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 Terrie. It's raining here, much needed. Thanks for the hand. I join you in the pledge to not smoke today,
Here is my hand for the next to pledge.
Pati
Hi, Pati, glad to take your hand and pledge not to smoke today, no matter what (or how cold it is, brrr)! I offer my free hand to the next person to take this pledge with us....
Hi Jacquline happy to take your hand and pledge not to smoke today, no matter what! I offer my hand to the next person in line to pledge.
Sharon 207 DOF
Big Smile again today Sharon. I am happy to take your hand today and pledge not to smoke NO MATTER WHAT!
Extending my other hand to the next person to pledge.
LillianDay 171
Happy Wednesday to Y'all!
Hi Lillian! I gratefully take your strong quit hand as I pledge: I will NOT smoke today! I hold out my other hand to the next person to pledge.
Penny 38 DOF
Good morning all! Penny, thanks for your hand. I'll hold on and pledge that I will not smoke today no matter what comes along. I hold my other hand out to the next in line to help form the perfect, strong circle of hope!
Sharon 1220 DOF
GOOD MORNING ALL!
Sharon, thanks for your hand. I pledge not to smoke today and also offer my free hand to the next person in line.
Victoria 181 DOF
Good morning
Victoria I will merrily take your hand .. I will stand beside you in our pledge and lift up each other in our committment to NOT SMOKE.. no matter what!
I reach out to next to join us
Cindy 248 DOF
Cindi I will gladly join you in the pledge to not smoke today no matter what as I reach out to the next person that would like to join us.
Maureen
Hi Maureen. Lookin' good! I'm happy to take your hand and join the pledge to not smoke today no matter what. Here is my hand for the next to join us.
Pati