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June 16, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Amazing Mother Who Lives without Arms

Amazing Mother Who Lives without Arms

Sometimes we doubt our abilities as parents with illness, but this woman reminds us not to limit ourselves. If you live with chronic pain and limitations, chances are you have those days where you have felt like your lack of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Attitude, Parenting, Person w/ Illness, Videos, What's New?

June 5, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

Make Your Own Artwork for Pennies

When you live with a chronic illness your house can get so dreary. We are often there--at home--looking at the same old knick knacks day after day, watching those dust bunnies grow into adulthood (oh, I'm sorry, maybe that is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hobbies-Crafts, Links, Our Best Tips, Parenting, Person w/ Illness, Save $, What's New? Tagged With: Arts, blindness

May 31, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Not the Brady Bunch – How to Live With a Bipolar Mom

Not the Brady Bunch – How to Live With a Bipolar Mom

By Libby East When I was little my family would watch reruns of the Brady Bunch and I would think "gee I wish I could have a family like that". It was so nice to think that a family's biggest problems could be whether … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Fear, Mental Illness, Parenting, What's New? Tagged With: Child, Christian, Family, God, Health, Mental Health, Parenting, Television

May 25, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

When Chronically Ill People Are Assertive, Are We Not Taken Seriously?

When Chronically Ill People Are Assertive, Are We Not Taken Seriously?

Sometimes you need to share how you are feeling to avoid miscommunication. Other times you must be assertive about how early you can get to a doctor's appointment. When you are assertive do others ignore it, believing your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Attitude, Caregiver, Doctor, Founder's Blog, Marriage, Parenting, Person w/ Illness, Self -Esteem, What's New? Tagged With: #featuredpost

May 22, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

The Hero

By Rhonda Clark Her days are filled with poking & prodding. Doctors & nurses keep a watchful eye over our little darling as they adjust & administer medications. Every moment her tiny heart beats is one more moment we have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Parent of Ill or Disabled Child, Parenting, Reflection, What's New? Tagged With: Family, Parenting

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