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Been having a rough day!

smorgy8513
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‎01-29-2014 02:29 PM

Mostly due to client issues.   But that's nothing to talk about.

Weather is better.....20 degrees ABOVE right now......Snow tomorrow.

Friend back in hospital.

Don't think my jeans quite fit yet for the Orlando trip.

Oh, well.....what's a girl to do....life is just life!

AND THEN.......AND THEN.......Look, what should appear but a short blog from a dear.....

She says.....I AM coming to Orlando!!!

And, all of a sudden....the sun seems even brighter......the client load somewhat lighter......

Marilyn is coming to Orlando to play!

So happy, so happy!

The only that could make me happier right now is about 10 more of my friends here sharing the same news!!!!!

Sharon 177 days of Freedom!

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marilyn_marmac
Member
‎01-29-2014 02:49 PM

Yes, yes, let's go play in the sunshine! Who cares if our jeans are to tight when we are going to be surrounded by our wonderful friends? It will be warm even if the temps weren't going to be. There is going to heat wave rolling in for our trip because I will have it no other way 🙂 Sending you some sunshine to keep you until then.

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marilyn_marmac
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‎01-29-2014 02:52 PM

Oh, meant to say..prayers for your friend.

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linda258
Member
‎01-29-2014 03:48 PM

You guys have a fantastic time in the sun!   Enjoy!

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Sooz3
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‎01-29-2014 04:21 PM

When are you guys going to Orlando? We are takin our two boys in April, I hate flying so the 9 hour trip does not appeal but I know it'll be so worth it!

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Sooz3
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‎01-29-2014 04:21 PM

When are you guys going to Orlando? We are takin our two boys in April, I hate flying so the 9 hour trip does not appeal but I know it'll be so worth it!

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candylance
Member
‎01-29-2014 04:25 PM

I got button extenders from Amazon.com!! Seriously, they work!! lol!!!

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moody_9-18-13
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‎01-29-2014 07:53 PM

So happy for you girls! Have a ball and remember us poor souls who have to stay home in the cold and go to work!

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jaysjenn
Member
‎01-29-2014 09:13 PM

I hope your friend gets better soon... Enjoy the fun in the sun at Orlando.  We did the Disney thing back in Sept. and had a blast!!  It was the first trip that our  10 year old son (Hunter) has ever been to Flordia.  Enjoy some R&R in the constant warm weather. 🙂

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Gone but Not Forgotten. RIP I've thought so many times about quitting, done a few quits with the longest being 9 months. Blamed that relapse on my sister because she broke her hip. This time I feel different 8/5/13:The first day of my forever quit. About me? Well, I'm old enough that I am going to semi-retire (work 2 days per week) starting in October, 2013. I have 2 grown sons, 2 older sisters, 2 cats. I'm passionate about my work, love mystery books. I give all the glory for my work, any successes I may have to God and prayer. I have a lot of people praying for me right now and that is where I feel the strength. I also am finding strength, information and support from this site. I hope I can offer some of that to others when I get past the newbie stage. 9/4/13 30 days today!! I've learned so much since I've been coming here each morning (and sometimes at night). Words: choose, not try-----decision----not giving anything up, but gaining---I'm worth so much more than a cigarette. These are only a few of the pearls of wisdom that I've taken to heart. So many great people. I learn something each and every time I come on here. I'm learning about myself too. I teach clients everyday that feelings are feelings and ok to have, but I've always fought that concept myself. I heard when I was little "what have you got to cry about?" so I learned not to cry. If anger was shown it meant going back and shutting the door 10 times quietly or maybe getting the wrath of my parent. So, I learned not to cry, not to feel anger. I'm learning now that I have those feelings and that smoking pushed them aside and down. They are there and real. Now I'm trying to learn how to show and express them instead of going off by myself for a smoke. I have supporters. The biggest pride is what I feel in myself. With each day I wake up I can say "Today is day ____" and I feel proud. Not the kind of pride like I could never fail. That is a realization and why I need to be aware and conscious each moment. No, smoking doesn't solve anything. And today I am proof that I can go on without the crutch of a cigarette! 8/5/17 4 Years Quit!!! Who would have "thunk" it? I never took responsibility for my relapses, always blamed whatever it was that occurred. So, when I quit on 8/5/13 I knew I REALLY wanted it to work, knew that I needed as much support as I could get but I think deep down I was afraid this one wouldn't take either. So, I did as much positive as I could: Chantix, prayer, atomic fire balls, telling friends AND coming to the EX many times throughout the day. The people here became my friends as well as my family. I could share when I was struggling and get encouragement. Have there been struggles in my life since then that would have "caused" me to smoke in the past? Of course! Life goes on and troubles happen even when you don't smoke. I lost my sister who was also my best friend, my diagnosis of lung cancer and the treatment that has gone on since then (dr tells me "not curable, but treatable"). Would smoking make any of those things better? OF COURSE NOT! But when you're an addict the brain tells tons of lies to you..... Newbies: use the resources that the EX provides to you and you will have major milestones too. I thank my family here and love each and every one of you that have helped me! Too many names to mention.