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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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Broken, Burn out, Depression, Discouraged, Exhausted, Hope, Journey, Life, Trials, Weariness

Finding Sunshine Through Rainclouds

  I am trying to write down words which are lost. I am trying to flush out the scattered thoughts for the wise and logical thoughts. I am trying to smile when I only want to cry. I am trying to move forward when my body was to seize to a paralyzed state. I am trying … Continue reading Finding Sunshine Through Rainclouds

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August 2, 2018Discouragement, Journey, Life, Random Thoughts, Raw Honestly, Rawness2 Comments
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The Difficulty of Random Thoughts

This month has been a very busy one because we have been trying to get our home business off the ground and it has been a lot of work. I am hoping to cross the tide between what needs to be done, what has to be done, and what comes next. We have thankfully got … Continue reading The Difficulty of Random Thoughts

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Loyalty When You Are Desperate

When humans let you down, there is the unconditional love and loyalty of this big boy. He loves despite the feelings of being hurt, discouraged, fearfulness, loneliness, and frustrations life has to offer. For a boy who can not speak and can only process so many emotions in his world, he understands so much more … Continue reading Loyalty When You Are Desperate

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July 13, 2018July 14, 2018Discouraged, Journey, Life, Update
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Seeing Beauty Thru The Tears

Encouragement Today Are you struggling tonight or today? My friend, I am here to remind you your pain is real. Are you feeling the pain of an illness that has you worn down and exhausted? Are you struggling with the darkness of depression or PTSD? Do you have tears running down your face, but no … Continue reading Seeing Beauty Thru The Tears

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July 1, 2018July 1, 2018Anxiety, Broken, Comfort, Courage, Depression, Discouraged, encouragement, Encouragement Today, Exhausted, Grief, Hardships, Inspiration, Journey, Life, pain, PTSD, Strength, Trials, Weakness, Weariness
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Relax and Rest in The Peace of Choosing Kindness

Encouragement Today and Weekend Reminder Today's inspiration is coming from a scene I witnessed at the store the other day. Today's is a two-fold lesson; one, it shows how kindness and respect to others lead us to a peace and two, how our children are always watching us to see how we respond and react … Continue reading Relax and Rest in The Peace of Choosing Kindness

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June 30, 2018June 30, 2018Anger, Children, Inspiration, Journey, Life, Peace, Reflection, Relaxation, Rest
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Beach Waves

I am popping in after a very long week. I am so thankful the end of the week is upon us and when I awake in the morning we have no where to be. I am sorry for not posting anything all week. It has been a week of late nights and early mornings and … Continue reading Beach Waves

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June 29, 2018Discouraged, encouragement, Exhausted, Journey, Life, Peace, Strength, Update1 Comment
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Rest, Rejuvenate, Refresh

Encouragement Today and Weekend Reminder Today is a ”simple” weekend reminder to take some time to rest, rejuvenate, and refresh. No matter how difficult the week has been, now is the time to sit back and breathe allowing the stresses of the week to just melt away. No matter what your weather is, you can … Continue reading Rest, Rejuvenate, Refresh

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Grace and Mercy Your Way Through The Struggles

Encouragement Today Today's encouragement was inspired by the quote, “It’s not what you say out of your mouth that determines your life, it’s what you whisper to yourself that has the most power!” – Robert Kiyosaki My friend, today's message is simple. ”Be nice to yourself!”  It does not matter how hard, difficult, or challenging … Continue reading Grace and Mercy Your Way Through The Struggles

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June 22, 2018June 22, 2018Accomplishments, encouragement, Grace, Life, Mercy, Strength
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Life’s Ups and Downs

Encouragement Today Today's inspiration is based on a simple phrase, ”No matter how many ups and downs in life you may have... always keep your chin up for there is a reason for all of it.” Do not let life’s discouragement beat you up and knock you down. Stand tall my friend, knowing this too … Continue reading Life’s Ups and Downs

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Guard Your Relationships

Encouragement Today Your inspiration today is motivated by the simple image. "Do not leave your relationships to someone else to do all the work." Examine your relationships for who is doing all the work. If your relationships are healthy, they will not be lopsided in who is doing all of the work. Evaluate you situation … Continue reading Guard Your Relationships

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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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