hi everyone,
my dad could sure use some prayers tonight. i just talked with my mom and she said that he had a mini stroke and that he is back in the hospital. the dr's ran all kinds of tests today to determine what caused it but at this point they haven't found anything. they think that a piece of the blood clot that was in the vein to his heart might have broke off and caused the stroke. his right side is very weak and he needs help to move around. i feel so helpless being so far away. i have been craving non stop for a couple hrs...wanting something to calm me down. i know intellectually that a smoke will not do any good, will not help me or benefit whatsoever. i was an emotional smoker so its no wonder that all theses feelings are causing cravings.
thank you all for your support and especially kelly, who i've been talking with and she really helped me put things in perspective. i'll make a promise that i will NOT smoke tonight...no matter what!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/26/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 127
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,080
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $825.50
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 13 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 47 [B]Seconds:[/B] 7
I'm so glad to hear that your dad is doing better.
You did an awesome job making it through such a stressful time without smoking! This is your forever quit for sure!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]10/15/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 75
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,500
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $375.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 50 [B]Seconds:[/B] 17
[IMG]http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s319/pressler04/fireworks-1.gif[/IMG][color=Purple]This is great news! The power of prayer never ceases to amaze me![/color]
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/8/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 354
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,310
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,486.80
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 32 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 10 [B]Seconds:[/B] 36
That is great news. I am so happy that it all turn out well for you and your family. I knew you wouldn't smoke. You are an awesome quitter.
Keep the Quit
Sparky
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]4/30/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 242
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,420
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $363.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 32 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 11 [B]Seconds:[/B] 45
hi everyone,
i have some good news. my dad was released from the hospital today and he is taking it easy at my brother's home. him and my mom will be flying home at the end of next week. i am soooo relieved!!! that was a big test and i did NOT smoke! that shows me i CAN get through stressful situations and not smoke...YAY ME!!!!
thank you all for your prayers...they were sure answered!!!!! i am grateful to the SSC and all of you. i know i would be smoking if it weren't for the caring support of everyone here. thank you sooo much!!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/26/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 124
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,960
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $806.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 12 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 5 [B]Seconds:[/B] 31
Star, good for you for realizing that those craves are just the junkie's pathetic attempt to take advantage of a difficult situation. Ba$tard junkie. :mad:
Put all your energy into sending good thoughts to your dad, and taking care of yourself and your awesome quit. Don't give the junkie anything, he doesn't deserve it.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/14/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 227
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,540
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2,497.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 22 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 9 [B]Seconds:[/B] 19
Star, checking on you tonight...let us know how things are with your dad.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/8/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 353
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,295
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,482.60
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 32 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 58 [B]Seconds:[/B] 6
