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Kerry
Quit Date: May 4, 2004
Posts: 862 Location: Illinois
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Posted: September 21, 2004 7:42 PM Post subject: SO STUPID |
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Today I was hit in the parking lot of a sporting goods store. I needed to get more workout clothes. When I was hit, did I think, 'Thank God no one was hurt? Glad my kids are ok?' No, I thought, BOY DO I WANT TO SMOKE RIGHT NOW!!! HOW STUPID IS THAT? WHY WHEN THINGS GO WRONG IS THAT THE FIRST THING WE THINK OF? Too pathetic. Kerry |
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bigdaddyscds
Quit Date: May 13, 2004
Posts: 562 Location: San Angelo, Texas USA
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Posted: September 21, 2004 7:56 PM Post subject: |
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Kerry, don't be so hard on yourself. Had a child been hurt you would have acted properly. We are only human. I know I would have done the exact same thing. I'm doing it now just reading your post! Lighten up, be grateful everyone's ok and be proud that you didn't smoke.
Keep up the good work,
John _________________
All things are difficult before they are easy.
Thomas Fuller , M.D. |
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londa
Quit Date: July 28, 2004
Posts: 2469 Location: new york, USA
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Posted: September 21, 2004 8:08 PM Post subject: |
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That wasn't stupid. That was just your old self reacting like it use to. We would always grad that cigarette during the tough times, or stressful moments.
It will get better. God knows you were grateful know one got hurt. He knows your heart.
Have a wonderful evening, and good for you for not smoking!
Love, Londa _________________
My name is Londa. I am 57 and I act like I'm 20. I love to laugh and smile. The more the better. Being kind to someone is the best thing you can do. |
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ms_tapestry
Quit Date: October 21, 2009
Posts: 2574 Location: Seminole, TX
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Posted: September 21, 2004 8:23 PM Post subject: |
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Kerry, I can see myself reacting in the same way. It's that old addiction rearing it's ugly head. You may not be able to control when the addiction comes calling, but you sure did a fine job of telling him to take a hike! Great job Kerry. _________________
Tonya
You must do the very thing you think you cannot do.
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Mindy
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Posted: September 21, 2004 8:45 PM Post subject: |
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Kerry,
I am happy nobody was hurt and that you chose not to smoke! You go girl!
How is your car?? |
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bwick18
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Posts: 580 Location: Florida
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Posted: September 21, 2004 9:20 PM Post subject: |
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So glad everyone is okay. Don't worry about the thoughts, I guess that is how it will be with us ex-smokers. Today our generator quit for a while and I almost made hubby go get smokes, we both almost agreed to give up the quits, but thought better of it, my kids would kill me!! But still the first thought in a crisis. _________________
Barb
After the rain comes the rainbow- I will get my rainbow back |
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justdebbie
Quit Date: August 1, 2004
Posts: 494 Location: iowa
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Posted: September 21, 2004 10:33 PM Post subject: |
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Kerry
Glad you didn't smoke.. but i know exactly where you are coming from. I'm hoping some time in the future, we lose that urge to light up in any crisis.
Sorry bout your car
Deb |
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Cowgirl UP!
Quit Date: July 26, 2004
Posts: 5029 Location: Ala
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Posted: September 21, 2004 11:04 PM Post subject: |
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Kerry,
I am glad no one got hurt but please do not be hard on yourself for having that thought...I had it tonight when I got that screaming grandson back to his home and out of my car....
Kay _________________
All with a little help from my friends, COWGIRL UP |
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Kerry
Quit Date: May 4, 2004
Posts: 862 Location: Illinois
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Posted: September 22, 2004 9:30 PM Post subject: |
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Hi all, thanks so much for your words of encouragment. My car will be ok. I was actually hit by the owner of a Chevy dealership so he's going to take care of it. My car (mini van really) is only a year old and that is why I was so bummed. I waited so long for that van - yes I'm happy to drive a van, I admit it!!!! Anyway, I'm feeling better today. I was just so frazzled yesterday.
Mindy, by the way, at the end of November some friends and I are going to The Irish Cottage Hotel. Do you know anything about it? Kerry
THANKS AGAIN EVERYBODY |
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