
Just a quick update on my ordeal. There seems a way forward, just have to wait a bit longer. My lovely neighbours sent me a ‘feel good’ video of the pigs to cheer me up which I thought I’d share with you.
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All the best!keep safe!
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Hopefully it will all be solved in no time! Keep us posted!
Dear Cindy, you have been in my thoughts and prayers. Keep your chin up, and I just know you’ll be back home soon. Love watching the piggies enjoy the water.
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Don’t go back toS.Africa ever again. You have your home in Portugal.
sO VERY AWESOME ! cute little critt!ers! Hoping to see you back at the farm soon, with big smile on your face! Much love from Oregon Annmarie.
I can't wait to see you back on your farm. We love you Cindy.
I'm relieved to see that things are looking more hopeful. I can't wait to see you at home on your beloved farm, with this stressful experience behind you. 🐖🐕🙂👍👍👍❤
sending positive thoughts Cindy. Good luck. You will be back on your farm soon. 👍🙏🤞
All our thoughts from us all, this too will pass and you will be back to your farm soon. We also thank you for your words towards the rest of the world specially Ukraine. Thank you Cindy
Yer well it was hot the car said it was 32degrees on the Monday.
Christine here, cute piggies! Are you still in Pretoria? Hugs xx
So cute! Do the babies actually have teeth yet? So glad things are looking up for your travel!
Thanks for sharing the pigs, playing video. I know you can't wait to see them. Glad it looks like you will be home soon. You are blessed with so many people helping.
You’ve got this. You’ll be back to Portugal. Best wishes
Thanks!
glad you starting getting sorted, light on the end of the tunnel, thinking of you . lots love Cindy
Cindy today i was more relaxed that you are seeing a shining ligth 💫
Blessed the portuguese community that has supported you on this Journey 🙏🥰
there getting so big
<3 finally a little bit of sunshine at the end of the tunnel <3 So happy to see you feeling better <3 xx
So happy to hear the hopeful news and the sincere kindness of others and offers of help. The piglets are adorable. Now I will continue praying for a speedy resolution and happy return to your farm.
So glad you are feeling more positive
Sending love hugs and good vides you can have as much of these you want to have 😁
Piggies are so beautiful made me laugh the way they dash around under the water 😁
Good luck and hope that you will be back in Portugal asap. Praying f9r your safe journey.
Keep positive 🙂 Best regards from the U.K. 😃
Glad things are looking up 🙂
Fingers crossed 🤞 you make it home soon 🙏 ❤️ xx
So happy for this video today. It does cheer us up! I woke up this morning thinking of you and sent positive vibes and thoughts your way. You have given us so much positive thoughts and now it is our time to give it back to you. You can do this! It will all work out! We are cheering you on here and doing everything we can. Take care Cindy!
You have an awesome community in Portugal
They are beautifully taken care of Cindy. Take care of yourself they will be was using for you , & will need you . 🐖🐖🐷❤️from Canada 🇨🇦🇵🇹
Fingers crossed! xxx
Thank you for letting us know how you are especially after such a tough time when everything seemed against you.
Prayers do get answered and the good lord sends the right people to be in right place to help you through.
Being on my own I know how it can get overwhelming.
I’ll keep praying it all gets sorted and we see you back in Portugal soon. Take care.😘🤗
Great to hear things are looking up, sending you heaps of positivity x
Thanks!
Cindi I have been keeping an eye on one specific piglet the runt of the litter the whitest of them all, and he doesnt seem to be doing so well. Maybe one of these nice girls can give him a little more to eat. On another subject A friend of mine once caught a plane ride on an animal cargo plane, taking care of the polo ponies being shipped to Argentina from the UK, Maybe South Africa does business with Spain or Portugal and you can hick a ride with them? just a thought. Hang in there dont give up a solution shall be found !!!!!
So relieved that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Since you first posted about being turned away from entry to the country in which you live, I have been remembering a similar experience. The stress of feeling powerless whilst staying calm and collected is not to be believed. Your surreal overnight sojourn at the airport was very scary, but you were very cool, even when things deteriorated later. You have set an example for the large number of women who might be going through similar experiences. I was truly shocked at the gruelling disappointments, unyielding uncertainty, and outright misguidance you have had to bear. I won't jinx your progress forward but I open my heart to you and hope you will be leaving this predicament soon. If ever you leave Portugal again and come to the UK, please come stay! But, one step at a time to get back to your beloved home, where you are loved by people you know and all of us across the globe who are holding you in our hearts. Take care, Cindy, and come home soon. Xxxx
GET BACK TO US CINDEH! WE WANT OUR FARMER GIRL BACK!!
Good to hear glimmers of good hope Cindy 🙏
As you say to us…
KEEP SAFE, KEEP SANE 💛
Ohhhh i got such a big lump in my throat with your news!!! Good luck Cindy . Thank you for updating with news. Good or bad we are all thinking of you!
Keep smiling !!!
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Been praying for you Cindy. My heart really goes out to you. I'm sure that you will be back soon and breathing a sigh of relief. Take care and may God bless you.
Great news Cindy ! Hopefully your be back where you belong soon 😎
Todo irá mejorando🍀🍀❤️
Cindy, you have been in my prayers to get your paperwork in order fast so you can go home. Much love thank you for sharing your life and animals.
Want u back by your piggies on your farm cant wit to c u back 🤗
Dear Cindy. So sorry to hear of your troubles😱but don't worry, it will resolve. You did well in reaching out to the local 🇵🇹 community. They will help but press the issue so Consulate expedites it ASAP. Next time to Africa, pls fly TP. They are far from perfect, but I believe yr experiences wud hv been different with them. The piglets are a delight, and KUDOS to Julian and wonderful neighbors for keeping the farm afloat. Head up Cindy, this too shall pass. 🙏😘🌹❤️🇵🇹❤️
In a blink you'll be back home to your lovely farm!! Big hugs to you Cindy!!
Such good news, hope you are home soon. Love the piglets, adorable. Keep your chin up, prayers still going to you.
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