Just read your posts aloud to hubby. We laughed, Humidston, because I'm just the kind, thoughtful person who would be asking him how he's doing. LOL. I'll follow your advice! Thank you for the prayers. They are very much appreciated.
Thanks, tet68, we've talked about spending the money on our fishing trips instead of cigarettes. We both love to fish.
I can relate to what your brother said about the sofa. I have to wash the walls, blinds, and curtains in his bathroom more frequently because of the smoke and nicotine. Nasty!
He believes he can do it. A friend of his just quit using Commit Lozenges, so I guess he'll try those, but he knows the real strength comes from self-determination, faith and prayer.
You know, Dr. Phil said something that has stayed with me... "You always replace a habit with another habit."
Confession time: My replacement habit is CHEWING GUM. I mix Nicorette with a certain flavor of Trident gum. I haven't yet broken the chewing habit, but I know it's much better than sucking on cigs all the time. Different strokes for different folks! ;-)
Your hubby probably can't really smell the goop you clean off the walls, etc, yet. But once he's been "clean" for a couple of weeks, get some Windex and a paper towel - wipe off an area of glass that's been exposed to his smoke - and have him take a sniff. It's a real eye-opener.
Oh... And since I've warned you about asking him how he's doing/feeling, I need to add that he'll be needing a few "atta-boys" occasionally. And to hubby, just tell him to STAY BUSY such as taking walks, working on a project, etc. Also going to non smoking venues such as movies or a library is helpful.
Tell him I wish him all the best! And IF he fails, it ain't disaster... Just get back on his feet and try again!