September 9th 2024.
While most people passing through Adelaide Airport may not have noticed, for one family, a life-changing event took place. After 15 years of separation, a father who had fled Iran in search of a better life for his wife and daughter was finally reunited with them.
The journey for Michael was a difficult one, beginning in 2009 when he left his loved ones behind and set out for a brighter future. His first attempt to reach Australia was met with arrest in Indonesia, and the second attempt ended tragically when the boat he was on sank, resulting in the loss of 200 lives.
But Michael's determination did not waver. He made a third attempt and was miraculously rescued by Australian coast patrol. However, his journey was far from over as he was placed in immigration detention.
Despite the hardships and setbacks, Michael held onto his faith and remained resolute. He said, "Sometimes you have no choice. You do it by force. And then in the future, what's meant to happen, you have to leave it in the hands of God."
Finally, Michael's unwavering faith paid off when he was granted a humanitarian visa and settled in Adelaide. He even re-trained to work as a tradesman while patiently waiting for his lawyers to secure permanent residency for his wife and daughter.
And then, the long-awaited moment arrived. Farahnaz and Tiana, now a teenage student with aspirations to become a doctor, arrived at Adelaide Airport to be reunited with Michael. Tiana expressed her overwhelming emotions, saying, "I can't put it into words...it's in my heart."
Michael admitted that there were times when he doubted whether his efforts were worth it, but the joy of being reunited with his family made it all worthwhile. He said, "There were many times in my life when I thought it wasn't worth it...but now, it's worth it."
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