Daily Pledge, Bonfires and Quit Celebrations: Traditions born from the members
December, here we are! Time flies, doesn't it? There are a lot of things going on this month, that may cause stress/ anxiety. Lot's of family, friends presents to buy and not much money to buy them with. Remember that those things are going to be there whether we smoke or not! Smoking helps nothing and creates more stress! So, please, remember to get your butt in here to pledge and so will I, so we can lift each other up and strengthen our commitments!
Let's begin with Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, celebrated on December 7th.
December 21rst is the first day of winter, get your hats, gloves, and scarves out and ready to go!
December 25th is Christmas Day! The day we celebrate our savior! and Santa and get/give presents! I only do for Brandy and my youngest daughter, Sarah. I send homemade greeting cards with a picture of Brandy and I on them to family and close friends. I buy small things at the dollar tree for my AA friends and usually pass some out to homeless too. In past years I have also volunteered to help serve the meal down at the Salvation Army. What do you do during the Holidays? Stay busy! NO SMOKING REQUIRED!
Also on December 25th is the first day of Hanukkah!
Kwanzaa begins December 26th. Happy Kwanzaa!
The Nguzo Saba
(The Seven Principles)
Dr. Maulana Karenga
Kwanzaa was created to introduce and reinforce seven basic values of African culture which contribute to building and reinforcing family, community and culture among African American people as well as Africans throughout the world African community. These values are called the Nguzo Saba which in Swahili means the Seven Principles. Developed by Dr. Karenga, the Nguzo Saba stand at the heart of the origin and meaning of Kwanzaa, for it is these values which are not only the building blocks for the community but also serve to reinforce and enhance them.
Last but not least, December 31rst is New Year's Eve. and at 12:01 we will be starting 2017!
Ready, set, pledge!
My name is Terrie and I have 513 days smoke-free! I pledge not to smoke this day and I am reaching my free hand out to the next person that wants to pledge!
Happy December! Don't Quit on your Quit! ~Terrie~
Hi Victoria. Lovely quit you have on this morning. I take your hand happily and pledge with you to no smoke today no matter what. Here is my hand to the nEXt to join us.
Pati
Hi Pati, I am happy to take your hand this morning as I pledge not to smoke today, no matter what. I am holding my other hand out for the next person who is ready to pledge.
Ellen 1064 DOF
I've got your hand, Ellen, holding on as I pledge to not smoke today, no matter what! Here is my free hand, please take it and pledge the same!
Jacqueline, 72 DOF
Hello wonderful Jacqueline thank you for strong hand to hold and I pledge not to smoke no matter what!! I offer my free hand out to the next person in line
Sharon 219 DOF
I haven't been here in so long, but, I think I remember how ! I gladly take your hand, Magstoyou. I join you and everyone, in the pledge not to smoke today no matter what. Next in line, Please take my hand, the next to pledge. Smoke free for 1984 days !!
Yippie, I get to take Sharon's strong hand today (not the hurt one) Sharon I am walking with you as I pledge not to smoke today! I extend my free hand to the next person that wants to pledge!
Terrie 11 DOF
I Won't Quit on my Quit!
Because of my very bad typing skills I left Joy36 dangling and we can't have that, but I am not giving up Sharon's hand so I have both while I pledge! This is my lucky day!
Hi Joy and Terrie
I gladly take your hands and pledge to not smoke for today no matter what
and offer my free hand to the next in line!!
Mags at 1251 Day of Freedom
Wow Joy almost 2000 Days-WTG
Oh no, I have been left to dangle, who will take my hand?
I got your hand Terrie and hold on tight, no smoking today!!
I offer my other hand to the next in line
Mags at 1251 Days of Freeedom
Mag
I gladly take your hand Mag as I pledge to not smoke today no matter what and I reach out my free hand to the next in line to
Maureen