Daily Pledge, Bonfires and Quit Celebrations: Traditions born from the members
December, here we are! Time flies, doesn't it? There are a lot of things going on this month, that may cause stress/ anxiety. Lot's of family, friends presents to buy and not much money to buy them with. Remember that those things are going to be there whether we smoke or not! Smoking helps nothing and creates more stress! So, please, remember to get your butt in here to pledge and so will I, so we can lift each other up and strengthen our commitments!
Let's begin with Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, celebrated on December 7th.
December 21rst is the first day of winter, get your hats, gloves, and scarves out and ready to go!
December 25th is Christmas Day! The day we celebrate our savior! and Santa and get/give presents! I only do for Brandy and my youngest daughter, Sarah. I send homemade greeting cards with a picture of Brandy and I on them to family and close friends. I buy small things at the dollar tree for my AA friends and usually pass some out to homeless too. In past years I have also volunteered to help serve the meal down at the Salvation Army. What do you do during the Holidays? Stay busy! NO SMOKING REQUIRED!
Also on December 25th is the first day of Hanukkah!
Kwanzaa begins December 26th. Happy Kwanzaa!
The Nguzo Saba
(The Seven Principles)
Dr. Maulana Karenga
Kwanzaa was created to introduce and reinforce seven basic values of African culture which contribute to building and reinforcing family, community and culture among African American people as well as Africans throughout the world African community. These values are called the Nguzo Saba which in Swahili means the Seven Principles. Developed by Dr. Karenga, the Nguzo Saba stand at the heart of the origin and meaning of Kwanzaa, for it is these values which are not only the building blocks for the community but also serve to reinforce and enhance them.
Last but not least, December 31rst is New Year's Eve. and at 12:01 we will be starting 2017!
Ready, set, pledge!
My name is Terrie and I have 513 days smoke-free! I pledge not to smoke this day and I am reaching my free hand out to the next person that wants to pledge!
Happy December! Don't Quit on your Quit! ~Terrie~
Hi Lillian! I gratefully take your hand, as I pledge: I will not smoke today! I extend my free hand to the next person in line to pledge...
Penny 32 DOF
Terri.....you are amazing with the monthly page. Thank you so much for doing it! /thanks for your hand Penny, I'll hold on and pledge that I will not smoke today no matter what. My other hand is out to the next in line,
Sharon. 1214 DOF
Terrie, thanks you so much for staying up all night to create this page!!! Well, it would've taken me all night....
Sharon, I will take your hand and pledge to not smoke today, no matter what! Here is my free hand for the next person to take and pledge that they will not smoke.
Jacqueline, 55 DOF
Great December pledge page Terrie!!
Good Morning All
I gladly take your hand Jacqueline and pledge to not smoke for today
and offer my free hand to the next in line to pledge
Mag at 1234 DOF
Hello! I am so very glad that all of you like the December pledge page! Thanks for all of your kind words!
Mag with1-2-3-4 I gladly take your hand as I pledge not to smoke no matter what happens and I reach out to the next person waiting to pledge! ~Terrie~ 515 days free
Don't Quit on your Quit!
Hi Terrie! I am grateful to take your strong quit hand this morning as I pledge: I will NOT smoke today! I extend my free hand to the next person in line to pledge N.O.P.E.
Penny 33 DOF
Good Morning to all. Maureen, thanks for your hand. I'm going to hand on as I pledge that I will not smoke today no matter what comes along. I'll hold out my other hand to the next in line.
Sharon 1215 DOF
Sharon,
What an HONOR to take your hand this morning as I pledge not to smoke no matter what. I offer my other hand to the next person who is ready to pledge.
Ellen 1048 DOF
Good morning everyone. Thank you Ellen I am happy to hold your strong hand and pledge not to smoke no matter what. I offer my free hand to the next in line.
Sharon 203 DOF