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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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Category: Kindness

Challenge, Encouragement Today, Journey, Kindness, Life

Touching Lives Through Respect

Encouragement Today Has a stranger or someone you know touched your heart by a gesture of respect or love? Do not disregard this simple gesture. God uses His people to touch the lives of others and to meet each individual exactly where they are in need. I remember clearly how much a total stranger touched … Continue reading Touching Lives Through Respect

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March 4, 2018March 3, 2018Journey, Kindness, Life, Respect
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Honesty and Appreciation Touch Lives

Encouragement Today Honesty, kindness, love, and appreciation are powerful words. They have a way of transforming people’s lives. Do not underestimate the impact you are having on others if you are being honest, kind, and loving. Be “real” with your friends and relatives and when you are not around any more, they will forever love … Continue reading Honesty and Appreciation Touch Lives

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February 20, 2018February 19, 2018encouragement, Friendship, Journey, Kindness, Life, Love
Blessings, Challenge, Journey, Kindness, Life, Love

Sharing Kindness and Love

Today's challenge is to think outside the box and do something special to brighten someone's day. It is a double win. It makes the person you are doing something for feel good, but it will brighten your day as well. I have discovered over time there is power to brighten a day in a simple … Continue reading Sharing Kindness and Love

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February 16, 2018Challenge, encouragement, Journey, Kindness, Life, Love
Blessings, Encouragement Today, Journey, Kindness, Love, Peace, Remembering

Honoring My Dad’s Memory

Encouragement Today I am writing today with a heavy heart because it marks the 10 year anniversary of my sweet dad's death. It doesn't seem possible that my dad has been gone for so long. He seems so alive in my heart, my mind, and my thoughts. Not a day goes by without thinking of … Continue reading Honoring My Dad’s Memory

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February 12, 2018February 13, 2018Comfort, Encouragement Today, Encouragment, Grief, Journey, Life, Love, Strength
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Be Observant To Others In Need of Help

Encouragement Tonight I am sorry this is coming so late. Today has been a crazy day and even as I am writing this my home is still crashing down around me. I hope this image is enough to stand by itself tonight. Total exhaustion has settled in and my brain has shut off. I wanted … Continue reading Be Observant To Others In Need of Help

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January 25, 2018January 25, 2018Encouragement Tonight, Journey, Life
Challenge, Encouragement Today, Journey, Kindness, Motivation Monday

Kindness

Encouragement Today and Motivation Monday Today’s Encouragement theme is based on kindness. Have you ever thought about the effect you have on others when you share a little kindness with them? Rarely do you share a moment of kindness with someone and they return this gesture back with a moment of ugly or harsh behavior. … Continue reading Kindness

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January 22, 2018January 24, 2018Encouragement Today, Journey, Kindness, Life, Motivation Monday
Comfort, encouragement, Hope, Journey, Kindness, Motivation Monday

The Warmth of A Parent’s Heart

Motivation Monday There is nothing more rewarding that touches a mom’s heart then to unexpectedly hear the words, “Mom, you’re the best.” Mom’s and dad’s, we all know our kids hearts. We know how to touch them and reach them. We know what their love language is and we try to talk to them and … Continue reading The Warmth of A Parent’s Heart

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November 27, 2017November 26, 2017Encouragment, Hope, Journey, Motivation Monday, Parenting
Challenge, Christmas Note of Encouragement, Encouragement Today, Journey, Kindness, Love

Spreading Love and Kindness All Around

Love and Kindness November 26, 2017 These are such simple acts that everyone from the smallest child to the oldest person alive can do. Let’s practice them in the week to come. It will be a great way to begin the holiday season. Ask God to open your eyes for opportunities to show these to … Continue reading Spreading Love and Kindness All Around

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November 26, 2017November 26, 2017Challenge, Christmas Encouragement, Encouragement Today, Journey, Kindness, Love
Christmas Note of Encouragement, Encouragement Today, Holiday, Journey, Kindness, Life, Motivation

Opening Our Hearts To Others

Christmas Encouragement Today During this busy season do not forget to take the time to be a friend to those you love or show a simple act of kindness to the stranger on the street. The simple random act of kindness can leave the biggest impact on the person who is in need of it. … Continue reading Opening Our Hearts To Others

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November 25, 2017November 25, 2017acts of kindness, Christmas, encouragement, Holidays
Holiday, Journey, Kindness, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving

Being Thankful For Random Acts of Kindness

Happy Thanksgiving I am going against the tradition of thankfulness this year. Everyone is always thankful for family and friends and I am as well, but this year I want to express my thankfulness to the person who shows a random act of kindness. This is the person who goes against the norm of selfishness … Continue reading Being Thankful For Random Acts of Kindness

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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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