A Reflection on Life, Mess, and Grace Credit: Homelifeandencouragement.com This morning started like any other. I walked out the door, trying to get as much done as I could before heading to work. For once, I was actually on time — not running late, not scrambling. Just walking out the door. And then I saw … Continue reading The Tree in My Flower Bed:
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Credit: Homelifeandencouragement.com Greetings, friends. A while back, I shared that I was going to get better at writing and posting regularly — and then, as life often does, it had other plans for me. At first, it felt like God heard me say “I’m back” and responded with “Challenge accepted.” But the truth is, He’s … Continue reading When Healing Takes Over: A Personal Update from the Heart
Credit: Home. Life. Encouragement There are so many people struggling with anxiety for a variety of issues today. There are many who are battling with issues Covid-19 has caused. Many are battling the virus, while others may be feeling the effects of having their jobs impacted, or are being forced to live in isolation. It … Continue reading Be Strong and Courageous
Credit: Home. Life. Encouragement Update To Previous Blog Post / “Living My Real” I’m not sure about you, but I for one, am thankful for the weekend to finally arrive. While we still have no resolution to if my daughter will have her health insurance come Monday morning, (see my post, “Living My Real” if … Continue reading Rest, Breathe, Repeat
Credit: Home. Life. Encouragement Living The Every Day Life Episode 3 Today I am keeping it real. Today I will be sharing a real struggle I had yesterday, but I am hoping by doing so it will bring you encouragement to know despite how difficult a day can be, it is not permanent. I will … Continue reading Procrastination Leads to Difficult Days
October 13, 2019Heidi Benson Credit: @homelifeandencouragement.com Journaling Journey Living with chaos is extremely stressful to me. It takes nothing to blow me off course. Let the winds shift and my sails change direction, and away I go, in totally the wrong direction. For anyone who has followed me for a while, you can tell, based on … Continue reading Reclaiming Peace When The Storm Blows You Off Course
BrokToday’s reminder is a simple one! Are you feeling alone? Are you feeling overwhelmed? “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” Psalms 34:18 ESV This reminder is to encourage you to know, despite how you may feel, God is with you. He is saving you from all you are feeling. … Continue reading Our Broken Spirits Are Healed
Journaling Journey Do you continue to worry over your kids? As parents, I am unsure how you do not. It seems to be bred into us as soon as they are born. Today has been one of those days where I struggled with worrying over my Kiddo. It does not matter how old they become, when they … Continue reading No Matter The Pain, You Are Beautifully Made
Journaling Thoughts Choosing Which Box to Open I must just sit down and take some time to decompress from the stress of life. I feel like I am trapped on a hamster wheel and I cannot get off. I know everyone has problems, we are all human, but how we handle them is completely different. … Continue reading What Do You Have in Your Boxes
Journaling Journey Are you finishing up a difficult night like we are? Our night has been difficult because Kiddo had a tough one. She has not felt good all day, but despite this issue, she still had to do her weekly IgG Infusion. She felt defeated and beat down. She struggles on nights like tonight … Continue reading Look Up When Darkness Surrounds you
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