Freedom. I just spent a week with my siblings. This was the first time we all had been in the same place at the same time in over 50 years. All of whom do not smoke. Count me in. I was just sitting here thinking that I did not have to find a place to smoke or anxiously wait for everything to be over to get my fix. Life is grand. Just being thankful for my freedom.
Thanks, the dress made me look fat lol.
I don't think so you look awesome lady.
Thanks. can you imagine out of 7 kids I was the only one that smoked. My mother and father never smoked. I wanted to try it like one of my girlfriends. I was 21 years old when I got hooked.
Whaaaaat??? Absolutely not! Cute dress and you look HOT!
Nice looking non smoking family Jackie and I agree with Kristen you look fabulous.
Beautiful family!!!! Siblings are the best gift our parents gave us!!! ;-)
Nice looking family of NON-SMOKERS!! What a treat!
Thank you for sharing this great family picture, you all look wonderful ,yay for Smokefree living and yay for each and every Day WON....
You ARE the most gorgeous "senior citizen" I think I have ever known! Seriously - you could be a model! Fat? - ugh, no!!!!!
You are so lucky to have a big family. SO great you all could get together - I bet it was just wonderful.
I know you are glad you didn't smell like a dirty ashtray, either!
Good times!
Nancy
You have truly won my heart, Kettle corn and all. Have a great day.
What a beautiful family. I'm glad you got to enjoy them without having to leave the area to smoke. That would have been a bummer.
What a wonderful photo.................brings me in just a little closer to the EX appeal and familys of this site. Thank you Jackie!
Love the picture Jackie - good to hear that you had a nice time and that none of it was wasted sneaking away for a smoke!
Beautiful Ms Jackie and CONGRATS 50 YEAR CONNECTION with blood family....I just communicated with ALL of mine yesterday by TEXT......only by Gods grace for MY family progressing on dysfunction and also progressing nicely at getting along regardless of EACH individual PERSONAL issues...we are still FAMILY.....thank you for the reminder to get along in Gods love for ME to keep doing the right thing....love love love. Good blog and wonderful picture too...ty.
What a beautiful family reunion!
#Blessed
It was a blessing. My dad was happy.
This is great Jackie!!
Beautiful family Lady Jackie and YOU look like a million dollars...LOVE the hair, LOVE the dress...WOW! What a great blog!
Hugs,
Ellen
Your Dad looks great....I bet he did have a great day...Quite the crowd....everyone looks great....
That is not my dad. He is my oldest brother. His hair has been white for many years. A Frederick Douglas look alike.
And what a BEAUTIFUL family you have sweetie! I am very proud of you!
Isn't life just so much more enjoyable now that we don't do that anymore! AND...you look so pretty xoxo
A happy looking family Jackie. Almost as many sibling as me. Eight brothers & sisters.
Congratulations on this long smoke free run. I know it's for life.
Keep on keepin on M'Dear,
Then you know what it is like, never a dull moment. Lots and lots of fun. We had our own entertainment.
A. You're as beautiful outside as you are inside, and that's saying a lot.
B. Your oldest brother DOES look like Frederick Douglas! I thought so even before I read your comment!
C. My mother still cries when she manages to get all the siblings together in one room. I bet your dad was thrilled!
D. Congratulations on being able to enjoy that time with them without the distraction of addiction!
Thank you for your comment, I graciously accept your compliment. My brother would participate in Black History by visiting the schools and portraying Frederick Douglas. BTW he is one of the two best brothers a girl could ever have.
AWESOME! I love everything about this
Thanks, good to see you. You are coming up on a year now, right?
What a beautiful family photo!!!!! You are 1 sharp lady!!!!!
Always wonderful to be able to have the whole family together at once.
I know all of you had an amazing Time! What a Blessing for all of you!
Prairie 84 DOF
Nice picture of a happy non-smoking family.
This is beautiful Jackie...I have 6 sibs. There are 4 girls and 3 boys, just like your family. My story is very similar to yours. I was the rebel, the “cool kid.” I started smoking at age 16. It’s One of the biggest regrets of my life. But I’m trying to focus on the fact that it’s been almost 3 years since I’ve smoked. Thank you for posting this! God bless you; and no, the dress does NOT make you look fat! You’re gorgeous. Xoxo
Sorry, I just looked again. You have 5 girls, 2 boys. Oh well at any rate, I’m sure you ran out of hot water on school days! Only a person from a big family will understand that!
It was rationed. We had different days to bathe. shh
Great pic Jackie....It's those moments of appreciation of not smoking that make you stronger....see you on the boat.
Oh and BTW...I can tell by the pic you are the youngest....
Thanks, for the compliment. I am the middle child. We did a video that did not come out that well. My oldest sister was saying we were old. My youngest sister told her to speak for herself. I said. Amen sister. My oldest sister said I was old. I told them I was younger than all of them. I am not feeling it today. Been prepping and planting the garden. I am beaten up old this evening.
What a great family picture. I know you must have felt great not having to sneak around, leave the family etc. remember we are all getting older. It’s sure beats the alternative!! I became 66 on Friday. In my heart I’m 45 my body 70. But being smoke free I’m enjoying my time here more
Barb
The thought did not even cross my mind. I was thankful for the fact that "I just don't do that anymore".
Happy Belated Birthday
Thank u so much!
You're right, that dress doesn't do your body justice that you've worked so hard on. But you're still gorgeous, despite it! That picture makes me want to meet all of your siblings! And you spent a WEEK together?!!!! After all that time. My my but I would have liked to have been a fly on THAT wall! Poor guys didn't have a chance with all you ladies around, I'm sure! Lovely to see other pieces of you. (If you know what I mean.)
I love your family, Jackie! Thank You for the beautiful picture! I'm glad you have these wonderful memories for the days ahead.
What a great looking family of non-smokers! And YOU, my dear, look FABULOUS!