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It's Never Too Late For Cannabis - A 90 year old lady's introduction to cannabis♥

5/29/2011

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WOWZA! Today was HUGE for me. I introduced a 90 year old woman to cannabis. Let me give you a bit of background:     
    I have known this woman for almost 20 years as her granddaughter and I are good friends. I spent many weekends at her house swimming in her pool that was the shape of a foot, skiing on her property, going on nature walks and eating her marvelous food. I call her my Gramcracker. We are not related but she's as family to me as it gets. She makes this salad dressing that I couldn't ever get enough of. Every meal she made for me included salad and that dressing. I would put more dressing in my salad bowl than vegetables. I swear it is the best salad dressing in the whole entire world, hands down! One year she shared that recipe with me along with a recipe for her mushroom dip (another fav of mine) To this day, I still eat this dressing and swear there is nothing better. I have a bottle in my fridge at home and one at work. Recently I started medicating it. Maybe I'll have to give her a sample...
   I have been speaking with my friend about Gramcracker's health and how she could benefit from cannabis for a while now. My friend, let's call her Leigh, was scared. Gramcracker was her grandmother. She didn't want her grandma getting "high" and unable to function. I could understand her concerns. Gramcracker is almost 91, weighs about 75lbs and had never even held cannabis in her hands before. Leigh and I have had many conversations about the Canna Balm I make. I've told her how it has helped me and told her about testimonials others have sent me. She became much more interested in telling her grandma about the balm when she found out that Gramcracker would not have any head effects( "high")  while using the balm - it works where she puts it.  Early this week, Leigh called me and told me that she wanted balm for Gramcracker because she was in so much pain and the pills she was prescribed we knocking her out. I told her I could give it to a friend to get it to her but I would really like to go see Gramcracker so we can talk about her concerns and explain what she may be feeling once the medicine started kicking in. So that's exactly what we did. 
     Today I went up to visit. Gramcracker took a while to get downstairs as she needs assistance and also uses a walker to get around the house. I was in no hurry. I just wanted to see her as it had been months since I last did.  She was excited to see me and I was super excited to see her! When she sat down at the table, I started explaining how cannabis helps alleviate pain. Pain is her #1 problem right now. She just wants to live in comfort and not spend her days in the same position to avoid the pain she feels when she moves. Within 20 minutes of talking, I asked her if she would like me to apply balm to her neck. She didn't hesitate and said yes. After applying the balm, I asked her if she would like to try the cookie. We started off with 1/8 of a cookie. She was unsure if she felt anything as she had never experienced cannabis before. She may have not noticed but her face was bright and she was smiling, looking more comfortable than earlier. I brought my Iolite along with me hoping that she would be interested in trying it out. She was interested. I showed her how to fill and medicate with the Iolite, I handed the devise to her. She inhaled a small amount of vapour and I finished the rest. She still wasn't sure if it was working - but I knew it was. 
     After an hour or so of chatting I asked Gramcracker if I could take a picture with her. She got up out of her chair quickly, well quicker than I had thought she would. There was light behind us so the person taking the picture asked us to move out of the light. Gramcracker walked over to the other end of the long table we were sitting at and we took the picture posted above. After the picture was taken, she casually walked back to her seat  - SANS WALKER!  I told her the cannabis must be doing something for that to happen. Before I left I made sure she was clear on dosages and storage of edibles. I told her to call me if she had any questions and that I would be calling her in a couple days to see how she's feeling.
  
♥  I encourage you (the reader) to talk to seniors about cannabis. Many do not know about the healing powers this plant has.  The stigma attached to cannabis can be removed - we just need to educate!   ♥

LOTSA LOVE,  
Amy Anonymous    

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rob blair
5/29/2011 08:55:49 am

my mom's 81 with Parkinson's and i'm talking to her about the benefits of my medication.the interest in her is enlightening.i hope to help her with a change for the better,thanks for all that you do Amy.Peace and respect ~Rob~

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Dakta SiFFiN link
5/29/2011 03:52:36 pm

What a awesome story, I was touched by this and would like my grandparents on my mum's side to read this story. My grand mother suffers from arthritis and can't drive because of this. Gran-dad suffers from a bad hip and Padget's disease, he experiences allot of pain from this. I feel that cannabis would help them enjoy three last days comfortable and happy, and able to do things pain free :)
Thank you for sharing this story with the world.


Kind regards,
Dakta SiFFiN 2011

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lauren
5/30/2011 01:22:59 am

What's so great about this is that she "couldn't feel it" because it's a natural healer, unlike pharms where you have some nasty side effect to show it's "working".

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Priscilla aka Beadwired link
5/30/2011 01:49:26 am

Thanks for sharing this story. it's very inspiring! you truly have a kind heart.

there are so many Seniors that could benefit from cannabis. i have severe arthritis (since i was 16) i am now 34 & manage very well my daily activities with cannabis. as it doesn't make me want to sleep all day, like pain pills from the pharmacy do...

God bless ya!
Sincerely, P

ps: here's my blog :)
http://beadwired.blogspot.com/

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Jennawae link
5/30/2011 02:20:34 am

Awww, Love that story, AMY!

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Lia
5/30/2011 06:51:28 am

Great Story. Loved it. I wish they would prescribe it to me here in the US, for fibro. No the insurance would rather give me Oxy, Dilaudid and all that other crap that makes me looney and sleepy all day then off to detox I go.

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Mel
5/30/2011 08:04:18 am

Wonderful story, beautiful. You did a great thing for "Gramcracker" introducing her to a medication unlike those she has had before. Cannabis truly is a natural miracle, put here for our use to help us. Stories like these will educate those who were previously taught "cannabis is bad, mmkay?". Thanks for posting this. & bigger thanks for putting yourself out there to help others. Two thumbs up.

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j
5/30/2011 10:15:23 am

I enjoyed reading this and truely agree that the benefits are outstanding! I have fibro, migraines, arthritis, and other medical problems and it helps so much more then narcotics prescribed. I wish they would do more studies and realize how cannibis would benefit people like me. You truely love this lady and have helped her lots. Thanks for putting your story out there for people to read. God bless you!!!

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cannajan
5/30/2011 01:16:20 pm

so many reasons why cannabis is good for seniors, our endocannabinoid system facilitates neurogenesis, the birth of neurons. Cannabis is neuroprotectant this means it is great for diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and dementia.
And its anti-cancer! It should be available for anyone who needs it.

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Koy
5/31/2011 12:40:26 am

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Joy link
5/31/2011 12:42:04 am

Please tell me how i can purchase some Products,,,Thank you ,,ypir Friend MeMeJoy...

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Sue McQueen
5/31/2011 01:03:02 am

It's wonderful that you and Gram had the courage to explore this together for her well being! I am sharing this with my friends and family. Education is key and you've set a wonderful example, thanks!

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Leah
5/31/2011 06:12:32 am

Aww... <3
So glad to hear it helped her. I know "Leigh" was concerned but I knew it would help her all along. Way't go Ameronda!! Luv ya!!

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La Mar De Verde Grow Shop link
5/31/2011 09:18:11 am

This is a incredible news in our country heheeh but i think in a few years we can have one new like this :D
At the moment we have Private Cllubs with a medical area and we make oil and othe medical cannabis sustances like this.

Regards from Spain

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teddy link
6/1/2011 02:13:28 am

great news on Gramcracker feeling the benefits of cannabis ,healing vibes coming at ya ,,your a good person Amy

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painsux
6/3/2011 04:33:08 am

U r a brave, intelligent, compassionate person. I admire and applaud u! I'd always heard about the "effects" that most ppl had after eating cooked cannabis food. I never got those effects. So, i just stopped bothering. I went too a cookout/dinner n there were krispy treats made with cannabis butter. I had been having a fibro flare that day, and i tried them. Again, i assumed it just didnt work for me....until i realized i had NO PAIN!!! I couldnt believe it! It actually had been working....just how i needed it too. We had a nice evening from then on and i finally felt normal for once! I wish people would just become more educated on the matter.

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Gary Andrew Pallister
8/9/2011 10:56:30 pm

You are so beautifull to me,,,can;t u see,(Joe Cocker)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlDmslyGmGI

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A J Thompson link
10/1/2011 01:58:24 am

Great pic! 90 years young and looking fabulous. Where is the salad dressing recipe?

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Ashley
3/27/2013 01:19:02 am

This is such an amazing story. My Mammy is almost 80, in between stages 3-4 of Alzheimer. I have been wanting to get her on some kind of natural medication, instead of the 20 pills she takes a day. Plus I have a friend who is in almost the same situation as myself, and her Gma started medicating over a year ago. Her mind has improved and she can remember things she hadn't thought of in years. I want this for my Mammy..... a way to know where she is and who she is with.
The taboos that follows this plant are outrageous. People need to start opening their eyes and seeing the natural is the way to go nowadays.

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Liz
3/27/2013 03:52:59 am

I live in Hamilton,Ontario Canada and have been trying to find out how to get some of this for myself,,,for fibro,,arthritis,,panic attacks and heart problems,,also for a close friend told he has no hope left with his cancer,,,if you know anywhere I can get some close to where I live I would be very grateful

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