Cuddles, I am so sorry ! You really do have incentive now.. please stay strong so hopefully, you will never have to worry about emphysema yourself. Maybe you can convince your mother to quit.. I know how hard it seems for older people, especially women.. but, they can do it too. BTW... Congrats on the 2 week mark !!!! Hang Tuff... Knight Christine [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/1/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 24 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 614 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $84 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 23 [B]Seconds:[/B] 21

Cuddles, I feel for you. What an ordeal, and how painful it must be to hear your mom say those things. My 55 year old brother was diagnosed with emphysema about a month ago (thus this quit for me, it was the last straw for me and my family's history of smoking related diseases). My sister and I, who have been the caretakers of this family for years, told my brother we would do anything for him, but if he chose to continue smoking, he was on his own. I know that sounds tough, but we knew unless we were committed, he would not take us seriously. So far, so good. I know that we all are "one puff away from a pack a day" so I'll have to deal with his decisions on a day to day basis. We can't make other people's decisions for them, no matter how much we want to. I wish there was something we could do for you, Cuddles, but we are here, please come and talk about it, and unload. Just don't smoke!!! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/29/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 29 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 441 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $116 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 56 [B]Seconds:[/B] 45

Good for you Cuddles. You are walking through this and as long as "NOPE" ; You will come out on the side of freedom. I pray that your mom will too. It's good that you can be there for her. You can do this, one day at a time. :)

Cuddles, I am having a difficult time w/ getting my messages posted. Internet thing. Anyway, I am sorry to hear of your worry about your Mom. I think the best thing that you can do for your Mom is not smoke. Which you are not going to do anyway so you are ahead of the game. Stay strong, you are doing great. Many people diagnosed w/ your Mom's condition continue to smoke. That is how strong of a hold that cigarettes can have on us. Thinking of you. Joonie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/22/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 45 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 918 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $157.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 5 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 13 [B]Seconds:[/B] 33

Had a bad night last night. Nothing but smoking dreams, the worst one was nic attacking mom and smoke just pouring out of her. It was horrible. This morning I feel really sad for my mom. But I am more determined to be a non-smoker. Life is precious and I dont want my kids to have to put up with I do with my mom. Cuddles It's better to be a non-smoker with an occasional desire for a cig than a smoker with a constant desire to quit...... [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/22/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 45 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 905 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $162 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 43 [B]Seconds:[/B] 53

Thank you Lady, islandgirl, breaking Free, Riverdale Man and CobenFan for caring and understanding. It really helps having someone who understands and cares about what is going on. On found out a few more details about my mom smoking. My brother in law found my mom behind the house, he asked her if she was smoking, she said no. Then he asked her why she had smoke coming out of her hand. He found out she was smoking butts from his cigs. She is 70 years old, we never gave her hell for smoking, we just tryed to convince her, not to smoke. She must be feeling bad for smoking, because she knows that she shouldnt. But I felt bad when ever I slipped because I knew so much more. So I guess the only difference is, is that I choose not to smoke and she choose's to smoke. Still frustrated over the whole mess. But I will be OK, and I pray that mom will be Ok to. Though I know she will not be ok if she keeps smoking. I hope this all makes sense Thanks again Cuddles It's better to be a non-smoker with an occasional desire for a cig than a smoker with a constant desire to quit...... [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/22/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 44 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 897 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $158.4 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 42 [B]Seconds:[/B] 12

Your right lady, I cant let this get me down, and I guess I do know what to say I promise not to take one puff ever I promise that I will post if I feel that I need to smoke I will Make it to the beach this time. I promise not to let myself down this time, because I can do this, the strength is there. I just need to utilize it. I promise to reward myself more often. I will control my life, I will not let Nic control me Cuddles It's better to be a non-smoker with an occasional desire for a cig than a smoker with a constant desire to quit...... [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/22/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 44 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 894 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $158.4 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 23 [B]Seconds:[/B] 43

update on mom - mom is at my sisters and they found her smoking. All we can do is pray for her. It scares me that she can go back to smoking, when she knows that she has emphysema. I know how hard it is to not smoke. Hopefully this will help me to keep from going back to smoking. I am just upset and frustrated right now. She seemed to be doing so well. Cuddles [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/22/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 44 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 894 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $158.4 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 22 [B]Seconds:[/B] 19

Thanks for asking Breaking Free, doing better this morning. Though I did find out mom has been smoking again for a month now. But I have alot to celebrate this week, (will post in another thread} so I cant dwell on moms habit. All I can do is pray for here and be there for her. And thank you, mr ed, mama, Danielle, and joonie for your post you are all greet supports and your stats are looking good. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/22/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 46 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 925 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $165.6 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 12 [B]Seconds:[/B] 32

[IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f190/cuddlebug230/thBHappy.gif[/IMG] Update om mom. no cancer and she is not smoking. woooooooooooohooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cuddles It's better to be a non-smoker with an occasional desire for a cig than a smoker with a constant desire to quit...... [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/22/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 35 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 707 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $126 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 19 [B]Seconds:[/B] 18