« Reply #38 on: August 23, 2014, 10:30:00 AM »
Well,
Here I am at day 99. Wow.
Just wanted to log something that happened Thursday night.
As you guys know my wife has cancer and is going thru chemo. Her hair has fallen out but she is the most beautiful bald woman I have ever seen.
At dinner with the family at a local restaurant an older gentleman walked by on his way out and leaned over to whisper to me. He said "You have a beautiful family and I am praying for you." Just random.
Later the waitress from another table came by (different than the guy who spoke to me) and handed my wife a napkin with a note. The note read:
Hello friend, you don't know me but I felt that God wanted me to tell you that you have a beautiful family, that he is proud of you and that things will be ok.
Inside was cash for two times the amount needed for supper.
Wife was in tears. Happy tears. We didn't need the money but did need the words. It had been a rough couple of days.
We will keep the cash and pay that forward to someone who may need it.
Same for the words of encouragement.
KTC is like the note scribbled on the napkin for us addicts. It is words of encouragement when we need it most.
Stay quit brothers.
Wow. That's quite powerful post. Sending good thoughts to you and your family. I can't begin to imagine the stress and uncertainty, but I will say that your wife sounds incredibly brave and lucky to have you by her side.
Congrats on knocking at the HoF door! Clear eyes and steely resolve all the way.
Agree with TUCO...
thanks for sharing medicff. It's always so very easy to get caught up in our own internal struggles and battles that we often lose sight of the fact that others are struggling with things far worse than our own insignificant problems. It's also always a good thing to be reminded of that fact. Thank you for the reminder. Prayers for your wife's health and for your family.
True inspiration, brother. We are all here for you so don't hesitate to reach out.
Enjoy tomorrow and congratulations.
Prayers.
Thank you for the wise words. You've made my quit stronger.
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In the end I Surrender, I and I alone accept that I have and always will have a Nicotene ADDICTION. It is my choice to quit, but I can't do it alone. I get to go down this path one time, I want to do it right. I recognize that my word, my integrety to you is on the line and is only as good as my actions. Caving is not an option in this plan-Eafman 7/11
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