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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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Encouragement Today, Journey, Life, Peace, Rest, Strength

Take The Time To… Rest

Encouragement Today and Weekend Reminder This is your weekend reminder to take time out to provide yourself some down time. Take the time to enjoy your family, your friends, and your life. Take some time to breathe in and breathe out and open your eyes to enjoy the first thing you see. Open your eyes … Continue reading Take The Time To… Rest

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May 26, 2018May 26, 2018encouragement, Encouragement Today, Journey, Life, Motivation, Strength, Weekend Reminder
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One Step At A Time and Breathe

Encouragement Today   Today's encouragement is for the person who seems so overwhelmed by life and you just want to collapse into a puddle of mush. My prayer is that you will feel the hand of God cover you with a sense of peace which you can not begin to explain. This is for the person … Continue reading One Step At A Time and Breathe

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May 10, 2018Comfort, Discouraged, Hope, Journey, Peace, Strength, Weary
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Just Be Held

As I was researching this morning I stumbled on this song Casting Crowns - Just Be Held but I did not apply to what I was researching, however, I felt God tugging at my heart to post it anyway. I know He intends to use this to encourage someone and if you are the one, I … Continue reading Just Be Held

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May 1, 2018May 1, 2018Casting Crowns, Comfort, encouragement, Journey, pain, Strength, Video7 Comments
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God Always Comforts Those Who Isolate and To Those Who Help

Encouragement Today Today’s encouragement is to provide comfort to those who are in need of it as well as strength for those who provide it to others. God is holding each one of you up and is providing for each and every need you have.  “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord … Continue reading God Always Comforts Those Who Isolate and To Those Who Help

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May 1, 2018April 30, 2018Bible Verse, Comfort, Journey, Love, Strength
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Do Not Allow Chaos To Steal Your Week From You

Encouragement Today and Motivation Monday Today’s encouragement and motivation was inspired by this quote, “Your Monday morning thoughts set the tone for your whole week. See yourself getting stronger, and living a fulfilling, happier and healthier life.” Germany Kent  My Friend, open your planner or your calendar and plan your week so you claim the power … Continue reading Do Not Allow Chaos To Steal Your Week From You

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April 30, 2018April 30, 2018Control, Journey, Life, Motivation, Planning, Strength6 Comments
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Gratitude Can Change Rain Clouds Into Rainbows

Encouragement Today Today's inspiration is focused on the power of gratitude. “Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” —Robert Brault There is power and strength in the gesture of gratitude because it has the ability to turn rain clouds into rainbows and tiny blessing … Continue reading Gratitude Can Change Rain Clouds Into Rainbows

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April 29, 2018April 29, 2018Challenge, Change, Discouraged, encouragement, Gratitude, Hardships, Journey, Life, Strength, Thankfulness, Trials, Weariness2 Comments
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Choices In Life Are Yours

Encouragement Today and Motivation MondayToday's Encouragement is a reminder to examine the choices you are making in life. Everyone makes a choice that will determine how well their day will go or how well life is going. "Busy is a choice, stress is a choice, joy is a choice, choose well." Today is a great … Continue reading Choices In Life Are Yours

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Stand Strong, Walk Bravely, and Be Courageous About The Journey Ahead

Encouragement Today Today’s Encouragement comes from this inspiring quote. “Start over, my darling. Be brave enough to find the life you want and courageous enough to chase it. Then start over and love yourself the way you were always meant to.”   Madalyn Beck It takes courage, strength and bravery to go after what your … Continue reading Stand Strong, Walk Bravely, and Be Courageous About The Journey Ahead

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Dance In The Rain

Encouragement TodayMy friend, today's thought is to remind you although it may be raining outside it does not mean it has to be a bad thing. Grab your rain coat, put on your goulashes and go outside to play in the rain. Think about when you were a child, how much fun was it to … Continue reading Dance In The Rain

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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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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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