The show that was to begin airing August 22nd has been postponed.  We will continue with our airing of this podcast on the next scheduled date of September 5th, due to myriad events that have occurred within the past two weeks.  I will continue to be in touch through our blog, however.

There is so much to be thankful for in this lifetime.  But when we are facing the trials and tributions of infertility, it seems as if there is nothing to be thankful for. 

I had asked for prayers for two women in particular who were in their darkest hours with their journey on our last show.  Shortly after that show began to air, I had been notified that one of them had taken their life.  This was not only a shock, but one of the saddest moments for me, ever since this issue has come into my life. 

I am taking time to refrain, regroup and re-boot…as this has forced me to pause and cry and mourn and try to exhale.  My deepest sympathy goes out to K’s family and friends.  She was a ’sister’ in this ’sisterhood’ we have found ourselves in, and I wanted you all to know.  If only I had had magical words for her, something to give her that last thread of hope to give her the strength to hold on a little longer.  God has a new angel now, and maybe he can explain to her why.

…ON GLOBAL HAPPINESS DAY AND BEYOND

Welcome to our 46th installation of Journeys To Motherhood. We are not only recognizing Global Happiness Day (8-8-08), but are planning to extend it from this show until the next…taking two weeks for finding some way to create a tiny piece of happiness for one of our reproductively challenged sisters each and every day of those two weeks.

There is so much we can do to spread a little joy, and little hope, a little happiness. And our ’sisters’ who are in the middle of this difficult time, SO appreciate a kind word, a kind gesture, anything that reflects our support of them, and our understanding.

And speaking of holidays, we discuss the idea of creating YOUR own holiday….your own ‘holy’ day…a day to keep sacred, just for you…a day to go back in time to be carefree and have fun, whatever that means to you, as you may have done BEFORE all of your current concerns, frustrations and dark moments that usually accompany infertility.

I have had some letters as of late, from women that are suicidal, and even though I’ve been personally in touch with two of you (out of eight!!), I also address you in this particular show. I have never claimed to be a psychologist nor any licensed professional when it comes to issues of the mind, (and I’m sure my husband thinks I need MY head examined at times), but I am a woman that has walked the walk, and I’m willing to share what I know from my own experiences, with the mission of giving hope.

And how about finding out 65 years later, that you were adopted!!!…from your 100-year old mother!!!…and then to meet your 93-year old birthmom!!! Check out that little story we share today!

Happy Global Happiness Day to you all! May you spread the happiness, and may it come back to you ten fold!

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