International Women's Day

Yesterday was International Women's Day.

Often throughout the day I thought of strong women,

women that touched me, and women around me.

Lek Chailert of the Elephant Nature Park in Thailand is 

one of those women. 

I was so honored to meet her a few years ago and to

follow her work on Facebook.

She is an amazing woman who not only rescues elephants

and has made a difference in their lives, but rescues whatever animal

comes across her path, even dogs and cats.

Also having had the opportunity to watch these women

arrive at a tea field in Taiwan, I was touched by their dedication

as they shared time together singing and chatting as they so

beautifully picked the tea that I drink.

We are blessed by some amazing women in each of our lives.

From our mother's, sister's, daughter's, dear friends, 

or women that just briefly cross our path.

I am thankful for those women.

They delight my soul.

They make me what I am today.

They are to be cherished.

A few years ago I did a series here on Strong Women.

If you would like to read some of the past posts

go to the word cluster on the right and click on the words

Strong Women.