An amazing young boy named Safari
Made his way onto our screens
With such courage and determination
That most of us had never seen

You came to us from Kenya
For months of surgery you'd go through
It was an angel named Lesley
Who had done so much for you

So brave beyond comprehension
With a fighting spirit second to none
As you prepared for many surgeries
Your long battle had now begun

You arrived here in Australia
Where our hearts opened up to you
Such an inspiration to humanity
Many lessons to be learnt from you

Surrounded by guardian angels
Who brought you comfort in times of need
The doctors and staff were truly marvellous
As they went about their deeds

Your smile was so infectious
As radiant as the sun
How devoted you had become
To your new Aussie Dad and Mum

Janet and Frank were so selfless
As they welcomed you with open arms
You were so very irresistible
As they succumbed to your lovable charms

Now we watch each week your progress
As we encourage you along the way
And wish you much joy and happiness
As you thrive each and every day

So thank you so much Safari
For allowing us to be a part
Of your amazing fighting spirit
And your warm endearing heart


THIS IS DEDICATED TO A WONDERFUL YOUNG KENYAN BOY NAMED SAFARI WHO WAS SEVERELY BURNT WHEN HE WAS A BABY, CAUSING THE BOTTOM OF HIS FACE TO BE VIRTUALLY FUSED TO HIS SHOULDER.  HE WAS FOUND OUTSIDE A SCHOOLGROUND BY AN AUSTRALIAN LADY NAMED LESLEY WHO WAS TO BE HIS GUARDIAN ANGEL.  SHE ARRANGED FOR SAFARI TO COME HERE TO AUSTRALIA FOR MANY HOURS OF PAINFUL SURGERY TO CORRECT HIS FACE.
HE IS AN INSPIRATION TO ALL OF US AS HE NOW PREPARES
TO GO BACK TO KENYA TO BE REUNITED WITH HIS FAMILY AND TO SHOW THEM HIS NEW FACE.

SOME PEOPLE COME INTO OUR LIVES AND TOUCH OUR HEARTS AND SAFARI IS ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE.  

THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO READ THIS.

TAKE CARE.......SUE