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December 17, 2009 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

The Grinch & 2 Spa Prizes Next Week

It’s that time of the year again when we share our annual Grinch story! Only this year we want to hear a few sentences from you too! Just post a couple Seuss-style sentences below in the common section that have anything … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caregiver, Depression, Friend Has Illness, Holidays, Hurt Feelings, Person w/ Illness, Person w/ lll Spouse, Share Your Story, Support Group Leader, What's New? Tagged With: Christian, Christmas, Holidays

December 9, 2009 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

The Christmas Rose

I walked along the quiet street alone, the snow was drifting down, The stores were closed & shuttered in this peaceful little town, The Christmas rush was ending, for 'twas Christmas Eve, you see, Still I walked in search … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Depression, Holidays, Person w/ Illness, Poems, What's New? Tagged With: Child, Christianity, Christmas, Jesus, Lord Jesus, Religion and Spirituality

December 6, 2009 by Lisa, RM Director 3 Comments

The Raging Sea – Poem

The Raging Sea – Poem

A wave, crashing against the shore Shaking me from my reverie I was lost in my thoughts once again Lost within the confines of my pain An infinite jumble of emotional fears and doubts I struggled to make some sense Of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Anger, Articles, Depression, Overwhelmed, Poems, What's New? Tagged With: Chronic pain

December 2, 2009 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Wait Upon the Lord

The path that once was bright & clear, had suddenly grown dim, The peace & joy that filled my heart no longer was within, The lonely nights grew longer, my days were filled with tears, I cried, "Dear Lord, where is the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Depression, Person w/ Illness, Spiritually Struggling Tagged With: Conditions and Diseases, Fibromyalgia, Health, Lord, Musculoskeletal Disorders, Prayer

November 20, 2009 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

How is Faith Related to Pain Tolerance?

How is faith related to pain tolerance? Can a person with great faith endure more than a person with little or no faith? What can we learn from people of great faith that will help us live with chronic illness? In the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Caregiver, Caregiving, Coping Skills, Depression, Love, Person w/ Illness, Person w/ lll Spouse, Spiritually Struggling Tagged With: Caregiver, Christianity, Chronic, Faith, God, husband with illness, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Religion and Spirituality

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Rita Eno: Dear Lisa, Many years ago I was a member of REST MINISTRIES. I still rememer you from tha...
Becky: Dear Karen, Thank you for your message. Do you know if any new messages are coming out t...
Diane Hollister: I'm in that same place right now with the initial meeting on April 15th at my church. My c...
Steve Macey: Hi Lisa. I pray you have recovered from the flooding you suffered. Is your book for...
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