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REJOICE

viv0147
viv0147
Yes let us all rejoice we don't smoke, for some who are just starting the quit congratulations on making such a wonderful life saving decision, and although you may be finding it difficult at the moment it will, and does get better, you have so much to look forward to. The ones who haven't smoked for a quite a while, you are now reaping all the wonderful rewards of your quit, and you now realize it was well worth the discomfort to be free of a horrible killer addiction, and the rewards, we will collect them for the rest of our lives. Viv
deleted_user
deleted_user
Beautiful and inspirational :) Thanks so much for sharing this! It's always reassuring to hear that it will get better! As you said, I'm already reaping rewards at only day 49!

Thanks for sharing this :)
forerica
forerica
How true Viv.... a little discomfort at first but trememdous benefits to come... only on day 18 here but already feel free and healthy......
CeejayLo
CeejayLo
I'm more than happy to SHOUT - REJOICE!!! I wake every morning knowing I have had a good night's sleep, something I never had when I smoked. I rejoice knowing that the walk in the park I'm about to do will not leave me breathless. I rejoice in the fresh smell of my home and the fresh flowers I picked from my garden. I rejoice in the strength given to me by the wonderful people here on DS which has alowed me to say.. Thanks for reminding me Viv to SHOUT - REJOICE!
Tikka
Tikka
WELL said VIV!
Thanks also for the Wales link on you tube! It was fun to hear what you sound like. My heritage is from Wales I think..anyhoo -- nice to "meet" you! ;) ANd thanks for the inspiration -- I needed a little of that today!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Thank you so much Viv, for your uplifting post.
I am starting to REJOICE and reaping some benefits
from my quit too.
deleted_user
deleted_user
exactly what day will i start feeling rejoiceful,,hahaha. i know there are changes already, lower blood pressure is a biggie, easier breathing..im still just so dang pissy. i think its the fear more than anything, of failure. but its post like yours that i go back to and read later to snap me out of those feelings. thank you so much!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Good positive post Viv. Thanks for making us realize we have something to rejoice for. I'm feeling the rewards now too.