The Picture That Would Change Everything
Kaena is thankful that Lilo managed to get a photo of her with the vultures despite the horrible circumstances. Kaena insisted over and over, “She is surely a family member.” We owe a debt of thanks to the News & Record photojournalist who took this picture. He altered the course of her life for the better.
Without it, Kaena may never have had the opportunity to adopt Lilo, who has since provided so much love and happiness to her own family and the lives of numerous children she has helped. Lilo’s life may have gotten off to a rough start, but it looks like she turned a corner with a little help from her human companions.