My Daughter in California

[Christine13]

Hi, my daughter is in San Jose, California and they are just outside the evacuation zone. I am terrified for them!!

I just want them to come home.  I guess that's just being a MOM, so worried.  I also have been sick for 2 weeks.  Just a sore throat.  My own Dr. was booked up until September 30th.  I think it's time to switch Dr.'s.  I finally got up the courage today and drove across town to a Walk-in clinic, and the Dr. gave me some strong antibiotics.

Smoking was thought of today.  I have been self-isolating here at home.  I managed to get through the day without smoking.  So many others here have been through so much and didn't smoke, so why should I?  I didn't change my patch today, and the cravings have been bearable, so maybe it's time to get off of it.

If you are a praying person please pray for my daughter and family or send some positive thoughts.

Dale, how are things where you are?  I'm worried about you too!

[elvan]

Chris,

l am so sorry that you are worried, l cannot say that l BLAME you, that lS part of being a Mom. 

I am glad that you got treated at the clinic, now l really hope you feel better.

Glad you did not smoke KEEP IT UP!

Love,

Ellen

[YoungAtHeart]

I HOPE you don't have any cigarettes where you can get to them.  Keeping any around is giving yourself permission to fail.

Your daughter will do whatever she needs to do to be safe - you raised her to take care of herself - RIGHT?

Of COURSE you will worry, but smoking over it is just using it as an EXCUSE!

Remember - you don't DO that anymore!

Stay strong!  Stay committed!

Nancy

[CommunityAdmin]

Christine13 I see you're at about 21 days.  Let us know where you're at. Hoping things are well with your daughter.  JonesCarpeDiem‌ will probably check in as well. Mentioning him so he knows you were thinking about him.

YoungAtHeart‌ Yes, was wondering the same. 

Mark
EX Community Manager

[sweetplt]

Christine Christine13 I had written under one of your other posts wonder how your quit was going...I am glad you haven’t been smoking...but sorry you are sick...sending out a healing prayer to you and the safety of your family in California...rest and get well hon...lots of fluids...~ Colleen 630 DOF 

[marciem]

You have my prayers, Christine... strength and healing for you, and safety for your daughter.  

My evacuation warning was lifted about half hour ago, so now I'm back to worrying about Covid.

Smoking won't help any of these worries for either of us, it will only give us one more thing to be concerned about!!  You know this already, just wanted to reinforce   .

[JonesCarpeDiem]

I haven't smelled smoke but it's very hazy between the house here and the mountains. It is dry. We have an undeveloped 9 acre hillside behind us but they've cut the brush back 100 feet so I think we'll be okay unless there are strong winds carrying embers. There's our huge oak tree and a grove of Eucalyptus in the canyon across the street out front that would surely be a big deal if they caught fire.

[Maki]

Hi Christine 

Your family are in my thoughts and prayers , you as well . Sorry you are sick on top of it all . Hopefully the antibiotics will kick in soon . 

Good job not smoking . I highly recommend following the instructions for taking the patch ok . It's like any other prescription med ... or antibiotics for that matter ... you have to take those til completed or the infection comes back right. No harm done following the rules with your patch . Have you taken the patch before or this is your first time ? 

Please stay connected here or other support groups, it will help with the anxiety and the worry and with keeping your quit strong. You can get through this .  Sending you gentle hugs and peace . 

[Cousin-Itt]

Prayers for your daughter and all those affected by the fires

[MarilynH]

Chris I'm just seeing this my prayers are going up for Sheri and the family that they'll be safe and I'm praying for all of you that you can feel God's loving arms around you deep breaths and keep moving forward because Relapsing isn't an option anymore and besides it wouldn't help one ioda, stay close because we're all here for you rooting you on.....

[tyndallgw]

Hi Christine,

Hang in there.  I am also in San Jose.  I  would suggest you not worry too much at this point as the fires are a ways off and the prevailing winds should continue to blow them away from the city.  Things are pretty bad with the air quality, however.  We are often times at the officially unhealthy levels....walk outside at times and you almost feel like you're smoking again.    Feel free to drop me a line anytime if you want any updates on the fires.

George

[MarilynH]

Be safe tyndallgw.....

[Christine13]

Thanks everyone so much!!  I'm in it for the long haul now.  Dale glad you are safe.  George thank you for the update, I will keep in touch.

[Christine13]

Yes, George, you stay safe as well.

[indingrl]

Hello Christine - prayers lifted - CONGRATS staying a non smoker NO matter what - GOOD JOB - in HIS love I love you Christine and I knew you would enjoy your NON SMOKER life style - WAY TO GO  

[Barbara145]

Hi Christine.  I will pray for your daughter.  Great job not smoking. Take the patches as they are prescribed.  Probably not a good idea to stop too soon.  You are doing so well.  Try to stop worrying 

[Legend]

I just said a prayer for your daughter and for you to get better soon. I hope you and your daughter will be ok. 

[Barbscloud]

Keeping you and your family in my thoughts. Feel better soon.

Barb

[CommunityAdmin]

Christine13 wrote:

I'm in it for the long haul now.

That's great to hear!

Mark
EX Community Manager

[Daniela2016]

thinking of you Christine13‌, and you Dale JonesCarpeDiem‌

[Honda600]

Sometimes thinking about my kids and what they are going through makes me want to light up too. Being a mom is my main reason for quitting. She will be ok and so will you!