CHERYL I AM SORRY I DID NOT SEE THIS POST UNTIL KNOW!!! Are u still outside in the tub?? i am coming .. wait.. *putting on repellent* How are you know ??? It has gone a few hours since the post.. I hope you are ok?? ann [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 6/6/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 25 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,118 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $397.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 6 [B]Seconds:[/B] 8

ohh should have written until now!! :blush: [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 6/6/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 25 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,118 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $397.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 7 [B]Seconds:[/B] 33

Cheryl - I'm sorry that no one was here last night :( I had just finished my class and final on Thursday night and went to bed very early :( You wrote a beautiful letter for us to read and learn by. I have read your post everytime I see them (because really, my name is Cheryl too) and to have someone like you as an example of a wonderful strong woman who has quit smoking means the world to me - so I feel close to you even though your quit is soo soo soo far ahead of mine. You are an inspiration to me! I hope that you were able to relax in the hot tub but didn't stay in there too long...we need to get ready for your huge celebration! On Independence day no less - what a great day it will be for you, your family and for us here on SSC because you have been such a huge support and encourager for all of us here who come behind you and I know for the Elders as well. Hope today is better for you - we care about you! Island Girl [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/21/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 130 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,305 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $260 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 15 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 30 [B]Seconds:[/B] 58

Just up and say this. Hope you are better this morning. I am glad to celebrate your anniversary with you. Phillip [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/17/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 134 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,686 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1005 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 21 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 16 [B]Seconds:[/B] 6

Cheryl, I just now saw this. Please don't let yourself get West Nile. We have your big 4th of July FREEDOM FROM SMOKING party to look forward to in just 3 days. Tomorrow WILL be better. It always is. That's what you tell us and you are always right. So just hang on. *hug* [color=blue][font=Tahoma]All the best~[/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] 315 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,931 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1575 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 29 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 36 [B]Seconds:[/B] 10

You get out of that hot tub! *yawning* I just woke up. You are a very valuable asset to this site and don't you ever forget it. [B]No joking I'm not smoking[/b] You are always loving and kind to everyone around here. We love you. Don't feel down. This is a time to celebrate our freedom. :) I hope you are feeling better. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/1/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 365 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 7,305 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1277.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 32 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 34 [B]Seconds:[/B] 33

Oh Cheryl!!!!! I must have gone to bed just before you wrote that last night! I'm so sorry I wasn't here for you! I hope you're feeling better now! You know that you're a very valuable member of this quit family and we all care about you very much! I hope those darn mosquitos didn't get you too badly last night. I also hope you had a nice relaxing time in your hot tub and that you're feeling better today. Cheer up, friend! We've got a party to get started!!! You're turning 1 year old in THREE DAYS!!!!!!! So, somebody get the music started, who's bringing the food? Let's party Cheryl!!!!!! :) Crave the Quit! Pam [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/28/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 246 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,160 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1015.98 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 17 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 16 [B]Seconds:[/B] 1

This is really sad, I posted here two hours ago. Noone has even looked at the post let alone responded. I am so down that I am just going to go out and sit in the Hot Tub and let the misquitoes have me for dinner. Maybe tomorrow will be better. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/4/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 362 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 8,688 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1031.7 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 47 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 14 [B]Seconds:[/B] 55

Wow, What drama we can think up when we have a sight like this with so many people going through the same things. Quiting Cigs was hard. It was time consuming, and it was scarey at times. It is now been 16 years since I took my last puff. I just turned 69 in September. This last 15 years have been some of the best in my life. We have traveled the country. Seen 4 very different Presidents in and out of offices, added three more wars to our history . Seen 2 grandsons into College and beyond and 2 grandaughter turn from unknowns into beautiful lyoung ladies.Been across the ocean twice, Visited places I only dreamed about, and saw so much of our beautiful Nation. Also seen some very sad things occuring, protest, bombings, school shootings just to mention a short list (others could add very many more). 6 Weeks ago my wonderful husband went home to be with his lord. After 9 days in the hospital with Covid. I was lucky and was able to talk to him on the phone a few times. I am so glad that I have not even had a thought to pick up a ciggerette. We had so much more life in those years. Just want to assure you that it was worth it. It is worth it. I wish to thank all the people who helped me through it. And just reading some of this again is helping me even now in a different challenge. But we here are strong and we will get through whatever it take to make it to the other side of the mountain. And when you get there donn't hold back on your celebration! The struggle is worth it! Nope Not One Puff and all the mantras that we make up help others as well. Don't know if anyone goes anymore but the island is a great place for a get togeather and party. Don't let Anyone stop you- not even You. Hang in you will make it. Sherryl.