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bake10



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PostPosted: September 18, 2004 4:51 PM    Post subject: went to the park today Reply with quote

I felt I needed to share this because it was such a beautiful day. I live in Michigan. It was about 75 degrees out side, the leaves are just starting to change. My husband went to the Michigan game today, so I decided to take my little boy to the park with his bike.

We took to bike out of the car and road on this path that goes around this pond with ducks, along the way I would walk , then run. I thought to myself, how great it is that I can do this and breathe. My old self would have been struggling along holding onto the cigarette, wishing I didn't have to take this walk.

We went around the pond 3 times, about 2 miles. The last round I started to stop and pick some wild flowers to bring home and put in a vace. When I was a smoker, I never did these kind of things. I would take my son to the park, plop down at a picnic table smoke my brains out while he played.

I realized today the beauty of life and the great wonders without smoking. I love it Confused Jeri
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ms_tapestry



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PostPosted: September 18, 2004 4:53 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

What a beautiful way to enjoy your Freedom. Thanks for sharing. Very Happy
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PostPosted: September 18, 2004 4:59 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Your story today just made me Very Happy

More proof that this is just can be an incredible journey to the people we want to be!!
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PostPosted: September 18, 2004 5:00 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

great story, Jeri; it sounds like a great day!

and i'll bet your boy was happy that mom wasn't sitting at some picnic table smoking her brains out, too.

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kannprint



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PostPosted: September 18, 2004 5:28 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Jeri,

Bet the smoking Jeri wouldn't have been able to ride a bike around the lake 3 times. You son probably had a wonderful time with his "new" mom.
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PostPosted: September 18, 2004 6:34 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Jeri,

The little ones know and see more than we give them credit for. I am sure your son was just beaming with pride that his Mom was having quality time with him instead of zoning off like smokers do! Thanks for reminding us about the beautiful things we have to be thankful for.
Kay
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PostPosted: September 18, 2004 9:24 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Jeri, Sounds like a wonderful day with your son. Keep enjoying your quit and the new you. Very Happy

Ohhhhhh, how I love post like these Exclamation Very Happy
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PostPosted: September 19, 2004 1:09 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Jeri,

Isn't wonderful the newest of life? Time with your son and outside enjoying the day. As the saying goes...."life doesn't get any better than this"!! Smile

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Marigrrl



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PostPosted: September 19, 2004 9:24 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

thats so great!! Embrace your new life!! Its so amazing how the simpliest changes in life makes all the difference. When you stop smoking you really do stop to smell the roses!! hehe Very Happy


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