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52 Ways to Encourage a Chronically Ill Friend

May 2, 2012 By 5 Comments
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If you are looking for ways to encourage a friend who is living with a chronic illness, dealing with a lot of pain, or even fighting cancer, this article is a great starting point to think creatively! Get the "Beyond Casseroles" book for 505 ways! By Lisa Copen Excerpt from Beyond Casseroles: 505 Ways to Encourage a Chronically Ill Friend - Please do not reprint without permission or reword a few of the ideas and post as your own article. We've seen quite a few out there and appreciate you linking back to the source here. Thanks! "A good friend is a connection to life - a tie to the past, a road to the future, the key to sanity in a totally insane world." ~Lois Wyse Ask, "What events in your life are changing and how are you … [Read more...]

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Have a Friend With Illness? Let Her Cry!

April 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Okay, so this sounds a bit tough, but it's not meant to be. Too often tears make us feel uncomfortable and we are quick to offer biblical quotes of encouragement to suffering friends with illness instead of just listening. It can truly be an honor and a gift when someone feels they can cry in our presence. Join me, Lisa Copen, http://BeyondCasseroles.com author, as I explain that though we may be quick to say, "Big girls dont cry!" tears can be okay! You can find more of these videos all at one web site, beyondcasserolesvideos.com . … [Read more...]

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Battery Operated Flameless Candles Great Gift Idea For Chronically Ill By Beyond Casseroles Author Lisa Copen

October 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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As Autumn is upon us we are tempted to go buy those sweet smelling candles that have scents of pumpkin, spice cake, apples and more. I do love them and it creates a cozy mood, especially when the time changes and it gets dark earlier. But I’ve not hand a candle with a wick and a flame for years due to my own concern about remembering to put it out or bump it. Join me in the video below for a few minutes as I share my first tip from Beyond Casseroles: 505 Ways to Encourage a Chronically Ill Friend . And remember, these videos can all be embedded directly into YOUR web site or blog too if you have one. When the video is done playing, just click on the “share” button for the piece of code. (And… if you can click “like” … [Read more...]

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Cecil Murphey Tells What to do for Friend with Cancer

October 9, 2009 By 1 Comment

The World Health Organization reported that by 2010 cancer will be the number one killer worldwide. More than 12.4 million people in the world suffer from cancer; 7.6 million people are expected to die from some form of cancer. Do you have a friend or loved one diagnosed with cancer? Here are some practical things you can do to help: Don’t ask, “How are you?” Ask, “Do you feel like talking?” If the person is in pain, keep the visit short. Don’t say, “Let me know if you need anything.” (They probably won’t & may not even know what they need.) Don’t say, “I know how you feel.” (You don’t.) Don’t try to comfort them by describing how badly you or someone else suffered during surgery, radiation, or … [Read more...]

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