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He mihi nui ki a koutou He mihi nui ki ngā whānau i hoatu he taonga nui ki a matou. Tena koutou katoa.
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My name is Margie Le Grice. I am from a family of nine children. I am married with one child. Prior to receiving my precious gift, I was a third year student at the Christchurch College of Education and ten weeks away from graduating when I was struck down by a 'flu virus. I'd always thought I was a fit and healthy person, I didn't smoke, I played sport, ate the right foods and was only a moderate drinker. What I wasn't prepared for was when I was told I would only have 6-12 months to live unless I had a transplant. It was my son's 5th birthday and I was in hospital. Slowly my health worsened and eventually I had to give up what little pride I had and ask for help. I became housebound. When I received the call, my first reaction was a sigh of relief. A sigh of relief because the waiting was over. It was my son's 6th birthday and I was in hospital again. A new challenge had begun. The challenge is not to take life for granted but to live life. At present I am teaching English to 9-13 year olds at a TKKM school. I go to the gym every weekday and play indoor netball once a week. I almost completed the Round the Bays run, even though I walked most of the way - 7kms. I completed a 5km walkathon with my son. Although netball may be out for the next six weeks (ankle injury) I still managed to go to the gym during the week. I am very grateful to my Donor family for giving me this extra time to spend with my family. My son's 7th birthday came and went, and no, I wasn't in hospital. I would now like to sing you a song I have written. Let
me tell you a story of an amazing family I've
been given a second chance to live my life Hold
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