ONE TRUE LOVE
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This is the most romantic story one can imagine - about true love, dedication and faithfullness...and goodness in human heart, that already touched souls of many people in my country. This is story about 7 years long love between two beautiful birds and story about one great man who takes care about them with full heart and soul.
15 years ago female stork Malena ("the little one") was hurt by Italian hunters, her wing never fully recovered so she cannot fly any more. Since this accident, she was adopted by one loving man (Stjepan Vokic) who saved her life and who takes care about her all these years. Malena became special member of his family. Stjepan is not rich guy, he even had to cancell his cellphone to have enough money to feed Malena during the winter but he loves this bird so much that no sacrifice is difficult to him. This highly sensitive and intelligent creature certainly has special place in his warm heart.
8 years ago, Malena fell in love and found partner of her life, whom Stjepan gave name- Rodan. Couples of storks never separate - they live in monogamous relationships. Every autumn Rodan is temporary living her, because he flies away with other storks to Africa (Malena cannot do that any more because of broken wing). Of course, every springtime on exact same day and at same time (!) he faithfully comes back. For weeks before his return she is impatiently waiting for him on the roof, preparing the nest ...even watching video with two of them (!!!)
When happy couple finally meets, there is no end to joy and various expressions of love...till autumn does not bring painful moments of separation again. Rodan is not easily living his Malena and she is sad for weeks after he flyes away.
These two beautiful birds already raised up 32 little storks in last 8 years.
Several days ago, before Malena´s Rodan returned, all TV stations and many newspapers in Croatia presented us this beautiful story...after that, many of us were in hearts and thoughts waiting together with Malena the day when her dearest one will come back, while flying in mind together with him, supporting him and sharing her impatience and care. Yesterday we heard on the news that Rodan is back again so their love story can happily continue fulfilling hearts of many people with joy .
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Love is always beautiful and so inspiring (sigh)!
Thank you Dohn for your great comment.
Aaaaaaw, this is so beautiful, I actually took a deeeep breath! Sigh! Like Dohn, I love to hear of a good story because it reminds me that in the midst of the thorns there is so much beauty in this planet. I am in love with Malena and Roday and their little brood of storks. hehe.
Hugs~
Thank you for such a wonderful story. At least keep their senses. I so enjoyed reading it. Thank you for sharing.
I could not agree more with you Mary: in this crazy world, there is so many love and beautiful things that can keep our hearts wide open.
Malena will have eggs already in 2 weeks...so new storks are on the way.
Love and hugs
Thank you so much Hello, Hello, stories about love always moves us on and keep us happy.
What a beautiful story! This should be on Fox News too. Thanks Tatjana! Have a great day.
Thank you very much GL. After politics and similar human stupidity (altough politics should not be stupid), these were 2 times news of the day.
Peace and love.
Tatjana-Mihaela, What a wonderful way to start a friday. I love the pics included, so inspiring. You GO GIRL! Peace:)
Tatjana, what a romantic you are. Malena faithfully keeping the nest ready, Rodan always being on time. Thirty two children. Except for the number of kids, sounds like an ideal family. =:) Wonderful story.
Great story and music.
Hi Tatjana,
Have you ever met Stjepan Vokic? He sounds like such a good person, to be taking care of a disabled bird for so many years....
Thank you so much for providing more information on this very important story. We all have a great deal to learn from it, including about how to treat each other.
Beautiful! Touched my heart. I don't have words to explain my feelings but I guess you'll understand. Loved the story. Thx for sharing.
What a beautiful love story!
Thank you very much for sharing Tatjana.
Thank you very much Katiem, Peace and Love.
Hehe, Winsome, 32 children is certainly far too much for (human) ideal relationship... You are right: I am romantic!
Thank you so much for your nice comment and visit.
Thank you very much, Micky.
Hi Simcha,
no I never met Stjepan Vokic in person, I live far from him. But - he is incredible. During the winter, Malena is in his house ! I am deeply, deeply touched with his positive example.
Thank you so much for your comment, I could not agree more with you.
Thank you very much Anjali, I am glad you liked the story. Love is always inspiring....
Thank you very much Jill, so happy to see you here.
I am in love all over again! LOL What a cool love story- so touching and heartwarming! Let's keep love burning bright. Thanks so much for sharing :)
Isn´t it nice? Thank you so much for the visit and comment Michelle.
Hi, Tatjana... this is one of the most romantic story I ever heard... I love it very very much... It's very similar to what I'm living in this part of my life. I have my Malena, but she's hurt and I'm waiting the right time to... fly with her.
One question: do you know which is the exact date in which Rodan cames back to his Malena?
Thank you for the comment, Micromegas: as I remember, he comes every year on 25. of March (only this year he came several days earlier...I suppose he was impatient).
I wish you the best luck with your Malena...
Kako si Tatjana darling,
"Love is the expansion of two natures in such fashion that each include the other, each is enriched by the other." Felix Adler
This love story is so sweet; it is a proof that other creatures also have feelings just like we do. We see these examples in everyday life, birds & animals in love with each other or taking care for their off springs.
aanamika also published a true love story of birds a few months ago, interesting but sad.
Here is the link...
http://hubpages.com/hub/true-love-story-of-birds
"Love can touch us one time and last for a lifetime and never let go till we're gone." Titanic (movie)
"You don't marry someone you can live with - you marry the person who you cannot live without."
Have a lovely night......
Always lots of love, peace & happiness for you...
Sometimes life can really surprise us. Great story. :)
You had my attention from the very start. The tears were welling up in my eyes. Oh, what a beautiful story. We can learn so much from our feathered friends as they are eager to teach us. All we have to do is listen.
A beautifully touching and heartwarming story, thanks so much for sharing. You really, really brightened up my day.
Sage
How beautiful. Stories like this make life worth living. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, TOny for visit and comment, I am fine...
Will check Anamika´s link as soon as I can.
Love, peace and hugs
Thank you very much Springboard for your visit and comment.
Thank you, Sage...this story is so touching and beautiful indeed. I could not agree more with you.
I completely agree with you, Gigi.
What a beautiful life event. I praise God for the man who saved this birds' life. It allowed the male to find a life partner.
Thank you so much for writing this hub and telling us all this wonderful thing. If our own lives were filled with this lasting love as these two birds share, the world would be a much better place.....Have a blessed day Tatjana!
Beautiful story - thanks!
Thank you Wealtmadehealthy for your beautiful comment. Have a blessed day (and whole life) as well.
Thank you for the visit and comment, Kgnature.
Maybe I need to marry a stork...
A little bit of stork`s character would do a lot of good to any man you choose in the future, A4qb.Storks are faithfull, good tempered, do not cause troubles...
This is a really wonderful story! I loved reading it. Stjepan is clearly a very special person - and so are you for writing this lovely Hub.
Thanks very much.
Love and peace
Tony
Thank you Tony - Stjepan is an example of unconditional love.
Thank you for the visit and comment.
Love and peace
Tatjana, I just had to come back and see the Stork Love Hub again. It's such an inspiring story and it's TRUE! I adore looking at the lady on the roof tending them and that awesome stork nest. Great Story your making alot of people feel good! Peace :)
Ahhh...romantic stories are always the best aren`t they?
Thank you so much for comming back. Love and peace Katiem.
http://www.jutarnji.hr/rodan-klepetan-se-vratio-sv
I 'll translate later if anybody wants to understand text below the pictures!
Thank you Jaksha....be so kind and do it....
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dohn121 Level 3 Commenter 2 years ago
Reading this just made my day, Tatajan-Mihaela. I really like to hear a good story, no matter if it's between a couple of animals, or a couple of people. We're all the same if you ask me! What a wonderful treat to hear. Thank you so much for this. I think that all of us can learn from both Malena and Roday (cool name by the way!).