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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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Tag: Rest

Comfort, Encouragement Today, Exhausted, Faith, Hope, Journey, Life, Strength, Weariness

Hope Provides Strength

Encouragement Today and Weekend Reminder Hope is found in the ability to rest. Allow yourself the time to rest this weekend. If you are tired and beat down from the stress of life, cling to these words... "Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the … Continue reading Hope Provides Strength

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August 4, 2018August 4, 2018Bible Verse, Comfort, Discouraged, Exhausted, Hope, Journey, Life, Peace, Rest, Weakness, Weariness, Weekend Reminder
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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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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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June 23, 2018June 23, 2018Discouraged, encouragement, Encouragement Today, Hope, Image, Journey, Life, Rest, Strength, Weakness, Weariness, Weekend Reminder
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Rest, Relax and Answers Will Come

Encouragement Today and Weekend Reminder Today's encouragement is to remind you the weekend is here and it is time to rest and relax. Take a break from all of life’s hassles and recuperate from all the stress of the week. "Your mind will answer most questions if you learn to relax and wait for the … Continue reading Rest, Relax and Answers Will Come

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Rest Is Necessary

Encouragement Today and Weekend Reminder Did you have a long week? If you did, be sure to take some time to decompress. I promise you burnout is not a fun place to be. It takes everything you have out of you leaving you drained and exhausted. Protect yourself mentally, emotionally, and physically to prevent this … Continue reading Rest Is Necessary

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April 21, 2018April 20, 2018Burn out, Depression, Exhausted, Journey, Life, Rest, Weakness, Weariness
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Happy Weekend Ya’ll

Encouragement Today This is a late day encouragement because my day started out with working and errands and I am just now sitting down the breathe. I am sorry I didn't get to you before now, but it is the weekend. I know I am not good at taking the time to rest, but whether … Continue reading Happy Weekend Ya’ll

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True Silence Is Rest To The Mind

Encouragement Today and Weekend Reminder This is your weekend reminder to take the time to rest your mind, body, and soul. My friend, burn out is not worth all you go through if you do not take this time to rest. Trust me, it is much better to allow yourself this time than it is … Continue reading True Silence Is Rest To The Mind

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March 24, 2018March 23, 2018Bible Verse, Journey, Refresh, Rest, Weekend Reminder, Weekend Rest
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Take Time To Turn Your Autopilot Off

Weekend Reminder This is your weekend reminder to rest and rejuvenate from the busyness of the week. Take the time to rest your mind and allow it to reset from all the stress and chaos of everything you have been through. Do not use it recklessly or waste it foolishly. Refreshment comes in the ability … Continue reading Take Time To Turn Your Autopilot Off

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Rest and Rejuvenate Weekend

Weekend Rest Reminder I am here to remind you again the weekend is here and remember to make the time in your busyness of chores, errands, and activities to rest your mind, body, and soul. “The time to relax is when you don't have time for it.”  Jim Goodwin Do not get so consumed by … Continue reading Rest and Rejuvenate Weekend

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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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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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