Hello everyone,
Wow I haven't been here at SSC for a very long time. Finally I have a little breather and time to come here to say hello. I've really missed you all and the fantastic support this site gives to it's members.
Ok, the good news first:
This really, really is my forever quit. I was/am a complete nicotine addict. I know without a doubt that I am stronger than my addiction. I am in fact so strong that this addiction has lost it's sneaky grip on me, so I :eg: stuffed it in an old suitcase, :eg: slapped a lock on it :eg: threw away the key and :mad: stashed it into the back of my closet. Trust me, that ole demon's not getting out of the dark locked case ever again!!! :):):)
Now for the bad :mad: sad :( horrible :gasp: news:
My Mom has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. She's terminal. I've been living with her for the past 5 weeks and will stay until I'm not needed. It's been the most stressful time of my life (even preparing to quit and hell week pale in comparison to hearing the words "there is no cure"). Oddly, it's also been the most rewarding time to know I'm making even a small difference for her in the last weeks or months of her life.
Being here is challenging but I'm so grateful not to have to go outside to smoke before and after spending time with Mom and the family.
:)
Pat
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/28/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 324
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 12,960
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $4,536.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 38 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 18 [B]Seconds:[/B] 42
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Quit Meter
$132,537.60
Amount Saved
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Quit Meter
Days: 857
Hours: 0
Minutes: 56
Seconds: 19
Life Gained
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Quit Meter
6903
Smoke Free Days
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Quit Meter
331,344
Cigarettes Not Smoked
