** Because my newsletter is read by such a diverse group of people, I'm unable to know at a glance which of you are responsible for ordering supplies and resources on behalf of your support groups or family readiness conferences and therefore would need the following information. If you received this, and it doesn't apply to you, please disregard and have a wonderful week!**

Based on past years' experience, I know that many orders for resources and materials need to be placed prior to the end of September, and I'm delighted that one of your resources is the book "I'm Already Home.. Again." I need to alert you to my availability schedule for this month in case you need to work with me specifically for orders or information. You know how much family means to me, and since September 24th is Larry's and my 25th wedding anniversary, we'll be on a trip from September 23rd through the 28th and I won't be in the office. I have hired someone to be available during that week to process orders and run IMPAC transactions that have to be dated by the end of the month. You'll need to leave a message at 303-430-0592 for Bryan and he'll call you back within one business day.

My suggestion: IF you can place your orders this week, before the 23rd, that would be a tremendous help all around! By the way, August was a strong month for orders, and we have gone back to print with the book. They have a 20 business day turnaround, so this shouldn't delay shipping by very much. Let me know if your order is for an immediate event, (prior to October 15) as I have about 700 available to ship out right away.

Update: My 3rd book, being written solely on Reunion and Reintegration with an emphasis on family communication, is scheduled to be ready by the end of the year! That's the one we're doing research on now and I'm sure I'll be coming to you for some of your best ideas! I think it might be called, "I'm Already Home.. Finally!" As you budget, keep thinking forward toward your foreseeable needs for this resource and for reunion trainings for next year. I'm putting dates on the calendar.

Thank you for continuing to let me help you with what I can provide, and for helping me out with this scheduling. Just too bad that my anniversary isn't in October!

All the best to your families, Elaine Dumler