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G’day NOPE .....Not One Puff Ever.... (replace Ever with Min,Hour, Day as required)

Wow, that looks good. I'm walking as much as I can and breathing as deep as I can. so nice to not wheeze.

Living life ‘fully’! No more of that allowing nicotine to dictate what I can do, where I can go, when I can do something, nor for how long I can do it! FREEDOM!!! 🤗

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@LindaHey-no preaching here but I find that GRATITUDE helps with any thoughts of resentment at the curveballs life throws at us. Its constant for everyone on this planet. None of us are getting out of it alive. I make lists, mental and in writing. Its a check: "Roof over head. Check. Food in fridge. Check. Gas in car. Check. I am ok. And it, whatever it is, is ok too." Sending love and prayers your way for peace. Oh and the most important thing-I DID NOT SMOKE TODAY.

Sorry to hear that you’ve had a rough couple of days @Linda. Praying that things will start looking up for you real soon. 🤗

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The end of last October my son in law’s dad had a seizure while my daughter and her husband Derek were visiting him and Derek’s mom. They called an ambulance and after several hours, Derek’s dad was diagnosed with stage 4 bone cancer. After a few days of test, it was determined he had quite a few bones with cracks and the doctor could not understand why he hadn’t complained let alone been able to walk around and go to work. Derek’s dad’s response was that he didn’t want to take any attention away from his mother who’s life was deteriorating. Derek’s dad was a compulsive chain smoker. I know every time I saw him he spent more time outside smoking than indoor not smoking. They set up the time frame to start his chemotherapy and radiation. It was during this time Derek’s grandmother was placed in hospice. It was no big surprise because she had been deteriorating for some time. Two days after his grandmother was in hospice, Derek’s dad’s had the seizure and was rushed to the hospital with his wife, Derek and my daughter following the ambulance. By the end of the day, the doctor said there was no hope for him and he was place in hospice two rooms down from his mother. Two days later Derek’s grand mother passed away. The next day my daughter called and said if I wanted to see Derek’s dad before he passes, I had better come now so my wife and I went to the hospice for a last visit. He was sleeping. Derek’s mother, his sister and older brother were there. We visited for an hour and left, three hours later Derek’s dad passed away, only two days after his grandmother. It was a terrible time for their family. The next day Derek’s 42 year old brother went to the hospital for stomach pains and by the next day he was diagnosed with stage 4 rectal cancer and they also found it in his liver, he too was a smoker. Needless to say it put the family in triple shock. Loosing a grandmother, Dad/ husband within two days and now a son/brother with cancer in his body. Just now my daughter texted me reminding me it was 10 years ago today I started my chemotherapy from my cancer, and Derek’s brother started his chemotherapy today………..which is his birthday. The day Derek’s dad passed away, my daughter quit her smoking, she had been smoking for 17 years, and her husband Derek quit his tobacco chewing. They have both been nicotine free about two months now. It hasn’t been easy for my daughter but she knows she can’t smoke again. To help with her quit smoking emotions, I got her a tee shirt for Christmas that says, “I’m only talking to my dog today”…She loved it. Last year my dad passed away at 88 years old, he too was a smoker too but quit when he was 40. My mother passed away at age 47 from cancer while she was a smoker….. Next week I will be 8 years smoke free after 37 years of smoking. It has been a blessing since I quit, though I didn’t quit till two years after my cancer operation. I have made a difference in my future as well as my wife’s and daughters future by quitting….. My daughter’s two girls are so happy their mom and Derek quit smoking/chewing, we can make a difference and change our own future as well as others…… Let 2022 be the year that made a difference in your and others lives………Bassman

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Cravings were tough today, but instead of smoking I rewarded myself with this big badass bowl of Greek yogurt. 😋 what did you do instead of smoking today?

Well done Kenzie ...that looks kinda yummy 🐸 What did I do ..?.....I ran 2 miles in my living room ...this is a great achievement for someone's who,s feet where in the balance .....I'm doing more now ,than 20 years ago .... Quitting changes your life in so many ways ...😀🐸

@Sal Hope your still trying, don't stop trying. You can do it. You have to do it. I remember when I got the call from the doctor telling me I had the beginning of emphysema. I knew I had to do it. I cried and smoked for a couple of days. Told myself when the last cigarette was gone, that I was done. That was it, I have not had one since. I still cried alot for awhile, hardly ever now. I started out taking an hour at a time, then I had a day, and I just kept fighting and here I am at 6 months. I am of to sleep now. Just know you matter!

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Vegging on the sofa after a big dinner and wine ……. Feeling stuffed.. Hooray for elasticated trousers!

@Linda I hope things are getting better for you. I know you can hold on. Whatever it is you are going through I'm praying resolves soon. The Lido Deck is so close for you.

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Good job kenzie, it looks delish 🙂

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Thanks much Doreen, great to hear from you too. While yes it is sad family news, I hope it can help someone else to not get to this point…..Bassman

There you are, You are part of the reason I could not sleep. Know you are an early riser. I am sorry you don't feel better. I feel the same way a lot of the time, I think everyone does. Just pick up your bat and start swinging at the ball. You know you can hit it out of the park. We are on the field in the game, that is what matters.

Sorry your having to deal with this Linda ...sending a Hug .❤

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G’day NOPE .....Not One Puff Ever.... (replace Ever with Min,Hour, Day as required)

2. wait, you went to this school?

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@Bassman Thank you for sharing this story. You have given us proof positive that we doing this for the right reasons. It is not just about our health but also the other people in our lives. It will help so many give up smoking and giving others the encouragement to save their life.

Thanks jillar, my daughter is aware of the help available but says she needs to do this on her own. I will support her on that though this support community would be a good asset for her. I hope she’ll change her mind if needed…..Bassman

Congratulations on 4 MONTHS!! That's fantastic!!!

Missed this Boo....Lovely 👌

I am guilty of to much salt or mustard. You have to find just the right balance to go the the pickles, olives etc that you might add to the filling. That is why I was only allowed to boil and peel LOL

I appreciated this so much. Just cruising through postings, reinforcing the commitment. No particular cravings thankfully. Was at the shelter last night and one of the clients asked me for a lighter. I got to say, "No I don't smoke." How lovely. I did find her a pack of matches in the bowels of my backpack and was just shocked at how bad it smelled. How even being near it just felt toxic. Feeling gratitude for the freedom but maintaining vigilance. Holidays are here and usually present us addicts with challenges. Hoping you all are well tonight. K

Still one of my favorite things on the internet...Yoda, the college years. And on the subject of Star Wars and jokes...Obi-Wan and Luke are eating at a Chinese restaurant. Luke can't figure out how to use the chopsticks. So Obi-Wan says: "Use the forks, Luke."