Benton Funeral Home

10/18/2026

One minute one breath, one hour one breath, one day at a time

10/14/2026

A Life Still Waiting to Be Lived

Grief changes the landscape of our lives.

The world continues to turn, the mornings arrive, and the seasons change, yet something within us stands still, longing for what was and struggling to imagine what might be.

We carry our memories tenderly, afraid that moving forward might mean leaving something precious behind.

But healing is not about letting go of love. It is about learning to carry it differently.

We can honour what we have lost and still welcome what is yet to come.

We can feel sorrow and still find moments of joy, allowing both to exist side by side.

Perhaps beginning again starts with small, manageable moments.

A gentle walk, sunshine on our face, a favourite song, a kind conversation, or simply finding the strength to get through the day.

These little moments may seem insignificant, but each is a small step towards living again.

The past will always be part of our story, but it does not have to fill every remaining page.

There is still room for new memories, unexpected moments of happiness and moments of peace.

Let us be gentle with ourselves.

One small moment, one small step at a time, a new life can slowly unfold.

The light is still returning.

And somewhere beyond the horizon of our grief, a different life is waiting to be lived.

~ 'A Life Still Waiting to Be Lived' by Spirit of a Hippie

✍️ Mary Anne Byrne

~ Art by Bee. Succeed Bee.Succeed.

10/04/2026

YOUR OCTOBER RESET STARTS HERE...🌿

09/29/2026

09/26/2026

ALWAYS READY. ALWAYS THERE.
Our mission demands readiness. But readiness is more than equipment and training, Readiness begins with our people – Every Soldier, Airman, civilian, family member, matters. Let us all commit to taking action to build stronger connections, reduce stigma for help-seeking, create protective environments, and ensure every Guard member knows that help is available and hope is real.

https://www.nationalguard.mil/Resources/Suicide-Prevention/.