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Thank you for sharing Christian... I saw my friend ask for a cigerette a couple of hours before she passed away .... Pancreatic Cancer brought on by Smoking .. It was the saddest thing to watch .... I too thought I would probably die a smoker ....having tried and failed to quit too many times to count ... I count my blessings every day ...I found Freedom and I will die a free woman ..

G’day NOPE .....Not One Puff Ever.... (replace Ever with Min,Hour, Day as required)

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There is too much Good, Beauty and wonder in this world to waste it with anger, hate and being mean, I have always been empathetic , when little I could see when someone was sad and was the first to give some one a hug. Their smile in return was the golden reward I received, I learned to fight Defending those who were being picked on, and I still felt bad having to beat up a bully . I ;love the Sphere I have wrapped my self in, its warm and soft, full of Kind words and encouragement. It is so rewarding when kind words and appreciation are returned to you. Want to make your day, Be kind and watch the kindness spread and grow.

My brother-in- law was tethered to oxygen for several years before he passed away. My sister claimed that he suffered from some weird pulmonary condition, that he inherited from his father. But what I remember is him smoking for years, as did his father. So, was there really a strange lung disease, or was it his nicotine addiction that took his life? I should add here, that my sister is known for spinning tall tales.

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I'm so sorry for your and your family's loss. To have lost a brother and then a while later a sister in law must have been so hard

Hi Linda So glad you found us here and congrats on your quit that truly is a beautiful thing!

Thank you @Christian99 No need to apologize for truth. It’s what we need to hear. Truth saves! My husband died from cancer(not smoking related). He was a smoker though. Up until the very day of his death, when he could no longer speak he would hold his hand out rubbing his thumb against those first two fingers. It was his way of asking for a cigarette. He no longer had the ability to even smoke it. But the anguish and anxiety of not getting the cigarettes was evident and extremely distressing. For him and others. If ever an image was needed to never smoke again it would be the one you have or the one I have or the one @Doreensfree has. Thank you for prompting this memory for me. I will use it. I will use it to stay free and healthy and whole.

I apologize in advance if this is excessively maudlin, but I'll never forget the images of my 42 year old brother who, having lost consciousness for the final time as a result of his metastatic lung cancer, still made smoking gestures with his hand and mouth for some time until his actual death. His inability to quit smoking made his death that much more terrible--his final months, weeks, and days were marked by guilt, regret, and shame for his role in his own early demise. Testifying to the horror of it all is the fact that his wife took her own life very shortly after he died. I was already quit for more than seven years at the time, but it illustrated to me that, while I definitely quit for a better life, I also quit for a better death. Christian99 Nearing 19 1/2 Years Quit

@jillar Good for you j had a good day also. Went over to my friend house that is sick with a couple of other friends and planted some flowers for her. She was really happy and even got to come outside for awhile. Made us all smile!!!

What a great day, I had friends over for the first time in over a year. And I hugged my California mom and dad! Gosh I missed that....

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It hits home way more in my opinion if at times you were a chain smoker. To just be a "normal" person is priceless. (and precious) Thank you, awesome post Reci

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Welcome to you, Linda. This is a great site with lots of supportive people.

Sitting watching the Eurovision. ...and a large glass of white ....perfect.... Come - on UK

Sending warm wishes to your Family O ,and wishing them a speedy recovery..

My life is in a good spot but its is those I love that are having it ruff. My wife's mother fell and wasn't wearing her life alert, My mom fell the next day, both got some medical issues going on, some my wife is over there and i am over here, Got my Game Warden gig coming up this Tues thru Thurs and after that 10 day up in northern ca at the Ranch. U wont be hunting this time, my eye are just not good enough, so its a Ranch Hands stay for me this time. Nothing Dire or deadly just worry sum stuff, so I am going to thank God for all the good in my life ask for assistance for my loved ones and in God I trust. OK this one is cuter This one is for Jill and Doreen So much happiness out there if we just look !

Somebody asked me what am I going to do when I make it to the top I said reach my hand back down for the rest

Emphysema..... It's not only Cancer ...I watched my Hubby suffer with this illness for well over 15 years ... Slowly taking away his life ... He died 2 years ago ..spending his last year's on oxygen and in a wheel chair ... Needing carer,s to help me tend to his needs ... KTQ.

Jill.....What a good day for you .....Those hugs are so precious ...... Linda ...That was a lovely thing to do ...

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Hey everyone…. I quit two weeks ago today. I’m really thankful to have found you all! I am 50 years old, smoked a pack to a pack and a half a day for about 14 years. My mom smoked her whole life (including when she was pregnant with me….in 1970 it wasn’t yet a terrible thing) and my dad quit when he was 50, so my childhood was all around smokers. I quit because I got so sick of the smell and the yellow fingers. And the expense. And just two weeks on, it’s amazing how much my sense of smell has improved. Cigarettes really do stink! Linda

I decided to treat myself to a Sonic Oreo Blast today because I am so awesome and it was so hot today, so I queue up with what seems like everyone else in my town into the drive-thru line. After a few minutes I notice the driver side window of the vehicle ahead of me open a little and this youthful, dainty, nicely tanned, French manicured, ring laden hand slides through the opening with the gold spangled bracelet laden wrist resting atop the glass. The movements of said appendage truly were delicate and elegant, but purpose driven as it periodically appeared and retreated back into the cool confines of it’s hosts mode of transportation because like I said it was so hot today! My mind had initially conceded how pleasant and serene it all looked until I noticed how disruptive the streams of hazy blue smoke from a cigarette and the smokers disgusting mouth clouded the view and the reeking odor from said cigarette filled my nostrils. The window had to be cracked to keep the smoke from irritating the children in the backseat and to keep most of the air conditioning inside the vehicle because as I’ve said it was so hot today! I wanted to yell out my window, “Quit! Quit now! It gets so much harder the longer you wait. Your children deserve all of the time and attention you can possibly give them. Please quit before the whole of your life is mandated by the next cigarette you can have!” Of course the moment passed and I had the recollection of when this was me and how now; looking back, I can see that if I had quit then how very different my life would be. I expressed my regret of lost time, lost friends and loves, and lost experiences. I inhaled deeply and exhaled slowly. I said a prayer of thankfulness that I survived to enjoy at least one day quit! I am happy. I am content. I am joyful. The Blast was so very delicious, but fleeting because like I said it was so very hot today!

I believe we all have angels watching over us. In my case, I like to think that it is my great great Aunt Ellen, or Aunty, as we knew her. Aunty came here from Ireland as a teenager, and the desire of her heart was to be a nun. But God had other plans for her. Her sister and brother- in- law, who had 5 children, died within months of each other. So, she gave up her dream of serving God, and took on the responsibility of raising their children. When my grandmother (one of those children) grew up, and gave birth to my Dad, long after his father abandoned her, Aunty helped raise him, too. My Dad credited her with teaching him to be a good man. My Dad gave me her name, as my middle name, so I am Kathleen Ellen. Aunty lived to be near 90. I remember visiting with her, as a girl. She gave me my first set of Rosary beads. So, I have always thought that it is Aunty, who is my Guardian Angel, who watches over me, from Above.

I guess its not worth pondering about because I believe their are angels among us. THIS ONE IS MY FAVORITE https://youtu.be/zCYFPMjCgKA

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Some times People over think things, And quite innocence and peaceful and passive are seen as foolish. Whicj brings me to this question ? Who is really the fool ?

Oh Opah. You have such a beautiful soul. Even when you are down you take the time to say and do something for others. I will say a prayer for you and yours today!

Hard sometimes when our parents get older. Went through that with my mother. Will be saying a prayer for both

Yeah. that weird pulmonary condition would be called 'smoking' by most folk.

@Opah good to hear your back. Be happy the dark side is no fun. But I have to admit I'm having one of those mornings also. Must be in the air. So lets be happy. Love the song.

This is one of those fuzzy mornings woke up a couple hours later than normal, slept well with a all night dream ( it was a very good dream) Got to work and hour early so my co worker could head out and he sat around for an hour ? (Guess I wont make the effort next time). Just really in a gray zone today, and for Opah gray is not a good thing. This is where I open My tool bag and reminisce on great advice given in the past.. I do not want this day to go to the Dark side.. Think Happy thoughts My apologies but this really picks me up

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Welcome Linda, to the best support site for non smokers. This is where your quit will flourish. Grab a seat and enjoy your ride to a happier and healthier life.

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Nicotine addiction runs every aspect of your life 24-7 when you smoke. Everything is planned around your smoking routine! That's why freedom from your addiction is so precious Taking back your own life!

Aww thanks! And I think the mental battle lasts forever. The battles just get further and further apart and easier to shake. Sonic is a fast food restaurant. An Oreo Blast is just a vanilla milkshake with Oreo cookie bits blended in. Super sweet and soooo good! I always get the whipped cream and on top too! Yums!!!

Day 33 really want a cigarette today. Has been a good day...there no reason to be wanting one....feeling better than I have in sometime and here I am wanting a cig......just to go sit out back ..light one up ...not going to...just going to blow a few or more breaths out and in ...ugh it a window licking kind of day!

@Opah welcome back we missed you

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I too lost my wonderful friend of over 60 years ...and miss her greatly .... I take some comfort remembering all the great times we shared growing up together ... The laughs ....the sad times ....but most of all the love we shared .....