Slowly trying to make my way back in the game....

[nsd_user663_63998]

First off - I'd really just like to thank all my wonderful quit buddies for the kind words and concern over me the last week or so. Unfortunately my father-in-law did pass away a few days ago. Its been a difficult week, but life goes on and so will I.

As of Saturday night I have 7 weeks under my belt - and I'm very happy about that. Although at times like yesterday it hardly seemed possible – yesterday was a total junkie day, every other thought seemed to include smoking in some way. However deep down I knew it was more than just thinking about wanting to smoke - I knew it really had more to do with trying to cope with issues like this without a cigarette. Crap happens and we have to learn how to deal in a different way, because smoking is just not an option for anyone that has quit. I just haven't found the golden ticket yet that gives us all the answers, but I think I'm good for a while anyway.

To all my Buddies out there - when I first started this quit – you were there for me and you are my heroes. You guys helped me in more ways than you know, made it possible for me to get this far and I appreciate and admire you all so much. I hope your all well and from the looks of it, we have lots of new faces around here and I hope to catch up in the next few days or so. But for tonight and maybe the next couple of days (coz I'm feeling a little selfish) I'm gonna kick back, have a beer and then most likely a wine or twoforum.nosmokingday.org.uk/c... and enjoy a few quiet days with my husband See you all at the races...

[nsd_user663_48218]

Sorry to hear about your father in law. I'm an old face returning for a new quit. I look forward to chatting when you get back on the forum properly.

[nsd_user663_63998 in reply to nsd_user663_48218]

Thank you and we will chat for sure, since I have a habit of talking a lot

[nsd_user663_58050]

Hello Que. first, really sorry to hear of your loss. I can empathise with you completely in that respect. But in the face of this challenging time, well done for staying strong and not letting Nic get centre stage. Keep going.

[nsd_user663_63998 in reply to nsd_user663_58050]

Thanks Walkabout I will, but as far as I can see, Nic will never get centre stage. I myself hope will never give him that opportunity and even my father in-law who smoked for 50+ years died from kidney failure, not some awful smoking disease. So no victory for Nic here.

[nsd_user663_64024]

Hi Que

So so sorry to hear of your father in law, my condolences to your husband as well, this is a difficult time for the both of you, glad to see that Nic didn't have a hand in any of this, keep strong and come back when your ready, trust us we will be here, enjoy your glass of wine (chin chin) I'm having one with you xx

[Canwes 1000 Days Smoke Free]

Sorry for your loss Que. Funeral always make us reflect so on our own lives. Taking time to be with hubby is surely something that will help both of you through this sad time. Don't rush back here but know that when you do return we'll be happy to have you chatting our ears off again.

[nsd_user663_64102]

Bless you Que. I don't envy the situation, but I'm so glad you didn't give into smoking. I hope to see you back here soon

[Incy_Wincy]

Oh Que I'm so sorry to read this. It's a trying time for you, and you do what you've got to do to get through, (I know you're clever enough not to do anything silly!)

You've done amazingly well, you're so positive and philosophical about your quit, a wonderful example to others and a total star. We love you.

[nsd_user663_63741]

So sorry to hear of your loss and well done on staying strong.

[Incy_Wincy]

Just sending some love, Que x

[AnnMarie74]

Hi Que

Hope you holding up. Just wanted to send some love to x