As in all things…change happens.

I do want to let you know that the San Antonio, TX Forum on January 29th has been changed to a NEW location. Instead of meeting at the church, we will be meeting at the Morris Residence, 8910 Melinda Court, San Antonio, TX. Click here for a map. I am excited about this change as it will allow for a more comfortable and friendly atmosphere for our discussion. Thank you to the Morris Family for hosting for us!!

Please let me know if you have questions.

They are now posted! The responses to this month’s Think & Share are now up for your reading and commenting pleasure. Click here to see what others shared.

It was a tough topic and I am grateful for those who took a stab at it. It sure is easy to come up with a list of things we don’t particularly like hearing, but the trick is to figure out a preferred way of saying the same thing. Or, at least, that was the tricky part for me.

As you read the submissions for this month, if your mind is inspired with something to add, feel free to comment and share your thoughts.

There are a few “new” things at ldsinfertility.org…you won’t want to miss them!

• I posted a new “On My Mind” tonight called “I Have ‘Book’ On My Brain”.

• You’ll notice I have changed the links at the top of the pages a little bit, just to make sure navigating is as easy as possible.

• I’ve added information under the “My Book” link about how you can pre-order the book NOW. Yes, NOW! And, I have noticed some killer deals at both Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Get a jump on it!

And, just two reminders…

1. January’s Think & Share deadline is Friday (January 15th), so make sure you submit your thoughts. For more information, click here.
2. The two January forums are almost here. Don’t forget to sign up if you are interested!!

Our 2010 Infertility Forums are starting THIS month, and I just can’t tell you how excited I am about it! I am excited to get talking about infertility with you, to meet you, and to share stories and thoughts with each other.

Here is what the schedule looks like:

January 20th – Pleasant Grove, UT
January 29th – San Antonio, TX
February 17th – Sandy, UT

There is more information, including times, topics, and locations on ldsInfertility.org. Click here for more information. These forums are open to whomever would like to attend and they are FREE! We all like FREE right? Oh, and another thing we all like…PRIZES. Prizes will definitely be a part of these events!

I’d love for you to attend. Please invite friends and family. If you would like to pass the word along to your other people, including Relief Society presidents, you can download a flyer below.

Pleasant Grove Flyer (PDF)
San Antonio Flyer (PDF)

If you would like to host a forum (at your home or your church), please let me know…it is free!! You can be a powerful instrument in opening dialogue and establishing greater awareness.

2010 Think & Share has officially been launched! As many of you already know, I gave you a chance to wet your palette (so to speak) last month when I couldn’t resist prodding you to share your thoughts on how to Survive and Thrive during Christmastime. I loved what you had to say and want you to share more!!

This month’s topic is “Positive Infertility Language” and I think the topic will cause us all to think in new ways. We all know that it is far from difficult to compose a list of comments and questions we have heard from others. You know what I am talking about…those things that are said by friends and family who are trying to be sensitive and end up hurting instead. I am sure you each have a list tucked away somewhere. BUT, I would dare say that it is not easy to turn those phrases into more positive and compassionate ways to say the same things. Now is your chance to help formulate a list of positive ways to converse about infertility. Now is your chance to help educate and reach out to change the world!

I invite you to check it out…think about it…then share…

Don’t forget–the deadline is January 15th. Happy thinking!!