MSA IN SOUTH AFRICA WITH SONJA: MSA

Thursday, September 15, 2011

A touching movie clip about MSA. Do take the time to watch it. Its beautiful.

Sonja (MSA Patient) and a friend - Liebet

Hi – thank you for stopping by. This blog was created to reflect the journey of a MSA Patient from South Africa; Sonja van Rhyn. The blog was initiated and created by Karin (her friend). The first blog entries are by Sonja herself, sharing her life with MSA. Subsequent to Sonja’s deteriorating condition, Karin has taken up the story. South Africa – at the very tip of Africa; we’re famous for many many wonderful things: . Our wild animals – especially the big five - Rhino’s, Elephants, Lions and Buffalo and Leopard – these are just a few of our great beasts . For adrenaline junkees – at Gansbaai it’s Shark-diving to see the monsters of the sea . The beauty of the Garden Route is endless . Our diverse, vast and beautiful countryside lures tourists from far and wide . Our wild flowers in Spring compete with our indigenous fynbos for splendid beauty . Table Mountain, Kruger National Park, L’Agulhas - the most southern tip of Africa . 3000 km of pristine coastline . The Cango Caves of Oudtshoorn in the Karoo . The Cape Winelands boast some the finest wines in the world . Robben Island and Madiba – our prince of peace . Soweto, Durban, the Wild Coast and so the list goes on and on It’s really a wonderful place to be and we call it home. There’s a ‘beast’ been discovered in Africa - a rare beast of another name: MSA (Multiple System Atrophy and its host is Sonja van Rhyn. I was thinking of calling this beast a name - a name that identifies with Africa - and the name MufaSA came to mind. (Mufasa? Remember LionKing? (Mufasa was a Great King of the Pride Lands and the father of Simba). But then I thought again, and naming MSA a king would be giving it victory and that’s not going to happen. The only victory I would like to see is a cure. So - I am not giving the beast this name, but to Sonja - because she deserves that name. MufaSA! Sonja deserves the platform and the crown that is associated with a king. A king is rewarded and associated with bravery, perseverance, tenacity in its attempt to conquer the fight and kill its prey. Being the king, even in the animal kingdom, takes its toll. The pack leader of a lion troop becomes weak without the support of his pride. Become one of this pride and you will become part of the chain of life and living and caring for humankind - which is one of the most fundamental reasons for living. If you’ve landed here – you become part of this chain. Please share it with someone. It will lead us to our goal – to find a cure for Multiple System Atrophy. Treasure your loved ones. Life is a gift. (Karin)

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