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April 2008 Accessibility Summit in VA

Started Dec. 3, 2007

Rest Ministries has a new "SQUIDOO" Page

Started Nov. 19, 2007

Rest Ministries will have an "Exhibit Package" - what do you want?

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Bob Mills left a comment for Lisa Copen Feb 15

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Lisa Copen started a discussion called April 2008 Accessibility Summit in VA Dec. 3, 2007

Lisa Copen commented on the blog post Hysterectomy Success!! Dec. 3, 2007

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Lisa Copen added the blog post 'Finding the Hidden Blessings in Illness' Nov. 27, 2007

Sandra left a comment for Lisa Copen Nov. 19, 2007

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Rest Ministries Chronic Illness Video Added by Lisa Copen
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Finding the Hidden Blessings in Illness

it's the little things that count when living with pain or illness

Del37473751_2 With the holidays nearing once again we are urged by everyone from Hallmark commercials to…

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Posted on November 27th, 2007 at 10:27am — No Comments (Add)

Now THIS is "MUST SEE TV" -- Joni Eareckson Tada on Every Friday!

We're very happy to announce that Joni Eareckson Tada has a new television show that began on October 19th and airing on Direct TV (They are working on having it held on other televsion broadcasting options.) It's a wonderful half hour program that will leave you rivetted to your seat. (Trust me, I saw one of the pre-produced programs and it was fabulous!)

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Posted on November 18th, 2007 at 6:15pm — No Comments (Add)

Feeling Grinchy? A good laugh!

I post this every year and it still makes me smile. Feel free to reprint it anywhere you want to give people with chronic illness a few giggles.

Lisa Copen

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FEELING GRINCHY?

"When Your Heart Says Merry Christmas. . .
But Your Body Feels Like the Grinch!"

"Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God," (Psalm 43:5)

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Posted on November 18th, 2007 at 6:00pm — No Comments (Add)

Articles on Focus on the Family Mention Rest Ministries!

If you've had a chance to visit the site of one of our member of our illness ministry, writer Mary Yerkes, you'll see that she was writing articles for Focus on the Family ab

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Posted on November 18th, 2007 at 6:00pm — No Comments (Add)

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At 10:33am on February 15th, 2008, Bob Mills said…: Lisa, I'm interested in connecting with people who are offering faith-based support groups for folks who have mental illnesses and their loved ones. We've offered one through our church for seven years and have served over 1000 people. I'm the lead facilitor, and it's an all volunteer effort made up of others like me who have bipolar disorder or have a loved one who has it. Thanks.

Bob

At 6:12am on December 22nd, 2007, Michelle Wyatt said…: Hello Lisa,

I have just joined this social network, because I have no one to talk to about the things that I am going through dealing with mental illness in my family. I have a sister who is bi-polar, and a husband with aspergers syndrome. I really needed to talk with people who will pray for me and not judge me.

At 11:32am on December 11th, 2007, Lisa Copen said…: thank you for your sweet note. I am so glad it was helpful for you! If you have time, could you write a sentence or two up at Amazon about it too? It helps us soooo much in helping people find us! Just put in the name of the book and scroll down to "write a review." Hope your holiday season is comforting despite everything!
Lisa

At 12:53am on December 8th, 2007, Sandra said…: Hi Lisa, It's 3:30 am and I just finished "why can't I make people understand" I couldn't put it down! It may sound weird, but thank you for your suffering, and allowing God to shine His glory through you. With a hidden illness (as you well know) it's hard to spot a "kindred soul". LOL sandra

At 6:53am on November 28th, 2007, Sandra said…: hi lisa, hope you are full of hope today...
i just received some of your books and others from hopekeepers and i can't wait to dig in. how did/do you battle the pain and infertility issues as well? thats my struggle too and i can use any tips you have! xo sandra

At 4:37am on November 19th, 2007, Sandra said…: Hi Lisa! Thank you for your message! I can't express just how much this ministry is already affecting my life positively! God is so faithful! Are you also the founder of Stephen ministries? My church has that and that was the reason I started going to the church. It is a powerful outreach and tool for the broken and hurting. The world needs more people sacrificing for the kingdom like you. It is humbling for me. XO

At 1:23am on November 19th, 2007, Mary J. Yerkes said…: Yes! I've got Direct TV. What day/time/channel is it on?

At 7:31pm on November 18th, 2007, Darlena Gordon said…: Hi Lisa,
Thx so much for starting this. Sandra introduced me to this and I am so grateful to have a support system. I am going through so much right now, more than just the Fibro and CFS. I lost my mom in March and my dad on 10/25, both very suddenly and unexpected. Family drama added and I am a fried mess to put it mildly. I need all the prayers and support I can get. And I offer it back ten fold. Thx again, Darlena

At 4:55am on November 18th, 2007, Sandra said…: Hi Lisa,
I just signed up after finding out about your site on Focus on the Family. This site and Rest ministries is absolutely an answer to prayer for me. I am so grateful for your courage, compassion, and perseverance in keeping this venture going for people like me. You are an inspiration! XO Sandra