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18 years ago 0 1521 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Lady, Wow, amazing isn't it! Your father deserves a great big CONGRATULATIONS!! We are all very proud! Melanie _________________ The SSC Support Team
18 years ago 0 2436 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Dear Lady, Sorry I am coming in a little late here as I just found this thread. Do what you tell us to do... Take a deep breath, stand in your own power, and speak your truth, whatever that truth is. You cannot do his quit for him, BUT you can be there for him. And whatever he chooses, he chooses. YOU have the right and the responsibility to set boundaries, for you and for your family. Trust yourself and trust your intuition, Lady. You know this journey, you know the nooks and the crannies. The hidden trap doors, and the Light at the end of the tunnels on this journey. Trust yourself! Stand for your truth. And let your dad know that you love him and you are there for his Quit when and if he is ready to make that journey. And that it's also time for you to stand for your truth. What a wonderful opportunity for you both to honour where each of you is in this process...and at the same time, stand for yourselves, each of you, stand for your truth... He does not have to agree, neither do you with him. Love is love, and love is messy, Lady. And you can do this... You have changed my life dear one, with your wisdom and your support. You can change yours and his. Come here and process with us, it's safe and sacred here... And tomorrow is another day, Lady... Blessings and Love- Healer xox [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 15 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 528 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $36 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 58 [B]Seconds:[/B] 16
18 years ago 0 2614 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Lady Thank You. "One foot in front of the other." I hope you realise what an inspiration and what a motivational force you are. Cheers. Thank you for postng about this very personal and very provocative matter. You are a blessing. From another Grumpy old man. Phillip [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/17/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 23 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 479 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $172.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 48 [B]Seconds:[/B] 27
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Lady You are one of the most supportive and least dramatic voices out there. Your Dad is asking you for something, take him up on it. Use the same voice and speak to him in the same loving, tough, caring way that you speak to these thousands out here. He may hate you for it and if you help him to quit and you give him a few more moments of time you might just love yourself all the more for the loving and supportive act that you gave to this man who is asking you for help. Cheers Blessings Phillip [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/17/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 14 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 291 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $105 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 57 [B]Seconds:[/B] 32
18 years ago 0 456 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
HAPPY FOR YOU !! I think I would just help get prepared .. get some hard candy too.. something for him to turn too when he gets the urge.. Tell him he can do it !!! Over and over and over... I wish you great luck with this... if he slips.. make him get back on the horse.. be firm but kind. You are a strong person.. be proud that you are helping your father.. we are proud of you !! Sending out good vibes for both of you .. :) Christine [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/1/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 38 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 950 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $133 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 34 [B]Seconds:[/B] 13
18 years ago 0 96 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I am so happy for you. That's wonderful news. :)
18 years ago 0 29 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Lady-you have been so supportive of everyone here, it is my pleasure to listen to/read whatever you need to say to get through this. My husband and I quit within 5 days of each other, so I know that grumphy old men sometimes suck :eg: He would kill me for that lol! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/31/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 71 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,315 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $355 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 5 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 10 [B]Seconds:[/B] 6
18 years ago 0 254 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
keep venting here. let him work his quit the way he needs to. I know if this were my Dad (hopefully one day soon) I would be just as nervous. but keep us posted. we're behind both of you! [IMG]http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f81/SSC4me/groovekitty.gif[/IMG] (groovekitty's pacing she's so nervous!) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/19/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 81 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,229 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $546.75 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 33 [B]Seconds:[/B] 48
18 years ago 0 1079 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
What great news Lady, I'm very happy for you and your Dad! BFS said almost exactly what I think, but I suggest maybe making him up his own "quit meter." Something that could be out in full view, like on the fridge that he gets to change himself everyday. I have found it hugely helpful and motivational. You will both be in my thoughts. Let us know on the 11th how he ended it all. Good God, that didn't sound right did it? lol. You know what I mean!! [color=Red]redrosie[/color] [IMG]http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e58/saggysac/funny%20ones/doh.gif[/IMG] [IMG]http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e58/saggysac/animals%20and%20characters/laughing-smiley-014.gif[/IMG] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 61 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,479 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $506.3 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 9 [B]Seconds:[/B] 6
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Lady, I am so glad to hear your Dad is sticking to his word. How excited and nervous you both must be. I have had great success with the patch. Just make sure he takes it off a 1/2 hour before bed, because boy you can sure get some strange, scary dreams. We definately don't want to give him any excuses to stop using the patch.(uhn, uhn). Also it is very normal (but irritating) for him to feel itchy at the patch site for about 20 min. It does fade though. Some of my patch sites also were red for a day or two after it was removed, also normal. You will both be in my thoughts as I expect you are going to have to be a very patient, loving, strong, gentle, frustrated, emotional, busy daughter in the next weeks. [IMG]http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e58/saggysac/emotions/eyepopping.gif[/IMG] lol. Keep Strong Lady, we are here when you need to vent. [color=Red]redrosie[/color] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 67 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,630 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $556.1 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 50 [B]Seconds:[/B] 41

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