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Werner, JP, Rode – 2 years in Eternity

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Helga

It was two years ago today that Werner Groenewald and his two teenage children, JP and Rode died in Kabul, Afghanistan. Wife and Mom, Hannelie Groenewald survived as she was not home at the time. “You die only once – you might … Continue reading →

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Catching up with Hannelie Groenewald

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Helga

I haven’t written much about Hannelie Groenewald for a while. When you suffer the loss as big as she has suffered, the fact that life keeps going is surreal. Her loss was unimaginable and yet Hannelie has kept going. At … Continue reading →

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Message from Hannelie

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Helga

Hannelie sent me her latest update… “Dear Friends, Life continues at breakneck speed, and everyone seems to rush to endless year end functions before finally reclining for the Festive holidays. I can’t believe that a year has passed since the … Continue reading →

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The Groenewalds – Werner, JP & Rode- one year in eternity

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Helga

It’s a sad day as Hannelie Groenewald remembers the tragic events that unfolded in Kabul one year ago today. Her husband, Werner and their two teenage children, JP and Rode were killed at their compound in Afghanistan’s capital city. Hannelie … Continue reading →

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“We Only Die Once – It Might As Well Be For Jesus.” (Werner Groenewald)

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Helga

Five months ago today, the sun would have risen in Kabul, Afghanistan. As the day dawned, the Groenewald family would wake up for the last time in their compound in the city. Residents of Afghanistan for 12 years, they had … Continue reading →

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Hannelie Groenewald Says She Has Forgiven Those Who Killed Her Family

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Helga

3:36pm There is nothing more powerful than forgiveness. It results in freedom for the giver. They know that judgement is not their problem or responsibility and can move on. While Hannelie Groenewald is mourning the loss of her husband and … Continue reading →

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Pray for Hannelie

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Helga

2-39pm I cannot think of anything more devastating for a mother to cope with in life than the death of a child. It’s not supposed to happen this way. On Tuesday, Hannelie Groenewald arrived home (Pretoria) from Afghanistan – alone. A temporary … Continue reading →

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“I’m Okay,” says Hannelie

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Helga

11-24am When I first heard about Werner Groenewald and his two children being killed in Afghanistan and leaving behind their wife and  Mom, I thought to myself, “I bet she wishes she had been there to die as well.” The idea of … Continue reading →

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