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Lara Won!

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Greatnan Sun 05-May-13 06:44:35

Many thanks to all of you who voted for my granddaughter's Love Story - she won with three times as many votes as the next finalist and now gets another N$1,000 worth of jewelley vouchers.
Good luck obviously comes in fours, as she has already won $600 of vouchers, a brand new Ford Fiesta in a different competition and her fiance has been promoted to manager of the largest gym in South Island.

She finishes her nursing degree in a few months , having started just before she was 18, and has been the most successful student they have ever had. She did so well in her first year that she was given a bursary towards her fees in her second year. Sam's promotion means she will be staying in Nelson for her first job, much to her parents' joy.

She is selling the car and using the money towards a deposit on their first house. They are both very hard-working, sensible and level-headed.
I am bursting with pride and can't wait to give her a virtual hug!

Greatnan Sun 05-May-13 15:06:12

Must admit to shedding a little tear when I read how Lara had thanked us! Sloppy old thing! smile

MiceElf Sun 05-May-13 15:11:29

Aaaah. That's lovely! I feel quite emotional too, and I only know her via a website!

dustyangel Sun 05-May-13 19:56:41

Fantastic news! Lara sounds a remarkable young woman.You must be so proud of her.

Greatnan Sun 05-May-13 20:41:24

She is clearly very popular - so far there are 56 'likes' and many comments on her Facebook page. She had only been in New Zealand for a week when she got a part-time job at the local supermarket and since they moved to their own flat in Nelson she has been working several evenings a week in an old people's home. She stays after her shift ends and plays the piano for them to have a sing-song. She is a 'hugger' and knows how much I need her hugs. I am really looking forward to seeing her in December.

Greatnan Mon 06-May-13 08:16:14

I think everybody who voted is receiving an email from the jewellery company about Lara's success. Once again, her thanks and mine to all of you - your votes might have made all the difference!

Ella46 Mon 06-May-13 08:37:10

Yes, Gn, I've received an email informing me of Lara's win. It's so nice to see that she thanked her 'nan's friends' smile

shysal Mon 06-May-13 09:01:24

Received my email this morning. Congratulations to Lara! flowers