tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35203250.post6034938706060270015..comments2023-06-25T10:05:36.539-04:00Comments on Travels with Swatchy™: Almost One Yearnoricumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05904523391639958451noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35203250.post-13154104014531884342007-08-31T20:36:00.000-04:002007-08-31T20:36:00.000-04:00Thank you for writing this, and for starting your ...Thank you for writing this, and for starting your blog. I believe you will reach many, and educate many more. ::hug::Korinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18405322573541671785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35203250.post-51736317108693573792007-08-31T02:08:00.000-04:002007-08-31T02:08:00.000-04:00What a wonderful article on your illness and how y...What a wonderful article on your illness and how you cope with it through knitting. I am from Oregon, so am aware of the beauty of Crater Lake too! I really missed cross-stitching once I was diagnosed with rheuamtoid arthritis. I think taking up more graphic design has been my creative outlet (see www.scrapbookmyadoption.com for my 'creative project.) I have been reading your blog because you mentioned your illness. <BR/><BR/>I couldn't find an email to reach you so I am posting this here. Feel free to delete it if you want. I know it's a bit of a stretch for a "comment."<BR/><BR/>I am the founder for National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week, held annually in Sept. This year it is Sept 10-16, 2007. Based on the content of your blog I thought you would be interested in knowing about the week, as well as our awareness video at http://www.invisibleillness.com .<BR/><BR/>You are welcome to share any of the information from the web site with your readers, including the video. This year’s theme is “Living with invisible illness is a roller coaster. Help a friend hold on!” There will be 3-4 chat seminars each day and there are items such as t-shirts, car decals, pins, etc. to help spread the word.<BR/><BR/>Thank you so much for your efforts in blogging about chronic conditions. Nearly 1 in 2 people in the USA have a chronic condition and 96% of it is invisible. We hope to bring people together to encourage one another, as well as increase the awareness that one may “look great” but not feel so wonderful.<BR/><BR/>Lastly, I’m giving away free copies of my book “Beyond Casseroles: 505 Ways to Encourage a Chronically Ill Friend” to bloggers or web site owners who would like to review it on their web site or give it away to a reader as a prize. Just email me back your postal address at lisa@invisibleillness.com if you’re interested. You can read more at http://www.beyondcasseroles.com .<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for your blog, helping others understand illness and pain.<BR/><BR/>Lisa Copen<BR/>National Invisible Chronic<BR/>Illness Awareness Week<BR/>Founder & Coordinator <BR/><BR/>************************************************<BR/>GET ON OUR MAILING LIST!<BR/>Don’t miss out! Monthly ezine plus BONUSES<BR/>you'll love just for signing up!<BR/>http://www.restministries.org/res-ezine.asp<BR/><BR/>************************************************<BR/><BR/>Rest Ministries, Inc.<BR/>==> see our new promotional video at:<BR/>http://www.restministries.orgAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com