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Testimonial
And most importantly, I’m helping clients who used to have to choose between medications and groceries . People who were cutting pills in half just to make them last. Now, with the new changes, many are finally getting the medications they need without the crushing costs.
“Working with Chris and the others in his office makes understanding Medicare and supplemental insurance so much easier. Great people to have on your side." —Marcy H. "Chris shares his knowledge of the Medicare system in a way that makes the info clear and helpful." —Deb W.
That’s why I’m here. And that’s why we fight through every slow-loading screen.
The Ones We Miss As I reconnect with longtime clients, I’m also reminded of those who are no longer with us. This year, I’ve spoken with spouses, siblings, and friends of former clients, people I knew well, worked with for years, and genuinely cared about. Hearing their names brings back memories, and I think of them often.
They weren’t just clients. They were part of this little Medicare community we’ve built. And they’re missed.
I’m grateful to still be working with their loved ones, and I carry those relationships with me as I keep doing this work. It’s not just about plans. It’s about people. I Know I'm Behind Let me say this clearly: I know I’m not getting back to you fast enough. That weighs on me every day. I had hoped to have more staff trained and ready before the season started, but hiring and training the right people turned out to be a lot harder than I expected. So, it’s just Bev, a small team, and me — working seven days a week, returning calls, reviewing plans, and pushing the limits of what coffee can do for a man.
Slow Cooker Brisket
If you’re still waiting for a call back or email reply, I promise: You haven’t been forgotten.
Ingredients • 1 (1-oz) envelope onion soup mix
• 1 lb baby golden potatoes • 3 celery stalks, cut into 1-inch pieces • 1 large sweet onion, cut into 8 wedges • 2 1/2 cups beef stock • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce • 2 tbsp cornstarch
All I ask is for your patience and your trust . I’ll get to you. And I’ll make sure we get it right.
• 1 tbsp brown sugar • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper • 1 3-lb piece of beef brisket (flat cut)
Growing Older, Growing Together This year has reminded me why I love this work.
• 8 fresh thyme sprigs • 8 whole garlic cloves • 2 bay leaves • 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces Directions 1. In a small bowl, combine soup mix, sugar, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle over brisket. 2. Place meat, fat cap side down, into an 8-qt slow cooker. 3. Top brisket with thyme, garlic, bay leaves, carrots, potatoes, celery, and onion. 4. Whisk stock, Worcestershire sauce, and cornstarch until fully dissolved. Add to slow cooker. 5. Cover and cook on high for 5–6 hours until tender. 6. Remove to a cutting board, fat side up. Remove thyme and bay leaves. 7. Thinly slice brisket against the grain. 8. Serve with vegetables, drizzled with gravy from the slow cooker.
It’s not just about the plans or the premiums. It’s about the people, you, who have stuck with me over the years, through every open enrollment, every Medicare change, and every one of these newsletters.
We’ve grown older together. We’ve laughed, we’ve worried, we’ve watched the rules change, and we’re still standing.
Thank you for your loyalty, your good humor, and your patience.
And if you stop by the office and hear me cussing softly at the monitor … just know it’s because I care.
We’ll get through this. Together.
Licensed Insurance Agent –Christopher J. Grimmond
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