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May 9, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 3 Comments

Why Bother Living When I Am Facing a Serious Infection Without a Hand to Hold?

Why Bother Living When I Am Facing a Serious Infection Without a Hand to Hold?

By Lisa Copen, this is a reprint from http://thinkingaboutsuicide.com where Lisa is a contributor. The web site is a good place to turn during those rough days to help you remember that God cares about you and is here beside … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Depression, Loneliness, Person w/ Illness, Suicidal Thoughts, What's New? Tagged With: Arthritis, Chronic, depression and illness, God, Illness, lisa copen, Pain, Rest Ministries, Rheumatoid arthritis

February 1, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Pastor Begins Web Site for Those with Arthritis

Pastor Begins Web Site for Those with Arthritis

UPDATE: 2013: His web site is no longer active. Living with Arthritis is unique in that it is developed by a pastor who has Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. Chad Fisher says, “My site was developed and started out of my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Links, Person w/ Illness, Share Your Story, What's New? Tagged With: Arthritis, Conditions and Diseases, God, Health, Musculoskeletal Disorders

August 8, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother

He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother

I give him a hug. It's been nearly 3 years since I've seen this man, my cousin, who is like a brother to me. He used to give me rides on his motorcycle, back when we were young and carefree. Nothing in the world could hurt … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Founder's Blog, Misunderstood, This is Me, What's New? Tagged With: Arthritis, God, Illness, Lord, Rest Ministries, Rheumatoid arthritis, San Diego

June 27, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

How In The World Do You Find Joy When Talking to A Medical Bill Collector?

How In The World Do You Find Joy When Talking to A Medical Bill Collector?

If you have a chronic illness, odds are you have spoken to a bill collector. Whether it is from a hospital, doctor, pharmacy, insurance or collections office, it can be very frustrating. How do you find joy? By Lisa … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Founder's Blog, Organizing, What's New? Tagged With: Arthritis, God, Health, Lord, Rest Ministries, Rheumatoid arthritis, San Diego

June 21, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

RM Founder Shares How Her Health Advocate Passion Stems from Rheumatoid Arthritis Onset

RM Founder Shares How Her Health Advocate Passion Stems from Rheumatoid Arthritis Onset

I recently posted this blog but somehow the video code was eaten up! I've added the video I spoke of below, and if you cannot see it you can view it here, "Illness Advocate's Passion Stems From Onset of Rheumatoid … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Founder's Blog, Reflection, Videos, What's New?, Working Tagged With: Arthritis, Conditions and Diseases, Health, Musculoskeletal Disorders, Rest Ministries, Rheumatoid arthritis

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