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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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Rest, Reflect, and Carry Forward

The Last Saturday of the Year Credit: Home. Life. Encouragement The last Saturday of the year invites us to pause. Before the calendar turns and life rushes forward again, today is an opportunity to rest, not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually. This is a moment to reflect on the year as a whole: the … Continue reading Rest, Reflect, and Carry Forward

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Beauty Surrounds Us

Make The Time To See It Don’t get so busy that you forget to see the beauty that surrounds you. Beauty can come in many forms and all that truly matters is what that means to you. To me, that means spending quality time with my family. What does it mean to you? As I … Continue reading Beauty Surrounds Us

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June 7, 2023June 7, 2023Challenge, Courage, encouragement, Inspiration, Journey, Life
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Unexpected Moments

Credit: Home Life & Encouragement There is nothing sweeter than finding this surprise my daughter left behind for me. She received the most beautiful flowers from one of the children in her preschool class yesterday. When I got ready to go to bed, I put my dog outside for the last time for the night … Continue reading Unexpected Moments

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Cultivate What is Yours Instead of Being Envious of What is Not

Credit: Home. Life. Encouragement “The grass is not greener on the other side, instead, take the time to tend your own.”UNKNOWN AUTHOR Before you envy the life of others, take time to tend to yours because you have no idea what is hidden in theirs. Unfortunately, we find it easier to be frustrated with our … Continue reading Cultivate What is Yours Instead of Being Envious of What is Not

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Living Intentional This Fall

Credit: Home. Life. Encouragement Let’s make an attempt to live intentional this weekend. I am going to present a life challenge to all of us. Life moves fast and if we are not careful, fall will surpass us all and the holidays will be here. My challenge this weekend is to do something this fall … Continue reading Living Intentional This Fall

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“Where’s The Line To See Jesus”

“Where’s The Line To See Jesus” – Becky Kelley https://youtu.be/OExXItDyWEY I am sharing one of my favorite Christmas songs with you today. Click on the link in the above image to listen to this beautiful song.  This is one that touches my heart year after year. It is also one that seems to be overlooked, … Continue reading “Where’s The Line To See Jesus”

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Rest, Breathe, Repeat

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

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Enjoying The Stillness

Moment of Inspiration  Credit: Home. Life. Encouragement  Did you wake up to the sounds of the birds singing this morning?  How many times in the busyness of your mornings do you wake up in a state of panic?  A panic of being late.A panic of being frazzled.A panic of anxiety and stress.A panic of a … Continue reading Enjoying The Stillness

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Have Hope…

Credit: Home. Life. Encouragement Today’s Monday Motivation is To Have Hope Have hope that this will not last forever. Have hope in today that today will be a good one. Have hope in the courage to take the next step if it is difficult one to make. Have hope that God is still walking hand … Continue reading Have Hope…

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Focusing on Growth

Credit: Home.Life.Encouragement Encouragement Today Is your life one you are thankful for? Is it everything you hoped for and are blessed to have or is it one you didn’t foresee having? Consider this thought today, “Your life is whatever you focus on.” Shadonna Richards As I observe my surroundings and watch the people around me, … Continue reading Focusing on Growth

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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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