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Eileen Benthal

Eileen Benthal
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Eileen is a writer, speaker and wellness coach with a bachelor’s degree in theology from Franciscan University. She and her husband Steve live in Jamesport and have four young adult children. Email Eileen

Hope is always just one breath away

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This weekend, I am in Chicago with Johanna and my older daughter, Anna. We are visiting the CCM3 Clinic for a special type of...

Take time to heal

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  I am grateful that God spoke to me in a nightmare and so it became a dream that would guide me on this...

Becoming an advocate: Trust your gut and trust in God

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This week I am breathing a deep sigh of relief and exhaustion. My daughter Johanna was released from the PICU this past week....

Finding true restoration

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Last week I introduced you to my secrets of breathing underwater. Breathing is an automatic response that seems incredibly simple. It is until itʼs...

Save yourself from drowning in the circumstances of life

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Before my youngest daughter Johanna was born, I enjoyed play dates at the beach. I was a decent swimmer, having taught myself how to...

Life lesson from the terrarium: Transformation is in our DNA

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I learned something new last week that I found absolutely fascinating. I learned new information about the transformation of caterpillars into butterflies. Being a...

Valentine reflection: the secret to enduring love

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I remember the first time we met. It was right after Mass at Christ the King Chapel. A mutual friend introduced us. We had...

Boundaries and fences: Our limitations are filled with possibilities

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  When we applied for a CCI service dog, for my daughter, Johanna, I was worried that they might not give us one because...