We caught up with friends
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (338357)
Rockingham, Australia
October 27, 2024 8:19pm CST
We called on friends on the weekend. We usually park the caravan there when we take photos at the Blackwood Marathon but this time we stayed in the town. I’ve written about them before. They lost twin girls at the ages of 7 and 10, then lost a son when he turned 14. All three had a rare genetic disorder.
They have a nice outdoor area and this year they had just about finished all they needed to do to it. There is now a small stage in one corner with a grand piano with all sorts of interesting decorations adorning the walls. They have a bar and a giant pizza oven on another wall. I’ll put up a photo of that another time.
They are going to put in a false ceiling above the piano. The wall cladding in that area is an acoustic product which was being chucked out so they got it for free.
The horse section of the marathon goes through their property. We drive through a paddock to get to a hill where we have a good view of the horses and riders.
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@snowy22315 (179440)
• United States
28 Oct
How tragic, I always wonder how people survive things like that. It sounds like they have made the best of it though. I worked in a setting one time where some parents had two children enrolled there who both had genetic diseases and were destined to regress and die. What a sad thing for them to have to watch and deal with. My heart goes out to your friends.
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@RebeccasFarm (89744)
• Arvada, Colorado
28 Oct
They are great people to keep going..strong people after losing the children like that RIP to them..so sad.
Well is that their place? It's so lovely.
It sounds so nice the way they have it fixed up Judy.
Hope you had a nice visit with them then.. Sure they were glad to see you.
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@Juliaacv (50944)
• Canada
28 Oct
They must be a remarkably close couple to withstand the pain and heartache of losing their family as they have.
It can build a bond beyond measure, I can say that from experience.
The set up looks great, I am sure that many a good time will be had there.
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@allknowing (134944)
• India
29 Oct
Time is a diffuser and that thas helped them to move on. They have sought after diversions to keep them going - that is how life should be lived.
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@RasmaSandra (79209)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
28 Oct
So sorry for that family to lose their children, I hope you enjoy thehorses and the entertainment,
@nela13 (58387)
• Portugal
28 Oct
So sad that they lost their children, it most be devastating.
Is it their place? It is lovely, very good taste!
@jefferson126 (3252)
• Shenzhen, China
28 Oct
Sorry to hear your friend lost three kids,they were strong to weather difficult times.that outdoor area in picture looks wonderful.
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very sad they lost so many of children.
@somewitch (1310)
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28 Oct
Amazing decorations! 
Nice you got to catch up with them, losing three kids must be devastating.
Nice you got to catch up with them, losing three kids must be devastating. 
@LindaOHio (176077)
• United States
28 Oct
I'm so sorry to hear about your friends' children. How tragic. I hope you are enjoying the marathon and have taken a lot of good pictures. Have a good week.
@thislittlepennyearns (61700)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
28 Oct
I love this picture. What strong people they must be.
