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Post by Karyn on Feb 17, 2005 15:09:52 GMT -5
Slim I am so sorry your little one is sick, that is the worst thing, I would way rather me be sick then them. I have read alot of your old posts and I try to see where everyone was and felt at different points Thanks for the somewhere down the road a little light goes on. yes I can see that happening, it happens once in a while for me already and then the beast comes a knocking. You are right positive thinking is a key thing especially for me. Thanks Slim and I hope your little one is better fast. OH yes my little 5 year old we took for registration for school starting at the end of August. He was so cute and I know I am going to bawl my eyes out, but you know what I was so proud that I went in that school and didnt smell. I was darn proud. Thanks again Karyn
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Post by slim on Feb 17, 2005 22:05:22 GMT -5
Our registration is coming soon.... 5 years old..can you believe it. Absorb that feeling you describe and keep it handy for when the beast comes a knocking it's moments like those that you will want to hang on tooo! I am proud for you too
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Post by Karyn on Feb 18, 2005 8:12:23 GMT -5
Thanks again Slim and that is very handy, I will remember that feeling when the beast tries to come to my door. Yes 5 years old and breaking my heart, if I werent 40 I would so like one more. But I know those are just feelings of wistfulness because my little guy is growing up. LOL no way do I think I could handle the up all night again (even though I just went through it from stopping smoking lol) Did you hold your little one back a year or wasnt that an issue. Zach turned 5 August 30th last year, and even though I thought he was smart as heck I thought maturity wise, what would one year hurt? Thanks again so much Karyn
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Post by slim on Feb 20, 2005 9:59:14 GMT -5
Speaking of Zach and Casey, isn't time for a family pic?
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Post by Dee on Feb 20, 2005 21:43:30 GMT -5
I'm not real sure Karyn, but it didn't happen over night that's for sure. I struggled just like you are doing now. Just hang tight. Keep remembering that it got better for us and it will get better for you too. It just takes time and I know thats NOT what you want to hear. Sadly, there is no other way. I remember I used to want to just sleep for the next couple of years. I would have missed out on a lot of good stuff though. We all have good days and bad days. That never changes, but the thing that does change is that we can get through the bad days without a smoke. It doesn't help anyway!
Slim, I hoping your little guy is feeling better now. That Zithromax knocked the cold/flu right out of me in a couple of days. I couldn't believe it. Hopefully your whole family will stay well .
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Post by sandyf on Feb 22, 2005 20:47:15 GMT -5
Still Snorting but Alive! It's been almost 6 mths for me. I still have little,fleeting urges but not nearly as many as I had as a smoker when all I could think about the majority of the time was when I could get my next one in. It is so freeing to reach a point where you can truly relax and not always feel like you're in need of something. A feeling I experienced a lot as a smoker. There are so many positives about quitting. I love to wear a nice handcream and smell my fresh hands. I love sitting in quiet places like a movie theatre and not having that embarassing cough, I love not spending money on killing myself,I love not having to go outside and freeze my butt off cuz I'm an addict. I love having hope that I've quit in time to avoid the big C rather than constantly worrying about it when I cough,feel chest pains etc. I love being able to taste,smell and breathe.I love being able to spend time with nonsmokers instead of getting all twitchy and unable to concentrate cuz all I want is a smoke. I like having white teeth and rosy skin...I like being in control of my life!!!!!
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Post by Karyn on Feb 23, 2005 7:26:44 GMT -5
Wow SAndy that is a wonderful post, very inspirational to me. Thanks!! Dee, you are right I would love for it to happen over night, but I know it doesnt work that way. Honestly all of you oldbies give me so much hope. Slim I am going to try to post some pics today!!! I finally got a digital camera for Christmas. Karyn
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Post by ncpops on Feb 23, 2005 19:40:59 GMT -5
Hi Karyn.
Saw your pics, good lookin' kids. Think of the fun coming when you go for a walk at the zoo, rake leaves in Autumn & plant flowers in the Spring. No cloud of chemicals to ruin the moment with family. No bad example for the young to imitate. No feeling of urgency to light up and puff yourself into a grave.
Ronald Reagan's strategy on the cold war ..."We win, they lose"
Ex-smokers & tobacco. "we win, they lose"
Jimpops 4/00
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Post by MK on Feb 23, 2005 23:16:25 GMT -5
HaHa Dee - did you every think we both would reach the day when we could not stand to be around smoke. I remember us bi*ching and moaning in our early quit days. Thank god this board was there.
I have a very healthy fear of cigarettes today. I went through alot in the beginning to quit and I NEVER want to go through it again. Fear keeps me from going back. Also, I can't stand the smell. I can't believe I couldn't smell that smoke!! When someone smokes now, I can smell them walking down the street.!!
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Post by Karyn on Feb 24, 2005 8:40:14 GMT -5
Thanks Jimpops and that is a good statement. "We win, they lose" Love it!!! MK good to see you again, and yes this board is instrumental in my quit. Thanks Karyn I have been quit for 3 Weeks, 3 Days, 9 hours, 53 minutes and 31 seconds (24 days). I have saved $54.92 by not smoking 366 cigarettes. I have saved 1 Day, 6 hours and 30 minutes of my life. My Quit Date: 1/30/2005
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