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Good for you Kris. Keep that beautiful quit going!

Hi @StevenHere. So glad you have found us. You have a great quit going. The first week is always the toughest. Hope you stay around and share your journey with us. We all have been where you are. It is amazing what we paid for those cancer sticks. Addiction is awful. Start planning the wonderful ways you are going to spend that money you are saving. It is amazing how fast it accumulates. Keep that wonderful quit going!

It his been so stinkin hot here also. You walk out the door and it catches your breath. This weather also brings the intermittent thunderstorms. The air conditioning feels good but hate not being able to work in the yard.

Oh My Gosh. I got so addicted to Cheetos when I quit smoking. The weird this was that I am not a cheese lover; let alone processed cheese. All my friends would tease me about my orange fingers. Happy to say, I did get over it and haven't had one since. Kris, do what it takes to get you through. I promise with every day it will get better and not smoking will become your normal.

Oh Kris, I wish I lived closer and we could share time together. Know that you have friends here and we care. I am glad you felt you could share your feeling with us. You are not alone. There are many people out there who long for companionship. When I retired from driving school bus after 30 years, I started helping the elderly. I first worked for a company, who paid peanuts. I finally put my name in at our community center. I found that there are many elderly people who need help with a few chores or shopping. They light up when you walk through door. I love listening to their stories and find they are so full of wisdom. Sometimes it is hard to understand why some people have to endure more than others. I try to stay faithful I lost my dad in April and there has been so much family drama and hurt. I had cared for him over the past 5 years and thought I would feel relief when he was gone. Instead, I feel very lost. I am fortunate to have my husband to lean on. I hope things get better for you. On day at a time.

She will most likely love that too. Enjoy your time together because those moments will stay forever with you.

You go Gus. You are awesome. !00 days in is great. You are becoming stronger and more confident every day. As you travel this journey, that strength will appear in all aspects of your life. I'm adding prayers to your job search. Don't get discouraged, I am sure the right one is out there!

Grandkids are so wonderful. Enjoy every moment spent with them.

Kris, you can do this. I was the same as you almost three years ago. I smoked for 42 years and had tried every possible way to quit. I found success here. Members here sure helped carry me to the finish line. They helped me peel back the layers of doubt and showed me that I had the strength to do it. Sorry to say I did not have a problem sleeping. You are still in the early stages. I am sure it will improve as your quit days begin to really accumulate.

Welcome Kris. The first week is the toughest. I promise that everyday smoking is behind you, you will accumulate power and strength. Smoking consumed every minute of our lives making us obsess about the next cigarette. You can be stronger than those craves. Hang around and get to know us. We want to help you along this journey!

Great job Robbie. Once you quit, you can smell that smoke wafting past from miles away. Our noses may be more sensitive but the old familiar senses kick in. We are addicts and will always have to be on guard. Standing strong while facing our addiction is what great quits are built on.

That is awful. That is a hard one to heal. I bet it was tough for a little boy. I wonder if others had that happen and it should have been recalled.

OMG, they make Radio Flyer in a walker wagon now. They must have updated it just for our precious little Maddie. The Radio Flyer has sure passed the test of time. My children and and grandchildren had them. Happy Birthday Sweet girl. Party Hearty today is your special day!

OMG are those truly children's books? I must have been raised in the wrong generations

Oh thank goodness. Glad you are still rocking that quit!

It is always a proud moment when we realize that we are free from smoking. How can we forget that. Congratulations on four years justanotherme!

Come on MLMR! I know you have it in you. Buckle down and get in the driver seat. You can do this!

That is awesome Reynjoe! Reward yourself often and steadily keep travelling that journey. Know we are here to hold you up if you need help along the way.

Camping and riding my new e-bike. This is great. I can keep up with hubby and you should see the hills I climbed. Some pictures of where we are staying, Punderson State Park in Ohio.

How awesome is that! Congratulations on one year smoke free. I hope you are savoring your smoke free life!

I am drooling reci. If we ever get across that border in our rv, we are heading for your house!

Boy Linda. I would love it if someone hit on me. It would be so good for my ego! You must still have it lady!

Wow Diane. You are doing great. Many of us have gained weight when quitting. You will do fine when your off. Stay busy and reward yourself often.