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ACCEPTANCE

candylance
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Such an important word when we quit smoking. I have had to admit my disabitlies this week, and I didn't like it one bit. Now everyone can say, "I told you so!!" I bought a teacup Chihuahua puppy. She, Annabel Lee, thanks to Mr. Edgar Allan Poe, weighed a whopping 1.5 pounds. I lost my balance more than once falling into things and realizing why people had told me I couldn't raise a Chihuahua puppy.Also, I callled it a therapy dog and the stress it put on my husband and me was unreal. I was feeding her at 2 AM and taking her to the bathroom. Taking her back to the breeder this morning was a treat. She was back amongst her own. I cried, of course. Doesn't take long to fall in love with a lil one. I loved her but couldn't take care of her. My husband got the results of his ultrasound on his carotids and NOT BAD. He has set his quit date for May 1st.

We accept the good with the bad. Falling in love with puppies, my husband's health, my health. ACCEPTANCE!!! WE ACCEPT AND MOVE ON AND SAY N.O.P.E. WE NEVER PUT ONE CLOSE TO OUR FACE. WE ACCEPT EACH OTHER, THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY!! SURELY DO LOVE YOU GALS AND GUYS.

CANDY       D219.

15 Comments
JonesCarpeDiem

Hoggie asks, "could you love the cat?'

Hoggie says, "cats need unlimited amounts of love"

Hoggie says, "bless you

cheyenne7
Member

Candy I am so happy about your husbands results and his quit decision....

Sorry about the pup --- you made a wise decision thou ---  thank you for sharing your thoughts and wisdom on this site.....

You are one special lady, and I admire you : )

Storm.3.1.14
Member

May 1st would make for a splendid quit date! (It was gonna be my second choice.)

That's May Day, the ancient holiday of Spring and renewal and rebirth and blooming.

Being it's a 1st, keeping track of the first 31 days will be a breeze.

Congrats to hubby for joining you in this journey!

savedbygrace2
Member

LOVE YOU MY DEAR FRIEND!!! So glad your hubby is joining us!!

cheryl_1-1-14
Member

So happy about your husband's good news and that's he's finally going to quit.  Hope it goes well for him.  Also sorry that you had to take the puppy back.  I know that was hard but very brave of you to have her best interest at heart.  Puppies are tough and can be very time consuming.  My son and his wife just adopted an adult dog and it has been a wonderful experience for them and the dog.  May give the Marine something to focus on when he quits too.

And we would NEVER say "I told you so".  Okay, maybe we would but it would be said with love.

Michwoman
Member

So courageous of you Candy! That's how you love someone - by thinking of their welfare instead of yours. You had to try or you would have wondered and pined forever. Now you know.

We love you!

JRC
Member

Know it wasn't easy for you Candy, but so right for all. Wonderful news about DH!

Hugs, Janet

LouiseR
Member
Love you dear friend. Puppies are like babies, need a lot of attention and you my dear need to put you and your hubby first. Hugs for you and your man. Always in my prayers.
elvan
Member

Oh Candy, I am so happy about your husband but will admit that I cried when I read about the puppy.  I have turned into a very emotional person since I quit and it really is so unlike me to cry.  I just could feel your disappointment and I am so sorry that you had to go through that.  I do think the idea of an adult dog might be a good one...BUT, that's your decision.  I am a shelter person, I have three rescue cats and a feral who lives outside.  I would be a little reluctant to recomment a cat, mine try to trip me on a regular basis and sometimes they are successful.  

May 1st is a GREAT anniversary, May Day, great day for a new start! 

Hugs, my friend, so very glad you are here for all of us.

lois2
Member

i know it broke your heart to take the pup back,  i know how you love dogs. congrats to hubby on his .quit

tiffanyann2
Member

Congratulations on your husbands quit date. He will not regret it.  But you know that it will be hard work so he's going to need your love and support. As for the puppy, I'm sorry that you had to give her up but I'm sure it was for the best. I'm a dog lover myself so I know that it had to be hard for you.

Strudel
Member

Oh - I can imagine how very tough that was.....but, it sounds like the right decision. I'm with Dale - have you considered a cat?!! Having had both cats and dogs - cats, in my opinion, are much easier! The toughest part would be scooping the litter box.... I have decided not to get another dog (at least not right now) - I love them - but way too much work. 

I am glad to hear about your husband! 

Take care Candy and happy Easter! 

GreenThumb3
Member

Hi dear good to hear news for your hubby sorry about the pup they are a handful maybe a calm older dog would be less work ? Hang in there 

annb
Member
So sorry about the pup. I know that's a disappointment. I sadly found out I can't handle a puppy anymore. Boy it was kind of a shock when i was baby sitting one after so long. Now It's just nice old settled dogs for me! So excited for you about Hubby! Yay! May Day! Can't wait for him to join in!!! Hugs to you!! Happy Easter Weekend!!
sawbuckjohn
Member

Hey Candy! I admire you and your decision. I have been trying to stop fooling myself in all aspects of my life. I tryed to fool myself for so long with my self destructive behaviors. I think the Sgt.Maj. has done himself proud in HIS decision as well. Have you ever participated in a 12 Step Program? I'm hearing a lot of Parallels, in what you're learning. That's GREAT!