Encouragement Today
Before I get any further lost in my day, my encouraging thought that keeps coming to me today is to not take others for granted when they do things.
How many times do you look at a lawn that is mowed and manicured, a clean house, washed laundry, supper on the table every day?
My friend, your reminder today is to not take this for granted. It does not get done without someone keeping up with it. Unfortunately, when it is maintained on a regular basis we lose track of the fact someone is behind the scenes always doing it.
We often times take it for granted until something happens to the person who always takes care of certain chores. Then we see all they do.
Today’s challenge is to be observant and look around your home. Pay attention to if something is done for you. Does your spouse mow the lawn? Does your spouse prepare your meals? Do you come home from work to a clean house?
My friend, do not take this for granted. Show your loved one your appreciation for all they do to make your house a home. It does not get done because it is wished to be done. It takes someone hard work to keep it up and maintained. Show them that you appreciate their effort to help out around your home.
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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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