21/06/2022
Heavy Hearts…..
At the writing of this, our hearts are once again heavy at the news of the passing of yet another lifelong client, friend, and ultimately family member of the Safaris of Graham Jones. As we sit here this evening, we cannot help shedding not only tears of sadness at the loss of our friend, but also a few tears of joy and laughter as we reminisce about the memories we have been so fortunate to share with you all over the years.
The realization is that this Safari business to us, is simply not just business. With each safari and every campfire shared, we are constantly expanding our family far beyond blood, growing our household through a bond that is forged with each step among the African bush. Our family is built with stories and laughter shared amongst the dancing flames of a proper campfire in the boma, and watching each evening as the Lord above paints a new sunset across the African sky, as if He is painting it each night just for us. Tonight, we are are eminently thankful for the expanse our family has grown to over the years, but at the same time our spirits are heavy with the realization that as time passes, we not only have been gifted the benefit to share in your joy through our passion of sharing our beloved Africa, but we are destined to also share in the grief and pain at the loss of a loved one. Alfred Lord Tennyson once said “Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all”, and at the Safaris of Graham Jones, we have been fortunate to find a great deal of love over our 32 years. Although continents apart, we remain forever united through that love. When you celebrate, we celebrate with you, and when you mourn, we mourn with you as well. Love and blessings from all of us here at the Safaris of Graham Jones.
Huntingly Yours,
Graham, Ananda, Josh & Team