Ok, today is the day...

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by anna_66

You guys really are weird

oh, as if i didn't know that already....

there was a GREAT short story by stephen king about kicking the
habit...i think the story had the name of 'QUITTERS INC.'
it's in his first collection of short stories......

[mugsy]

Oh I see, a Stephen King fan...that explains a lot!! hehehe

I thought about you a lot today at school Anna and was hoping that all was well and I got home and was so pleased to see you're still at it!!! WAY TO GO ANNA!!!

[slick]

How are you doing so far??? Remember, we are here for your support

[NoahsMommy]

Just checking in to see how you are doing....we're here for you. You're doing wonderful already!

[Rachel]

Anna, as someone who watched a good friend die of lung cancer and who has another friend (also a smoker) who was recently hospitalized with clots in her lungs, I can't tell you how pleased I am with your decision to quit. My friend is out of the hospital, but she was on oxygen for a while and now she gets winded doing practically anything. She had to quit smoking. If only she would have done it sooner.

You can do this, Anna. What about doing something good for you every time you crave a cigarette, like make a cup of tea or eat a carrot stick? Try anything, but don't give up.

[wolflady]

Way to go Anna!! I wish you the best of luck with this endeavor. We at Pet Talk are behind ya 100%! I've never smoked, but I do know that it's not easy to quit. I had a friend in college who smoked like a chimney, and he quit cold turkey after graduation. I was so proud of him! I know you can do it!

**hugs**
Karen

[anna_66]

Rachel, I'm sorry to hear about your friend. I'm glad I'm not waiting till it's too late. I know I will thank myself for this

Awww Molly! Thanks for thinking about me, that's so sweet. When you see me on the 30th, I'll still be smoke free (you are still coming, right?)!

Richard, a Stephen King fan? I love him, but I don't really remember the story. What book is it in?

Rottieluver45, glad to hear about your mom quitting too, tell her I said good luck!

Karen, that's great about your friend, I know if he can do it, so can I

NoahsMommy, I don't know about doing "wonderfully" but I'm getting there

Ya know, I never usually cough, but last night I couldn't seem to quit! This part sucks

[Karen]

It's in "Night Shift" - go find it and read it now! It's great, and sticks in one's mind quite well.

So glad you're still smoke free! Yay! Go Anna!

[anna_66]

no cigaraette

It's all thanks to you guys

[mugsy]

YEAH FOR ANNA!!!! WOOHOO!!!

Hmmm....I've feeling inspired to write a cheer for you!! Hmmmm...maybe one of my cheerleaders could do it! Hmmmm....I know the perfect one too! I'm going to work on that! Then everytime you want a cigarette you can read that and laugh! lol

Congrats!

[anna_66]

Originally posted by mugsy
Hmmm....I've feeling inspired to write a cheer for you!!

I'll be waiting

[mugsy]

OK, here I go!!

[Logan]

Originally posted by anna_66
no cigaraette

It's all thanks to you guys

All we're doing is cheerleading, Anna. You're the one who is making it happen!!! And I am so very proud of you!!!

[Rachel]

Anna, you can do this. Look how far you've made it already. I am so glad you keep posting because I keep checking. It does my heart good to know that you made through another day.

There is another person I have made it my mission to pray that he will quit. I won't mention who it is because his wife is a member of this board and he has two darling dogs and two loving cats who want him to stay healthy, and his first name begins with a W but that's all I'm saying. So if W 's wife reads this and recognizes who I'm talking about, just tell W that I am praying each and every day that he will be inspired to take the journey that Anna is on. And it's a good journey, right Anna?

[anna_66]

Originally posted by Rachel
And it's a good journey, right Anna?

Yep It would be even better if I had someone to do it with
I hope that W will be enspired to do the same thing!