Cheermom: It's so good to hear from you again after a long absence from here. I'm so sorry you're having to go through all this, but you do sound very upbeat and confident and that will make all the difference in your recovery. Thanks for touching base -- please stay as close as possible and let us know how you're doing. Keep the faith, Kim! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 137 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,493 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1096 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 17 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 5 [B]Seconds:[/B] 42

I miss you sweetie... Do take care of you in the best way possible and know that I'm sending up special prayers for you. ((((((((hugs)))))))) of support and love... Monica58 [IMG]http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o304/Monica58/Angel.gif[/IMG] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/12/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 42 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 849 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $378 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 35 [B]Seconds:[/B] 12

Hey Kim -- thanks for stopping by, and welcome back!! You've never been one for light showers, have you?? You're more the prolonged deluge type!! But you're an inspiration to us all, and I'm so glad you're back. Thanks for hanging in! peteg [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/30/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 115 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,769 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $632.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 21 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 44 [B]Seconds:[/B] 7

kim, lovely to see you back sorry about your health problems, congrats on 6 weeks though well done you are in my prayers lynnexx [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/24/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 121 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,816 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �484 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 13 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 58 [B]Seconds:[/B] 22

Hi Cheermom - I am so happy to hear from you but so sorry to hear that you have so much on your plate. You have worked so hard to keep your quit and you are such an inspiration with your positive outlook. You will definatley be in my thoughts and prayers too. Windy [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/11/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 164 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,296 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $820 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 16 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 16 [B]Seconds:[/B] 36

So nice to hear from you Cheermom. I've missed you! Deli [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/1/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 206 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,102 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �618 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 17 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 32 [B]Seconds:[/B] 6

Congrats on your stats, you are in my thoughts and prayers. One day at a time.. Marie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 6/13/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 255 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,341 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1657.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 34 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 17 [B]Seconds:[/B] 10

Wow. I don't know of a worthy response. I actualy did know, somewhat, about your struggle (and please be advised you are included in all of my prayers) :) And I am impressed with 42 days. I have seen you here since I joined SSC in May 2006. I, too, have struggled with this horrid addiction. I quit after a diagnosis with COPD. I have never had to use O-2 and while I have an inhaler, I have never used it either. Now, on Friday, I go for a biopsy on a lesion in my mouth. I knew it was there for several months, but never did anything about it. I WAS a smoker---but I NEVER dipped or chewed, and that's where mouth cancer comes from doesn't it? [i]wrong.[/i] Good luck, Kim. I think of you more than you know of. Keep the quit! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 166 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 8,348 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1328 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 17 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 18 [B]Seconds:[/B] 49

Cheermom, Thanks for checking in! We are happy to see you standing firm in your resolve. Congrats on 42 days! Danielle ______________________ The SSC Support Team

HI all my old friends and I see a lot of new people here! woohoo. Some posts sad, some happy. Glad the celebration of milestones are still happening. I made it 42 days (geesh seems so low compared to what I had on December 31 of 216. Hmmm Some of you oldies know I am fighting IDC (breast cancer) and was given a choice to either continue to smoke and loose the battle (after I lit that one up when I found out the news) or quit and have a chance at fighting this. I didn't even THINK about smoking when I found out 6 days ago I now have Graves Disease. Yep. talk about a crummy life. But wait, I quit and I have a fighting chance. And honestly, other than the blood work, I FEEL FINE (and tired lol). But some of the people here kept contact, esepcially Lady, and have kept my attitude wonderful. Maybe it took some drastic health issues to get me to quit and not one falter since. Maybe I finally realized I have had enough of that stinky smelling everything every day. I chose life. Do you? Hugs Kim [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/10/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 42 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,073 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $178.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 48 [B]Seconds:[/B] 57