, 2008 07:56 AM

Karen Gentry>>Charlottesville, Virginia Real Estate Professional

RE/MAX Excellence-Charlottesville VA - Charlottesville, VA

WONDERFUL!

Thank you for sharing this. This is why some of us love our beloved pets so much. The love they give us is unconditional just as our Lord's Love.

Aug 03, 2008 10:07 AM

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