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Introduction Text A Simile Of Me and Life in Metaphor ©By Pamela Jane Tennant (An Iambic Pentameter Shakespearian Sonnet) I'm like the zephyr on a new spring day flowing through life in gentle joy and peace, whilst being blessed by those who come my way stilling for a while in the storms' caprice. Tornadic winds funnel through, to destroy But my Maker hides me in His Refuge! So I am snuggled safely, from it's ploy Unharmed by the debris of its deluge. Behind darkened clouds, shines golden the sun Ever there to dry, warm, and give it's light-- Reminder of a greater type of "Son", In Whom all can shelter from each storm's fright. I am like the zephyr on a new Spring day Breezing through this life's intricate ballet. (May all be blessed by the music of the winds of life and the joy of it's dance...) Hello :) My name is Pami and I'm a food addict and emotional eater. I wrote this poem during a time of great stress and struggle. At my lowest ebb the Lord put these thoughts in my heat and they filtered down to my heart, then absorbed by and forever written into my spirit. We can choose to be a victim or we can choose to be an overcomer. The secret to life is the power to choose and to know that you are in control of your own life and decisions. No, it doesn't come easy, but the fight makes you strong, which is good, because the battles never get any easier. I choose every day to be an overcomer. I don't worry about tomorrow. I just do everything I can to make TODAY count, and to do everything just the way I'm supposed to and just the way I've pledged to myself to. I don't say "Oh well, if I slip up, I can make it up tomorrow." Because there may not be a tomorrow. I don't want to give myself a cushion to fall back on, because in my case, the cushion is very comfortable and I may end up staying on it. Today I choose to get up with a prayer and smile in my heart. Today I choose to eat a healthy breakfast. Today I choose to stretch all my muscles. Today I choose to walk at least 30 minutes. Today I choose to exercise each portion of my body. Today I choose to have a healthy lunch. Today I choose to not eat junk or fast, fried or fatty food. Today I choose to have five helpings of fruit and five helpings of veggies. Today I choose to drink 104 ounces of water. Today I choose to be true to my commitments and pledges. Today I choose right living! Soar ©By Pamela Jane Tennant You can soar to new heights Make your dreams reality Focus not on the dark past But the now, and future to be. Kick all dogs to the curb Yapping, biting mongrels all Toss away all heavy baggage Listen to Hope's yearning call. Feast not on wretched remains, Or sour dregs from bitter wine-- Only the fresh fruit of God's grace Abundant on Heaven's sweet Vine. Let not pain or disappointment Bog you down in stagnant waters For even in this world's chaos We are yet His son's and daughters! So spread your arms and soar Freely 'neath His covering wings-- With God all things are possible In the deliverance His love brings. Addictions and Benedictions By Pamela Jane Tennant 09/04/08 I want to smoke to inhale the seductive poisons. Though it makes me choke wheeze and gasp for air-- I want to smoke. But. I want to live more to breathe in clean air when I walk out my door-- So I don't, I want to breathe. Yes, I want to live more. Everything's hard it used to all be so easy. I can't walk a yard-- without crippling pain -- yes everything's hard. So It takes all day to do just one or two things and fatigue has its way-- I do what I can, even if... it takes me all day. Now, nothing worthwhile ever comes to us effortlessly-- That's not God's style. Enduring makes us strong, all trials worthwhile. It is a fight -- A choice to be made, wrong or right; everyday to be master or slave It is a God fight! Because of Him... I won't give in to addiction and I won't give into the pain. I will not give in to dereliction of flesh's affliction over my will I won't give in to addiction-- Because of Jesus... I am master of my body God is Master of heart and soul I won't allow my choices to steal His glory His love is the only key Unlocking the chains of slavery. I seek out God in all my choices His wisdom is paramount, and I'll not join in all the sad voices... I will choose serenity not anxiety My heart and soul rejoices-- Another thing I have found, emotions and 'feelings' betray, muddle and confound. Profound thought to be used instead Or so I have found. ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ Each addiction is victory awaiting Every pain, a blessing in disguise Trials of tears and fears abating as the veils are lifted from my eyes. Every trial is a victory awaiting! ~Author's Note~ What the mind believes, the body receives! We do not have to let our bodies and its desires rule our lives and make us miserable. I've been fighting to understand this in both heart and mind all my life, and I have finally figured it out. I just hope it's not to late for me to enjoy! Viva La Logic!

A gallon or more water per day. At least 5 fruits and veggies daily. One serving of heart healthy fish per day. A balance daily portion of: Grains, nuts, dairy, soy, legumes, beans. Chicken once in a while, red meat as a treat once a month, but never pork. To live a longer and happier and healthier life with my hubby. To go horseback riding, camping, and enjoy all the good things in life God blesses us with! Lose 50 pounds from August 1st to Dec. 15th.

Using the pool in the spa part of the gym: Pool walk 30 minutes Do my aerobics class with total body workout and cardio 3 times a week. My goal is 6 days eventually. Pool walk another 30-60 minutes. Commit and stay committed to the challenges I accept and above all, my own daily challenges for better health and fitness!

My name is Pami, Pamela really but I have so many nicknames and this one stuck. I live with my beloved husband and my two little furpurrs in Conway Arkansas, about 20 miles or so north of Little Rock. I am a humble true follower of Jesus Christ who is Lord of my everything, a poet, writer, and warrior. My email is brideofsmudge@aol.com

Life is neither good nor bad...it just is. It is how we deal with it that makes it good or bad for us. I choose to deal with whatever it throws my way in a positive manner. The body achieves what the mind believes... I believe I can do this!

Add a Link I can do ALL things through Christ, which strengthens me. Phillipians 4:16 Team Leader for: H.E.R.O.E.S. FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS, Helping Everyone Rise, Overcome Everyday Situations! It's FUN, active and growing daily. Come see why. http://www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/gro ups_individual.asp?gid=21168 Tough Talk co-leader http://www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/groups_individual.asp?gid=23142
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