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I am a Christian wife of 29 years, a mom of 25 years, and a daughter. It is my desire to encourage and inspire you as I share my life journey, struggles, hardships, pain, and joys. I want you to know you are not alone in life and if I am able to share some encouragement with you then my heart will be at peace.

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God Gave You Strength For Today

Credit: Home. Life. Encouragement @homelifeandencouragement.com Today’s reminder is to encourage you to know you are strong enough to deal with everything you may be struggling with. “God gave you this life because He knew you were strong enough to live it.”AUTHOR UNKNOWN Take some time today to, “Stop, Relax, and Breathe”. This will refresh your … Continue reading God Gave You Strength For Today

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February 21, 2021February 21, 2021Anxiety, Burn out, Comfort, Discouraged, encouragement, Encouragement Today, Exhausted, Faith, Fear, Hardships, Hope, Inspiration, Journey, Life, pain, Strength, Trials, Weakness, Weariness
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Motivation To Be “Uniquely You”

Credit: homelifeandencouragements.com Motivation Monday Your Monday morning motivation is to remind you to be the best you, God created you to be. Life isn’t meant to be about competition with others because when we live a life such as this, we are met with discouragement at every corner. Think about the meaning behind this quote. … Continue reading Motivation To Be “Uniquely You”

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January 18, 2021January 17, 2021Bible Verse, Courage, Motivation, Motivation Monday, Quote, Strength
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Making A Difference Fights Against The Lies of Exhaustion

Credit: Homelifeandencouragement.com As we move into the holiday season, we can find it a stressful and exhausting season.  If you are like me and you are already exhausted, then we could be walking into this season feeling defeated and discouraged. I am here to remind you today, in case you forget, how important you are … Continue reading Making A Difference Fights Against The Lies of Exhaustion

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Knowing You Are Important

Sometimes being a mom… is having to do the tough stuff when you don’t want to. It is having to give your child 4 shots worth of infusions after she already experienced 40 shots in her head earlier in the day. Sometimes it is showing up for them when you are so tired you can’t … Continue reading Knowing You Are Important

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Blessings Await During The Storms

Credit: Home. Life. Encouragement Today’s Encouragement As I got up exhausted this morning, I strolled to my kitchen, only to be reminded God’s blessings come in His timing and not in mine. Are you struggling in an area where you just keep praying over something in your life and you have been waiting for an answer … Continue reading Blessings Await During The Storms

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Simple Reminders

Credit: Home. Life. Encouragement I am sharing a simple reminder just because you think you have everything planned out and measured just perfectly in life, that if this isn’t what God’s plans are, He will be changing them and redirecting you. Don’t get upset or frustrated, just go along with the flow and trust He … Continue reading Simple Reminders

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Reminder… You Are Amazing

Credit: Home. Life. Encouragement I am sharing some words of affirmation with you today.  “ You Are Amazing!”HD BENSON  There are so many of you who have been carrying a lot of stress. Whether it is from the pressures of work, being isolated with the pressures of working from home, teaching your children, or being … Continue reading Reminder… You Are Amazing

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Let’s Get Moving

Credit: Home. Life. Encouragement Good Morning & Happy Weekend I am stopping by to encourage you that no matter what is going on we can find our strength within our selves.  “You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”MARCUS AURELIUS  Are you feeling overwhelmed?  If so, … Continue reading Let’s Get Moving

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Enjoy Today

Breathe Today, One Step At A Time Are You Struggling In The Uncertainty? Credit: Home. Life. Encouragement I’m sending some encouragement your way today. I know this is a difficult time for so many, but I want to encourage you to take a step back and live in the moment. What can you do right … Continue reading Enjoy Today

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Focusing on Growth

Credit: Home.Life.Encouragement Encouragement Today Is your life one you are thankful for? Is it everything you hoped for and are blessed to have or is it one you didn’t foresee having? Consider this thought today, “Your life is whatever you focus on.” Shadonna Richards As I observe my surroundings and watch the people around me, … Continue reading Focusing on Growth

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Heidi Benson

Heidi Benson

I am a wife, mom, and daughter. I served in the United States Army, went to college, received a Batchelor's Degree in Criminology, homeschooled my daughter every year from start to finish, started working at a Christian school after being out of work for 20 plus years while I raised my daughter and now I am currently a volunteer assistant to the director at our local hospital. I married my husband when he was in the United States Army so I have the unique knowledge of what it is like to be on both sides of a Military uniform. While we were stationed in Germany, my daughter, who is 27 years old now, was born and I made the difficult decision to put my career on hold to be her mom. The past 25 years have been wrought with many struggles, but as a result of those struggles, this blog was created. As the years passed and the struggle kept coming, I would say, "I'm not sure why we have to go through all of this, but if we have to then it is my desire to allow my story to serve as a means of encouragement to others so all this pain isn't for nothing." The years passed and the struggles did not. However, I feel now is the time God wants me to share these stories of hardships with the hopes they provide encouragement to you if you are struggling in the same way. It is my prayer they will serve as a healing opportunity for you. I want you to know you are not alone. There are others who know where you are and what you are feeling. Cling to the hope this won't last forever and that God is standing beside you while He holds you up and dries your tears. He is showing you the way, you just need to follow Him. Big Hugs, Heidi

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