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November 12, 2014 by Lisa, RM Director 9 Comments

The Daily Challenge of Parenting When Chronically Ill

The Daily Challenge of Parenting When Chronically Ill

Caring for our own illness while parenting our children is a challenge. Laura shares where we must find our strength. "Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it" … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Fear, Parenting, What's New?

June 12, 2014 by Lisa, RM Director 4 Comments

A Summer Parenting Creed for Chronically Ill Moms

A Summer Parenting Creed for Chronically Ill Moms

Are you ready for the next few months of Summer? If you are a parent, you are realizing . . . it is that time of year. School is out--or nearly so--and you may be experiencing a feeling of panic. It's not an unusual feeling … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Founder's Blog, Overwhelmed, Parenting, What's New?

April 14, 2014 by Lisa, RM Director 9 Comments

God’s Plans for My Children in My Chronic Illness

God’s Plans for My Children in My Chronic Illness

When wondering how your illness will impact your children, S.L. reminds us God is not surprised. “'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Parenting, What's New?

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 12, 2013 by Lisa, RM Director 13 Comments

Mother’s Day Reflections on God’s Plan

Mother’s Day Reflections on God’s Plan

Lisa shares from her heart the path of motherhood and how it is rarely smooth. "All discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Holidays, Overwhelmed, Parenting, What's New?

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