This is try number 1,254,674

March 18, 2008 · Posted in For His glory · 8 Comments 

I will quit smoking, if it kills someone. I have tried several times and failed each one. I am not using a magic bullet this time. I am relying completely on prayer and Bible reading. If you want, you can send some prayers my way.

I am going to kick this habit, once and for all!

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Day one (Welcome to hell revisited)

December 22, 2005 · Posted in Blog · 2 Comments 

Well day one went as well as expected and now we are into day two. I spent a lot of time being jittery and grumpy yesterday. I think all in all I did rather well in not biting anyones head off. The last time I tried I used the patch and it didn’t work out all that well for me that and the darn things are expensive. This time I am using the lozenges. Tried the gum once too and ended up getting head rushes from it as I would chew too fast.

Anyway, I am using these slightly foul tasting lozenges. They are my lifeline to sweet sweet nicotine. Of course once I quit smoking I will have to go to Betty Ford to get off the lozenges! I found this handy little chart of what to expect after quitting.

20
MINUTES ———————————————


• Blood pressure drops to normal
• Pulse rate drops to normal
• Body temperature of hands and feet increases to normal

8
HOURS  ————————————————————
• Carbon
monoxide level in blood drops to normal
• Oxygen level in blood increases to normal

24
HOURS ———————————————————
• Chance
of heart attack decreases

48
HOURS ———————————————————
• Nerve
endings start regrowing
• Ability to smell and taste is enhanced

2
WEEKS TO 3 MONTHS  ————————————
• Circulation
improves
• Walking becomes easier
• Lung function increases up to 30 percent

1
TO 9 MONTHS  ————————————————
• Coughing,
sinus congestion, fatigue, and shortness of breath decrease
• Cilia regrow in lungs, increasing their ability to
handle mucus, clean the lungs, and reduce infection
• Body’s overall energy increases

It actually also covers 1, 5, 10, and 15 years but lets not get ahead of ourselves. God bless and have an awesome day!

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for the love of pete

December 21, 2005 · Posted in Blog · 1 Comment 

Lord help me it’s winter break. I have Anna home with me and Desi went to her mothers. Don’t get me wrong, I love to play. I just want a break from pretending I am a pony every once in awhile.

For the millionth time I am quitting smoking. I even got rid of things that remind me of smoking. No more lighter in my pocket, even if it is convenient. I have a little more resolve this time plus I set myself up by telling everyone I was quitting again. I want them there to remind me when I am tempted.

I keep hearing a strange whistling sound from Anna’s room. I don’t remember buying her a whistle!

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