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Scents and Memories

YoungAtHeart
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Last night I cut and brought in a bunch of zinnias and placed them in front of an open window.  When I went to close the window last night, I actually smelled the fragrance of the zinnias.  Now that I have not  destroyed my sense of smell by smoking, I SMELLED the zinnias.

It brought back a memory of when I was a little girl and MY Mom used to pick and bring in those blossoms.  Took me right back there!  Her birthday would have been today.  Coincidence?  I think not.

I am so glad I could smell the zinnias!  It brought her close to me again.

Nancy

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I smoked until a vascular surgeon informed me of the damage I had done to myself by doing so. I quit 11 years ago, and I can swim laps virtually FOREVER now, walk most other days 40 minutes to an hour and a half. What a difference quitting has made in my life! I strive to help others find this wonderful freedom from addiction, too.