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February 6, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Ever Feel Like You are Herding Cats?

When this commercial played during a "Best Super Bowl Commercials" TV show Lisa laughed out loud & replayed it a few times for her family. Now you too can enjoy this moment thanks to YouTube. Whether you have cats, dogs, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Overwhelmed, Videos, What's New? Tagged With: Arts, Family, Television

January 4, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

When It is Tempting to Quit We Need Jesus More Than Ever

When It is Tempting to Quit We Need Jesus More Than Ever

I was using a saltshaker when I first noticed that the right side of my body was staging a mutiny. Inexplicably, my hand had forgotten how to move up and down. Other everyday activities became difficult. Brushing my teeth … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Overwhelmed, Spiritually Struggling, What's New? Tagged With: Leadership

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

November 28, 2009 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

When You Need Help at Home Resources

Here is a listing of some of the at-home-care resources we have found to be helpful & professional. If you have other suggestions to add to this list, please add them to the comments section below. Visiting Nurse … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caregiver, Caregiving, Church Leader, Friend Has Illness, Health News, Links, Overwhelmed, Person w/ Illness, Support Group Leader Tagged With: Caregiver

November 27, 2009 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

I’m Stressed Out, Lord!

“Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our Refuge,” (Psalm 62:8). It is obvious that stress can make our illnesses react negatively; yet when people tell me this, I want to reply, “If … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Overwhelmed, Person w/ Illness, What's New? Tagged With: Bible, Christianity, God, Health, Prayer, Psalms, Religion and Spirituality

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