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~
Good morning, Mag...JUST, I am running really late and have to get going. I am happy to take your cold hand this morning (it's 39 here) and pledge not to smoke today, no matter what. I am offering my free hand to the next person who would like to pledge.
Ellen 1050 DOF
Hello oops running late getting in here tonight. Hi Ellen happy to take your strong hand and pledge not to smoke no matter what! It is cold here too ugh old man winter is comming yuck! I offer my hand to the next in line to pledge.
Sharon 205 DOF
Good Morning. Radio is talking about icy roads......this makes me happy I'm retired and not driving into work!
Sharon, thanks for your hand this morning. I'll hold on and we'll keep each other warm as I pledge that I will not smoke today no matter what comes my way. My other hand is out to the next to come along......someone grab it quick to warm it up!
Sharon 1218 DOF
Good morning everyone , I will gladly take your hand Sharon 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 DOF or something like that 🙂
Good morning Marilyn, I gladly take your hand as I pledge to not smoke today no matter what. I offer my free hand to the next in line to pledge.
Mauree
GOOD MORNING ALL! A bit of snow in Lynn, MA this morning!!
Maureen, thanks for your hand. I pledge not to smoke today ad also offer my free hand to the next person in line.
Victoria 179 DOF
Victoria !! Hello I will happily take your hand! I too will pledge with you to not smoke today!! No way!!
i reach out to whose next to join us... come on... who???
cindy 246 DOF
Meeee! Hi Cindy! I gratefully take your hand this morning, as I pledge: I will NOT smoke today! I happily extend my hand to the next in line to pledge...
Penny 36 DOF
It's a pleasure to take your hand, Penny. I join you in the pledge to not smoke today no matter what. Here is my hand for the next to pledge.
Pati
Good Morning all
I gladly take your hand Pati.
I pledge to not smoke for today and offer my free hand to the next in line to pledge.
Mags at 1238 DOF