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Carol
Quit Date: December 9, 2009
Posts: 631 Location: Wisconsin
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Posted: May 1, 2004 1:53 PM Post subject: thanks to wonderful friends and a wonderful husband |
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Men....I may not always understand them but you gotta love em., when I talked with Bob and made my apologies for my behavior last night. He looked at me and frowned and said " I don't know what you are referring to" When I explained he smiled and gave me a hug and said "don't worry about that, I understand....remember I am only a couple months ahead of you in this quit thing". Hmmmmmm. Even if it was a bigger deal to me than him I am very glad I apologized.
Oh, Alison, standing up for myself and those I love has never been an issue. My children call me MaMa bear. They always use the analogy of a mother bear that will swat her own, but if anyone else threatens those she loves, they better kiss their A** goodbye. I just am usually alittle more tactful about it than I was last night. And yes the fellow needed it , I don't feel bad about that, (In fact I give him "what for" quite often), but I usually don't attack my Bob and embarrass him. That is what bothered me more than anything.
But I feel SOOOOOO much better. We just got back from town and we bought our granddaughter new shoes and got our grandson a haircut and we took them out for lunch and we bought them both some really "cool" sunglasses.
I stood in McDonalds and looked at my husband and those two little angels and I quietly said "thank you Lord," .....not just for the 3 blessings sitting in the booth, but for not having to smoke today, and increasing my chances to be with them for so many more years. Maybe my down time this morning had to happen so I could see the blessings sitting before me.
Thank you friends for all you input, your insight and your support. I feel good...and I will continue to write lists and notes to myself...hey, it's good practice for senility (which may be quicker than I expected)
And I will just keep telling myself the dreams will pass.
Thank you all again _________________
WALK TALL WALK PROUD
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Pamela
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Posted: May 1, 2004 1:58 PM Post subject: |
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glad you're feeling better, Carol And your replies were right on the money for you....and for me today, too. thanks, all. _________________
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jahunta
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Posts: 1129 Location: Silicon(e) Valley, CA
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Posted: May 1, 2004 2:44 PM Post subject: |
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How blessed you are to have a wonderful and understanding man beside you. I count you among the lucky ones. I keep hoping there's a decent man for me out there somewhere...I've given up on the "perfect man". I'm setting my sights on "relatively decent". I figure it's about as good as it's gonna get!!
I'm so happy that everything worked out for you and give that great man a kiss for me for taking real good care of you!!!
Be well, Carol!!!
Juanita _________________
Quitting is Living!!!
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alison
Quit Date: June 3, 2003
Posts: 751 Location: Next Stop, Michigan
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Posted: May 1, 2004 4:00 PM Post subject: |
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I'm glad everything is OK (I knew it would be). I'm also glad that you can take things in stride and let go. Sounds like you have the best husband too. Give him a great big hug for cutting you some slack. _________________
I wish you peace.
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nurseliz
Quit Date: April 13, 2004
Posts: 71 Location: Delaware
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Posted: May 1, 2004 5:22 PM Post subject: Glad all is well |
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Carol, I am glad all is well with you. You have been such an inspiration to me through my quit so far and thank you for sharing all of your wisdom. Sometimes it is the little things that really opens our eyes. Keep up the good work. God bless you. Liz T. 18 days free _________________
*** Have a Magical Day****
Liz
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momofj_b
Quit Date: April 21, 2004
Posts: 26 Location: Arkansas
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Posted: May 1, 2004 5:42 PM Post subject: |
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Carol,
I'm glad you're feeling better today. Glad all worked out for the best. I was reading through your post and the replies and thought, me too. My poor hubby can't do anything right. I feel like I just nag and nag. I think about it at night. We talk about it. He says he understands. I make a conscious effort to try harder tomorrow. Tomorrow comes and it's the same thing all over again. Luckily he's been patient, but how long will that last? I'm always forgetful, I blame it on being pregnant lately, but the baby is 8 months old. How much longer can I blame it on that. I will be thinking about you and praying for you.
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Tammy
Quit Date: February 16, 2004
Posts: 2565 Location: Florida
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Posted: May 1, 2004 6:12 PM Post subject: |
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Carol, Sorry I missed this and I am glad you are felling better. _________________
Tammy
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Wanda
Quit Date: March 15, 2004
Posts: 425 Location: Carlisle, PA
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Posted: May 1, 2004 11:01 PM Post subject: |
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Carol
I'm so glad your feeling better.
Grandchildren I want some of them. Now that you mention it thats another good reason not to smoke. I'll add it to the list. _________________
Wanda
Quit Date 03/15/04 |
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cammie44
Quit Date: August 11, 2005
Posts: 46 Location: Iowa
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Posted: May 3, 2004 12:17 AM Post subject: |
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Hey Carol, Missed the postings, been gone over wk- end. Sorry you had some bumps in the road, but like you said.. riding the bumps helps us appreciate the smoothe sailing!...So ride the waves and we just keep learning. Sounds like you and alot of the others have great hubbys. I'm jealous!..You are truly blessed...and deserve it. Glad things are better....
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