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I'VE ALWAYS ENJOYED a nice hot cup of coffee or tea. It's so relaxing to slip into something comfortable and sip on a delicious, piping hot beverage. While it soothes me, it also perks me up at the same time.

Just as I hope and pray this blog will do for you daily.

The Daily Cup of Inspiration was birthed out of the pain of transition, which is why I believe so many women (and men) find comfort here through the most trying seasons of their lives. I went through my own difficult struggle when my husband  Kenya decided to take advantage of a great job opportunity in Philadelphia some years back; our family was uprooted from our hometown in Buffalo, New York. For the first time we were in unfamiliar territory. Though my husband adjusted quickly to this new "exciting" life, I fared pretty poorly.

I cried everyday, most of the day, for weeks.

I was so depressed.

All my friends and family were left back home and there I was, 7 months pregnant and caring for  our three young children while hubby caught the train to work daily. Although the kids made me laugh and I enjoyed our time together, I felt little more than hollow emptiness inside. There was a void in my soul.

Kenya, who diligently worked to make sure our family had the best, would kiss me gently every morning and head for the door in his spiffy suit and tie. I would always listen to the sound of his keys turning in the lock before the sun came up. 

"Alone again," I would think to myself, at least until he returned from work right around bedtime.

To make matters worse, as a result of a serious car accident that sent me into slightly premature labor, months after giving birth, I was still unable to engage in normal activities without excruciating pain. I couldn't go anywhere. I didn't know anyone. I was so lonely. I felt purposeless, aimless, and disconnected from the world around me.

The children would give me so many moments of joy. Playtime, reading time, lunch time. We made everyday an adventure. Still, the feelings of happiness were fleeting. My love of motherhood couldn't quell the aching in my soul.

It was one of the darkest periods of my life.

I ate.

A lot.

I gained weight.

I sulked.

Flipped through the channels on the television.

Played with the kids.

Ate some more.

But nothing satisfied me.

As I earnestly began crying out to God, searching the scriptures, and pleading for a miraculous infusion of joy and peace during this difficult transition, I felt called to begin writing consistently. At the time, I didn't even know what a blog was!

Once I discovered it, however, everything changed.

Writing was cathartic for me. It allowed me to connect with others from afar. And once I began receiving emails about how helpful the blog posts were, I felt a sense of fulfillment. There was purpose in my pain and loneliness. By giving away what I so desperately needed, which was encouragement and inspiration, I, in turn, felt inspired.

I was full of joy.

I could help someone else, so they wouldn't have to be alone. What a great gift to them and me! Readers of my blog would know that at least one other person in the world was there for them, to support and lift them up in their time of need.

Again, what a gift.

I still treasure it.

Thankfully, our family was able to move back home. Now I'm  in familiar surroundings, no longer alone. Still, my hunger to inspire others has not waned one bit. And if you drop by my blog Monday through Friday, I'll do my best to have a word of wisdom and a fresh cup of inspiration waiting for you.

Thanks for letting me inspire you everyday.

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OFFICIAL BLOG DESCRIPTION:

We all experience various seasons of life. Good ones, bad ones, and in-between ones too. Whether we're going through transition at home, in family relationships, on our jobs, within our businesses, or even in our ministries, having someone who knows and understands our struggles always helps.

That's what Dianna Hobbs and Your Daily Cup of Inspiration is here for--to give you comfort, support, encouragement, and a great big boost right when you need it most.

Here you'll find personal, practical, and principled guidance from a wife, homeschooling mom of four, entrepreneur, and Christian woman who faces life's ups and downs just like you. Dianna is here to help you go through each day with a smile.

Let's face it.

From time-to-time we all struggle.

The good news is, we don't have to struggle alone.

Monday through Friday, feel free to stop by and get a dose of encouragement to inspire, motivate, and uplift you along this journey called life.