Thursday, February 22, 2007
Weekend To Remember
On March 2nd, Todd and I are going to attend a weekend marriage conference put on by Family Life. It is called a “Weekend To Remember”.
I first heard about the “Weekend To Remember” when reading a blog one day. I’ve been reading Jule's wonderful blog for quite some time and back in December she wrote about the many marriages that were falling apart around her. Someone who left a comment on her blog mentioned Family Life’s Weekend To Remember. I remember going to the website and checking it out. It looked like a really nice conference.
About a month ago the conference came up again. We were having a meeting in our home for all of the small group leaders from church. One of the guys mentioned that he and his wife were going to start up a small group just for couples. He said they were trying to get a group of couples to go to the Weekend To Remember.
After that meeting I mentioned to Todd that it might be neat to go to. He agreed so we contacted the couple who were organizing the group and we got signed up.
My only concern about signing up for the conference was Evan. This is sad but we have never left him with anyone else except for a few times when he was really young. When I talked to the lady who was organizing the trip she was making comments about some other people she knows of that never leave their kids and go out and do things. I was too embarrassed to tell her that we are very much that way.
Todd and I aren’t going to the conference because our marriage is falling apart. We have a pretty strong marriage. We do, however, have trouble finding time for one another. It seems like we are sometimes two ships that pass in the night. (Thank you Barry Manilow for that song.) My hope for this conference is first of all to just be with Todd and enjoy each other. I don’t care where we are. As long as we are together it is all good. I’m also hoping to refresh our marriage. Marriage isn’t over when you say “I Do!”. It is something you have to work on daily like any relationship you care about. And as Jules says – it has to be God centered. I’m looking forward to next weekend. Our friends that have been there before told me that it had taken their marriage to a whole new level. I’m anxious to see where God is taking us.
I first heard about the “Weekend To Remember” when reading a blog one day. I’ve been reading Jule's wonderful blog for quite some time and back in December she wrote about the many marriages that were falling apart around her. Someone who left a comment on her blog mentioned Family Life’s Weekend To Remember. I remember going to the website and checking it out. It looked like a really nice conference.
About a month ago the conference came up again. We were having a meeting in our home for all of the small group leaders from church. One of the guys mentioned that he and his wife were going to start up a small group just for couples. He said they were trying to get a group of couples to go to the Weekend To Remember.
After that meeting I mentioned to Todd that it might be neat to go to. He agreed so we contacted the couple who were organizing the group and we got signed up.
My only concern about signing up for the conference was Evan. This is sad but we have never left him with anyone else except for a few times when he was really young. When I talked to the lady who was organizing the trip she was making comments about some other people she knows of that never leave their kids and go out and do things. I was too embarrassed to tell her that we are very much that way.
Todd and I aren’t going to the conference because our marriage is falling apart. We have a pretty strong marriage. We do, however, have trouble finding time for one another. It seems like we are sometimes two ships that pass in the night. (Thank you Barry Manilow for that song.) My hope for this conference is first of all to just be with Todd and enjoy each other. I don’t care where we are. As long as we are together it is all good. I’m also hoping to refresh our marriage. Marriage isn’t over when you say “I Do!”. It is something you have to work on daily like any relationship you care about. And as Jules says – it has to be God centered. I’m looking forward to next weekend. Our friends that have been there before told me that it had taken their marriage to a whole new level. I’m anxious to see where God is taking us.
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That's awesome, Lisa!!
My Todd's parents have always encouraged us to take the time once a year to go away together, to get rid of all other distractions (no work, no laundry or dirty dishes, or whatever stresses life offers...) and just focus on each other. It is a great investment!! There is the fun anticipation before hand, the quality time while you're together, and then the warm memories afterward. So it is more than just a day or a weekend... it keeps on giving. We too went on A Weekend to Remember and have heard great testimonies of strengthened marriages.
Enjoy each other!! Be blessed!!
I will never get over seeing someone else quote something I wrote. LOL
I'm so excited for you and Todd! I think going to marriage retreats and counseling when things are going relatively well is the most sensible thing in the world. Waiting to go when the hurt is on is really too late.
I will pray for the two of you - that this retreat relights that fire for you and that you both find a way to make more room for each other in your marriage. And what a blessing that something someone said on my comment box got you to do this!
I love the way the Holy Spirit weaves in and out of the lives of bloggers. I sometimes wonder if HE wasn't the one that thought this whole Internet thing up!
Jules - I think between your blog posting and our friend organizing a group it kind of pointed the way for us.
I so enjoy reading your blog. It has been a blessing to me.
Thanks for your prayers for next weekend. We are both looking forward to the experience.
Lisa
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