Safe in a new country
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (349303)
Rockingham, Australia
March 25, 2025 9:49am CST
Most people love their home countries but are forced through circumstances to leave it. I met a lovely South African woman at the horse endurance ride that we attended recently. Her 12-year-old daughter was doing her first 20 kilometre ride. A gentleman who worked with the girl’s father had invited them to his place knowing they liked horses. One thing led to another and now the girl regularly rides under the supervision of the older man.
The woman told me how blessed they thought themselves to have found their way to Australia. At the ride, a large oval was turned into a camping ground with horses in yards and people sleeping in tents and trucks. When the woman showed photos of the campsite to her parents back in South Africa, their first comment was ‘but isn’t it dangerous?’ No wonder the family feel blessed to be living here. Bad things happen in all countries but mostly Australia is pretty safe.
The photo shows the young girl and her mentor.
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@JordanLader (5726)
• Sparta, Tennessee
25 Mar
It's awesome that they found their space where they are. While you can love your home, sometimes you can make one where you land. I know it's not the same but Maryland will always be my home even though I made a home down here in Tennessee.
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@rsa101 (38328)
• Philippines
26 Mar
That’s such a heartwarming story! It’s amazing how one simple invitation led to a wonderful new experience for the young girl. It must be a great feeling for the family to find a place where they feel safe and can enjoy their passions. The endurance ride sounds like an incredible adventure, and it’s lovely to see the bond forming between the girl and her mentor. Wishing them more happy rides ahead!
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@Juliaacv (52693)
• Canada
26 Mar
@JudyEv I doubt that their protests have anything to do with where they are currently living. I feel that those who have lived for generations in war-torn countries only know the unhappiness and discontent that it brings and are scrapers for the most part. We have them here too.
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@JudyEv (349303)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Mar
The mother said they were so grateful and felt so blessed to be here. We have a great many different nationalities here but, so far, mostly everyone gets along quite well. Our larger eastern cities have some nasty protests from time to time, especially between Palestinians and Israelis.
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@snowy22315 (186815)
• United States
25 Mar
I am sure compared to South Africa Australia in an oasis
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@JudyEv (349303)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Mar
The mother was so nice and I enjoyed hearing her story. I hope Australia continues to be a happy place for them.
@luisadannointed (7292)
• Philippines
25 Mar
Glad to know they were able to transfer in a much better country. God bless them always.
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@JudyEv (349303)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Mar
It's nice that they are happy here. It would be a big step to go to a strange country.
@FourWalls (72795)
• United States
25 Mar
Surprised you’re not running into a number of people with American accents….
I’m glad she feels safe there, and your country is truly blessed to have such a good reputation for safety.
I’m glad she feels safe there, and your country is truly blessed to have such a good reputation for safety.1 person likes this
@wolfgirl569 (113641)
• Marion, Ohio
25 Mar
Glad they have found a safe spot to live.
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@Beestring (15097)
• Hong Kong
25 Mar
I have the impression that Australia is a safe and peaceful country. I've visited there two times. Loved it.
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