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~
Sharon, taking your hand as I pledge to not smoke, no matter what! I am holding out my free hand for the next Quitter who wants to pledge today.
Jacqueline, 56 DOF
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 1235 Days of Freedom
Hello, everyone!
Hello, Mag I got to take your hand on 1-2-3-4 and now again on 1-2-3-5 as I hold your hand with all those precious days, I pledge not to smoke this 2nd day of December, who will take my hand and pledge with me?
~Terrie~ 516 DOF Don't Quit on your Quit!
Hi Mag! I missed your 1234 day - hope you had a party! I'm glad to take your hand and join in the pledge to not smoke today no matter what. Here is my hand to the next in line to join us.
Pati.2042
edit: Opps! Terrie beat me! Very happy to take your hand too, Terrie!
WOW, such awesome pictures!
Pati, thanks for your hand. I pledge not to smoke today and also offer my free hand to the next person in line.
Victoria 176 DOF
Morning to all. Woke up at 3 a.m. and couldn't go back to sleep. Well, I've got some things to do today (shopping, etc) so will get things done at home first.
Victoria, thanks for your hand. I'll hold on and pledge that I will not smoke today no matter what. I am holding out my other hand for the next in line.
What a powerful circle we have!!!!!
Sharon 1216 DOF
Good morning, Sharon. I, too, woke up at 3:00AM, I did get back to sleep around 7:00 but I had to get up and get ready for work so this is going to be a long day.
I am happy to take your hand today as I pledge not to smoke, no matter what, and to offer my other hand to the next person in line.
Ellen 1049 DOF
Hi Ellen. Happy to take the hand of a great quitter like you. It's a lazy Saturday around here. Thought I was getting a new fireplace today, but something about electrical conduit in the way . . . ah well. Nothing to smoke about. Here is my hand for the next to join us in our pledge to be smoke free today no matter what.
Pati
Hi Pati and Good morning to all
I gladly take your hand and pledge to not smoke for today and
offer my free hand to the next in line to pledge
Mag at 1236 Days of Freedom
hi, Mag, so happy to take hold of your hand and pledge not to smoke, no matter what! Here is my free hand, who will take it and pledge this lovely Saturday?
Jacqueline, 57 DOF