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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 5195

I'm sitting in my hotel room after just getting in from an evening with a group of wonderful women that I have gotten to know over the last couple of years. We laughed and joked, enjoyed good company and good food. We all joked about those first months when I quit smoking as well as the changes that have occurred since in all of our lives. It has been a wonderful evening. I am sitting here with my starbucks reading all your replies and you have all made me feel so special tonight. You are my quit family and YOU are here with me. This means more than you will ever know. A lot of you comment that I am always here to support. That is backwards, it is all of you that support me and encourage me to progress forward. When you say you have been inspired, I soar at the thought that something I say could actually make a difference to someone else. Thank you my SSC quit family. Thank you for sharing this joyous occassion with me. Today is a good day to be smoke free. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/1/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 308 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,179 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1078 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 27 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 29 [B]Seconds:[/B] 17

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 5195

I hope you don�t mind if I ramble for a bit. I want to share something with you in hopes that just maybe my little story might encourage someone who thinks some things in life are just too impossible to even attempt. My advice, Nothing is Impossible. About 4 years ago, I divorced for the second time. Instead of being the single parent of two children I suddenly found myself sole provider of three. I worked hard, move forward and did the best I could. I surrounded myself with successful people which made me decide to reach for the stars myself. I decided to go back to school and finish my degree in accounting. Family and friends kept telling me it would be too hard with all I already had on my plate. It was hard and there were even times that I suffered health wise but it was not impossible. Did I want to give up, you bet I did but you see I was determined. I refused to give up. I don�t like to be told I Can�t do something. Last winter, as I progressed in my classes and learned about leadership, organizational behaviors, and managerial skills, I came to the realization that people in leadership roles that are successful DO NOT smoke. These people lead healthy productive lives and I wanted what they have; success, respect, knowledge and wisdom. That was just one of the many, many reasons I decided to quit smoking. I used class projects to get me through the early part of my quit. I had a huge organizational behavior project and my topic was dealing with stress. A+ on this presentation folks because I was walking, living and breathing nothing but stress! I gathered not only the support of you here at the SSC, but all of a sudden I had a group of classmates that said �how many days now� every time I saw them. For the past 2.5 years, I have worked full time, taken care of three children, gone to school full time, and remained active in my church. 10 months ago, I added quitting smoking to the barrage of life challenges. A lot of people have told me to give up along the way. A lot of YOU have encouraged me not only in my quit but also in the pursuit of my impossible dream. Tomorrow morning at 11:00 I walk across that stage to receive my degree. I will do so with my head held high. You see, not only will I be thinking about

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 41

Lady, you've been right behind me through our journey and I'm honored to have had you as my non-smoking buddy! You story is such an inspiration to us all. I was a divorced single mom to 1. Don't know how I would have handled 3. Congratulations. You deserve the very best. Here's to the future!! Katiescarlett [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 6/28/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 311 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 9,351 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1866 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 36 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 47 [B]Seconds:[/B] 36

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 388

Lady, [IMG]http://img70.imageshack.us/img70/9003/congratulationsbearw15a4f96or.jpg[/IMG] Luv, ~SweetPea~ [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/29/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 249 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,993 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1118.01 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 30 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 43 [B]Seconds:[/B] 6

~Sweetpea~

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 210

Wow Lady we are so proud of you hold your head high we will be thinking of you when you are walking across that stage. Many congrats to you and may life continue to grow and improve for you. Cori :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/31/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 339 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,791 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1525.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 34 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 16 [B]Seconds:[/B] 35

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2830

Lady, Dah dah-dah-dah dah dah... I'm singing the graduation march song... you like my singing?!?!?! :p You have accomplished so much and have so much to be proud of. You set a wonderful example for everyone here who thinks that they can't quit... in the face of adversity and life's challenges, you rose above them to victory! Congratulations on graduating! I know you're proud, as you should be! I hope you celebrate well this weekend. Hold your head high! All of us here at the SSC will be with you in spirit as you walk across that stage! Congratulations Lady! Crave the Quit! Pam [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/28/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 189 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,733 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $780.57 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 13 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 50 [B]Seconds:[/B] 13

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 563

Lady, I normally don't speak for others, but I feel confident when I say that I CAN speak for everyone here at the SSC in telling you how proud we are of your accomplishments in life. Not just your awesome quit, but in what you have done with your life. Congratulations on your degree. I'm sure you will use it well to continue to improve your wonderful, smokefree life! [img]http://www.loumill.com/misc/dancing-awesome.gif[/img] [b][color=Purple]Be Strong. Be Smart. Be Quit[/color] [color=black]Joe[/color] [size=3][color=Blue]Knowledge Replaces Fear[/color][/size] [size=2][color=black]Illegitimus non carborundum est[/color][/size] [size=2][color=purple]Hoping for success without hard work is like trying to harvest without planting.[/color][/size][/b] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/15/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 355 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 8,883 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $869.75 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 62 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 27 [B]Seconds:[/B] 48

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2027

What an inspiration you always are, Lady! :) If Joe doesn't mind, I'm going to borrow one of his tag lines: [b]Hoping for success without hard work is like trying to harvest without planting.[/b] Lady, you're going to reap a most well deserved bumper crop. Shevie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/23/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 347 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,951 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1318.6 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 64 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 1 [B]Seconds:[/B] 12

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 941

All I can say is WOW! You have an inner strength that most people would envy. Thank you so much for sharing it all with us. I, for one, am inspired by you. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/7/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 59 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,077 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $501.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 9 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 56 [B]Seconds:[/B] 13

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$99,961.40

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363,496

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 80

Lady - I went back to school a few years back while working full time and I had no kids and no other major stressors, and it was STILL overwhelming. I am so impressed with you right now I don't even know how to articulate it! You were already an inspiration -- now even more so. Congratulations on your big day tomorrow!

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