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and ransack her flat. This happended after she returned from churck(in town) Her father was not so lucky. He was attacked on the farm and was only found 10 hours later in a pool of blood. After another 12 hours they managed to get him to a hospital in Pretoria, 3 hours away from the farm. He is in a very serious condition. This is unfortunately our way of living in SA. I hate to say somebody was "lucky" because the attacks shouldnt have happened in the first place.
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shirlener88
20 Nov 2010
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Marthie, I am so sorry to hear this - how awful for your daughter and her father. I will be praying for them both and for acceptance of God's will for their attacker's. I fear for each of you - being so close to those that would rather live this way - than to love one another. It is times like these that I just wonder what the world is coming to. *4U
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Thanks Shirlene. I appreciated it very much
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So sorry to hear this. Terrible to think that your daughter was "lucky", a frightening concept. I hope her father recovers, and that she is not too traumatized by these events.
Thinking of you all, Bev.
Thinking of you all, Bev.
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Thanks Bev
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I am so Sorry to hear of this and pray that DD,s dad recovers.
We have had our family members also traumatized by such senseless attacks.
Things will never be the same for all,and we are "lucky".
Sending Prayers for you, your Daughter and Her Dad.
From Bev
We have had our family members also traumatized by such senseless attacks.
Things will never be the same for all,and we are "lucky".
Sending Prayers for you, your Daughter and Her Dad.
From Bev
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Thanks Bev so you will know!! So senseless and barbaric.
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asterixsew
20 Nov 2010
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Marthie I am very sorry to hear your news, I will be thinking positive thoughts for all of you
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Thank you. Thats why I am looking so forward to my trip to the UK. Just to get away from all the negative things here in SA
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I am so sorry. This is an awful way to have to live. You and your family have my prayers.
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Thank you so much
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Oh my dear Marthie. This sounds so horrible. You are in my prayers sweet heart. Do take care and a huge hug.
Cindy B.
Cindy B.
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Thanks Cindy
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Just awful to have to live in fear. My heart is in pain for your family to have had this done to them. Will pray for their recovery and the capture of those that harmed them.
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Thank you so much
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asterixsew
20 Nov 2010
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Marthie can you let me know suitable dates so we can arrange to meet. You have given me your email BUT I cannot get it to work :(
Take care
Take care
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Thank you. My email address: marthie.j@telkomsa.net
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Sorry to hear your news, it is so sad that people can do this to others....I hope they both recover quickly.. Hugs Sally
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Sally thank you
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so sorry this happened, that must be awful. hope they both recover soon and they will be able to trust people again.prayers for them!
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Thank you Gerry
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Oh my dear marthie, how sad to have these devestating things happening in your life. It seems the entire world is on a rampage. I'm glad they survived but I know there will be scars for a lifetime. Prayers for you & yours.
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Thank you so much
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grandmamek
20 Nov 2010
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Oh what a horrible situation. I am praying for a speedy recovery for both of them. It is certainly a sick society in todays world. You are so right, something like these attacks should never have happened to start with. My prayers are with you and your family. Hugs, Mary
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Mary thank you
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dlonnahawkins
20 Nov 2010
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That is something horrible that we can not imagine happening to any, but believe me, it is happening all over. But, to be in your own place and have this happen is very frustrating. We just hope that your daughter will heal, and be able to get over the intrusion, and that her dad will soon heal also. You are right, the attacks should not have happened, but hopefully the attackers will be caught and prosecuted.
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Thank you so much
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crafter2243
21 Nov 2010
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I am so sorry to hear bout such a horrible experience. I pray that everyone recovers from it fast.
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Thank you so much
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I'm so sorry your daughter and her father were so brutally attacked. You must be worried sick. I hope they'll both recover!
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Thank you
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Marthie, I'm so sorry to hear this. I pray that they will recover both physically and mentally from this and are safe and feel comforted very soon. Our world is sometimes a terrible place.
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Thank you
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I am sorry your daughter and her father were hurt. I pray they will recover in everyway from such a terrible thing.
Hugs, Judy
Hugs, Judy
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Thank Judy
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kalinelson
22 Nov 2010
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This is heartbreaking news.....I can't imagine hearing that one of my daughters was beaten and robbed, I know this was devestating for you as well as your daughter....I will pray for you, your daugther and her dad...Gods blessings to each of you.....Janet
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thanks Janet
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Marthie,
I am SO sorry to hear about the 2nd attack and will keep your family in my prayers.
Paul was attacked 3 weeks ago and was lucky to be alive - 17 stitches in his head and 2 in his arm and multiple bruises. All that will heal - its the emotional scars we have to heal.
BUT I REFUSE TO GIVE THIS MUGGER ANY MORE POWER - He has made me realise how precious life is and I am going to THANK him everyday for that and I hope it burns him!
Keep your chin up, Birdie!
LOL
Fiona
I am SO sorry to hear about the 2nd attack and will keep your family in my prayers.
Paul was attacked 3 weeks ago and was lucky to be alive - 17 stitches in his head and 2 in his arm and multiple bruises. All that will heal - its the emotional scars we have to heal.
BUT I REFUSE TO GIVE THIS MUGGER ANY MORE POWER - He has made me realise how precious life is and I am going to THANK him everyday for that and I hope it burns him!
Keep your chin up, Birdie!
LOL
Fiona
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Thank you so much Fiona. You guys are in my thoughts
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Marthie, I was so sorry to hear this today. Hugs and Love Yvonne
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Wow i am so shocked to read all this( i don't come here often)were do you guys live??I am so glad in my bush we have nothing like this.What is this old world comming to??& i thought Terrible Santas were bad enough in BBC.Wow what next .I to will add my prayers to the others Carolyn
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Thanks Carolyn.
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greysewist
23 Nov 2010
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How dreadful. Once upon a time one just heard about animals going on a rampage in places like SA, now it seems the people are way worse :( Drugs or alcohol seem to mostly be the 'excuse' for most of it. It doesn't sound like PNG is much fun to live in, either (from the news). What a relief it will be for you to have a break away. May both of them recover well.
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Oh my gosh, I am so sorry to hear about this. I hope they are both doing better. I can't imagine how everyone must be feeling, my heart goes out to you all!
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thank you
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So sorry to read your post Marthie. These people need our prayers - they obviously have not had the upbringing that most of us have. I am so thankful that your daughter is alive and will pray for a complete return to "normality" whatever that is. I also hope her father can heal too. It's the emotional scars that stay with us longer, isn't it?
I do hope SA can change this sort of "living" it's just not acceptable. May God be with you all and take away the hurt and pain - love and blessings Chris
I do hope SA can change this sort of "living" it's just not acceptable. May God be with you all and take away the hurt and pain - love and blessings Chris
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Thank you so much Chris. Just look at the rest of Africa. I dont see any hope
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This is so sad! It is an awful way to have to live! I do hope both recover and will not give into fear for the rest of time. My prayers are with all of you! Were they looking for something of value are just doing it to scare and/or harm others? This is an awful way to have to live , being afraid of what is going to happen next. I do hope that they can find some safe way to protect theirselves. Where do they live or is this going on all around you? You be very careful and keep yourself safe! Hugs, Linda
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Thank you Linda. Ag it happens all over because at the moment in time our law is down the drains. Crime is VERY HIGH
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stitchship
24 Nov 2010
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Hi Marthie,
I am so so sorry to hear this. It is just awful. I hope that they are both doing much better. I will be praying for all of you. Stay safe!
I am so so sorry to hear this. It is just awful. I hope that they are both doing much better. I will be praying for all of you. Stay safe!
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Thank you so much
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Marthie I am so sorry to hear of this. Thank goodness your daughter is all right. I hope her father is going to be OK. We certainly live in terrible times here in SA. Love Sarah.
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Thanks Sarah. Thats the main reason that I dont want to live in Gauteng although the crime in CT is catching up at a fast pace
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Just an update - my duaghter's father is on life support. Terrible to see anyone connected to so many machines and fighting for his life. And the culprits are still walking free.
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fannyfurkin
25 Nov 2010
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Marthie I don't know what to say, it must be so frightening to live like that, I had a bad experience many years ago with a home intrusion, but fortunately it is not so common place in Australia, My prayers are with you and your family.
Alice.
Alice.
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Thank you Alice
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Marthie, Our prayers are with your daughter and her father! It is sad that it had to happen to them, when it should never have occured! It is sad that there is bad people out there!
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thank you
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elizabethak
26 Nov 2010
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how you all holding up - hugs and prayers and some flowers for you
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thank you
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I'm so sorry. How scary this must be for your. My prayers are with you.
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Thank you
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keeponsewing
27 Nov 2010
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Marthie, I've just come on to personals, (it's been a few days for me)... I'm shocked to see this news! This past Sunday we had missionaries from SA home on furlough raising money to return. He was informing us about the attacks that have been going on there. And while he was telling us this, your daughter and her father were victims of such attacks. I'm glad they both were able to get to hospital when they were found. I'm really without words, to think people are such beast, but God requires us to pray for those that don't know Him. My prayer is that your family will draw strength from God to overcome the devastation that has fallen upon them. I KNOW He is able to do this, if we let Him... Will keep you all in prayer. Hugs, Terre
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Thank you so much Terre. And it is ever increasing. All of these attacks have ripple effects
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I am so sorry to hear about this.Mozambique is not as bad as SA but during Xmas things get a little bad. Ithing this is the only negative of living in Africa.Take care.
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thank you
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asterixsew
28 Nov 2010
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Marthie have sent you a email. Hope your daughters father is starting to improve
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Update on my daughters dad(my x-husband) He passed away this morning at 10:55. The attack by these barbarians was so brutal that he died of the injuries sustained. Michell, my youngest is in such a state cause she was 5 min too late. Thanks to every Cutie who posted a message for me.
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You and your family are in my prayers! Much hugs *2U
Still praying Marthie and I'm so sorry. How hard to deal with something this horrendous....Hugs for you and DD.
I am sorry, Marthie. You and your family are also in my prayers! Laura*
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness felt on your ex-husbands death. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughter.
Thank you so much dear Cuties
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My prayers go out to you and your family. The bible speaks that the love of many will "wax cold" and it is. Some people are so cold and cruel in this world. I am also reminded that "whatsoever a man sow that shall he also reap". Those involved will get there just reward. I pray you and your family much strength. Much hugs sent your way *2U
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elizabethak
30 Nov 2010
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From a fellow South African - we keep you in our prayers and know you and loved by all Cuties. I am so sorry that this happened but it seem to be a way of life for ALL South African.
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asterixsew
30 Nov 2010
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Hi Marthie have sent you a email. Thinking positive thoughts about all of you
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I feel so sorry for everything that had happened to your family , my prayers are for all of you, Hope your daughter may feel better, and your x husband is now with our Lord in a very safe place.
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I feel so sorry for everything that had happened to your family , my prayers are for all of you, Hope your daughter may feel better, and your x husband is now with our Lord in a very safe place.
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I am so very very sorry that you have to go through such a terrible tragedy. My heart goes out to you and your family.
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ceceliadelange
01 Dec 2010
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Baie jammer om te lees van wat gebeur het.Al wat ons kan doen is om sterk te staan in ons geloof, hande te vat en mekaar te dra deur die moeilike tye. Die v@#*&. moet ons nie onderkry nie. Dink aan jou, sterkte in die dae wat voorle.Hou jou en familie in my gebede. Cecelia
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Dankie Cecelia. Ag ons is so in die minderheid en ek sê ons gaan nie in en vermoor hulle nie, maar van hulle kant af stop dit net nie
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Marthie- My heart goes out to your daughter! I am praying for somekind way for her to heal! Big hug to her!
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greysewist
01 Dec 2010
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Very sorry to hear this sad news. I hope they will have good memories of time spent with him.
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Marthie - I have just seen that your ex husband has died because of the attack. I hope they get the b------ (sorry about that), lock them up and throw away the key.
My thoughts are with you at this time. Hugs Sarah.
My thoughts are with you at this time. Hugs Sarah.
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Thanks Sarah. There are so many of them it will never ever get any better