HopeNotes – Newsletter From Rest Ministries

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Dear friends, What an amazing group of people you are. Do you have any idea that right now, at this moment, God is using you for His glory? Okay, now I know that sounds kind of cliché, but I get to say that because I know for a fact He used many of you in my life in the last month. Life is full of transitions. Some we choose. Some our hand is forced a bit. Some are completely our of our control. If you watched my recent video from a couple of weeks ago, "Lisa. . . Unfiltered" you know that after a poor experience with a doctor I have loved for over 10 years, I felt my trust was misplaced and needs extended beyond her capabilities at this time. It's a long story and I don't want to get into details. You could perhaps write my story … [Read more...]

Lisa Shows the 3rd Splint Designed to Increase Range of Motion – Video #4 of 5

... & it didn't much work. But here is the fourth video about Lisa's h& joint replacement surgery. She discusses the 3rd splint that was designed for her. The purpose of it was to attempt to get a wider range in the bending of her new fingers, which this new splint (otherwise known as a torture device). Despite it all, you may smile at her sense of humor. She shares about the exercises & how important they are to making sure you get the most of our your joint replacement surgery. She shares about the difficulties of dealing with the pain & trying not to be grumpy. httpv://www.youtube.com/restmin#p/u/8/zaAZ8pu-j-k … [Read more...]

HopeNotes Newsletter #87

Hi, friends, First of all, thank you for all the kind little notes you have sent me over the last few months when I zip off postcards or ezines that say, "more coming soon--life is chaotic now." Your emails always encourage me so much & I appreciate that you never say, "Come on, girl, & get your act together!" Your grace is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G & I am honored to be on the receiving end of it. It's been one of those weeks where it's quiet around my house & yet different things I've been involved in have come together. I feel like I have a million things buzzing through my brain & before I can get them done or down on paper, my brain just wants to shut off. I w&er through the house unmotivated. I sit down & then--literally--can't get up … [Read more...]

HopeNotes #86 – How to Set Boundaries to Be Your “Healthiest” in 2010

What s holding you back in 2010 from what God desires for your life? Oftentimes it is just those daily common energy-drainers that we put up with without even really thinking about it. Read this great article by Mary Yerkes to learn how to stop them today! Click here for our newest issue of HopeNotes #86 today! … [Read more...]

Update from Lisa & Ministry Thoughts For 2010

Dear friends, I have much to share with you, but first I want to share some of the highlights of how many lives have been touched by Rest Ministries in 2009-- & this is because of all of you! You tell a friend, start a HopeKeepers group, Twitter an update, & even read this newsletter. Over 5000 people receive daily devotionals at chronicillnessdevotionals.com 1400 people reside in our Sunroom at restministriessunroom.com I answered over 7000 emails Over 20,000 people have listened to our seminars from Invisible Illness Week at blogtalkradio.com/invisibleillconf 3028 people receive our weekly newsletter HopeNotes (send a blank email to hopenotes_ezine@getresponse.com to subscribe) 799 people have joined our Invisible … [Read more...]

HopeNotes #85 is Available Today

Rest Ministries weekly issue of HopeNotes is ready for you to read here. Celebrate with us as we share some of the things Rest Ministries was a part of this year & where Lisa sees RM heading in 2010. You can always find the most recent issue at this link: http://www.restministries.org/hopenotes/mostrecent.htm … [Read more...]

HopeNotes #84 is Posted

Merry Christmas.Rest Ministries weekly issue of HopeNotes are an encouragement to you. Our newsletter, is now available for you. You can always find the most recent issue at this link: http://www.restministries.org/hopenotes/mostrecent.htm … [Read more...]

HopeNotes #83 is Ready to Encourage You

We hope Rest Ministries weekly issue of HopeNotes are an encouragement to you! Please feel free to forward it on to a friend who needs some comfort too. Our newsletter, is now available for you. In this issue we have a link to an interview with Sheila Walsh on Life Today by James & Betty Robison. They describe the video on Tangle.com as "Sheila accounts her recent struggles with marriage, finances & depression which are the impetus of the book 'Let Go.' A good lesson for al of us any time, but especially at this time of year. You can always find the most recent issue at this link: http://www.restministries.org/hopenotes/mostrecent.htm … [Read more...]

HopeNotes #82 is Ready

Rest Ministries weekly issue of HopeNotes is ready for you to read here. We share some great patient advocacy resources you will want to know about. You can always find the most recent issue at this link: http://www.restministries.org/hopenotes/mostrecent.htm … [Read more...]

HopeNotes #81 Is Ready to View

December is here! Ready or not, the holidays have arrived. Some of you may be feeling. . . actually. . . angry. Angry? Yes, it's easy to feel frustrated & as though the Lord has forgotten us when everyone is celebrating His birth & we can't even get to church. Rest Ministries weekly issue of HopeNotes are an encouragement to you. Our newsletter, is now available for you to read featuring an article on "is it okay to be mad at God?" You can always find the most recent issue at this link: http://www.restministries.org/hopenotes/mostrecent.htm We hope this issue will encourage you! Thanks for being a part of our Rest Ministries family. … [Read more...]

HopeNotes #80 is Up For You

Happy Thanksgiving! Rest Ministries' weekly issue of HopeNotes is now available for you to read. You can always find the most recent issue at this link: http://www.restministries.org/hopenotes/mostrecent.htm … [Read more...]

HopeNotes #79 is Ready for You

As you settle into fall & winter, we hope the updates from Rest Ministries weekly issue of HopeNotes are an encouragement to you. Our newsletter, is now available for you to read. This week's issue talks about how to not let the guilt get the best of us with some links to articles & other resources. You can always find the most recent issue at this link: http://www.restministries.org/hopenotes/mostrecent.htm We hope this issue will encourage you! Thanks for being a part of our Rest Ministries family. … [Read more...]