Thanks for the parade Richard. It is an honour to have a parade dedicated to us.

Quitting smoking was the biggest accomplishment I have ever done in my life and today it is hard to believe that I actually smoked.

Free and loving it!

feeds@yuku.com (FreedomNicotine) http://ffn.yuku.com/sreply/315780 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:00:28 GMT http://ffn.yuku.com/reply/315778/t/Sisters.html#reply-315778

From: kito40 - Gold in response to feeds@yuku.com (FreedomNicotine) http://ffn.yuku.com/sreply/315778 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:45:37 GMT http://ffn.yuku.com/reply/315777/t/Sisters.html#reply-315777 From: kito40 - Gold Sent: 1/26/2004 3:21 PM Oh, you guys have brought tears to my eyes again with all your kind words and prayers. I am so fortunate to have two great families, my own wonderful family as well as my Freedom family. I never dreamed when John asked me to post my story, that I would touch so many people. Joel is right when he... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (FreedomNicotine) http://ffn.yuku.com/sreply/315777 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:42:35 GMT http://ffn.yuku.com/reply/315776/t/Sisters.html#reply-315776 Message 19 of 32 in Discussion From: headbo (gold) Sent: 1/26/2004 9:58 AM ]]> feeds@yuku.com (FreedomNicotine) http://ffn.yuku.com/sreply/315776 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:41:01 GMT http://ffn.yuku.com/reply/315775/t/Sisters.html#reply-315775 Title: My Health Message 18 of 32 in Discussion From: headbo (gold) Sent: 1/26/2004 9:46 AM Kim-- Don't worry about your MRI today. I'm positive the scan will show that your head is "empty". Just keep on fighting and never give up. Freedom Friends -- I know I don't post much, but I do lurk an awful lot. Welcome newcomers... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (FreedomNicotine) http://ffn.yuku.com/sreply/315775 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:38:19 GMT http://ffn.yuku.com/reply/315774/t/Sisters.html#reply-315774 Title: My Health From: kito40 - Gold Sent: 1/25/2004 11:29 AM John contacted me yesterday after receiving an e-mail from a member wondering how I was doing. Well all, I was put... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (FreedomNicotine) http://ffn.yuku.com/sreply/315774 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:35:37 GMT http://ffn.yuku.com/reply/315773/t/Sisters.html#reply-315773 Title: So I asked the Dr... From: kito40 - Gold Sent: 9/8/2003 9:45 PM http://ffn.yuku.com/sreply/315773 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:29:57 GMT http://ffn.yuku.com/reply/315772/t/Sisters.html#reply-315772 Health Update of the Last 6 Months Message 20 of 35 in Discussion From: headbo (gold) Sent: 6/8/2003 11:25 PM What a surprise to take a break from painting my bedroom and finding an update. I'm really happy that the chemo is over with and I hope you gave them cancer cells the kick in the butt they deserve. I honestly feel in my heart that everything is going to work out. Keep fighting and... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (FreedomNicotine) http://ffn.yuku.com/sreply/315772 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:26:28 GMT http://ffn.yuku.com/reply/315770/t/Sisters.html#reply-315770 Title: Health Update of the Last 6 Months From: kito40 - Gold Sent: 6/6/2003 8:41 PM This is an update as to what's been happening since my tumor removal in January. There have been new pictures added to my webpage and this thread will be added there too. Visit it at www.whyquit.com/whyquit/A_Kim.html and see me bald! London, Ontario, Canada is the home of one of the largest cancer... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (FreedomNicotine) http://ffn.yuku.com/sreply/315770 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:23:38 GMT http://ffn.yuku.com/reply/315769/t/Sisters.html#reply-315769 Title: SOLID GOLD Message 23 of 31 in Discussion From: headbo (gold) Sent: 3/9/2003 10:53 AM A big thank you to everyone who joined in my celebration on turning GOLD. Your kind words are truly appreciated. I can honestly say that quitting smoking was the best thing I have ever done in my entire life and it wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. In... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (FreedomNicotine) http://ffn.yuku.com/sreply/315769 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:21:10 GMT http://ffn.yuku.com/reply/315768/t/Sisters.html#reply-315768 Title: SOLID GOLD Message 10 of 31 in Discussion From: kito40 - Gold Sent: 3/7/2003 11:00 PM You truly are Solid Gold! Thanks for being there and walking side by side with me as we continue this journey that is not over yet. Your real quit sister Kim who is golden today too! ]]> feeds@yuku.com (FreedomNicotine) http://ffn.yuku.com/sreply/315768 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:20:16 GMT http://ffn.yuku.com/reply/315767/t/Sisters.html#reply-315767 Title: SOLID GOLD From: headbo (gold) Sent: 3/7/2003 7:45 PM Since Richard gave me the okay to celebrate early, I will. Exactly one year ago today, I was on my way to Florida and just before leaving home, my sister gave me some devastating news. We drove to Detroit that night and I went into the bathroom of our hotel room at 9:00 p.m. and smoked my last cigarette. I never told anyone, but I knew that was the... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (FreedomNicotine) http://ffn.yuku.com/sreply/315767 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:19:14 GMT http://ffn.yuku.com/reply/315766/t/Sisters.html#reply-315766 Title: One Year Ago, I Started 2 Journeys..... Message 43 of 64 in Discussion From: kito40 - Gold Sent: 3/9/2003 11:50 AM I want to thank you all for the congratulations and well wishes on my Golden Anniversary. Smoking is an expensive way to kill yourself. I've spend thousands only to end up with lung cancer, a brain tumor and who knows what the future will bring. So all of you in your early stages of your quit............please believe me,... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (FreedomNicotine) http://ffn.yuku.com/sreply/315766 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:16:45 GMT http://ffn.yuku.com/reply/315765/t/Sisters.html#reply-315765 Title: One Year Ago, I Started 2 Journeys..... Message 12 of 64 in Discussion From: headbo (gold) Sent: 3/7/2003 1:43 PM Congratulations on GOLD sis. I'm right there with ya, but it's not official til 9:00 p.m. Kelly NOT A PUFF FOR 11 Months 3 Weeks 6 Days 16 Hours 44 Minutes 51 Seconds AND NEVER GOING BACK. Cigarettes not... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (FreedomNicotine) http://ffn.yuku.com/sreply/315765 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:13:46 GMT http://ffn.yuku.com/reply/315763/t/Sisters.html#reply-315763 Title: One Year Ago, I Started 2 Journeys..... From: kito40 - Gold Sent: 3/7/2003 10:33 AM March 7, 2002 is the day I started two journeys, a day I will never forget. Journey #1 - Quitting smoking............ I knew my smoking days were over. There was no choice in the matter, nicodemon had already started his death wish. My sister found Whyquit, we educated ourselves and now there is no looking back. I would have... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (FreedomNicotine) http://ffn.yuku.com/sreply/315763 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:11:12 GMT http://ffn.yuku.com/topic/17124/t/Sisters.html Title: Freedom From: headbo (Kelly) Sent: 3/22/2002 10:49 PM Hi fellow quitters: I just thought I'd post a message to let you know how supportive this website has been for me. My sister (age 44) was diagnosed with lung cancer on March 7th. She was going in the hospital for a hysterectomy and had a chest x-ray done for her pre-op. That is how they found the cancer. Luckily, (if you can believe... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (FreedomNicotine) http://ffn.yuku.com/topic/17124 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:36:27 GMT