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Freedom Train Friday....Winners

smorgy8513
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‎11-20-2015 10:14 AM

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Good morning fellow EXer's! The Freedom Train is on the tracks, and prepared to make its daily run to Freedom from smoking! Everyone is invited to come aboard to celebrate their own personal Freedom and that of their friends!!

If you are new here, this vehicle provides an area for everyone to gather and celebrate the milestones and successes of those in our community! There are no tickets! The fuel for this locomotive is love and caring! The rides on this Train are paid for in contributions to the quits of others! The only thing required to ride this Train is a desire to breathe Free!

We encourage everyone to join in the celebration! No matter where you are in your quit, today is special and is cause for celebration! Celebrate with others and they will celebrate with you! There are no baggage fees! Bring all your "EXtra baggage"! We will help you sort it out!

We encourage you to come aboard today! Shout out your personal milestones, and those of your friends! Show your pride in your quit!     2 Days, 200 Days or 2000 Days!  More, if you have them!

Let us hear from you, and let us all celebrate our FREEDOM!!   Post pictures, share music and we love when people bring and share food!

IT IS PARTY TIME!!!

This Train is bound for FREEDOM from the Evils tobacco and smoking!!

"IF YOU ARE NOT RIDING WITH US, YOU ARE MISSING THE TRAIN"

ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL ABOARD!!!!!!!!!      Sharon♥

 

Seems like a while since I've been conducting the train....want to thank Shawn for filling in for me last week when I was out in the warmth of Las Cruces, NM.

Back in cold MInnesota now......but thinking of moving west!!!

So, what's up for today?

We got some Winners!!!

Jeanne is riding today with 900 Days of Freedom.       I think that sounds like such a great number.....not long until the Quad Squad will welcome her with open arms.

So, what would you like for a late breakfast Jeanne?        Since it's cold here (26 degrees) may I offer something warm to you?

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or would you rather have a big, soft, sweet. gooey

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It's your day and you get to pick whatever you want........just have to share it with your EX family and friends.

Like the other Big Winner today........Louise who has 800 Days of Freedom!!!

I think Louise should have some 

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and of course....

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And for both of these 2 lovely ladies.........

Dancing

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Cheering

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And partying until

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And don't forget..........

Today is

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So, let's have fun............

Come, shout out your numbers........what is the most absurd (extremely silly, foolish, or unreasonable : completely ridiculous)  thing you've ever done!!!

My name is Sharon, I am celebrating 837 Days of Freedom and the silliest thing I've ever done was to get married..........oh, that falls under completely ridiculous!!!

Have a great day!

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JACKIE1-25-15
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‎11-20-2015 10:29 AM

Congrats to Jeanne with 900 days.  What a quit.  I am riding today with 299 days.

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JACKIE1-25-15
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‎11-20-2015 10:30 AM

Sorry Missed Louise 800 days

Congrats on 800 days of freedom. I am at 299

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candylance
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‎11-20-2015 10:32 AM

Good morning, Sharon!! I've been thinking and thinking about something I could say different from what YOU shared, and I can come up with little things but the BIGGEST, MOST ABSURD, COMPLETELY RIDICULOUS THING I'VE EVER DONE, was at the age of 50, I eloped with a narcissistic high school buddy that lasted for 6 weeks, seeing as I was not used to being beaten on a regular basis. I stopped drinking but I still smoked. I'm coming on here today with 18 Days Of Freedom!! I am now married to Mr. Wonderful and have been for the last 13 years!! Thank you, GOD!!

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LouiseR
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‎11-20-2015 10:46 AM

Hopping on with 800 days of FREEDOM.  Congrats to all!

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YoungAtHeart
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‎11-20-2015 11:40 AM

How;s THIS for absurd?

Congratulations to ALL who ride today!

Nancy

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TerrieQuit
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‎11-20-2015 02:01 PM

Congratulations, Jeanne with 900 days and to Louise with 800 days and dear sweet, Jackie with her 299 days! right behind Jimmie with 300  days! WTG to all other riders! Thanks for picking me up, Sharon! It was a crawl to get here, but I got here and I am here with 137  DOF! Terrie

THANK YOU, JESUS!

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cocos_mom
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‎11-20-2015 02:18 PM

Absurdity is what I like most in life, and there's humor in struggling in ignorance. If you saw a ma...

 

If you really think about it, this was all of us for a long time. We continually repeated an absurd act until one day we realized the pure ignorance of it and stopped for good.

I'm at 10 days today. And happier than I have been in years. Freedom is clean and clear.

Jackie

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cocos_mom
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‎11-20-2015 02:22 PM

One more thing on absurdity, did you know today was also:

1.      Africa Industrialization Day! 

2.      Beautiful Day! 

3.      Future Teachers of America Day! 

4.      Globally Organized Hug a Runner Day! 

5.      International STAND UP to Bullying Day! 

6.      Name Your PC Day! 

7.      National Peanut Butter Fudge Day! 

8.      Transgender Day of Remembrance! 

9.      Universal Children's Day! 

 

I especially like # 2, 6 & 7!

Jackie

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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.