“Great message and very true. Virtual money but actual loss. That’s alota mula. But is almost one of those moments when I told you so fits like a glove- tú primo Guillermo”
“I love you Tommy...I let up on use, realizing just last week that easing up may be why the pain in my joints had increased...I'm back on my regimen and thank you for checking in. Rock on my friend.”
“hi tommy--kids-g kids &gg kids &ole lady--[she hates that
designation]--all here in the woods, sunday for good visit !!! don't
give $$--have to work for them-[old school]-- all doing fine and
learning to accumulate $$$ the legal ways-- AND--save for something
they REALLY WANT !!!-- just keep on doin what ya'll been doin .--not
many of us oldstoners left---SOOOO-----BEST OF ALL OF IT TO YA'
ll--uncajohnny---”
“Hi Tommy,
I just read your email and you always make me feel like you are a friend, a big brother, someone who cares, and has a great sense of humor. Thank you for reaching out to people, you make a difference. I have used your products and like them, but, lately, I really can’t afford any extras, but I love hearing from you. I never wrote to you before, but, this letter touched my heart, and so, I wanted to share with you, as you do with so many others.
Last February I was rushed to the hospital with double pneumonia, pulmonary embolisms and they found I had breast cancer. Drs said, if not for my daughter calling 911 when she did, I would have died. I have fought this cancer with all the strength I have, for my dearly loved husband and girls. My husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and a very rare disease, Aggressive Systemic Mastocytosis last year. It has been extremely difficult. This Thanksgiving we had to have home hospice come. Our girls and I took loving care of him, day and night. We had his hospital bed and equipment right up here, with us, in our bedroom. I have been homebound with chronic illnesses the last 18 years, so our bedroom was where we all lived, ate, read, chatted, watched movies, etc, so it is very cheerful. Even tho he could no longer talk with us, we know he knew how very loved he was. My girls are my Angels, I could never have done all we did, alone, but I didn’t have to, they were always beside me, helping to make sure he was loved and cared for, he was never alone. December 2nd , he went to Heaven. We miss him terribly, he was our hero, we loved him so, and always felt his love for us, his girls!
I know how very blessed I am, but we are just feeling numb, heartbroken, putting one foot in front of the other. Christmas was always such a joyous time for all of us. Our Amy’s birthday is today, Christmas Eve, Roger’s birthday was the day after, December 26th, and my birthday is December 28 th. I always made sure they had their own special day, made their favorite cakes, etc. We are missing him so deeply now. But my faith is strong, and, with Jesus help, and the love we have for each other, somehow, we will get thru this debilitating loss. In January, I go back to my oncologist to discuss the chemo med I am on, and the awful side effects that I have tried to fight thru, then finally stop, during these last months. The side effects, bad headaches, hot and cold, neuropathy in my feet and both hands, terrible muscle, bone and joint pain, have not gone away, which is scary. In January, we must decide what to do now, back on the chemo meds, or I don’t know what lies ahead. I’m just numb right now, never had time to think about myself, or the cancer, I just fought with all I have., for my beloved family. Now, I’m all our girls have. I have to be strong, and keep fighting for them, for us.
God bless you all, Tommy, and may you and your families have a blessed and Merry Christmas, tomorrow, and may these blessings last thru out the year.
Love and Blessings, Jill xoxo
Jill Brownback.”
“Hey Tommy:
You know me an a few investors tried our hands at growing hemp in Southern Colorado about three years ago. The state of Colorado had no idea on how to handle it and the rules they established were quite vague. Their only concern was that our Delta 9 was below a certain level or they were going to burn our field. So, from time to time a few government types would show up and grab a select number of leaves from our crop and test them. Some of us stood by, just in case our crop was “hot” and the burning would begin. We figure if that was going to happen, why should it go to waist. So we stood idly by with our lawn chairs in hand, bag of potatoes chips, liter of soda, prepared to sit in the middle of a burning filed for some fun. Never did have to burn it. I was really looking forward to finishing life as a hemp farmer. But, unfortunately some of my investors were too worried about their businesses and possible loss of contracts because they were involved in hemp. Alas, we harvested the crop and sold it on the open market.
Just thought I would share the anecdote to someone who may find it amusing.
Roger Nash”
