I want to share something with you. This is the testimony of Amanda. Aunty Leigh if I had to write a book about my life I would not call it the battles I had fought or the obstacles I had to face, no I would call it My path to healing. Because that is exactly what it is. Before I ended up here with my new family I was a scared broken confused human being. I would cry if you just looked at me. I would go hide in the deepest corners of my own world just to get away from every one or anything. I would always walk around hoping that no one would see me. I used to cry myself to sleep because I thought everyone was against me, but my life changed completely the day I met you. You were straight with me you were hard on me like a mother to her child to help them on the right path. You made me understand that no matter what happened to me in the past that only me and me alone can choose how my future would be. I could wallow in self pity or I could lift my chin up, look the world straight in the eyes and start living and be happy, because it doesn't matter how hard or difficult our past was, we can do nothing about it. So I chose to make my life better, I choice to be happy. I chose to live. Yes there are thunder days but you are always there to see the silver line. So I want to say thank you, because of you I can face my demons, because of you I can look every one in the eye and feel that I am loved and that I do belong in this world. I don't recognize myself sometimes because I laugh I make jokes I am witty but best of all I AM ME and everyone loves the Real me that is starting to surface the real me who thought there was no place for her in this world the real me I also discovered myself. So Aunty Leigh I just want to say Thank you, for loving me through all of my ups and downs. For being my rock when I had no ground to stand on. For the light you gave me on the days I had all but run out of my own. When I had no stars left to wish upon and nothing to hold on to, you held out a lantern for me. When I had nothing to believe in, you believed in me. Thank you for helping me see past the pain I thought would blind me. Thank you for loving me when I couldn't love myself. Thank you, for the moments you made me forget for a while, and for the nights you pulled me through. For teaching me how to laugh again. For proving it's safe to cry. You couldn't take away my pain or take my steps for me, but my suffering has been less with you by my side. The tears I cried you couldn't cry for me, but at the beginning and in the end, you've been a friend to me. When I reached a new low, you took my hand. You reached into my soul and replaced it with peace. You held on and you didn't let go. Even though sometimes, still, I have nothing to give. Thank you. Take these words, not as payment for a debt owed but as proof of the flowers you helped me grow. You gave me a priceless gift I could never repay. You gave me new life, and love, and something to hold on to. And with all of that, someday, I hope to return some version of the strength I borrowed from you. thank you. Thank you for being who you've been to me. Thank you for being you. Thank you for being the main reason for my path to healing. To Uncle Maruis where do I begin to say thank you for the role you have played in my life without knowing it, and for the inpack you have made. To be honest I was so scared of you when we came here because the role model I had as a father was not a pleasant one. But you lifted me and changed my opinion of how a dad is. You always greeted friendly always smile and never shouted like I was used to in my past. When you laugh and tell stories I can listen to it all day. You have made men out of boys and you are one of the best examples of how a man should treat his life partner. The love and respect you have for each other is out of this world and we all look up to you and wish it for ourself in our relationship. You teach us right and wrong and encourage us to do our best. For your daughters here (because we all see you you as a father figure) you provide a sense of security and safety. We know that no outsider will come in here and take us on and you will fight and defend us with your life. Fathers have an essential role to play when it comes to their children, forming relationships, as they are influenced by how their father treats the family. And you have been a great role model for each and every one of us here. I just want to say thank you for showing me that not all dads are monsters and that there are still real men out there that truly deserve the title FATHER because we may not be bound by blood, blood does not always have to be family. Family are the one's who pick you up when you are down, who help you when you did wrong and who stand by you no matter what. Thank you for keeping us together as a family because without your support and love and dedication for us all here we would have been lost. You are the best father figure anyone could ask for, and we all look up to you with the greatest of respect. We all love and respect you. Thank you. From Amanda.
Hi everyone, we had the most wonderful wedding at our Farm Project. Amanda and Rick tied the knot. I cannot tell you how much this girl has blossomed here by us. We are incredibly happy that we could share this day with them. We had so much laughter and joy. May God bless you on this new journey together. Always keep God close to your hearts. We love you and we are so incredibly proud of you.
What a lovely feast! Thank you to every man that worked so hard. They even made a beautiful jam pudding with a sticky sauce. Absolutely devine!
The men on our Farm Project decided to make everyone a Sunday lunch. On the menu is spanish with potato, sweet carrots, rice and sweet & sour sticky chicken! It sounds amazing. It is the woman's turn to rest today.
We had the most incredible visit today from Gizzelle Uys - Miss Ecco International South Africa! She brought hampers for every family and met with all our residents. We where not only star struck by her beauty but also her stunning personality. Gizzelle is for sure a leader in humanity and got hugs from all the children. It was lovely to spend our time with you and we are so thankful for your kindness and support. We cannot wait for you to visit us again!
A beautiful testimony from a parent Elmarie Vorster Getueinis My kinders het verdwaal, gebroke en verslae die voorreg gehad om deur Leigh en Marius ingeneem te word. Daar is onmiddelik met berading begin, na hul babaseuntjie op 27 daggies oorlede is as gevolg van hospitaal nalatigheid. My seun en sy vrou het werk verloor met lockdown. Na amper 4 maande het my seun werk gekry, en toe ek my kinders gaan optel vir hul nuwe begin, was dit beslis nie dieselfde stukkende twee mensies wat ek daar afgelaai het nie. Die mense kom drom saam en groet, almal opgewonde. My kinders straal, terwyl hul ook n traan pik. Hul ander Ma en Pa, Leigh en Marius, bly agter. Geen maar Geen DANKIE kan beskryf hoe dankbaar ek is vir hierdie mense nie. Die persepsie van "shelter" is so verwrong deur die boosdoeners. Hierdie is nie net 'n shelter nie, dit is n siels hospitaal. In die eetsaal tref ek haar aan, 'n groot glimlag begroet my. En ek sien dit..... die kommer is diep in haar gesiggie weggesteek. Nou is ek onseker, die kinders vertel my gereeld hoe word die hele groep mense uitgevat vir roomys, KFC, Pitza, so dit gaan goed op die plaas. Toe besef ek, die skenkings is nie so groot en gereeld soos vir ander "shelters" nie, en hierdie twee mense se sakke is ook net SO diep. Ek praat nie politiek nie, maar sien hoe die keuse mense kan benadeel. Ek bid dat die Afrikaner hierdie mense raaksien, en help optel aan ons volk. LEIGH en MARIUS, ek sallueer U.
Congratulations to Manie and Bianca who has found employment with accommodation. We are so incredibly proud of you both. You became family and our hearts are filled with joy but also a bit of sadness to see you go. Know that you are loved and will always be part of our family. Go and spread your wings but please don't forget your "mamma goose"
Twin goat kids born on our Farm Project! One boy one girl. They are so cute. We are having a huge storm but they are doing good.
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