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Freedom Train Saturday 7/16/16

smorgy8513
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‎07-16-2016 08:21 AM

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!

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Today's Celebrations:

stadtlerj   800 Days    https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/people/stadtlerj

Mag10Q   3 YEARS!    https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/people/magstoyou

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We encourage you to come aboard today! Shout out your personal milestones, those of your friends, and show pride in your quit: 2 days, 200 days or 2000 days, or more if you have them! Let us hear from you, and let us all celebrate our freedom. Post food and music - IT IS PARTY TIME! This train is bound for FREEDOM from the evils of tobacco and smoking.

 

"IF YOU ARE NOT RIDING WITH US, YOU ARE MISSING THE TRAIN"

ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL ABOARD!!!!!!        Sharon

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What is the Freedom Train? More  here

If you are new here, this vehicle provides a place for everyone to gather to 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 encourage 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" and we will help you sort it out.

How do I count my days?

Your quit info is here

From time to time we have questions about counting days. While we encourage everyone to celebrate every day of their freedom, here on the Freedom Train we count the days you have completed. For example, Tommy quit on 01/01/2010. On 12/31/2010 he had reached 365 days. However, he had not completed a year until 01/01/2011.

Where can I sign up?

You can register for the Freedom Train here.

Have a question?

Please feel free to address any questions or suggestions to Pir8fan (Tommy) at any time.

Daily Freedom Train Conductors

Sunday: pir8fan

Monday: YoungAtHeart

Tuesday: Shawn

Wednesday: cyn

Thursday: cyn

Friday: Smorgy

Saturday: Smorgy

 

I am soooooo happy and proud that I get to conduct the train today with the 2 Big Winners  we have!

Jim, you have 800 Days of Freedom!      This is huge!      This is accomplishment!    You are a rockin', sockin' EX who is a role model for all of the others who are following in your footsteps!

What to give you today as an honor?

How about??????

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This shirt will be a way to tell all you meet that YOU are beating 'ol nic!         Keep it up!

And then there is my buddy Mag!       We have been so close in numbers since day WON.         I always get EXcited when she hits a milestone because I know I follow 20 days behind her.

I want you to feel like a Queen today!

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Wear this all day.......Celebrate the wonderful Winner you are!        I know your have kept so many of us on the straight and narrow because of your encouragement!

EX family..........let's party with these winners today.

Today is National Day and the one we are going to celebrate is

TOSS AWAY THE “COULD HAVES” AND “SHOULD HAVES” DAY

Across the United States, the third Saturday in July recognizes Toss Away the “Could Haves” and “Should Haves” Day.  

Created by author and motivational speaker Martha J. Ross-Rodgers, this day is intended for all to let go of the past and live for the present.  To help with this venture, find a paper and pen, write down your “could haves” and “should haves” and then throw it away.

Once you have thrown your “could haves” and “should haves” in the trash, make the following resolution:

“From this day forward, I choose not to live in the past. The past is history that I can not change.  I can do something about the present; I choose to live in the present.”

Now, take care of yourself and your health by living for now. Do your best and make the best of each and every day!

This is a great thing to remember on our Quit Journey!

NEWBIES......do you want to be like Jim?       Do you know you too can be like Mag?

Then 

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First thing it takes is to make the decision.

You're here.......you've made the decision....or at least thinking about it.........let's do it!

Game for today:

1)   give your name

2)   give your number

3) give congrats to the Winners

4)  give something you "could have/should have" that you are going to throw away.

Now COME   ON   AND   DO    THIS   !!!!

No excuse that you can't post pics........just say it!

OK,  I'll go first:

My name is Sharon, I have 1076 Days of Freedom.     I want to congratulate Jim and Mag on a fantastic Winning Day Won!         I should have not hung on to the "I'm not as good as ______".       I  choose to let go of that and live in the present!

I'll be back with some breakfast in a bit!

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smorgy8513
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‎07-16-2016 08:26 AM

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Pops
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‎07-16-2016 08:31 AM

Sharon,

Good morninin, and thanks a million for the scrumptous breakfast.  1076 Days?!!! Wow and congrats.

Well, I''m Pops, and I'm so happy to shout out my 53 Days of Freedom this morning.  And with that, I'm going to settle in here and dive into this breakfast. hmmmm good....

Pops

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Storm.3.1.14
Member
‎07-16-2016 10:15 AM

I'm Storm, and I've been free for 869 days. A big congratulations to Jim and Maggie on their special days! I "should have" quit years ago, and I "could have" had some pretty wonderful quit dates, too (Independence Day, New Year's Day, 10/10/10, and on and on and on). No regrets, though; I have my Quit now, and I'm fond of my 3/1/14!

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TerrieQuit
Member
‎07-16-2016 10:47 AM

Congratulations everyone! Great Quits! Thanks for conducting and the food looks great, Sharon! Have a great day everyone! My name is Terrie and I am riding with 376 DOF!

I Won't Quit on my  Quit!

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shashort
Member
‎07-16-2016 11:07 AM

I'm Sharon and I have been free for 64 days.  Congratulations to Jim and Maggie for their awesome big milestones. I wish or shouldn't have ever picked up smoking. I imagine what life today would be like with never introducing nicotine in my body. I today let go of that wish and are thankful that I am learning life without nicotine today and have gotten this far from all the support of my fellow EXers. Thanks Sharon for picking me up.

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ShawnP
Member
‎07-16-2016 12:26 PM

Good afternoon! Just popping in for a moment to congratulate our honoree's today, Mag10q and Stadtlerj. 

Sorry I can't stay. I am having my sons graduation party today and doing the finishing touches before i have to leave. Have a great day!

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Magstoyou
Member
‎07-16-2016 01:23 PM

Thanks Sharon for picking me up

Thank you every one for helping me get to 3 years today!! I'm riding up front with you Sharon. Lets get this train rolling!!!  WAAAAAAAAAAAHOOOOOOOOOO. Toot Toot!!!

Mag           

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elvan
Member
‎07-16-2016 01:55 PM

Congratulations to Jim and Mag!  VERY impressive numbers.

I am Ellen and I have 909 days!!!

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stadtlerj
Member
‎07-16-2016 02:42 PM

Sharon,

Thank you so much for the shirt I will wear it proudly.

I didn't realize I hit the 800 day mark I am amazed but I was just as amazed at 30 days, 60 days, 6 months one year etc. I really didn't think I would be able to do it I thought no one could be as hooked as I, Ireally thought I was unique and no one could love smoking as much as I but I later realized we all thought like that you are either addicted or your not and we all were.

To break the chains and gain your freedom to the addiction is the greatest reward not having to smoke what a great feeling.

All the support I received and continue to receive from you guys is really what made the difference and I will never forget that.

Thank you all for helping me along this journey.

Love you all!!!

Jim

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MarilynH
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‎07-16-2016 06:58 PM

Congratulations to everyone on board this evening especially the wonderful milestones, I am here with 733 DOF and counting........

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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.