For those who SERVE the ill, mentally ill, disabled and caregivers.
For those who serve people who live with illness, disabilities, mental illness, and families/caregivers. Exchanging of information, finding new ideas to better serve the community of people who live with illness (Christian ethics.)
Rest Ministries Blog
What Really Matters on the 4th of July?
In just a few minutes it will be the 4th of July here in the USA. The biggest news in San Diego is that you are not allowed to drink beer or any alcoholic beverages on the beach, but you can float in the ocean water and drink. I asked my husband, “So what does [...]
Sad Dads do Influence Baby’s Mood
The good news? Dads do matter in the lives of an infant more than previously thought. The bad news? If Dad is depressed, it impacts the life of a baby even more so than previously thought too! Any woman married to a man who has dealt with depression has always known how much the mood of [...]
$500 Scholarship for Student Who Uses a Wheelchair
Do you or someone you know use a wheelchair? The AmeriGlide Achiever Scholarship is a program AmeriGlide offers to full time college students who use wheelchairs. Their goal is to help provide financial assistance for books or other school related supplies to deserving mobility challenged students. This $500 scholarship is available twice a year for the Fall [...]
Best Consumer Health Books of 2008
Yes, I know it’s 2009 but I just saw this list of the Best Consumer Health Books of 2008 and thought it may be of interest. We were excited to see one of our favorite books on the list that we carry, Life Disrupted:Getting Real About Chronic Illness in Your Twenties and Thirties by Laurie [...]
Life Disrupted Book is Comforting and Realistic
Cover via Amazon I have read many books on how to cope or live successfully with a chronic illness, and I am eager to read the ones that specifically address the emotions behind an illness, not just the illness facts. Even some of the best books, however, don’t resonate with me in a personal way. And then [...]
Invisible Illness Week Blog
We’ve Moved to a New Web Site
We have combined all of the National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week Blog items and the main site to one site that has blog capabilities. We are trying to update the feed for everyone who has signed up to get it, but so far… no luck. PLEASE pleeeease go to www.invisibleillness.com and you can either [...]
Twitter Hash Tag is #invisibleillnesswk09
Do you tweet? If you ae active on Twitter, there are lots of ways to let people know about Invisible Illness Week. One of the ways to help people find information about the eek on Twitter is to use what is called a “hash tag” (bear with me if this is new… it is to [...]
30-Second Click Could Make a Difference for Invisible Illness Awareness
Greetings! I rarely send out messages like this but thought you may want to have some influence in helping me gain exposure for National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week. I have been nominated as a “Woman’s Health Hero” sponsored by Our Bodies, Ourselves. Could you take 30 seconds to “vote” for me? The deadline is [...]
New Logo and Twitter for II Week
We have our new 2009 logo up and I will be updating the web site soon. I have also set up a Twitter accout for all things related to Invisible Illness Week at http://www.twitter.com/invisibleillwk – be sure to sign up there to “follow” us and give your input, ideas, etc. If you don’t receive these blog [...]
Tuesday’s Podcast on Setting Boundaries for Adult Children
Have you ever felt like your son or daughter is taking advantage of your generosity and yet you don’t know how to make them less dependent on you? When you live with the guilt of having an illness and not giving them the “perfect” life, it’s easy to become tangled up in the emotions of [...]
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Welcome!
We are so glad you are here and hope you will share about this network with others you know in health/illness ministry. Let us encourage one another, share resources so our efforts can multiple.
Matthew 9:37-38 says, "Then he said to his disciples, 'The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.'” This is so true in disability ministry.
Together we can make such an impact in the lives of those who are hurting. If you know of information that has a "feed" like a great blog or other resource, please let us know so we can share it with others.
Lisa Copen Founder of IDHCM Network
and Rest Ministries, http://www.restministries.org
Rest Ministries Daily Devotionals
Safe.... In God's Arms
“For in the day of trouble He will keep me safe in His dwelling; He will hide me in the shelter of His tabernacle and set me high upon a rock.” (Psalm 27:5 NIV) I recently watched the animated movie...Help For The Broken-Hearted
“…He has sent me to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who...Forum
A lesson from history for Iranian ideologues
Started by Alex in Resources I Want to Share Jun 18.
Waziristan: the colonial headache remains
Started by Alex in Resources I Want to Share Jun 18.
Iran protesters fight against the odds
Started by Alex in Resources I Want to Share Jun 18.
Calendar of Events
This is a calendar of events that are Illness/Disability/Caregiving/Mental Illness-related, preferably with a Christian foundation. They should somehow serve those who serve those with illness, disability, etc. and not just be for the general public.
We want to list as many as possible to be THE PLACE for people to find an event near them. So please list your event! Email us the event name, location, date and web site for more information EXACTLY how it should appear on the calendar. And send Just the basics--do not send flyers or long emails full of details or your event will not be listed. Or if you use Google Calendars we can combine your events with ours. Just let us know.
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San Diego Hope and Rec...
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Serving the Mentally Ill
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Author and Speakers Ne...
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Congregational / Pasto...
6 members
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Stephen Ministry
4 members
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