Many years ago I began to sponsor an orphaned elephant named Choka at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. After following him and the organization online for years, I met him in person today.

I was able to take some of the kids with me for a day of adventure starting off with Choka, a drive through the Nairobi National Park and then feeding Giraffes.

This was all made possible by the generosity and big hearts of Mary and Tom Stevens.

The wildlife continued into the evening as well. I took George, Wesley and Joseph out for dinner and then my first boda boda ride home in the rain.

Yes, the torrential rains continue here in Africa and I feel truly blessed to be able to spend time with these beautiful people.