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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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Anxiety, Broken, Burn out, Challenge, Comfort, Courage, Depression, Discouraged, Encouragement Today, Hope, Journey, Life, Motivation Monday, Weariness

Look For The Good, Do Not Be Consumed ByThe Bad

Encouragement Today and Motivation Monday Today’s Encouragement and Motivation comes with a challenge to open your heart to see through the difficulties life throws your way. "What you hold in your heart, you will see in your world." Ralph Marston. There is truth to this simple statement. How many times does it seem like as … Continue reading Look For The Good, Do Not Be Consumed ByThe Bad

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March 19, 2018Anxiety, Challenge, Comfort, Courage, Discouraged, Encouragement Today, Hardships, Hope, Journey, Life, Motivation, Motivation Monday, Strength, Trials, Weakness, Weariness
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The Bridge To A Brighter Tomorrow

Encouragement Today My friend, my message today is to keep your chin up if you are feeling down and discouraged. There is a brighter tomorrow. "The darkest night is often the bridge to the brightest tomorrow." Jonathan Lockwood Huie Life's burdens can be heavy. There is death, sickness, financial struggles, and relationship issues all around … Continue reading The Bridge To A Brighter Tomorrow

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March 16, 2018March 15, 2018Bible Verse, Discouraged, encouragement, Journey, Life, Strength, Weary, Wisdom
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Sharing My God Revealing Moment

Encouragement TodayToday's encouragement is coming in the form of a lesson God showed me this morning  and will be followed by a challenge. Have you ever taken the time to truly think about who God is? I know many of you will say yes, but I mean truly took time to ponder deep down inside … Continue reading Sharing My God Revealing Moment

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March 15, 2018March 14, 2018Bible Verses, Hope, Journey, Life, Love, Peace, Strength
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Your Heart Has Your Joy

Encouragement Today Today's Encouragement is to remind you no matter how dark life might be or how sad and discouraged you may find yourself, there is still a joy which can be found in your heart because God lives within you. The author of Psalm 16:11 reminds us, "You will show me the path of life; … Continue reading Your Heart Has Your Joy

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March 13, 2018March 13, 2018Bible Verses, Comfort, encouragement, Journey, Joy, Life, Peace
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Take Time To Turn Your Autopilot Off

Weekend Reminder This is your weekend reminder to rest and rejuvenate from the busyness of the week. Take the time to rest your mind and allow it to reset from all the stress and chaos of everything you have been through. Do not use it recklessly or waste it foolishly. Refreshment comes in the ability … Continue reading Take Time To Turn Your Autopilot Off

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March 10, 2018March 10, 2018Journey, Life, Rejuvenate, Rest, Weekend Reminder, Weekend Rest
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Hope Sees Through Darkness

Encouragement Today Today's Encouragement is coming through the form of "hope". Is your life so busy you no longer are able to enjoy it? Is there struggle and strife in a relationship with your spouse, children, or extended family members? Are financial struggles beating you up to the point where you want to quit and … Continue reading Hope Sees Through Darkness

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March 9, 2018March 10, 2018Bible Verses, Darkness, Discouraged, Hope, Hopeless, Journey, Life, Strength, Trials
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Feeling Doubtful and Discouraged

Encouragement Today Are you struggling today sweet mom or dad? Are you feeling defeated? Are you lost without the words to say to your kids to encourage them? Are you lost for the words to pray over them? Are you struggling with being new parents to a new-born or a newly adopted baby or child … Continue reading Feeling Doubtful and Discouraged

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March 5, 2018March 6, 2018Comfort, Doubt, encouragement, Journey, Life, Strength
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Keeping Life Real

Random Thoughts As I am getting ready to start my day, I am feeling extremely thankful it is Friday. It has been a long two weeks of doctor appointments. We had three last week. We had three this week and we have three next week. Next week will be a little bit different than these … Continue reading Keeping Life Real

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March 2, 2018March 2, 2018Life, Medical Jouney, Random Thoughts, Strength5 Comments
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Lost Words Meets Total Exhaustion

Encouragement Today Do you ever get so tired that you just can not think of anything to write about or talk about? I am just really struggling with this tonight as I am trying to prepare a post for tomorrow. We left the house first thing this morning to get Kiddo to her follow-up ENT … Continue reading Lost Words Meets Total Exhaustion

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February 28, 2018February 27, 2018Encouragement Today, Exhaustion, Journey, Medical Journey
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Peace Is Living In The Moment

Encouragement Today and Motivation Monday Today’s Encouragement and Motivation is to remind you to not get so busy with life and worry that you forget to live for the moment of today’s life, peace, and happiness. Do you live a life that is full of chaos and turmoil that attacks you at every turn? Do … Continue reading Peace Is Living In The Moment

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Heidi Benson

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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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