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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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Anxiety, Exhausted, Journey, Life, Medical Journey, Rawness, Update, Weariness

The Rawness of Life

Update I am sorry it has been several days since I last posted. There has been more than "a lot" going on in my family. I have been trying to nurse my dog back to health from his foot surgery. He is doing very well and I received the wonderful news that my baby boy … Continue reading The Rawness of Life

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September 3, 2018Anxiety, Discouraged, Exhausted, Journey, Life, Medical Journey, pain, Rawness, Update, Weariness
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Loving My Boy

Post Surgery Update from Shadow... I have maxed out my morning awake time. I need a nap. (I didn’t sleep much last night, basically only from 4-6am). Mommy gave me a snack and my turkey meat (sssshhhh, don’t tell him his meds were hidden inside), and now I am sleepy. I proved to Mommy though, … Continue reading Loving My Boy

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August 24, 2018Medical Journey, Shadow, Update
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Simple Thoughts

Good morning, Today is a big day for us. In a little while I will be taking my husband to an important doctor appointment and we will see where this colon problem will take him. Will he need another surgery or what is going on? It is my deep desire to get my blog caught … Continue reading Simple Thoughts

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August 15, 2018August 15, 2018Journey, Medical Journey, Update
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Pondering Thoughts of Hardships

I wanted to take a moment in the quietness of my house to reflect upon as well as remind my readers that peace does have the possibility to be restored in your life. I had to get up early this morning to give my baby dog his medicine and discovered he would need more homemade … Continue reading Pondering Thoughts of Hardships

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August 4, 2018Bible Verses, encouragement, Hope, Inspiration, Journey, Life, Random Thoughts, Reflections, Update
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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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When “A” Plan Fails

Sweet friends and followers, I am still here. I have been crazy busy. I have been working super hard trying to launch my dog theme for our business. It is almost done and when it is I will post a real one then. Please know I am still here though. I have not abandoned you … Continue reading When “A” Plan Fails

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July 13, 2018July 13, 2018Image, Journey, Update
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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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Gardening Adventures

Good afternoon faithful followers, I am still here. I was going to post something this morning that was inspirational only to find myself working in my front yard all morning long. I am never this late getting my yard put together from the winter, but God blessed me with the time this morning to do … Continue reading Gardening Adventures

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May 23, 2018Busy, Journey, Life, Update
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The Life of My Daughter and Her Migraines and Cold

I am writing to update my faithful followers on Kiddo's painfully sick week. Thankfully today I can finally see the signs of the antibiotics working to fight against her cold. It is nice to see her not struggling to breathe through all of the chest congestion and relentless coughing. As for the migraine she couldn't get … Continue reading The Life of My Daughter and Her Migraines and Cold

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April 1, 2018April 1, 2018Health Issues, Journey, Medical Journey, Migraines, Sickness, Update2 Comments
Broken, Grief, Journey, Update

Prayers Touch Hearts

To everyone who has prayed us through the past couple of difficult days, thank you. Your prayers are being felt. BJ touched many lives in his little world. I am deeply touched to know he was loved by so many. 🐾💜🐾 He is deeply missed in our family, right down to Shadow who is having … Continue reading Prayers Touch Hearts

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February 3, 2018February 3, 2018Grief, Love, Prayer, Update5 Comments

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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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