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http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20030827/dark-chocolate-is-healthy-chocolateCheers!nFrom: ine Breytenbach To: MSersLife Sent: Thu, April 21, 2011 3:51:41 PMSubject: Re: from in South Africa

Hi AnneI knew chocolate was a vitamin. Thanks for telling me about it. Now can't I just have the whole chocolate bar instead of the pills??? Well, I suppose my magnesium could be a bit low, I only take calcium. That's why my teeth don't hurt so much anymore. The only time is with MS attack, TN I suppose. Well, I will never ask a doctor, because then they will want to stick a needle in me or do some other crazy test. So no way I'll ask them about the TN.Besides it's Easter, so hey, it's chocolate time. Oh and the Easter bunny chocolate is the best there is. I know, I'm still a children. LOL There was this cute advertisement that the little boy said, that's because I'm a children. So that's why I love to make that comment. Don't worry, old head is working, for once, not sure for how long. LOL It's past

midnight, so don't worry to take anything serious that I write.Love youTo: MSersLife Sent: Sun, April 17, 2011 2:40:18 PMSubject: Re: from in South Africa

we can have the high percentage cacao - 1 square a day for fussy head - not the milk chocolate

if I crave chocolate it means my magnesium level is lower than usual - so I take 3 instead of 2 Calcium/Magnesium/Zinc tablets a day God, grant me the strength of eagles wings, the faith and courage to fly to new heights, and the wisdom to rely on his spirit to carry me there.

To: MSersLife Sent: Sat, April 16, 2011 7:45:35 PMSubject: Re: from in South Africa

Hi SharonI've never had high blood pressure before, but the last couple of years it's high. But then again the doctors don't care too much about it. I get a very small dose diuretic, but I can just as well ate some chocolates. I think it will work just as good. LOLMy headache is better. I can concentrate again. The steroids definitely helped for it. I think I was on it for about 4 or 5 days. So it sounds like MS related. It's just very frustrating when my head hurts when I concentrate. It's a very strange feeling.I can't even read a book about PCs, because the concentration kills me. LOL Oh great, I'm definitely starting to lose that last little brain cell.But it's better now, and for now, that's all that matters. I could finish my brother's financial books, so Monday he can give it to the real accountant to figure out the year's financial statements etc. I was

afraid

that I won't be able to do it. It's really scary that MS takes my brain these last few years. It's the concentration, the headaches, the fact that I don't have a clue what 2 + 2 is, balance issues, dizziness and don't forget my personal favorite. That damn monkey that pulls the brain switch whenever he wants to. He looks a lot like Akiba's monkey. do you think he maybe got away from her??? LOL Oh please, don't hit me over the head. LOLThanks for caring and try to be good.Love you

To: MSersLife Sent: Mon, April 11, 2011 7:24:56 PMSubject: Re: from in South Africa

Do you have high blood pressure? High blood pressure can cause headaches. When I get the headaches from hbp it feels like there is too much in my brain and my head may explode. But that's the way it affects me--everyone is different.I know you don't have a neurologist but can you please talk to your regular doctor about the headaches? It may not be related to MS or all!hugs

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To: MSersLife Sent: Mon, April 11, 2011 4:36:41 AMSubject: Re: from in South Africa

Hi Sharon and all my other dear friends

Yip, it's headaches and my brain just sometimes shuts down. It feels like a switch being shut off. So I'm getting a bit afraid about it. How bad can MS get in the brain? I find that I have more troubles with it, the headaches have to be MS related, because when I take Prednisone it helps for it. So it's not a normal headache. And sometimes it feels that there is this huge air bubble in my brain. LOL I know, I'm definitely getting a bit strange, even more silly. The worst is that I sometimes can't remember words, and it bugs me really. And then again, in the middle of a conversation that damn monkey in my brain just pulls off the switch, and I will sit there, staring, wondering what were I saying, what am I doing here??? LOL But then again, nothing that a bit of silly humor can't fix.So even if I start writing Afrikaans, or maybe one of my own language inventions one day, you'll

still here from me. Just hope I remember what to do with a PC. LOLBe good and take care.Love you all

To: MSersLife Sent: Mon, April 11, 2011 2:54:36 AMSubject: Re: from in South Africa

I always love to hear about your chameleons. What joy they bring to you! What is your worry about your brain? Are you having headaches or is it memory or thinking difficulties that worries you?big hugs to you

SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects.

To: MSersLife Sent: Sun, April 10, 2011 2:20:07 AMSubject: Re: from in South Africa

Hi all my sweet and caring friendsI'm so sorry that I've been so missing for a while. Sorry, I sit at my brother's work with my laptop, and I'm not good on typing on this little thing. I prefer the desktop. LOLAnyway, yesterday we went shopping and I went without old walker again, it hurts a bit but at least I could do it. The stubbornness keeps creeping in on me. LOL Then again, I think it's that same stubbornness that keeps me alive.Anyway, my head hurts the most. It's hell, I find that the steroids work a little for it. But the dizziness and brain freeze are the worst. So sorry for all the grammar mistakes you'll see, don't have old dictionary here, not that it will help. Because I can hardly remember my Afrikaans words, so there's no way in finding the English words.I'm still alive and thanks for being interested in my little chameleons. They keep me on my toes, even though I'm in pain, I have to go outside to check on them.

Mini-B (I've decided to make the names a bit shorter for your guys) is getting very naughty these days. He doesn't like hot weather, windy weather and neither does he like to get wet from the rain.So he will walk from his tree to our porch and climb in the fern.Well,that is if he's not waiting for me on the safety gate in front of our front door. We always have to be on the check for him. I've also discovered a new teenager, well, he must have lived here until now, but at the teenage years I can tell them apart. I call him Kwaai Babatjie, translated it means, mad or grumpy little baby. He's always in the mood to bite me, but then again, my fingers are a bit large for him. LOLI'm worried a bit about my brain, because the MS attacks my brain more than anything else. Well, MS can't eat too much, because there's not much brains left to be eaten. LOL I've used most of it already.So take care my dear sweet friends, be good and thanks again for caring,

I really appreciate it.Love you all and all her strange little creatures.

To: MSersLife Sent: Thu, April 7, 2011 11:56:52 PMSubject: Re: from in South Africa

LAURA!!! How are you? I miss you! I've been a lousy friend since I didn't return your last e-mail :-( sorry to hear that you've been down – we all have our ups and downs unfortunately… At least you're walking! How are your lovely chameleons? I miss hearing about them… Maybe you should try writing a book about them. You do such a good job telling us about them and giving them such wonderful personalities – maybe everyone else in the world needs to hear about those lovely little guys!Lifeportunities: transform your home-based life into freedom.

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After Marilyn asked how was doing I wrote to her and got the following response. I know you all join me in sending huge hugs to our friend in SA!hugs

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----- Forwarded Message ----To: Sharon Sent: Thu, April 7, 2011 12:09:00 PMSubject: Re: checking up on you

Hi SharonI'm so sorry that I'm so quiet. Been a bit down, but I'm okay. I'm so behind with my emails, I think there must be about 1500 + waiting for me. Ouch!!!! LOLI've been without the walker for exactly 6 weeks, and unfortunately, had to take it out of retirement again. I feel so depressed about it. Guess I overdo it a bit. But at least I can move again. Please tell everyone that I'm okay, and sorry that I neglect you.Love you