Not long ago, a farmer in Western Australia suffered from cancer and needed to be treated hundreds of miles away from his home. He watched his wheat grow unharvested. He was impatient. Unexpectedly, many relatives and friends learned of his situation. One after another came to help, not only moved him, but also made Tuao netizens feel extremely warm and proud.
The 62-year-old farmer, Peter Waterhouse, runs a farm in East Maya, more than 300 kilometers north of Perth.
Some time ago, he went to the hospital for a routine physical examination, did not expect to be diagnosed with liver cancer. After that, he had to go to Perth`s hospital for treatment.
However, watching the harvest season, more than a thousand hectares of wheat on the farm could not be harvested, the old man anxious, do not know what to do.
To secure his father`s treatment, Blake Waterhouse, the uncle`s son, decided to organize neighbors and friends to help harvest wheat.
`The sick thing is enough to upset parents and don`t want them to worry about the harvest any more, `Blake said.
"my father used to help other neighbors harvest crops, and I think he needs help at this time."
At first, however, the old man did not accept his son`s offer.
For decades, the warm-hearted old man often volunteered to help others in the community, but when his turn came, he did not want to bother others.
His son said, "as long as anyone needs it, he has no choice but to give him a hand, but now he hesitates when everyone wants to help him."
Finally, under the son`s repeated persuasion, the old man reluctantly accepted the offer.
Unexpectedly, as soon as the news of asking for help came out, many relatives and friends called one after another to say they wanted to help!
They either drive the harvesters, or bring the tools, to the old man`s farm painstakingly, a lot of people even from dozens of miles away from here!
Last came to help as many as 200 people!
The old man`s son said, "We really didn`t expect so many people to come, and then we had to invite some people back because there were so many trucks!"
With the help of everyone, the old man`s more than 1,000 hectares of wheat harvest successfully completed.
The old man said he was very moved to see so many people come to help, especially many people from far away, and now he can finally feel comfortable receiving treatment.
And such a community of solidarity, mutual help and mutual assistance also makes many netizens feel moved:
"that`s why Australia is really charming, not because of beaches, food or beer. British and American tourists, who have been traveling in Australia recently, explain the spirit of the Australians. They do not understand them at all. It is our innate quality to reach out to help when other people are in difficulty, and we hope that more people will carry forward this spirit. "
"this is what makes me proud of being in this country! There is no prejudice, no racism, no angry speeches, there are only selfless Australians! "
"that is the meaning of the community. All people help each other, support each other, and share honor and humiliation with the community. "
"A moving story. Though sorry for the farmer`s illness, he was also moved by the enthusiasm of so many people. "
"I was moved to cry. This is the spirit of the Australians, and I hope the old man will get better soon. "
"this is the Australian spirit that I love deeply. When someone needs help, we offer to help, and we Australians do it! "
"what a wonderful community spirit!"
"that is the spirit of Australia. I am proud of being an Australian! "
"as an Australian, I am so proud! Help each other, everyone is wonderful! "
