Hi Sparky... you did not lose those 69 weeks, they were still weeks you didn't smoke.. your lungs, heart, etc are thankful for that time. I am Happy to see you back .... and reminding us... how easy it is to be lured back.. You my friend have come back.. and there is more understanding how fragile a line there is...
I have always appreciated your support and kindness ... please know I m here thinking of you and cheering you on.
Bonnie
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 2/10/2008 Smoke-Free Days: 199 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,383 Amount Saved: $676.60 Life Gained: Days: 28 Hrs: 13 Mins: 10 Seconds: 5
Oh Sparky, welcome back. I love what you say about protecting your quit. I too have been thinking lately that a puff off of a cigarrette would be better than a drink. Why not? I could do it. And then I remember that I made it thru yesterday so I can make it thru today. It's been pretty strong and to hear you say the things you say encourages me. Thanks
Terry
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 2/17/2008 Smoke-Free Days: 191 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,910 Amount Saved: $286.50 Life Gained: Days: 21 Hrs: 18 Mins: 25 Seconds: 40
Hi Sparky. I'm fairly new so I didn't know you way back when you quit. But reading your posts online have been such an inspiration to me even though you went back to smoking for a short period of time. You showed me to never give up on yourself, to keep trying, and what it would feel like if I did pick up a cig and smoke (the guilt you said you had). I kind of wondered what it would feel like to me. I know we are all different but your post got me thinking that I dont want to ever risk feeling that way. I'm sorry you went through it but you are such a strong person for even admitting it. I cant wait to see so many posts by you here in the future.
Kasi
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 7/3/2008 Smoke-Free Days: 54 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,080 Amount Saved: $229.50 Life Gained: Days: 4 Hrs: 22 Mins: 12 Seconds: 19
It's true that you have to ride herd on your own quit all the time, Sparks, even way into the future... I had a strong wave of smoke-desire come over me yesterday. I know what the cause was but it had to be endured anyway. I'm not so cocky that I don't fear another big wave of desire if and when something dreadful comes into my life.... I live in hope that I can ride out all such storms...
Patrick
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 1/18/2008 Smoke-Free Days: 221 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 5,525 Amount Saved: $2,486.25 Life Gained: Days: 41 Hrs: 2 Mins: 9 Seconds: 45
I'm sure there is some famous quote out there about the strength and courage that show themselves when we are knocked down, get back on your feet and are able to keep moving forward. Of course I wouldn't know what that quote is...but you get the idea.
It is very courageous of you to start fresh after disappointing yourself (because we disappoint ourselves more than anyone else). But with your strength, you will succeed. Good luck on your new quit!
AK
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 8/20/2008 Smoke-Free Days: 5 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 60 Amount Saved: $26.40 Life Gained: Days: 0 Hrs: 12 Mins: 9 Seconds: 41
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