Curious how many of you have been successful in quitting the habit. I don’t smoke, but my 62 year old Dad does. He’s been smoking since he was 15. He’s been having more and more health issues for years and I and the rest of the family have zero doubt that the smoking is contributing.
On Monday I was up near Detroit Lakes roofing a house. We had just got back to the cabin we’re staying at for this job around 7:45 pm when I got a phone call. My father had suffered a heart attack and was airlifted to St Cloud for a stent surgery. Everything went well. I got there around 10:30 and stayed and chatted till about 1 am. He was released on Thursday and immediately lit up a cig. I don’t think he has any desire to quit, and it really pisses me off. It’s his life, but my entire life I’ve had a Dad who was always “weak” or short-winded, or having a cough attack or something because of these stupid cigarettes.
I would love to hear how you’ve quit, or convinced someone else to quit. I know he has to really want it, but I’m hoping I can persuade him. I’d love to have him around for a long time yet, and this could only help. I’ve written him a private letter for Father’s day telling him I love him, and all my thoughts and feelings towards his smoking, without confirming him of course. Any help will be greatly appreciated!
June 15, 2019 at 1:44 pm
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