Weekend Reminder
Shadow is bringing your weekend encouragement this week.
“Weekends don’t count unless you spend them doing something completely pointless.”
– Bill Watterson
He is encouraging you to do something just for fun. He would suggest some weekend pet time if you have one.
Pets have a way to taking all the worries of the world away. They love you unconditionally and would love to spend some time with you.
Consider taking them for a walk or a play date at the dog park, or play a nice game of fetch with their favorite toy or ball.
You will be amazed at how much you can unwind just by investing some mindless time and activity with your “fur”-real friend.
For those who do not have a pet, make some time to do a pointless activity to just get away from the stress of your busy week or your job.
Are you a college student who has a mountain of homework or are you a Soldier getting ready for a deployment? Are you a mom or dad who has sick loved ones at home during this outbreak of the flu and numerous other illnesses? Are you a single parent just trying to survive? Are you a doctor who has been working countless hours as a result of all the sickness going around or a professional who carries the weight of the world on your shoulders? It doesn’t matter what your profession is, everyone has a stressful life.
My Friend, this is why it is important to take a step back and just get away to breathe. Grab that book, a movie, a walk on the beach, a bike ride in a park. Find what you love to do and just do it. Your mind, body, and soul will thank you.
Happy Weekend!
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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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