Paul723 at Seven Years

[Paul723]

From my last celebration there has been a lot of loses.  My assistant at work left to pursue a degree in IT.  Our cat Koko died of cancer.  A dear friend of ours suffered a brain aneurism two days before Christmas and died.  Then a pandemic virus came along to change normal.  But, I have a new assistant that I am training.  We got a new kitten named Bobo.  We’ve helped a widow adjust and we have adjusted to virus avoidance.  I am very happy to have quit smoking, this part never goes away.  Part of me feels that my chance of surviving if I were to contact the virus is vastly improved.

 

Oftentimes a new/potential quitter will come along and I will give the helpful advice, “Jump”.  It is a leap of faith I’m suggesting; believe that you can do it, don’t be afraid.  When you jump, you will end up in a new place and will have a slightly different view, a new mindset.  You hope you do not fall or that maybe someone will catch you if you are going to.  Quitting smoking is like that.

 

 At work I have made several interesting molecules.  I am also contemplating retirement.  At home I have made many interesting meals and brewed an excellent German style lager, so I have a good work-life balance.  Janet723 has been baking treats for some local nurses because she is a good person and because the nurses deserve it.

 

Koko:  Hey Paul

Paul:  What is it Koko?

Koko:  The paint isn’t dry yet

Paul:  Thanks Koko, good to know.

 

 

 

 

I like watching this:

 

Where's Matt?

[johnny5]

Congratulations on 7 years smoke free, Paul.  That is really awesome! 

[Sazerac]

Oh dear friend !

Happy Happy Happy SEVEN Years of Freedom !

 

You are such a great support generator, Paul.

Thank you for your personal support of me, all your posts with your continued support of QTrain and your new molecule !

 

Koko would be happy painting my floors.  There is always wet paint somewhere.

 

Love to you and Janet,

 

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[jillar]

Congratulations on seven years Paul and thank you for all the support you offer everyone. Glad you have a permanent reminder of Koko

 

[Mac#23]

Great job Paul, Congratulations.

[JohnQ]

Well Done Paul!  7 years is an inspiration!  Congratulations!

 

 

[beazel]

Congratulations on 7 YEARS Paul.!

You are certainly are a major member here with a clear passion to help others maintain their quits. Thank you.

 

 P.S...........I want to hang with Matt!!!

 

 

[Boo]

Congratulations on a great quit Paul.  And thanks for all the advice and support given to those of us who followed your path.  Your wisdom was pivotal in mine and many others quits.

[Mona]

Sorry about the sad things you have experienced in the past year Paul.  But congratulations on being smoke free for 7 years!!!  Like you say, that part doesn't go away and it's a great thing to not go away!

 

[Doreensfree]

Yaaaa ..... Congratulations Quit Buddy......Wow!!!...7 years already .....

You have always been a constant support ...and friend .....

And a maker of fine sausages .....I'm so happy for you .....

Life dumps on us sometimes ....knowing friends are close by is a comfort ....

See you here next year

[NADA]

Congrats on 7 years Paul!  Your encouragement about taking a leap of faith is wise advice indeed. Thanks for continuing to pay it forward.

 

  

[Reciprocity]

Congrats on 7 years Paul! Hope you're cookin' up something special for yourself as a treat!

Edited July 24, 2020 by reciprocity

[Angeleek]

Congratulations Paul! Way to be good to yourself! Thx for sharing the Matt dances!