Day 4 Smoke Free, Yippee!

August 1st was Day 1 of my journey to become a non-smoker. I am taking a med called Chantix that takes away the desire to smoke. Prior to Day 1 I was taking a graduating dosage of the prescription leading to Quit Day. Honestly, I woke up Wednesday morning and had no immediate thought to lighting up. Almost not believing this possible, I moved through the morning traffic, work frustrations and the drive home without having a cigarette. Now I really don't want to admit this but I loved to smoke. Smoking covered many stresses, was my reward, my rebellion and probably lots more. And now I don't want to. I am hopeful that by going a day at a time, I will have made it to the land of nice smelling non smokers. Thanks for the many notes of encouragement.

And this morning our patience paid off, Denver, Hayden and I made fishing history (for us at least!) We caught two fish! Granted they were pretty itsy-bitsy but they were real live fish. Denver reeled 'em in, Hayden manned the Shrek 3 net and Grandma removed the hook. (Yuck!) Breakfast at McDonald's and we called it a morning.

Three prayer requests. 1. Teen Camp at LGYC starts tomorrow. Pray for safety, and teens to turn their hearts to God. 2. Pete and I go to Colorado for some R and R and to help be part of a Relay for Life my sweet cousin Laurie is co-chair of in Trinidad CO. We covet your prayers for travels and for life here at home for Katie and the kids. 3. Our dear friends, John and Karen, as John undergoes another serious treatment to get his cancer into remission. The whole family is exhausted and could really use all our prayers for a good outcome. They also know He holds them every step of the way. Thanks so much...