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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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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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Christmas, A Time of Reflection and Many Emotions

Merry Christmas to everyone who is on Christmas vacation and Christmas break. It is my sincere and heartfelt message that you are able to make some precious memories and spend some quality time together.  Take the time to rest and watch Christmas movies together.  Take the time to fill your home with the sweet aroma of home baked … Continue reading Christmas, A Time of Reflection and Many Emotions

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Gratitude Through Blessings and Hardships

Credit: Home. Life. Encouragement  Gratitude Can Be Hard During Difficult Seasons Happy Thanksgiving Friends! I hope today is one that is full of sweet blessings and the making of sweet memories. I am, however, mindful of the many who are struggling despite it being a holiday. If you are one who is struggling, I will send … Continue reading Gratitude Through Blessings and Hardships

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Blessings Await During The Storms

Credit: Home. Life. Encouragement Today’s Encouragement As I got up exhausted this morning, I strolled to my kitchen, only to be reminded God’s blessings come in His timing and not in mine. Are you struggling in an area where you just keep praying over something in your life and you have been waiting for an answer … Continue reading Blessings Await During The Storms

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Let The Light Shine In Your Darkness

Credit: Home. Life. Encouragement I am sharing some inspiration with you today.  I found these words encouraging while listening to our church online.  “Never doubt in the dark what God gave you in the light.”GRANT ETHERIDGE It is also crucial to not let your circumstances change your trust in God.  I had a thought today to … Continue reading Let The Light Shine In Your Darkness

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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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Focus on Power of Positivity

Credit: Home. Life. Encouragement During this difficult time it is easy to forget there is power in positivity and forget to focus on things we should be thankful for, so today I want to briefly focus on these.  The Bible reminds us the importance of being thankful;  “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is … Continue reading Focus on Power of Positivity

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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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God Mends The Broken-Hearted

Dear Sweet Friend,  Your pain is real. Your hurt is real. Your frustrations are real. Your fear is real. Your tears are real.  I may not know what is weighing heavy on your hearts tonight, but I do not need to know.  The One who needs to know, already knows.  I know so many who … Continue reading God Mends The Broken-Hearted

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Opening Our Hearts to Gratitude

Credit:Homelifeandencouragement.com It is so easy to get knocked down by all that life throws our way. The busyness, the relationship struggles, the soccer practices, football games, dance recitals, or work struggles; but I want to be your place of encouragement this month. I want to be that gentle reminder to look past it all and … Continue reading Opening Our Hearts to Gratitude

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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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