tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post5827082425340136870..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: A healthy addiction and a trip down memory laneWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-75988850770759069022014-06-05T06:22:29.062-05:002014-06-05T06:22:29.062-05:00Actually, I didn't refer him...I'm certain...Actually, I didn't refer him...I'm certain that with what he went through medically, he knows all the resources. He knows how bad this is for him--that's what's so hard for me!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-79778969617699900082014-06-05T06:21:29.779-05:002014-06-05T06:21:29.779-05:00I'm hopeful. These parents really seem to like...I'm hopeful. These parents really seem to like and respect me...hoping to have a positive influence. But with such a strong addiction--its hard to override that.<br />Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-17074403916674171252014-06-05T00:47:29.802-05:002014-06-05T00:47:29.802-05:00Good of you to spend time with the family talking ...Good of you to spend time with the family talking about the big picture, that's how it should be done. And I'm sure it is hard not to judge when it's an addiction you've never experienced yourself (and I have not, either), but it is a notoriously hard one to quit. Logic alone doesn't work well. Did you refer him to some smoking cessation resources? I'm guessing yes. Our state has a stop-smoking phone line and lots of billboards-- I'm glad we didn't use the tobacco lawsuit settlement money for something else as many states did. Mary @ Fit and Fedhttp://fitandfed.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-85556764312580421272014-06-04T23:29:00.013-05:002014-06-04T23:29:00.013-05:00Just hoping and praying that your conversation wit...Just hoping and praying that your conversation with him...and the silence, will have a positive impact on him! <br /><br />A precious child for whom to live: No Better Reason! :)Samarahttp://www.korfitlivingwell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-49028012616149672252014-06-04T21:12:35.070-05:002014-06-04T21:12:35.070-05:00Yeah, I agree with you but the addiction is so str...Yeah, I agree with you but the addiction is so strong..that wouldn't probably deter most of them!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-63921934795633005702014-06-04T19:15:57.957-05:002014-06-04T19:15:57.957-05:00I want to bring every single smoker to see my pulm...I want to bring every single smoker to see my pulmonary patients on oxygen, barely able to walk 20 feet without their oxygen saturation dropping to 79% even on 10 liters. The mucus production. The meds....It's horrible. I just don't get smoking at all. Angela @ Happy Fit Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03759891522942724251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-55090369755081008382014-06-04T06:49:00.031-05:002014-06-04T06:49:00.031-05:00I'm pretty sure my kids won't smoke, becau...I'm pretty sure my kids won't smoke, because none of their friends do. That seems to be the biggest influence out of everything teens do. Both my boys have asthma, so I sure hope they don't smoke!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-72704577244559463582014-06-04T06:42:37.226-05:002014-06-04T06:42:37.226-05:00Ha! Fine pottery ashtrays. We had them in the hous...Ha! Fine pottery ashtrays. We had them in the house growing up too. When I'm out running, SO many are still out in their cars smoking. I've had friends and parents of friends continue to smoke through lung cancer. Truly it is a fierce addiction. I think the key is never to start. I'm hoping/praying my kids will be smart enough to make the right choice. Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843904545493985865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-82837651214980240132014-06-03T20:41:48.404-05:002014-06-03T20:41:48.404-05:00And that's why I don't judge. I'm so g...And that's why I don't judge. I'm so glad you quit and chose a healthier addiction!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-5409681133962446022014-06-03T20:36:28.732-05:002014-06-03T20:36:28.732-05:00As a previous smoker of nearly 20 years, my heart ...As a previous smoker of nearly 20 years, my heart goes out to this man...this family. It's hard to understand addiction when you aren't in it knee deep...but as someone who got off the bus from Air Force Basic training and was handed a cigarette, I can empathize. It is a tough battle to win, and to this day I can't lie and say I don't miss smoking from time to time. But I do my best to do the right thing, which isn't always easy. It's easy to say, "just give it up" "do something healthier" but when it has become a way of your life-it isn't always that easy. Prayers sent that he finds his niche, and is able to give it up. It sure is tough!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com