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By betsy  on July 20 2010 at 12:11 pm

60, Female
NH, United States
Member Since: January 11 2004


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This morning Kate’s post struck a chord with me. It was so true about the process of quitting. For us, knowing that others have been where we are helps tremendously. Just a kind word from someone saying…”I know what you mean” can change your entire mood. Having people you know you can count on is such a gift.
 
Colleen, Paige, Jim and I all quit together. We came to this site within weeks of each other. We still keep in touch after all these years. I took a short hiatus from QSJ but during that time kept up with my 3 quit buddies. I know that I am an addict. I know that I need to remind myself of that every day. Being here, helping others, keeps my addiction “green”, meaning I can remember how it was. Sharing our stories helps others as much as it helps us.
 
Remember that we all have a common goal…to quit smoking and stay quit. It is a daily choice. It isn’t always easy but it is simple…today we do not smoke. Choose life…don’t smoke! Have a wonderful, smoke free Tuesday.


betsy QD 11/10/03
Today is the best day to not smoke! 

Message by Katmac  View Journal on July 20 2010 at 12:16 pm 
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I will choose to NOT smoke with you today.  Thanks for being here and being an inspiration - people like you make me think I can really do this!


Kate
Quitter since March 23, 2010
There is no trying. Only doing.

Message by Pykke  View Journal on July 20 2010 at 12:17 pm 
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Well said my friend!!!!
Pykke

Message by ChinHi  View Journal on July 20 2010 at 2:16 pm 
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KCL = Keep Choosin' LIFE
"Never leave another quitter behind" by BTBASSER
Namaste
Mahalo Karyn and lindy our SHEROs

Message by Charly  View Journal on July 20 2010 at 2:59 pm 
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An encourageing word goes a long way...

Thanks for the congratulations - i've misssed you!
Charlene

aka 4Health/MarksMom - QD 4-20-03 Smoking kills!          

Message by mroxanne  View Journal on July 20 2010 at 3:23 pm 
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I choose life
Roxanne
Quit March 1, 2010
Commit to the Quit one day at a time.

Message by sweetp  View Journal on July 20 2010 at 4:05 pm 
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Hi Betsy...
After reading your post....I thought of the movie, "Grease"...and the Song..."We go Together.."....Us Quitters...lol...
Have a Great day...!


Hugs Colleen
"Today I choose not to smoke..."

Message by LB Sherrie  View Journal on July 20 2010 at 5:48 pm 
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 AMEN SISTER......!   I love the dickens out of you....Hugs
Today is a good day for I woke and didn't smell roses or hear organ music, which means God has given me another day.


Aka StickLady July 16, 2009

Message by LB Sherrie  View Journal on July 20 2010 at 5:49 pm 
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 That almost sounds bad.....Lets just say I like you a lot....
Your a keeper for sure....Hugs
Today is a good day for I woke and didn't smell roses or hear organ music, which means God has given me another day.


Aka StickLady July 16, 2009

Message by Babs  View Journal on July 20 2010 at 7:33 pm 
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I agree 100% with this support thing!

Ryn...
Yes I am...
 
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Not One Puff Ever and
Keep a Sense of Humor.
Babs ~

Message by Missdaphne  View Journal on July 20 2010 at 9:39 pm 
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that sounds just right to me.
"Approach love and cooking with reckless abandon." Don't know who said it first but I like it.

Message by LynnEEE  View Journal on July 20 2010 at 10:00 pm 
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View DetailsYep, we are in this together! Have a nice night!

I started to live like God intended...smokefree! I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me, and so can you!

‹(•¿•)› LynnEEE♥

Message by joules  View Journal on July 20 2010 at 10:19 pm 
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well said my friend - off you go to viewers  choice

"Never leave another quitter behind" borrowed from BTBasser to whom I owe such a large part of my quit............

Message by ltlsqueak  View Journal on July 20 2010 at 11:19 pm 
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Enjoyed your post.  You're right....as with anything in life it's nice to have someone to share the ups and downs with you.  This is a wonderful site.  Whether your friends or not in the beginning, you can build strong friendships as time goes by.  Doesn't matter if someone is shy.  Post a few times and the shyness will disappear.  Keep up the good work!  You're an inspiration to us all!  (((hugs))) 


Sherri

Quit date: March 22, 2010

Nothing worth having in life is ever easy.

I can do this...I HAVE to do this!

Message by Dewey  View Journal on July 21 2010 at 8:13 am 
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I have no doubt that you have inspired many people on this site and will continue to do so.

Thank you.

Dewey

Going my way
Quit Date: 22.03.2010

Message by wjacko  View Journal on July 21 2010 at 12:37 pm 
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Betsy your back!!!! Soo glad to see you I really missed you.
~Hi my name is Wendy and I am a quitter!~

Message by SueM  View Journal on July 22 2010 at 3:58 pm 
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Hi Betsy!

Look at you, 7 years!

Love this post about quit buddies.  I've lost touch with a few of mine, but I have very fond memories of them. 

There is definitely power in numbers!

Hugs,
Sue
"I believe that friends are quiet angels that lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly."

Sue

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