943 Days and my quit still isn’t perfect.

[JACKIE1-25-15]

 Life goes on, we have a hurricane about to hit Texas.  I have family members in Houston and San Antonio, and whatever else that comes my way.  So what do I do?   Breathe a little deeper.  Perch my lips like a fish.  Be mindful that "I don’t do that anymore”.  No EXcuses to smoke.  I could pace the floor but that may not help my urges subside.  So I am back to having to take one day at a time AGAIN.  I know that this is for a short moment and it will pass.  I do have my EX to come to blog, read blogs, interact,  take out my tool kit and be prepared.  Water was always by my side.  So I'll make sure I have some. Staying busy always worked. So I'll get busy.  So folks no matter where you are in your quit,  life happens and you have to remain determined, committed, trust/believe and work your quit NOPE no matter what.!

 My name is Jackie and I am a nonsmoker.  No smoking here, Oh No.  Breathe. This will pass. I can now tell myself to hang tough, stay close,  be mindful, never give in and never give up.  PROTECT my quit. Peace out. 

[YoungAtHeart]

You are not alone!  When life throws us difficulties, our old "friend", I think, will always come to mind.  When you are hurting and can't get moving like you want to work on the stress, it makes life's challenges more challenging. 

I will keep you and those in the hurricane's path in my thoughts and prayers.

Nancy

[MarilynH]

I'm also keeping everyone in my thoughts and prayers that are in the path of this hurricane that they'll be safe! 

[elvan]

Breathe...slowly...in and out...PRAY.  Pray for all of the people in the path of this monster storm.  

I am sending you a virtual hug, ((((Lady J))))....hope you get it.

Ellen

[JACKIE1-25-15]

Thanks

[Christine13]

Jackie, many prayers for you and your family that you are safe when the hurricane hits.  So sorry this is happening.

Stay strong.

[c2q]

We used to live in Corpus Christi, and we have many friends still there. Taking a clue from Nullah, I am singing them as safe as I can, as well as all of my EX family that may be in Harvey's path. You are all in my heart.

[c2q]

And you, Jackie - I have my virtual arms around you. I had one of those "what the ..." urges last fall. If I had not had this site to rush home to, I'm not sure how I would have kept my quit. You are a major inspiration to me and to many here. Thanks for doing what it takes to keep your quit.

I'd like to say "ix-nay on the ama-dray" around here, but none of us can take control of anything more than our own actions. I'm just gonna keep singing.

[JACKIE1-25-15]

I love your wisdom.  I learn so much from you and life is a lesson.  Sometimes I get tired of the homework.  I could figure out the the ix nay.  got the drama.  Go figure.  I am okay.  Life continues no matter what NOPE, no matter what.  I will sing along with you. 

[bonniebee]

I still have my moments too  we both smoked for many years Jackie 52 for me you must be about the same that is a long time with the addiction and habit being ingrained into our brains and bodies ! I expect I will have my moments many times into the future but we have Ex and I have a wise buddy like you ! II never want to go back to day one and I never want to hear my lungs wheezing the way they were !

I am praying for your people in Texas and all of them in that area Have you heard any word from them ?