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~
Hello there, Pati. I am happy to take your hand as I pledge not to smoke today, no matter what. I offer my other hand to the next person who would like to take the pledge.
Ellen 1053 DOF
Good Morning All
I gladly take your hand Ellen and look at your 1053, you are really stacking up the Days!!
I promise to not smoke for today and offer my free hand to the next in line to pledge
Mags at 1240 DOF
Hi Mag I am honored to take your strong hand and pledge not to smoke today no matter what! life brings to me today. I offer my free hand to the next in line to pledge.
Sharon 208 DOF
Hi, Mags, so happy to again take your strong hand and pledge to not smoke, no matter what! I offer my free hand to the next pledger....
Jacqueline, 51 DOF
Hi Jacqueline, I am the next to pledge that as of an hour ago, I begin again! I take your hand and pledge not to smoke this 24 hours! I will set a new clock at midnight! I offer my free hand to the next in line to pledge!
Terrie back at day 1
Hey Terrie my friend
I gladly take your hand and walk with you, I promise to not smoke for 24 hrs and offer my free hand to the next in line to pledge!!!
Mags
Good Morning. Terrie, I send love to you.........Day Won!!!!
Mags, I reach out my hand to you and pledge that I will not smoke today no matter what. My other hand is out to the next in line. We are alll as srong as our next in line!
Sharon 1221 DOF
Sharon I got yours !! And together we will hold each other up and pledge No Smoking fir next 24 hours!!
whose got my hand ?!!!
cindy 249 DOF
GOOD MORNING ALL!
Cindy, thanks for your hand. I pledge not to smoke today and also offer my free hand to the next person in line.
Victoria 182 DOF
Hi, Victoria, thank you for the hand up! I pledge to be smoke free today, no matter what, and I offer my free hand to another pledger.
Jacqueline, 62 DOF