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July 2, 2013 by Lisa, RM Director 5 Comments

Am I Crazy to Consider Homeschooling My Son?

Am I Crazy to Consider Homeschooling My Son?

I'm 32 and have had multiple sclerosis for 3 years. My son is 9 and has ADHD and is really struggling in school. I've been considering homeschooling him and I think I could do it, but all of my friends and family I've … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Help! Q/A, Parent of Ill or Disabled Child, Parenting, Person w/ Illness, What's New?

May 11, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 6 Comments

Community Outreach Illness Scenarios Teaching Tool

Community Outreach Illness Scenarios Teaching Tool

  Community outreach is more than just vacation bible school and Christmas programs. Read through these illness scenarios to see how your church can improve their community outreach and pastoral support for people … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Caregiver, Church Leader, HopeKeepers Resources, Need to Know, Parent of Ill or Disabled Child, Person w/ Illness, Support Group Leader, What's New?

April 13, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 14 Comments

What I’d Like to Tell The Pastor About Living with Illness

What I’d Like to Tell The Pastor About Living with Illness

If you had the opportunity to sit down and really share about your pain, what would you tell the pastor of your church about your chronic illness and daily pain? Lisa Copen Living with chronic illness is lonely. Everyone … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Caregiver, Church Leader, Depression, Friend Has Illness, HopeKeepers Resources, Hurt Feelings, Loneliness, Medical Professional, Misunderstood, Need to Know, Parent of Ill or Disabled Child, Person w/ Illness, Person w/ lll Spouse, Share Your Story, Spiritually Struggling, Support Group Leader, Teen w/ Illness, What's New?

March 20, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

Cute Frame With Dry Erase Marker Can Encourage You (Or Your Child!)

Cute Frame With Dry Erase Marker Can Encourage You (Or Your Child!)

My son, 9, doesn't like compliments. He says, "yeah, yeah, whatever," and yet he still needs to know I do notice them. Lately, his attitude and actions have left my husband and I throwing up our arms in desperation wondering … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Founder's Blog, Hobbies-Crafts, Parent of Ill or Disabled Child, Parenting, What's New?

March 6, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

SNAPPIN Ministries: A Faith-Based Special Needs Parent Network

SNAPPIN Ministries: A Faith-Based Special Needs Parent Network

By Debbi Farmer What a blessing it is to discover a wonderful ministry online that has the potential of helping so many people. I was blessed recently in discovering yet another “hidden jewel,” Snappin' Ministries. It is a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Links, Parent of Ill or Disabled Child, Parenting, What's New?

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