And just like that… this is real. 🇿🇦➡️🇺🇸
I’m sitting at the meeting point, waiting to be go to the airport. After everything—the waiting, uncertainty, setbacks and prayers—the moment I’ve been waiting for is here.
Today,I leave South Africa to begin #ANewLifeToLive@viking_boer
So needed this reassurance this morning, it is a difficult day.... sharing what is good news for yourself with family that you leave behind ain't easy. #prayforme#ANewLifeToLive 🇺🇸
I’m learning: starting over doesn’t mean leaving everything behind. You carry people with you—in your memories, lessons, laughter and the love. South Africa will always be part of my story. Every story has a next chapter mine is about to be written somewhere new. #ANewLifeToLive
Starting over sounds exciting until you realise how much you have to leave behind. Familiar places, faces. A lifetime of memories. Sometimes, moving forward means having the courage to say goodbye, without knowing exactly what comes next. Embracing the unknown. #ANewLifeToLive 🇺🇸
For a long time, life felt like something I was simply getting through—1 day at a time. Now I find myself wondering what it might feel like to truly live it. To wake up with possibilities. To discover who I can become when I’m finally given the chance. #ANewLifeToLive 🇺🇸
I’m 49, South African, a creative at heart, and now a refugee about to build a new future in America. 🇿🇦🇺🇸 I spent my life in theatre, TV, events and comms. My birthday this year was more than another year—its the beginning of the life I’ve fought and prayed for. #anewlifetolive
@Zayin_7_119 Wow!! It feels unreal to think you guys have been gone so long! Its so heart warming to see how you are immersing in it all and persisting to not get blocked by anything. True spirit of resilience. I salute you!
@viking_boer Im coming home my friend - no words can express the gratitude my heart is filled with. Im grabbing and holding on for dear life. Counting the hours till take off!
A little more about me. South African refugee, and my journey to a new life has been filled with uncertainty, waiting, setbacks, faith, and perseverance. After everything it took to get here, I’m finally preparing to start over in America. @viking_boer
@IronFaith13@vikingboer Thank you so much, I am humbled by the love and care of the great American people and look forward to building a life together with you guys.
🇿🇦➡️🇺🇸 A New Beginning
Hi, I'm Hannes! 👋
After a long and challenging journey through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to start a new life in America. 🇺🇸
America, I'm ready! ❤️🇺🇸 @vikingboer
@oatney76@vikingboer It will be an honor for me to be able to meet someone of your stature. I myself come froma clergyman's home - and I wholeheartedly believe that God has opened this door for me to be able to go out and spread His message. #GodisGreat
@oatney76@vikingboer This is the ultimate purpose, to assimilate so well that we will be regarded as "complimentary natives" of the great USofA. Myself, and I know many others, are grateful and humbled by the opportunity the U.S has extended to us, we appreciate you. #MAGA#GodsPlan#gratitude
@oatney76@vikingboer Thank you David. I will be putting my feet onto American soil on Wednesday August 5th.
I am forever thankful for the opportunity to settle soon, and ironically grateful for rough times as they built me into the man I am, to become the great American I have always dreamt 2 be.