Making this one count!

Well, where to begin? Hmmm, let me think.
OK. I vented about a lot in my last post. Then I starting thinking, "why am I so stressed out"? Is it because of my mother, my brother, my job and the high cost of living or is it just that I feel so out of control all the time? Well, the answer was hard to find. In fact, I done a lot of soul searching in the last weeks and discovered the following:
1.) Only I can control MY life.
2.) Only I can determine my role in other's peoples lives - I can't force them to do anything.
3.) If I talk the talk, I should walk the walk.

Yeah, that last one was the hardest to find, but I found it. And here is the outcome of that discovery.

I have begged, pleaded and cried for my mother and brother to stop their drug use, the whole time, I'm steadily consuming nicotine through tobacco cigarettes. So, in an effort to test myself (and live healthier), I took the initiative (again) to quit smoking. Only this time, I am not alone in my endeavors. I called the "quit now" hot line. They hooked yours truly up with a quit coach and a stop smoking aid.

And in 2 hours I will be cigarette free 24 hours. Woot! But here is the sad part... I will be able to quit, but my mom and brother probably won't. But if they really want to stop, they will. They will at least try...
I've figured out my triggers and stress is a big one. And while I am still cigarette free, I have a little stress in my life... No, not from work, because... well, let's face it... Only women and men that are courageous in the lion's den could do the job I had! Props to my sister in law, Jennifer Phillips... She rocks that job and is now my hero!

Sadly, her and my husband's Uncle Rayburn is in the hospital. He is losing blood and desperately needs prayers... I know I have very few followers, but I do have many that check out my blog just passing by -- so, send a prayer up for Rayburn in Arkansas... God knows which one he is and He will take care of him.

Jumping off now... Gotta get the house tidy! Tomorrow is Super Sunday in our house! That means lots of relaxation and family time! Got any idea's? Post them!