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Freedom Train Saturday!

smorgy8513
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‎04-30-2016 08:53 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 welcome 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!

From time to time we do have questions about counting days. While we encourage everyone to celebrate everyday of their Freedom, here at the Freedom Train we count the days you have completed!   Tommy has shared this explanation:

“ For EXample I quit on 01/01/2010. On 12/31/2010 I had reached 365 days. However, I had not completed a year until 01/01/2011! Please feel free to address any questions or suggestions to me at any time.

https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/people/pir8fan”      Thanks Tommy!

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!!!!!!!!!             Conductor Sharon♥

 

So, I was wondering if there has ever been a day when the Freedom Train missed a route?       I can't remember a time.       Wouldn't it be great if we could say the same thing about our Quits?

Well, Flaroyale is on the way with 50 days of Freedom!    Congrats!!!  Tammy, we're all here to help encourage and support you.        How about a hat for you to wear today?

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No, this one is better for you!

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Whichever you choose......remember you are a Winner today and half way to the TDC!!!!

 

Looking at the National Calendar and have to share a couple of the fun ones:

NATIONAL BUGS BUNNY DAY

National Bugs Bunny Day is observed each year on April 30.  Bugs Bunny is the famous cartoon character best remembered for his roles in Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies produced by Warner Bros.  He is known  for his popular catch phrase “What’s up, doc?”  Bugs Bunny first appeared in a short film on April 30, 1938, and has since been enjoyed by millions of viewers.

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And then we have......

NATIONAL RAISIN DAY

April 30 recognizes another food holiday known as National Raisin Day. Raisins are tiny sundried grapes.  While sunlight dries most grapes naturally in vineyards, some are mechanically dehydrated. People have been enjoying raisins for as long as grapes have been growing. Raisins are naturally low in fat and contain healthy nutrients.  California produces the majority of the world’s raisin supply. 

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Hungry?

NATIONAL OATMEAL COOKIE DAY

National Oatmeal Cookie Day is observed each year on April 30.  This day is also often recognized on March 18 in conjunction with National Lacy Oatmeal Cookie Day. Oatmeal cookies have been around since the 1800s.  The cookies quickly became popular, and by early the 1900s a recipe for the delicious treats appeared on containers of Quaker Oats.  Oatmeal cookies are also considered a health food because they are an excellent source of iron and fiber.  Just another reason to have an oatmeal cookie today!

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Then you could combine the last 2.....

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And finally.....a day that we should honor each and every day.....

April 30 is National Honesty Day in the United States.  

We know the different kinds of lies. We’ve spared someone’s feelings or fudged the truth just a little or maybe told an all out whopper. Unless we walked on water, we’ve all told a lie or two.  National Honesty Day challenges us to be truthful in all we do.

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OK......enough.        Let's have breakfast

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This looks GOOOOOOOOOD!!!!!!!     It's the world's most expensive donut!

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Then my "usual" when I go out to eat:

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What do you want for breakfast?

Let's celebrate today........and sending prayers out for all those that are having the storms!

My name is Sharon and I have 999 Days of Freedom!!!!    (can you believe it?)

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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.
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