8.05.08 - 5:30PM
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Stephen Lenz

Today's Cry - And Weeeeee Cried During That Lion Hugging Video

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Animals
Today's Cry

Ladies and gentlemen ... in previous Today's Cries we may have been, well, exaggerating the crying part. Except the kid singing one which still makes me blubber. But today's entry really did make Kelly cry. Like heaving sobs of continuous "ooooomg-you-guys" for twenty minutes which resulted in a hunt for more tissues.

Well, here we go. You've probably seen the "lion meets previous caretakers from years ago and hugs them" video -- but have you seen it with Whitney Houston belting "And I-eeee-yiiiii Will Always Love You ..." at the very moment the three embrace? Buy stock in Kleenex, people. This makes Sofie's Choice seem like an episode of Super Nanny. (Ed note: Okay, I even cried again when editing this post. -Kelly )

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	Today's Cry - The LOLPanda That Won't Let Me Go
	Today's Cry - Kid Sings 'Beautiful' With More Feeling Than Blunt Dude
	Today's Cry - A Very Theatrical Wedding Speech
	Today's Cry - When Young Boys Sing Like Girls We Weep (Well, Some of Us ... OK Me)

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8.05.08

By Mik's $ Toy

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NBC TODAY and Meredith Viera's interview with the two men who raised Christain was great. It was nice to know where they live and their involvement in wildlife conservation.

No one mentioned that Christian, a male lion living in the wild, had a life expectancy of 10-15 yrs and by 1984, probably was no longer living.

It is one of the greatest video's I've seen on YouTube. Only the English singing group Libera is better.

8.05.08

By Ann

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I'm glad that film was available. It was so obvious and amazing how the lion recognized and loved-up on the previous friend. Great info. with perfect illustration. Thanks.
ann

8.05.08

By Dawn

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OH MY GOD, I cant stop crying, I cant believe this, I have always wondered if your animals ever remember you I cant believe that I just saw this, I thought that the lion was going to charge, it looked like that at first, then I still wasnt sure, and then the rubbing on the face with his, oh my god, Im speachless. What a wonderful thing to see and if your lucky enough to experience, I cant even imagine the feeling that those two men had at that time. God Bless anyone that cared and treated an animal obviously wonderfully to have them remember you with such love. How wonderful, I feel almost special to have seen this, does that sound funny or weird.. I love stuff like this.

Wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!

8.05.08

By Karen

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I have watched this many times and love it every time.
Animals are such a joy and it shows you the bond the lion had with the men. Beautiful video!

8.06.08

By dana

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aw,
that was the most amazing-essttt.
video i have ever seen i wish i had a relationship
with a wild animal like that; it almost brought me to tears.

god bless you both.
i feel blessed that there are humble ppl out there that actually care to see an animal grow up an actually take time to go visit him ;
that has inspired me to pursue my dream of being a vet.
xoxo
danara

8.06.08

By doo doo

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this is bs
probably trained with a made up story

8.06.08

By sherene

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awh this is the cutest thing i probably have ever seen. so touching

8.06.08

By Monica

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OMG this is without a doubt the most touching thing I have ever seen in my whole life! if this kind of love and friendship, understanding and respect can exist between man and beast (especially a beast that finds us tasty), then why can't it exist between all of mankind? Maybe lions are just better "people" then we are?

8.06.08

By marriedwitkidz

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When treat an animal with love and respect the bond you form lasts a lifetime. I raised a beautifull rotweiler from 6 weeks till she died at age 12. She was more like a family member then a pet. She had 3 litters of pups and i kept a daughter out of each litter. She raised her daughters and even took care of her grand babies .She watched them being born and was nervous as any mom as each daughter had her first liter. Running to the newborn babies and kissing them and looking over each one, and if they cried she was right there making sure they were okay. They all interacted as a family, It was a joy to share our life with them.She was so proud of her family and showed us all what pure love is all about. Never my dogs but forever my girls...........
Rest easy my brown eyed girl...............

8.06.08

By Pat Amore

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This video was truly amazing, his Love for them was never forgotten. That is so wonderful,that he was still so sweet!!
Great Story!!!
Thank You!!!!

8.06.08

By Micki

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At a time in this day where there is so much hate and war, it is AWESOME to be ablet o watch something that would bring the biggest tears to you, but these tears were well worth it. WONDERFULLLLLLLLLLLLL

8.06.08

By P.harsha vardhan

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hi see this and enjoy

8.06.08

By colleen

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great, it was wonderful to watch this, the lion hugging the lady was beautiful too in the zoo, but this tops that one since its out in the open and he bought his lion lady with him. soooooooooo cuteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee , tears of joy. its really nice to watch.

8.06.08

By Vicki

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This touched my heart for I am a animal lover. The bond between man and animal can be a very strong thing.

8.06.08

By Tweety Bird

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I I I I I I cried! What a joyous occasion to witness! Can't wait 2 b a part of it if it b!

8.06.08

By Bella

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Just finished reading a story on executions and i was so down ...but this video just picked me up and gave me hope again ..made me CRY but smile as well!! love this video

8.06.08

By monica

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So beautiful. I watch this over and over and it gladdens my heart every time. I'd like to know what happened to the guys AND the lion afterward. Would like to think they lived happily ever after.

8.06.08

By adriana garcia

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I can watch this over and over again and still get weepy. Animals touch us in a very special way and it's important to treat them well. They are gifts to the universe.

8.06.08

By Daniel

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This is a beautiful story of Love and Friendship.

GOD Bless

8.10.08

By j

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I LOVE this video, it makes me cry, every time I watch it!! As for those of you that think it is made up or BS, let me tell you a little story. My family was blessed to raise a fawn. She came into our home as a sickly 3 week old, Mother was found hit by a car. The laws, where we live, made it very difficult, if we were caught we faced a $1,000 fine and possible 3yr imprisonment. We raised her, in our 1600sq ft home on 21/2 acres. She slept with our children and our 132lb chocolate lab. At 3 months old she was ready for release. We found a home for her where she had safety and 200 acres. It has been 2yrs, we visit her every yr on her B-Day and she still remembers us, yes she lives in the wild but we still live in her heart, as she does ours. She comes to us on our visits rubs necks, kisses and tries to get in the car. It is an amazing experience that my 3 children and I will always have!