Encouragement Today
I almost forgot to post something today. This image about love will have to sustain itself until I can find my words again.
The past couple of days have been difficult ones, but I am trying to find my way through the pain and grief of missing my little guy.
I am still trying to find the words I need to process not having him around.
As I am moving along I have found my other dog is now mourning him and is displaying signs of separation anxiety and now I need to be available to help him through the process as well. I was in contact with his veterinarian this morning to see what I can do to help him along his own path of missing his little buddy.
When you have a dog for 17 1/2 years, that is a big void left behind.
This is my precious big boy who also has a huge part of my heart.
He is only 3 years old, so we should have a lot more good years with him.
He is very sensitive and is well in-tuned to emotions so the loss of his brother is taking it’s toll on him now.
It is my hope with every passing day this will get easier and with every passing night I will get more sleep then I have had in the past three months of taking care of my precious little dude.
I will try to write as my words come to me. Right now that is hard, but I know this too shall pass.
I am just going to be honest though and ask for some prayers of peace and comfort in the days ahead. I know God is here and has been, but it has been a very long and hard past couple of months. I am physically, mentally, and emotionally drained.
Thank you!
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Published by 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, and now I am currently a daycare teacher's aide (soon to be a two-year-old teacher coming this fall).
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 24 years old now, was born and I made the difficult decision to put my career on hold to be her mom.
The past 20 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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