Truth be told. Storm's story is finally out. Over the years I have been asked to write something , do interviews (which I can not without tearing up - and like Oprah, I hate the Ugly cry ;-) So I sat down and wrote it out, let my guys read it and then sent it off to TY. I thought they would edit it, they corrected it but kept the entire story! It was 'releasing' to write it out, although emotional - re living many of the experiences that I had hoped to put behind us. THIS story needed to be told. There are so many people out there who are so misinformed about Cannabis. They hear only the negative and think it's all about getting high. For many sick and suffering people all around the world it is about medicine and pain control. I especially want parents to know. Parents who have sick children, there is a safer option. The only way people will believe is when they look into things for themselves.
If anything I pray the article gets people curious. Everything happens for a reason. It has been a constant learning experience and it continues to date. This is my son's medicine. This is my sons life. This is our family. I thank God every day for Cannabis and finally some pain control for our son ;-))) To those who have read the article and have e mailed me, thank you. I have had nothing but positive feedback. One person said "You're so brave."
I am not the brave one - it is my son Storm that has to endure everyday. He is Brave. My inspiration. My Love.
The fact that he continues to GO GO GO every day, not letting his disease slow him down, not feeling sorry for himself when I know he is hurting is all I need to keep going. If you have not read the article it is available in stores now. Long before I was in the magazine with my comic strip (before anyone knew it was based on a true story), I though it was a terrific magazine. I am thrilled to be in several amazing magazines now. ALL educating, helping. I do believe Cannabis will be legalized. ONCE more people learn the truth it has to be. No point bitching about Steven Harper - his time will come when eyes will be opened - many already are!! Instead of spreading the anger and hate - plant the seed! The seed of truth and knowledge ... it is growing big and tall like a weed, GeHARD to pull out of the garden! The greatest WEED of all. Cannabis.
If you do want to support us, all I ask is that you purchase a comic! Maybe 2? One for you and one to help educate a friend. SPREAD the word, Share the story ..
More than anything I want to say thank you &
Prayers are always appreciated ;-) xox Georgia & family.
Cover of Treating Yourself Issue # 29 featuring Storm's Story
Todays toon.. As long as I have to I will keep drawing and educating and creating a curiosity. Inspired by LOVE I can not fail.
I just have to keep reminding myself .. This too shall pass... Although I'm still struggling with Hunny being gone, today I can't help but fell blessed.
I woke up and was determined to draw. GET at it.
This is the cartoon I am donating or our food bank, Kat (Kat's Gallery) is going to frame it and we are going to sell tickets for $2.00 ALL proceeds are going to go to the local food bank. As soon as it is framed I will make it official. I am blessed I have a gift I can share and even more blessed that I have the outlets to share it! The magazines, my www and FB. It is all meant to be. I'm not big on twitter.. The problem is I'd rather be drawing!
Most days now someone purchases a comic on-line (today I got an order from Norway! How cool is that!? I have a fan in Norway. I get e mails from strangers telling me how much they like my strip. It has made someone smile , changed opinions and created the curiosity to look a little deeper. That is all I can hope for. It inspired me to keep going. It is all you can do. I am blessed. I have a home, food and people (and pets) who love me. So where ever you are - mentally, physically, if your having a hard time please remember...
This too shall pass.... Have Faith!
xox me
I have them! It took a bit longer! Norm picked them up this week! Now to get organized and get them out to the public!! I did have some people pre-order and that was very cool! It all is. A year ago this was only an idea.
Passion persisted and it came together! Like with everything it is a lesson!
I already know what I will do when I put the next comic together. ;-)
My drawing is not stopping. The topics keep coming.
I'm inspired by my guys the most. Storm was asked to do an interview and he did and I am reminded of how proud I am of him. You must stand up for what you Believe in. Knowing that NOT everyone agrees.
I have trouble doing this - in my 40's and he is 18. A fine young man if I do say so myself (smirk). Just a few days ago he said that the past few years using Cannabis have been his best ever. Being able to control the chronic pain, knowing there is hope. Not feeling sick & tired all the time from prescribed medicine. Being able to focus on other life and not pain.
I can tell you from what I have not seen the past few years but witnessed almost every day before he started using Cannabis.. but honestly I'd rather not even think about it right now. I am tired. I think people forget - it is not just a story - it is our life.
A friend made a crack to me this week we were talking about how cannabis has helped my son so much - she said yeah (laughing)
- "how are his brain cells?"
My little mean person inside was screaming - "obviously better than yours.." and then I wanted to tell her to "go &^% educate herself.." But the me, I do not want to say or think anything mean about anyone won and I kept silent. It's not always easy. I am getting better everyday. I do not want to be responsible for hurting anyone with my words or actions. I know I have in the past, and have been in the past hurt myself with others words. I can't stop it happening to me but I can stop myself from doing it. God give me strength ;-) After my friend said that I thought, joke or no joke - it is not something I would say to you if I knew your child was suffering. So I learned again how to be a better person. I HOPE
Cannabis has restored peace and gives us hope in our home on levels some might never understand. That is all I need to know and to be reminded that this comic is a great book! I am doing what I am to be doing. I am blessed to have made this dream a reality. That alone makes me smile.
Last Thursday I went to bed feeling overly stressed.. My comic sent to the printer - now waiting on a quote, I have a estimate and I am afraid. More money we don't have. I have worked so hard on this comic. Each toon drawn with LOVE and it is in my own way - my effort to try to understand it ALL. And I am afraid.. What if. What is no one buys it? My mind is my own worst enemy. I had very little sleep.. Friday morning I woke feeling the same. My husband works so hard and now to have to get a loan.. more $$stress...
I read my calender that morning, a very good friend (& my biggest giggling fan to date) Cathy gave me for Christmas. The quote that day said
:May I have the courage today ... to postpone my dream no longer..."
Then later that day Storm picked up my prototype from the printers! He phoned and said "I'm reading the Happy Hippie and it is Awesome MOM!!"
We have 2 copies. Both have been signed now by Me, Storm and Norm.
Only us three will have such a copy. My husband and son both say that this is amazing and my husband says -"we'll get by George. We will manage - It has to be done" So I must put fear aside. Have FAITH as my comic book states on the cover and not postpone my dream a day longer!
I posted a photo of me with the comic on FB and got such positive feedback.
Fear is so powerful. It is what keeps us down. Life is too short to be afraid.
Afraid of standing up for what you believe in, Afraid of being rejected. So Im going outside my box - I have one line to add to the cover.
MEDICINAL CANNABIS CARTOONS
Wednesday I give the o.k. PRINT! I have spent all weekend thinking about this. Today I post my new favorite cartoon
(Amen & Cultivating Compassion) in celebration! Sunday -a day of rest and recharging. - I thank God for my gift and for the courage to go forward with my dream- and always for my family. 2 legs and 4 ;-) xox <>< HAVE FAITH!!!
