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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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It is Never To Late To reset

There is Always Time to Reset Our LivesHome. Life. Encouragement Today’s Encouragement Good morning my sweet friends and family. It has been a while since I made my own image and posted in my own words. I am hoping to get back to what I love doing as I try to find and make more … Continue reading It is Never To Late To reset

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You Are Not Alone

Credit: Home. Life. Encouragement  I want to send out a note of encouragement to those who may be struggling during this time of celebration. As the holiday season comes to a close and we approach a new year, often times the pain we are holding now, we take with us. There are many who are: … Continue reading You Are Not Alone

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December 31, 2021Anxiety, Broken, Burn out, Depression, Discouraged, Exhausted, Fear, Grief, Hardships, PTSD, Storms, Trials, Weakness, Weariness
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Strength Has Power Over Shaken

Credit: Home. Life. Encouragement When life has turned you upside down and inside out, stand firm on this simple truth…  “ I will not be shaken.”PSALM 16:8 No matter what has you shaken remember God still has a plan for you.  “For I know the plan I have for you.” JEREMIAH 29:11 My Friend, I promise, … Continue reading Strength Has Power Over Shaken

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May 23, 2021Bible Verses, Bravery, Courage, encouragement, Encouragement Today, Faith, Hope, Inspiration, Journey, Motivation, Random Thoughts, Strength, Weekend Reminder
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Opinion Vs. Reality

Credit: Home. Life. Encouragement Are you living in a season where everything seems to piling up around you? Are you struggling with feeling like you are failing at every turn, no matter how hard you try to get everything right? Are you living in a season where every decision you make is wrong and everything … Continue reading Opinion Vs. Reality

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April 4, 2021Comfort, encouragement, Encouragement Today, Journey, Peace, Strength, Weakness
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Nothing Is Impossible, Because I’m Possible

Credit: Home. Life. Encouragement @homelifeandencouragement.com Today’ Monday Motivation is to remind you that everything is possible as you begin this week. “Nothing is impossible. The word itself say’s, “I’m possible.””Audrey Hepburn No matter what obstacles you may be facing, if you have a goal, dream, or vision; do not let the power of fear prevent … Continue reading Nothing Is Impossible, Because I’m Possible

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February 22, 2021February 22, 2021encouragement, Encouragement Today, Inspiration, Journey, Life, Motivation, Motivation Monday
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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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Pasts Are Memories, While The Present Is A Gift

Credit: homelifeandencouragements.com Today’s Encouragement is to remind you to not get so wrapped up in the past that you forget to live in the present. “Don’t let yesterday take up too much of today.”WILL ROGERS I live in the shadows of my husband who suffers with PTSD and life stopped for us for what seemed … Continue reading Pasts Are Memories, While The Present Is A Gift

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January 17, 2021January 16, 2021Bible Verse, Comfort, Encouragement Today, Healing, Inspiration, PTSD, Strength
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We Have Hope in The Shield

Credit: Home. Life. Encouragement Today’s Encouragement Are you struggling with something today?  There is hope.  There is hope in the Lord.  He comes to you bearing His strength and His shield.  “We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield.”‭‭Psalms 33:20 NIV  Reach out and grab the strength He is giving … Continue reading We Have Hope in The Shield

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Sharing Thankfulness Amongst The Chaos

Home. Life. Encouragement With the Holidays here, I wanted to share how much your continued support means to me. I haven’t been able to write and post because my time has been spread so thin, but when I least expect it, I receive a notification that someone still wants to follow me and clicks like … Continue reading Sharing Thankfulness Amongst The Chaos

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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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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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