Dec 09 2009

Double Digits

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I’ve been hesitant to put up a post about quitting smoking.  In the past, any time I have done that, I’ve started again before the post went live.  So, this time I decided to wait til I was “sure”.

Sure, I’ve quite a hundred times before and I’m not sure how to explain how it’s different this time, but it is.

Today marks 10 days since I quit.  Actually, I think it’s been 11, but who’s counting:-).

At first, I thought since I had a cold, it would be the time to quit.  I didn’t feel like smoking anyway cuz, well, it makes me cough when I have a cold.  Thinking back, probably not a good idea cuz as I begin to feel better, my desire to smoke gets worse.  BUT, as I said, I feel differently about it this time.  I’m praying…..have people praying for me and I…..just……know.

I know that I can’t diet and quit smoking and get healthy and fix the world……all at once.  One thing at a time.  I may gain a few pounds in this first step, but I’ll work on that later and I’m comfortable with that.  That’s a first!

There ya have it…….well on my way to clear lungs:-).  If I could get rid of this cold I’d tell ya how much better I feel, but that’s not happening today:-(.

If ya have a minute……30 seconds even…..say a prayer, will ya?

Thanks!!

  • http://billgrandi.com Bill (cycleguy)

    Way to go T! I look forward to hearing how it has lasted longer and longer and that God has enabled you to quit. You will be glad you did. Ria will be glad you did. Your kids will be glad you did. Your lungs and voice will be glad you did. I pray for you every day and will now include this as a daily one.

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/Pokinatcha Pokinatcha

    Awesome! Praying that you will smoke-free!

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/Pokinatcha Pokinatcha

    I know smoking is an expensive habit, but I didn't mean smoke free! That's praying that you will stay smoke-free and kick that habit!

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/apostlethatroks apostlethatroks

    Ha…you so funny, Pokey! o/ Lifting you up, Toby! o/ (and I'll likely never stop with this one)

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/bryan_hill bryan hill

    Great Job. Praying!

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/Pastor_T Pastor_T

    Thanks for the prayers Bill!!!

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/Pastor_T Pastor_T

    Thanks to both of ya….Smoke free :-)

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/Pastor_T Pastor_T

    Thanks Bryan…..appreciate it!

  • Donna

    I am saying prayers and I truly believe you can do it. Like you I tried many times before it stuck. It has been 18 years this time. I once quit for 6 1/2 years. I still never say never but in my heart I believe I will not smoke again. It doesn't even appeal to me at all. When I quit this last time it was timed just right I guess because it did not bother me at all. People who had to be around me might say different. I quit before my jaw surgery and that is probably why it was eaiser to quit and not crave them. Good luck and I will pray for Ria to be able to quit too.

    • http://intensedebate.com/people/Pastor_T Pastor_T

      I'd try the jaw surgery if it wasn't so expensive….and sounds kinda painful :-) . Thanks Donna!

    • http://intensedebate.com/people/Pastor_T Pastor_T

      I'd try the jaw surgery if it wasn't so expensive….and sounds kinda painful :-) . Thanks Donna!

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/dg4G David

    Praying in agreement with you and all the others praying for ya Toby! :)

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/Pastor_T Pastor_T

    I think I now have the globe covered in prayer! Should be easy now, right? :-)

    Thanks David!

  • Angie Walters-Nelson

    good job prayin for you i need to quit something too so i am there with ya

    • http://intensedebate.com/people/Pastor_T Pastor_T

      Thanks Angie!! Praying for you as well!

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