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Woo hoo!!
I just want to share with you that next Saturday my husband and I are going away for vacation together. A real vacation! We are leaving next Saturday for Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. We haven't been away on a vacation like this in 5 years. I am so looking forward to the palm trees, beautiful beach and ocean, cocktails and enjoying some time together. We have been married 3 1/2 years and still haven't been on a honeymoon (of course every day IS a honeymoon! lol). And also we need to celebrate 2 years NED. Psychologically I feel I have reached a huge milestone.
I seem to be the beneficiary of many blessings lately, and I am very grateful. My children are doing well (and all you parents know how that can affect your life), work is going nicely, I am retiring this year; further to that, some awful legal matters that have hovered over us since the beginning of our relationship have almost come to completion. My thyroid biopsy came back benign (still will likely need surgery, as the nodules are quite large and affecting my swallowing as well as my breathing when laying down, but that is miniscule) and - drum roll please..... my hubby has quit smoking - for about 2 months now! That is quite a feat, especially since he confessed to me that he was up to 3 packs a day....a day! He quit cold turkey (he was quite ill and consequently quit smoking). Once his health recovered, he continued on with the no smoking. His strength was admirable. And he wasn't even cranky!
Needless to say, I am floating on cloud nine right now. I wanted to share some good stuff with you guys - my second family.
Cheers!!
Jojo
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Celebrate!Pandabear1011 said:Wow...
Wow!!! Congrats on all your blessings! And, I hope you and your Hubby have an awesome time down in the DR! You guys deserve it! Kudos to your Hubby for quitting smoking. That's a biggie! Hugs from Panda down in Texas...:)
Fantastic news all around and it sounds like 2016 is off to a wondeful start. Happy about the biopsy results and that your hubby stopped smoking. Huge acomplishment. Enjoy your well-earned vacation/honeymoon and may you two eat, drink, and be merry
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Vacation?APny said:Celebrate!
Fantastic news all around and it sounds like 2016 is off to a wondeful start. Happy about the biopsy results and that your hubby stopped smoking. Huge acomplishment. Enjoy your well-earned vacation/honeymoon and may you two eat, drink, and be merry
Jojo,
I always thought you guys went on Holiday, not a vacation. Never made it to the DR, but have stopped at Dominica a couple of times.
Icemantoo
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....and, WE ALL LOVE YOU!!Positive_Mental_Attitude said:Always great to read good
Always great to read good news here. Congratulations, and enjoy the vacation.
See? What goes around comes around. I'll bet there is some cool astrology associated with this. When I log on and see your face with a post, I know things are going to be OK. I think belief in good outcomes is half the battle, and sticking to that value is how you have overcome your adversities. Not all of our heroes and heroines have to be stage four kidney malfunction. This goes for all of us when I say FLY.
Hey, maybe you will run into Marosa while in the D.R. I'm sure she knows where to have a good time.
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This is amazing. I read thisJan4you said:What? a Vacay-HONEYMOON with
What? a Vacay-HONEYMOON with a non smoker?
tooo kewl! EnJOYYYYY!
Hugs to continued blessings and good health!
Jan
This is amazing. I read this and got teary eye as it is wonderful to see that you are happy. You are always supportive of everyone. May you continue to bask in joy.
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WELCOME to the D.R. Jojo!Bonngo said:Enjoy
So happy for you! Celebrate your good health and many blessings. We hope to hear all about it when you return!
~Bonnie
Hey Jojo welcome to the DR!!! I feel flatered your husband and you chose our beautiful beaches to enjoy your Honeymoon vacations!
I hope you have a wonderful time here! Please don't hesitate to contact me if there is anything I can help with during your stay. Any info, doubts, translations
whatever, don't think twice!Im also in the east, a 40 minute ride wich is often proposed to Punta Cana visitors: "Altos de Chavon" ... that's were Im at, we could have coffee!
Enjoy your vacations! So happy for you!
Mary
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You make me smile!
Jojo,
i am sooooooo happy for you! Just reading your post made me smile. It is amazing how everything has come together for you & hubby, and I agree that it is a wonderful way to kick off the New Year. Karma can rock!! Enjoy the sun, the beach, the beer, the people! You deserve every good thing in life. Glad you're grabbing it!! Wishing you continuEd happiness❤️
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Wow, 2016 is startingforoughsh said:Jojo
Having a vacation isJojo
Having a vacation is always good,but honeymoon is outstanding,here wishing you a wonderful honeymoon, Oh, I missed mine
Wow, 2016 is starting fantastically! This is a proof that after dark periods in life everything sooner or later changes for the better, and only good things start coming your way!
the fact that your husband has quit smoking is an ultimate proof of his love and respect for you.
I'm so glad to read your great news! Enjoy your honeymoon! :-)
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Pina Colada Time
Jojo:
I am so happy to read your post. A vacation is just what you and your husband truly need. Kuddos to the Mr. for his success in ditching those nasty cigarettes. It is wonderful when one of our club members can share something "good" for a change.
Enjoy the tropical breezes and frosty beverages. Pack your sunscreen and beach towels, fun and relaxation await you,
Hugs,
Nancy
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