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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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Character, Encouragement Today, Journey, Life, Strength

Build Your Confidence With Persistence

Encouragement Today Persistence is a quality that enables a person to go above and beyond their personal limits and boundaries. Have you ever felt like you were in over your head and you just could not see a way out or around the situation or problem you were in? Persistence and determination are words that … Continue reading Build Your Confidence With Persistence

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March 2, 2018March 2, 2018Determination, Journey, Life, Perseverance, Strength3 Comments
Blessings, Challenge, Encouragement Today, Gratitude, Journey, Life

Do Not Forget To Wrap Your Gift of Gratitude and Deliver It As Well

Encouragement Today Today’s challenge is to think about what you are grateful for. How many days go by and you only see what is wrong with things as well as the people who are around you? “Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it." William Arthur Ward Today, … Continue reading Do Not Forget To Wrap Your Gift of Gratitude and Deliver It As Well

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March 1, 2018March 1, 2018Blessings, Gratitude, Journey, Life
Discouraged, Encouragement Today, Exhausted, Journey, Life, Weariness

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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Bloom Where You Are Planted

Encouragement Today Today’s Encouragement is to remind you no matter what your circumstances are, no matter how good or bad they are, God can use you to share His word and encouragement with others. It is our responsibility to take the ugly and turn it into a positive. God wants us to look and lean … Continue reading Bloom Where You Are Planted

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February 27, 2018February 26, 2018Encouragement Today, Journey, Strength3 Comments
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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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February 26, 2018February 26, 2018Bible Verse, Depressed, Discouraged, Fear, Journey, Life, Motivation, Music, Relationships, Truth, Weak
Encouragement Today, Friendship, Journey, Life

Roadtrips To Friendships

Encouragement Today I am sharing my special weekend retreat through today’s blog post. If you follow my blog for any length of time, you will see that friendship is dear to my heart. I cherish each and every person I have in my life. I truly believe God placed each and every person in my … Continue reading Roadtrips To Friendships

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February 25, 2018February 24, 2018Bible Verse, Encouragement Today, Friendship, Journey, Rest
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The Puzzles of Life

Encouragement Today Today’s Encouragement is to remind you no matter how messy life may be, the destination is more beautiful than the journey you have traveled to get there. The solution often turns out more beautiful than the puzzle.               Richard Dawkins Remember, when life has you baffled, frustrated, and … Continue reading The Puzzles of Life

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Relaxation Is Who You Are

Encouragement Today Today’s Encouragement is a reflection of the importance of relaxation and how it is important for us to be who we truly are. God speaks of the importance of rest and relaxation numerous times in the Bible. He not only talks about it, even He rested after creating the Earth. My friend, be … Continue reading Relaxation Is Who You Are

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Dream Big

Encouragement Today My Friend, Today’s Encouragement is a simple one.... “Let your dreams be bigger than your fears and your actions louder than your words...”  Christine Caine Watch your actions and your words. Be sure your actions remain positive and encouraging since your actions speak louder then your words. Lastly, dream big so fear has … Continue reading Dream Big

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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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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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