For the past 25 years I have been hitting the quitting snooze button. The alarm was going off and I just didn’t want to wake up. When I was 21 my Dad was diagnosed with emphysema and he quit smoking, he died when I was 26. Alarm….Snooze, Alarm….Snooze…..
My Mother dies of colon cancer……….Alarm….Snooze
Cigarette prices going higher and higher in the 80”s, 90’s etc…… Alarm…..Snooze
My Aunt dies of lung cancer at age 47………Alarm……Snooze
Personal scare with colon cancer…………Alarm….Snooze
Finally on July 28 of this year I didn’t hit the snooze button. I Woke Up. I jumped into this quit with my whole heart and soul. I honestly do not want to ever smoke again. There have been a few uncomfortable moments, but for the most part it has been an awakening. A new great journey.
Went to a memorial service for a cousin’s husband that died of lung cancer this Saturday. At the reception I could help but notice all the smokers. Even sitting outside I felt like I was in a cloud of smoke. I am so glad I didn’t hit the snooze button any longer.
YES WE CAN…..and YES I AM…………!
