I have not posted often in the past few months, but felt the need write my thoughts.

I am back from visiting my mom for Mother’s Day, which is probably her last.  Also, drove to Atlanta to see about my mom’s house . . . to love on my 4 children and grandbabies.  While in Atlanta my mom’s house, which is quite old, caught fire.  The fire inspector said it was caused by faulty electrical wiring.  Totally accidental but still a horror when I saw it.

The last few months have been monumental for me.  I lost my quit when my Dad passed.  Begin again in February.  I have gotten through my mom recently being diagnosed with terminal cancer, and now this fire, and I give credit to the people at QSJ in helping me to do this.  I have learned so much here . .  not only about smoking, but about people going through tough times in their own lives.  I have learned about tenacity; strong will and determination in the face of one of the hardest habits I have overcome.

There has been unrest here lately at QSJ.  When it seems that the rest of this world is falling apart, and too many things happening that are just plain wrong . . . don’t let that happen here!  Let us focus on what this place is all about, and what the creators of this place wanted.  We Are family, and just like family, we give unconditional love and support to those in need. 

Anyone and everyone, always has a chance to post.  I have never seen posts deleted by the administrators because there were too many of them.  I have never seen anyone denied the right to speak their mind, unless they were being abusive.  Remember what’s important.  We come here from all over the world to fight addiction, and to fight for Freedom together!

I have been quit 3 months, have not smoked 3103 cigarettes, and I know now, without a doubt in my mind, that I will never smoke again. 

That’s what this place is all about Charlie Brown.

Touchè

Jan, I just plain love you!

First, how do you get the music on your journal..? totally cool.

I agree with your post and hope things calm down here.

I am sorry about the loss of your father and the fire.

Keep strong sweetie.

Karla

Thanks Jan,

Well done!!  Well said!!  I agree completely.

We are family here...

So glad you got your quit back.

Hugs

I totally agree Jan!  RC you go!

Sorry about the fire,,, That very same thing happened to my mom with her moms house.  Lightning went in and the smoke smell and soot was horrible in there.

I'm with you Jan!  Weird, I had my computer fixed and now I can't hear music.  I have my volume on in case you ask.  LOL!  I think the Administrators have done a fine job in running this place.  What they wrote about is common sense.  We want everyone to get the support they need.  Amen to that.

Judy

Great to see you are feeling positive about your quit and this place I love too. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family with all the challanges and setbacks. I hope you rebound from those soon as well. Thanks for your words today as they help keep people in perspective.

hi jan

so good to hear from you

a "right on" message for us

way to go on 3 months

Jan,
OMG!!! LOOK!!! IT'S ME!!!  I was Charle Brown in the musical "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" in my jr year in highschool.  The prop manager put mashed potatoes in my peanut butter sammich! YUCK!

You are definitely right, that is what this place is all about.  The concentration should be on our common goals...to relieve each and every one of us of the addiction and prison of cigarettes and to come together as a family to do it.  Excellent post, Jan and wonderful to meet you! 
    
Justin

FROM ME....GOTCHA IN MY THOUGHTS SWEETIE....!