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 Jacquline thanks for offering your strong hand and gladly take it to hold and pledge not to smoke no matter what! this day holds. I offer my free hand to the next in line to pledge.
Sharon 204 DOF
Hey Sharon!!
Got your lovely hand and promise with you to Not Smoke no matter what. I reach out to next to join us!
Who shall it be?
cindy 244 dof
Hi pretty lady Cindi - Gpt your hand dear friend. I pledge not to smoke today too. Going to a party this afternoon for a guy that died over a year ago but today would hve beenhis 100th. B/day. Strange - hope he is having a Happy Birthday. It is making his wife happy and that is all that counts. Of Course, I would HAVE BEEN the only smoker in the group - boy what a relief it is not to be in that predicament .
Lillian Today 168 cigarette free
Hello, Lillian, I am happy to take your hand as I pledge not to smoke and I offer my free hand to the next person that is willing to pledge! ~Terrie~ 516 days free from nicotine!
Don't Quit on your Quit!
Happy Sunday. Another early rising day. I wake so early, get so tired, go to bed too early and then it starts all over again.
Tonight.....I will stay up late.......10 p.m. or so LOL and then maybe can sleep until 7 a.m.
Thanks for your hand Terrie.......I wll hold on and pledge that I will not smoke today no matter what.
I'm holding out my hand to the next in line.
Sharon 1217 DOF
Hi Sharon! I am so grateful for your hand. I take it in mine as I pledge: I will not smoke today! I offer my free hand to the next person in line to pledge N.O.P.E. for today.
Penny 35 DOF
Good morning everyone and congrats on your precious quits , yay Penny on your precious 35 DOF and I will gladly take your hand and pledge not to smoke no matter what is happening in life and here's my free hand to the next person in line.
Marilyn 874 days
GOOD MORNING ALL!
Marilyn, thanks for your hand. I pledge not to smoke today and also offer my free hand to the next person in line.
Victoria 178 DOF
Hi Victoria. It's chilly up there today - stay warm. Thanks for the hand. Here is mine to the next person to join us in the pledge: I will not smoke today no matter what.
Pati
Good Morning
I gladly take your hand Pati and pledge to not smoke for today and
offer my free hand to the next in line to pledge
Mag at 1237 Days of freedom
30% here in central ca and high maybe 60-cold for us!!