This story began during the years known as the Stolen Generation in Australia. Just the words conjure up the horror of those years. Evonne was born then.
I was watching a lot of tennis nearly 1980s. Don't remember seeing Yvonne play. Unfortunately, the same story was repeated over and over again with all native lands that were invaded or settled, depending on your point of view by the Europeans. The Alaskans, the Hawaiians, the natives in the United States.
And in so many other places.
Your inspirational stories remind me to notice the people that are right in front of me. Like the cashiers and the cleaning people at the hotel. And to honor them by smiling, or thanking them, or even asking if they are having a good day. 😃
I was watching a lot of tennis nearly 1980s. Don't remember seeing Yvonne play. Unfortunately, the same story was repeated over and over again with all native lands that were invaded or settled, depending on your point of view by the Europeans. The Alaskans, the Hawaiians, the natives in the United States.
And in so many other places.
Your inspirational stories remind me to notice the people that are right in front of me. Like the cashiers and the cleaning people at the hotel. And to honor them by smiling, or thanking them, or even asking if they are having a good day. 😃
And that's why you're my best friend! :)
Thank you for this history lesson. So much history is sad...to hear a positive story is uplifting and challenging. Thank you again.
My pleasure... each story I write inspires me, as well!