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11 Years of Growth in Freedom

Thomas3.20.2010
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What an amazing journey I'm on! I didn't expect that I would succeed. Only with the knowledge and support and caring of the Becomeanex Community was I able to launch my quit and then day by day nourture it to success.

But what really has surprised me is how much I learned about myself and grew in my integrity! Smoking Cessation brings us to make decisions based on our values not being caught up in addition! That is the true gift of Freedom. I get to become who I want myself to be! I get to choose how I spend my precious time each day! I get to respect body, mind and spirit! 

Only in Freedom can I grow into the best me I decide to strive for and reach. 

I find it ironic now that I was afraid in the beginning of losing something - anything of value! The entire journey I wasn't giving up anything at all! I was gaining me. 

Any of us who has some time in our quit knows what I'm saying even though I'm describing a feeling that is challenging to imagine for beginning quitters. Just take one single day at a time and along the way keep your eyes open to blessings! Daily blessings will find you! 

LLAP

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Ladybug--7-3-12

Congratulations on 11 Years of Freedom!  

You earned it & helped many along the way in your personal journey.  Keep cherishing it (as I know you will!).   Wishing  you many more ... .

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Strudel
Member

Thomas - Big congratulations on 11 years! I thank God you were here when I arrived in June of 2010! It has been a great pleasure to be on this journey with you! Please take care! 

Kathy

JACKIE1-25-15
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YoungAtHeart
Member

WOW - not only have you remained smoke free for ELEVEN YEARS

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but you have taught me everything I know about COPD - and for that I am forever grateful!

Miss your presence1  Glad you stopped by to celebrate with us.

Nancy

 

Maki
Member

   Congratulations Thomas !

   🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

You were one of the firsts that welcomed me to Ex in Copd quitters . Your blogs educated me , your personality alone inspired me to keep going . I won't catch up to ya in years quit ever  but I will keep going .,

                   You deserve the best day ever ! 

              

      Eleven 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆Eleven ! 

MarilynH
Member

A super congratulations Thomas (@Thomas3.20.2010) on your fantastic fabulous beautiful glorious wonderful humongous ginormous magnificent amazing spectacular splendiferous stupendous awesome 11 precious Smokefree years and counting YAY for each and every YEAR WON. 🎉🎈🎉🎈🎉🎈🎉🎈🎉🎈🎉0a1a6d818deafdbfa921f51452125ef9.jpg

 

 

indingrl
Member

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Thomas my brother - in His love I love you for loving me all these 10+ years💖

Giulia
Member

WE are so lucky that you just keep spreading your beautiful quit all over the place.  Always inspiring.  Happy Happy 11th dear Thomas.  Blessings on your head!  You're a gem.  💎

Sootie
Member

Thomas---my dear friend. I am so delighted to wish you a HAPPY 11th anniversary of freedom!. I hope you enjoyed the day.

Legend
Member

Congratulations on 11 years Yay!  😊

indingrl
Member

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TOGETHER - MY BROTHER💖 CONGRATS 👍

Barbscloud
Member

Congrats on 11 years of success.   

 

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maryfreecig
Member

Hi Thomas, congratulations on 11 and thanksfor sharing your success. 🙂

sweetplt
Member

@Thomas3.20.2010  Congratulations on 11 years of Freedom...You are a bright light at the Ex community...Thank you for always inspiring, encouraging and helping so many on this journey...🤗 Colleen 839 DOF

Trisha76
Member

Congratulations Thomas on 11 years! I have read almost all your posts and you have been such an inspiration to me! I absolutely love it when I see a post from you as you are able to use such meaningful words.

virgomama
Member

Your words are so true, Thomas.  I'm so glad I "popped in" to the Ex Community to read them.  Congratulations on 11 years.  You are an inspiration.

indingrl
Member

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Tbomas - I don't know where my other congrats graphics went - oh well here is a love congrats brother💖

Jennifer-Quit
Member

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Congratulations Thomas!  Sorry that I missed this on your big day,

but want to say "Thanks" for all you do to help others!

Trisha76
Member

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HealthyOrange
Member

Congratulations on your 11 years, Thomas!  They look SO good on you.

MarilynH
Member

A super congratulations Thomas (@Thomas3.20.2010) on your fantastic fabulous beautiful glorious wonderful humongous ginormous magnificent amazing spectacular splendiferous stupendous awesome 11 precious Smokefree years and counting YAY for each and every YEAR WON. 🎉🎈🎉🎈🎉🎈🎉🎈🎉🎈🎉0a1a6d818deafdbfa921f51452125ef9.jpg

 

 

About the Author
63 years old. 20 year smoker. 11 Years FREE! Diagnosed with COPD. Choosing a Quality LIFE! It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. -Galatians 5:1