Alexandra Lainz

 

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This story goes back a very long way. It's all about Alexandra Lanz.  This is her story.

Alexandra was fourteen. She was, as usual, at school. About mid-morning she began feeling unwell. She got worse, and all of a sudden  collapsed. Her liver had completely stopped working. Her condition was critical. She was taken to hospital. She was to stay there for 5 very long years.

Alexandra's stay in hospital was pain, suffering and despair. And, worst of all, time that never moved forward. Her youth was draining away; there was nothing she could do. She was stuck where she was. But, where there is life there is hope. And, where there is hope there is faith. And, Alexandra had both in great plenty. She knew she'd recover one day.

Then, one day, a light came on at the end of the tunnel. A liver transplant was agreed. The first ever in Vienna. The operation was a total success. And, from that moment on, Alexandra's life began coming back. But, it was during her operation that Alexandra Lanz experienced something not only unique, but very special, too. An out-of-body experience.

Alexandra was floating gently above and watching the surgeons below. And, this out-of-body experience was the most wonderful thing Alexandra had ever experienced. It was powerful and soft. She knew the worst was behind her. Her hope had not been in vain.

And, coming back to life meant other challenges, too. Alexandra had lost 5 years of school. There was much to catch up on. But, her hard work paid off. Alexandra finished her schooling and went on to medicine. And, then she met Harry and married.

But, another miracle was waiting for her.

After her liver transplant, Alexandra was told that becoming a mother would never be possible. Again, Alexandra never lost hope. Then the impossible happened. Alexandra became the first ever liver transplantee to give birth. A wonderful son.

In her darkest of times, Alexandra discovered there was a life after life, and, now she knew, too, there was a life before death. And now, with husband and two healthy sons, she's living every minute to its full. Life is the sweetest of all.

Alexandra Lanz. She lost a few years, but never lost hope. Stronger then ever, she came back again. Dreams can sometimes come true, but faith can even move mountains. Alexandra Lanz – a woman of faith and great courage. A woman who never gave up.

Alexandra Lanz - Life is the sweetest of all.

The Church in Retz

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 Gestern war ein toller Tag.   

Wir hatten sehr viel Spaß.  

Es war Michis Geburtstagsfeier. 

Michi wohnt in Retz.  

Sie hat ihr Fest in einem Heurigen gefeiert.  

Die Windmühle in Retz. 

Die Windmühle ist 20 Minuten zu Fuß von Michi's Haus entfernt.  

Michi hat 80 Gäste eingeladen.  

Viele sind mit dem Auto und viele mit dem Zug gekommen. 

Wir haben den 10.15 Uhr Zug vom Wiener Hauptbahnhof genommen.  

Wir hatten eine sehr angenehme Reise.  

Wir wurden mit dem Bus vom Bahnhof abgeholt.  

Das Essen auf der Party war fantastisch.  

Der Wein war auch sehr gut.  

Michi hat eine sehr schöne Rede gehalten.   

Sie hat sogar mich erwähnt.  

Nach dem Fest haben wir einen Spaziergang durch Retz gemacht.  

Wir sind kurz nach 19 Uhr wieder in Wien angekommen.

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Suggested Solutions   -  Yesterday was a brilliant day.   We had very much fun.  It was Michi's birthday party. Michi lives in Retz.  She held her party in a Heuriger.  The Windmill in Retz. The windmill is 20 minutes walk from Michi's.  Michi had invited 80 guests.  Many drove and many came by train.  we took the 10.15 from Vienna's Hauptbahnhof.  We had a very pleasant journey.  We were  picked up by bus from the station.  The food at the party was fantastic.  The wine was very good, too.  Michi held a very nice speech.   She even mentioned me.  After the party we took a walk through Retz.  We got back to Vienna just after 7.