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    My story starts in the early 70's when I contracted hepatitis which was not treated until 2009. By this time my liver was cirrhotic and needed replacing. I was transferred from my hometown of Darwin to Adelaide and had a transplant soon after. This has allowed me to see my grandson born and… Heart Image
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    When my son Reace celebrated his sixth birthday two years ago, he made a wish that I would get a transplant. Less than a week later, his wish came true when I received new lungs. Reace claims responsibility for my luck and I agree he must have powerful wishes. Before my transplant I had been… Heart Image
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    A few years ago I was told I needed a corneal transplant, and was placed on the waiting list. I had no idea how long the wait would be, but hoped it would not be too long, as my husband was already registered as being legally blind. I saw the surgeon again six months later, and was told it… Heart Image
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    I am a child on a journey How long it's going to be I'm not really sure you see. I've had to take the long way On this rough and bumpy road But my engines not running properly So it's going to be quite slow. I've called the mobile mechanic He say's I need a 'miracle', my engines in… Liam
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    At 69 years old, I was diagnosed with renal failure and subsequently finished up on dialysis. This completely changed my lifestyle, as being on dialysis three times a week for three hourly sessions restricted my eating and drinking habits. Coming off the dialysis machine I'd be terribly tired… Heart Image
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    I see my wife, my daughter, my son The light that brings the new day on These precious things from God above For those are but the Gifts of Love. These precious things we hold so dear. Accepted so year after year Are but on loan from God above Though everlasting, the Gift of Love.… Heart Image
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    My kidney failure had been a relatively slow process until the beginning of 2010 when I became very unwell. In April of that year I started dialysis and in August began home dialysis. Even though you are told not to let dialysis rule your life it becomes very difficult when you are hooked up… Cheryl
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    I don't remember a time when I wasn't sick. Being born with cystic fibrosis meant managing a long-term illness became a way of life. I had spent my whole life in and out of hospital. At 25 I was so ill I had to stop working and my life became two weeks in hospital… Tom
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    I had lovingly and willingly cared for my son on dialysis for eight years. In this time I watched his body weaken, suffering setbacks and health problems, until that long awaited phone call came at 4am one morning. Before this, his diet was strict - vegetables that had to be peeled and soaked… Dawn
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    It all started when I was born and diagnosed with Alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency - a rare liver disease. When I was three months old I had to have an operation so the doctors could find out more. After this, other than regular medication and doctor's appointments, I wasn't really affected by this… Will
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