Hiya, Gang.....Probably had one of the best days of my life today that has come full circle.....I have been a cannabis advocate since I was 14 years old.....went to the first Hash Bash events in 1972 in Ann Arbor, MI, home of University of Michigan in high school.....none of this is a secret to my parents....
Today, went with my 88 year old dadio, my 84 year old momio, to an assisted living facility to see their life long friend, 84, who has terrible Parkinsons; armed with a week's worth of cannabis capsules........he took one while we were there.....this guy is in bad shape, he ingests 5 pills per day and has 5 needle injections in his stomach and legs per day, and they don't last long so he cannot move....his fingers and hands are so dang stiff....
As you all know, by the time these patients get to us caregivers, they have exhausted all other avenues..... my dad has been gently talking to him for years about this and then we got the A-Okay....this puts the pressure on me and as a result I generate a certain amount of fear that it won't work because I so desperately want to help my friends and loved ones....
After 30 minutes he became animated and said he could move his fingers and feet, he got up behind his walker, and was much enthused.....I really tried hard not to bust out in tears....
Anyway, my heart is bursting with pride and loving admiration for my father, who has come a long way since I was a kid, to reach out and make a difference in his friend's life and embrace a certain prospect after 40 years....this moment/day has meant everything to me and I just wanted to share a moment in my life that I will never ever forget....you CAN teach an old dog new tricks....you are my hero, daddio....