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It’s a good life if we can keep it.

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@GeriPerna I’m so sorry this happened to Matthew
You helped others see what evil was done. You are a hero🩷

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@JacketNation He is wicked smart!

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Spot on post.

[Devon Eriksen @Devon_Eriksen_]

There are certain philosophical principles that destroy any high-level civilization which holds them.

One of them is the idea that human life isn't precious.

But the other is that human life is so precious that no attack on property, reputation, trust, or peace of mind can ever justify violent retaliation.

In other words, any society where there's no such thing as "fighting words" is doomed.

Why?

Because the moment you place violence off limits, then people who wish to harm others, who take joy in harming others, have now been given a free pass to do so in absolute safety.

If all of your property is worth less than a hair on my head, then I can steal or destroy all of your property, because you cannot stop me without harming a hair on my head.

If your entire reputation is worth less than a hair on my head, then I can dedicate my life to slandering and character assassinating you, because you cannot stop me without harming a hair on my head.

If all of your peace of mind is worth less than a hair on my head, then I can terrorize you night and day, because you cannot stop me without harming a hair on my head.

If all of your trust is worth less than a hair on my head, then I can betray that trust over and over again, until no one trusts anyone, because you cannot stop me without harming a hair on my head.

And if I can destroy all of these things, then enough people like me can destroy civilization itself, because civilization is made of property, peace, trust, and reputation.

Why are there no civilizations without violence?

Because without violence, there is no civilization.

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@PieterVand37940 Are there any in the Dayton area I can help in some way? Cincinnati , Columbus or Northern Kentucky?
I am embarrassed that my state is treating people this way.

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I absolutely love Brandon Gill! I hope someday to see him as president

[VIKING BOER @viking_boer]

Update Time 🙏

We had a full 6-hour Cultural Orientation today, followed by some visitors who came to say goodbye. We also started organising our final steps before the tickets come through.

We didn’t get them today… but tomorrow could be one of the best days of our lives. We are praying for it!

The orientation covered pre-departure info, the support we can expect in the USA, housing, jobs, public transport, our rights and responsibilities basically everything to help us hit the ground running and stand on our own feet as quickly as possible. It was really informative and gave us clear hints to get our things in order ASAP.

If the Lord sees fit, we will be home really soon.

I’ve also never seen so many other refugees getting their tickets and attending Cultural Orientation at once.

The 10,000 cap is definitely kicking in soon many of us will be safe and sound in the USA!

Thank you all for walking this journey with us, for your prayers, love and support. We are so grateful.

GOD IS GOOD. 🇺🇸❤️

[Pieter van der Walt @PieterVand37940]

A lot of agents are Liberals hating Republicans. They view us as "Trump's refugees"...... doing their utmost best to ensure we fail.

Refugee resettlement agencies should be vetted before being allowed to oversee the successful resettlement of human beings...... 🤔

Not doing their jobs while being paid for it is corruption and theft.
@realDonaldTrump
@tedcruz
@SecRubio

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@OpsHQs @DaileyReona @Grok is this true?

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@Zayin_7_119 Please if you need anything, let me know. If it is possible I will help!

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@megbasham @johnmarkpierce Done!

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@PieterVand37940 Is there a vetted contact list for those who need help in Ohio?

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I saw your post and started following these wonderful refugee’s What really caught my attention is how Ohio (especially Cleveland) is making it so difficult for them to get drivers licenses among other things. Many have left this state because of this. As an Ohioan this infuriates me. I’m gonna be looking into this and seeing how this can be fixed.

[Michael Mathes @MichaelMathes]

“England historically has struggled here in Massachusetts”
— #WorldCup announcer on Fox
👀

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Let’s pray for this South African and many like him who are waiting to come to our country🇺🇸 What a beautiful post. God keep him safe!

[Amerikaner James @AmerikanerJames]

As someone that has grown in his own faith, I always found it strange when I would hear christians say things like "God placed this message on my heart". Like, what does that even mean? How is that real? But as I have grown over the past two years, after a big life change, my faith has become an integral part of my every day life.

The hard lessons in my life, from experiencing loss from as young as 3, throughout the rest of my life, I have been a very lukewarm christian, even after I was baptised in 2018. I was so far from God, living by the flesh. Until it all changed in 2024. Its not that what happened was significantly more intense than any other part of my life, in fact I would say it was more of the Holy Spirit finally kicking my butt, reminding me of the commitment I made in 2018, but failed to realise.

Throughout the passed two years, I have been isolated, and God removed certain people from my life in order to grow, and to spend quality time with him. I have avidly read my bible, and am on my 4th read through. Each time, I learn more about God. In the beginning, I found him hard, a disciplinarian, and I questioned everything about Him. But I learnt something more valuable than ever - God can handle your doubts, because slowly He reveals His true nature as you delve deeper into His word. The Holy Spirit directs your thoughts, strengthens your faith, and teaches you lessons in discernment you cannot fully comprehend.

In these past two years, I have had the greatest divine peace, even in the chaos. In the heartbreak, in the hopelessness, Jesus found me there, and rebuilt what was already inside me. I begged and pleaded for Him to take away the hurt, the loneliness, the pain and rejection I felt. But instead, He chose for me to go through every moment of despair. He chose to build a strength within me, so that I can lend my voice to others who, like me before, felt weak and tired.

God allows growth, challenges, doubt, and pain to build a stronger you, a more faithful you. A You that can eventually lend you voice to others who have gone through what you went through, as I am doing now.

Verses that help me learn more about God:

Isaiah 41:10 (NIV): "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

Philippians 4:13 (NIV): "I can do all this through him who gives me strength."

Psalm 147:3 (NIV): "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." [1, 2]

There are many more. I moved from being a lukewarm christian, to one that has leaned into learning more about my loving God. The sacrifice He made on the cross for me (and you).

I still sin. I still make tons of mistakes. There are days my thoughts still echo my past, remind me of my wrongs, keep me from surrendering to Him. But each day, I pray. I pray as many times a day as I possibly can. I dont limit talking to God. I dont categorise it into morning and evening prayer. As my day continues, I speak to Him. Thats how a relationship works.

So, I share this, not for clicks or likes, as I dont care about those things. I write because I want everyone that wants to hear, that is struggling as I did (as I do), to lean into Jesus more. To learn the strength that comes with surrender, with faith, with love. Its not easy. Its not going to change overnight. That fear is still there some days. The anxiety and trippidation still stands within my thoughts on days when I feel most vunlnerable. But Jesus gives me the strength, through my prayer. Through talking to Him as I would a therapist. I am open. I do not mask the pain, or whatever may be causing me distress on any given day.

I write this so that those South Africans still awaiting their own breakthrough into the US refugee program, such as myself, do not lose hope or faith. Do not stop praying to the Father, and trusting His plan. His plan may be very different than what you have imagined, trust me I know this all too well, but His plan is guaranteed to always be better.

Have faith that your time will come. That what is on your heart, that you have trusted God with, will be delivered to you at the right time. I still have the back and forth challenges on this. I have the same questions, "When will it come"? "How will I go on?"

I am leaving behind so people I love. I am leaving behind the only home I have ever known. Of course there will be fear and anxiety. Of course there will be doubt of the unknown. You are leaving what you have had your whole life, behind you, for a life you should have had in your own country. But its not to be. Building an new life, is the very spirit of humankind. We have moved continents, rebuilt civilization, created new homes. Like the Americans who founded its great country into what it is today, so have South African heritage been the same.

You have to allow yourself to experience everything you are going through right now, because God is building that strength within, so that you can be the voice to someone else later on, to give them hope and strength that Jesus has built within you. Its not easy. It is a challenge daily. But you cannot say you have faith, but then sow seeds of doubt constantly. There truly is power in the tongue, whether you speak it or write it. Its okay to doubt in silence with God, but keep it there. Pray constantly. He already knows your heart, and far better than you know it yourself. These past two years of growth have taught me that unlike any other lesson I have learnt.

I pray for every one of us in this program, and even those that have chosen to stay behind. I pray for our new country, and to every American patriot in support of our program, and even those that oppose it. I pray, because thats the relationship God wants from us, like any parent wants a relationship with their child.

Be courageous, but be strong in the waiting. Trust me when I say, that the peace you will feel will outweigh any doubt you may have. I have been where you are, and in some cases (Im still in the USRAP process like so many) I still am, but I have faith. Immeasurably so.

We will be okay. Its in our nature. Its in our spirit. Its in our Fathers hands.

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@patriota_p74730 @shelleyliebetr1 @SpiritedWarrio1 @libsoftiktok That’s what I was wondering?

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@PieterVand37940 What are the issues, especially with driving?

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@FreddyLA7 Ask @mattvanswol about the Amish and how they showed up for North Carolina!!

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@FreddyLA7 I wish we had a world full of
Freddy’s❤️