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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1010

Oh Monica!! My prayers and candles are lit for you Baby Girl. Lots of love for you.....always..... [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/21/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 69 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,047 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $207 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 39 [B]Seconds:[/B] 55

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1010

Hi Monica Love. I think you are one of the most bravest people I know. I only wish I live close to you to help you. Your candles are still burning bright, and my prayers for your family are still going strong!! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/21/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 70 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,054 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $210 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 44 [B]Seconds:[/B] 14

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$41,735.26

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2838

I am so sorry about your dad. What a rough road..... You know, 70 years ago things were different. Cigarettes were marketed as being 'healthy'. It was socially acceptable and encouraged. By the time your dad was aware of the health risks, he was hooked. And, as sad as it is, an important part of his life. There, but by the grace of God, goes ALL of us... I hate what your dad has to go through and what you and your family must endure. We went through that with my father-in-law and my step-father. Please let us know how you are doing. Prayers are being sent your way... [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 82 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,144 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $656 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 40 [B]Seconds:[/B] 29

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3307

I said I would not post while I was smoking, but just read your post. I lost two sisters from lung cancer. I so feel your pain. One of my sisters was my best friend, a mother figure, sister my everything. We had talked to each other everyday for almost 30 years. She died 11 years ago and still miss her so much. The sad part is she had quit for 13 years and it still got her. But she said if I hadn't maybe it would have gotten me sooner. But, when she died all I could feel was graditude that I was so very blessed with a sister like her. Her life was cut short but she gave so much. After she died I relized that she had never ever broke a single promise that she made to me. Wow, I wish I could say the same about myself. When she called and told me she had cancer; I about died. I am sure your dad is very special to you. Try and look at the good times with him. Embrace each day you have with him. My brother also died of cancer and had the same additude as your father. In fact he didn't even tell us he was so sick. Didn't find that out until he had passed away. My other sister didn't share her cancer with the family. She and her husband chose to do it that way. I never had a chance to say good bye to her. You have some time use it and let your dad know how much he means to you. When his time comes you will feel so much better about, I promise. I didn't want to make this all about my family, I only wanted you to know I understand where you are at. I so admire you for maintaining your quit. Enough, I will keep you and yours in my prayers. God Bless you and yours. Sharon

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 607

Oh Monica, Im so very sorry about your dad and your entire family is in my prayers. Please take care of yourself sweetie. I'm glad you realize that smoking wont change anything. I cant say I know what you are going through with your father but I do know about loosing someone to lung cancer. I watched 4 being buried last year alone to that disease. hugs and love kim [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 6/7/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 175 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,397 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $708.75 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 15 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 2

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2257

Oh Monica, I am really sorry... There is no easy way to get through what you are enduring. It's hard to be strong all the time, so come and lean on us a little bit. Hopefully sharing some of the hurt will make it a little less painful for you..... Lots of prayers going out to you and a big hug too. You are a VERY special person to do all that you are. The man upstairs will not give you more than you can handle. You're in my thoughts. Take good care and make sure you take breaks for yourself when needed. All my Best CobenFan [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/25/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 249 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,248 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $871.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 23 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 55 [B]Seconds:[/B] 42

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2614

Monica Please be gentle easy with yourself. This place (the SSC) is so very very great because it is a place where you are able to come and vent. A place for you to rebalance and a place where you don't have to hold it all together. Good for you for keeping to your quit. Good for you for breaking the cycle and starting a life free from nicotine. Take care Phillip [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/17/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 285 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 7,146 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2280 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 46 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 57 [B]Seconds:[/B] 2

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1450

[img]http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/7023/thinkingofyouns4.jpg[/img] Birth is a beginning and death a destination And life is a journey: From childhood to maturity and youth to age; From innocence to awareness and ignorance to knowing; From foolishness to desecration and then perhaps to wisdom. From weakness to strength or from strength to weakness and often back again; From health to sickness and we pray to health again. From offense to forgiveness from loneliness to love from joy to gratitude from pain to compassion from grief to understanding from fear to faith. From defeat to defeat to defeat until looking backwards or ahead We see that victory lies not at some high point along the way but in having made the journey step by step a sacred pilgrimage. Birth is a beginning and death a destination And life is a journey; A sacred journey to life everlasting. [color=blue][font=Tahoma]Strength and Peace~[/color] [img]http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/6922/n3us.gif[/img][size=3][color=blue]2[/color][/size][img]http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/2344/k6ob.gif[/img][/color] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/20/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 466 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 10,273 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2330 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 44 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 38 [B]Seconds:[/B] 2

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 5195

Monica, Remember you can only take one step at a time. Take some deep breaths and remember to take care of you. Allow yourself time to absorb all that is happening. Enjoy your father as much as you can and remember that he will always be a part of you and his memory will live on forever. The greatest thing you can do for the both of you is to keep your quit. Everything happens for a reason. We don't always know what those reasons are. May the Lord give you strength to deal with all that is coming your way and comfort when you need it. You will be in my prayers. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/1/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 516 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 10,338 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1806 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 45 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 17 [B]Seconds:[/B] 28

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1306

Some of us have great challenges in our lives and this is one big one for you. Know that we are thinking of you. You are going to make it through this - as a non-smoker. Remember to take care of you as best as you can. Together we can fly!! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 11/26/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 3 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 78 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $34.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 3 [B]Seconds:[/B] 34

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