Shari's Garden - A Wonderful Anniversary

A Wonderful Anniversary

09:07, Friday 26 December 2008 .. Posted in Musings and Considerations .. 3 comments .. Link

It was 24 years ago, on this date, that I went to a doctor in Phoenix, Arizona, to help me quit smoking. I think the fact that it cost $200.00, that was lots of money to us, made a big contribution to the fact that I did, finally, quit.

I had some rough times getting used to not having my smokes. I did gained some weight and I didn't know how to go about losing it, but I have since learned and am back to my pre-smoking weight.

The good things that have come about by not smoking are worth noting:

I have three very healthy and happy grown up children, they have never smoked and I pray never will. They were never exposed to secondary smoke, nor were they exposed to smoking while I was pregnant.

I am a healthy 50 years old, and I don't smell like an old smoked up cigerette. My house, car, and clothes don't smell either. I have not suffered any smoking related illnesses since quitting.

I have learnt a great deal about self discipline from quitting smoking, I think that might be one of the most important lessons of all.

Thank you for stopping by.
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Congratulations!!

12:21, Friday 26 December 2008 .. Posted by melskitchen
Good work! I quit 11 years ago. I wish hubby would!

Melanie in Greece

Congratulations!!

12:35, Friday 26 December 2008 .. Posted by robinstokes
Congratulations on 24 smoke-free years!

I grew up with second-hand smoke from both my father and mother. It was horrible. I never got used to it and never wanted to smoke because of that.

Have a wonderful Friday!

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07:52, Saturday 27 December 2008 .. Posted by Shari
Great going!

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