Weekend to Remember

real life experiences with this conference?

wantherback — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:15:58 GMT

Hello,

Recently, my wife finally got to the point where she has had all she cant take and is seriously considering a divorce. In fact, she has contacted an attorney and a mediator, and has even told me she wants to be happy again, but not with me. Now, she has completely frozen me out, she wont talk unless I ask a question, and is mostly unresponsive to any of my efforts to reconcile.

To her credit, she is willing to go to this conference with me, and give our marriage one more chance. It was recommended by some family members of mine who are religous, but I have to admit, my wife and I are not really religous. Yes, we believe in God, I went to Catholic schools and she is catholic as well, we just dont actively go to church or anything like that.

So I was wondering if anyone who has been to this in the past, or know someone who has, has any input they can give as to how well (or not so well) it went for them. I've heard its good and read the website, and I am cautiously optomistic, but I was hoping for some real life experiences which are not loaded website promotions etc...

As I said, I am obvioulsy incredibly hopefull that this will work out, and that it will help us begin the healing process of our marriage. Through this ordeal, I have re-realized just how much I absoultely love my wife and how very much I want to see this through.

Any comments good/negative would be welcome!

Thanks.

Our Weekend to Remember

sonar69 — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:22:16 GMT

My wife & I just returned from the Weekend To Remember event in Park City Utah. We are members of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon) and I would say we have a good marriage. My wife was hesitant to attend because of the religious differences. I wanted to go because I am feeling the need to take our marriage to the next level, mostly wanted to get closer spiritualy.

All I can say is how awsome this event was for us. I dont want to bore everyone with all the details but I got exactly what I wanted... and that was the steps to taking our marriage to the next level. I was so proud of my wife. She learned so much. We are committed to revisiting the material every two weeks, increasing our Bible & scripture study and setting wonderful examples for our son.

I commend this organization for the good that they do.

Our weekend to remember conference.....

queenie85 — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:11:04 GMT

It was just the beginning of a new year when me and my husband faced the toughest time of our 8 years relationship. We both had emotional affairs and just confessed to one another, and I told myself we both had dirty our relationship so much, there was no turning back and the best thing to do was get a divoce. I want more than anything to get out of our marriage. I just didnt have the courage to because I was frighten of being alone and raising our two young children without a home with a mom and a dad. We had started marriage counseling because my husband did not want a divorce and at first I did not want to go, because in late 2008 I asked him to go and he at that time rejected to going. We finally started going in late March, early April. Our marriage counseling were faith based biblical couseling. We did attend counseling weekly, and were making slow progress. My husband was listening to a local radion station 89.7 and he heard of a conference called " Weekend to Remember." This conference was going to be held on the weekend of our 6 years wedding anniversary on May 4. We did not have money finacially to attend so we decieded to not go but planned to go later on this year some other time. The conference was a week away and my husband had just got paid and his check was more than what we had budget for, so he bought the tickets and made reservations for our hotel stay. He suprised me and told me on Thursday. It had been a really rough week for us and I was so tired of all the fighting and crying, I remember praying to God that week and I told him that I had no more hope I was now giving up and I asked him for forgiveness.Well...GOD is so merciful and he provided for us financially to attend this conference. The conference was my last resort to save our marriage. It was PERFECT, we got to spend time alone together without our kids and reconnect. One thing I always wanted to do, was to go to San Francisco. Well, one of the homework for the conference was for us to go on a date, my husband drove us to San Francisco and we had dinner at a seafood restuarant in San Francisco, where I ate the best seafood pasta ever in my life. It was the last day of the conference and it was sad for us to leave because we enjoyed it sooo much but we were excited to start applying what we heard. Right before the conference was over, the speaker asked every couple that if they felt comfortable to stand up and renew their vows that he would walk us through it and give us marriage certificate. On our 6 years wedding anniversary we renewed our vows to one another. It was one of the happiest day of my life, right next to the day we actually got married, and this conference really helped saved our marriage. We made a promise to each other and to God, that we were going to live for God and fully put our trust in him. We learned how to love each other the way God wanted us to from this conference. The conference opened our eyes to things that we taken for granted in one another. It was really a weekend to remember.....for us and we enjoyed it so much. God works in such wonderful ways and we are so blessed for these trials that he has placed before us to draw us closer to him. We are so thankful that we went through all this at such a young age so we can have the rest of our life to give our life back to God and serve him and his people. Thank you so much Family for Life for the weekends to remember conference.

Conference Dates: 05/01-05/03/2009 Location: Santa Clara, CA

Curious on my 1st W.T.R...

GloryBPhotography — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:30:09 GMT

I recently became engaged, and we are planning on attending our first weekend 2 remember conference, for the engaged couples.

Curious about it - - what goes on? Does anyone know the answer to this?

Thanks! ;)

Just returned from Charleston Weekend to Remember

reedadeb — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 19:25:18 GMT

My husband and I have spent the past 6 months separated. My choice. We have spent over a thousand dollars in counciling without the hope of coming together. When we both decided to give the counciling a break, I searched the internet for help. I came across "Family Life". As I looked over the home page I noticed the words..."Troubled Marriage" and clicked on it. There I found "Weekend to Remember". I asked my husband if he'd consider giving it a shot. He said "yes". He made the plane reservations and I made the room reservations. One room for him, one room for me. From the very begining of the conference I felt that this had to be what would bring us back together. After 6 months, I owed it to my husband, my family and myself to come to terms either way and make a decsion. On Saturday at noon during a homework session I came within seconds of telling my husband I would be coming back home. But within an instant, something he said made me shut down again as I've done for some time now. Needless to say, the rest of the evening didn't pan out as either of us had hoped. Sunday morning came and I was certain I hadn't found what I hoped would come to me. The conclusion of the session was a renewal of vows.... Men reciting first. And my husband turned to me and made the commitment. Now the ladies turn. I looked at him and said "I can't. I'm not there yet". He bowed his head and I saw such disappointment. Not anger.... true sadness and disappointment. He then gave me a loving hug and said "I'm not giving up on you". The nearly 12 hour journey back home was with little conversation. As we pulled in the driveway where I had left my car he said to me, "I know it's late and you're tired but I have something for you" He then proceeded to read to me a list of things that had happened in our marraige that he felt he did not handle well as a man who loved and cherished his wife and asked for my forgiveness. Caught off guard a bit and shocked, I left and went home with tears rolling down my face. I have never understood the phrase "God spoke to me". But this morning when I woke, I know he spoke to me while I slept. His encouragement to me says it's not "if" I go back, but "when". I know it will be soon. I know I can forgive.... just give me a minute. I want to thank, Rockie, Jon, Ann and Jena, Bruce and Jeff. And a host of others who prayed and are continuing to pray for us. Deb

Accomodation options for Weekend to Remember in Las Vegas July 10-12, 2009

abriggs62 — Thu, 07 May 2009 18:26:28 GMT

My husband and I are so excited to attend the Weekend to Remember in Las Vegas on our anniversary, which is July 10th. I am writing to ask if any one would be interested in staying at our timeshare for the rest of the week. We couldn't just rent it for the weekend, but are unable to stay the week. We have rented a 1 bedroom studio with kitchen (sleeps 4) from the 10th-17th. We will be using it for the 10th and 11th, however it is available to one or two couples for the rest of the week at a bargain. Does anyone know or have a suggestion about how I can let other attendees know about the availability of these accomodations?

Looking forward to spending time with you folks.
Blessings,
Anna & Larry Briggs

Weekend to Remember Colorado Springs and Home Builders

jasonbarbosa — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 02:17:41 GMT

My wife and I just attended our 2nd Weekend to Remember in Colorado Springs. The guest speakers Doug and Clarence along with their wives did a remarkable job, and for us it was but yet another reminder of how truely special marriage is and how important it is to our kids and country.

We have received a gift from Family Life and would like to begin a Home Builders group here in Highlands Ranch. If there are any couples interested in attending a homebuilders session and would like to sign up, please feel free to email me at jason.barbosa@ymail.com with the subject "Home Builders" and we can begin to schedule a Home Builders program.

There is free, fun, and fast, now come on....It doesn't get any better than this :o)

Jason

Weekend to Remember

tgsteph62594 — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:24:28 GMT

Wow! My husband and I went to conference this past weekend in Cincinnati OH. About a thousand people attended. It was so worth the money and time spent. I believe the Lord made it possible to happen by being able to find childcare for our kids. Our marriage was okay. We have been married for almost 15 years(June 25), and we have had our ups and downs certainly. But we both knew we needed a refresher, and new ways that we can handle issues that may come up. The speakers were outstanding! Funny, sensitive, loving, and transparent to admit that they are not perfect. There was plenty of time to browse their resource center with more than enough materials to help any situation you may be in. We stayed at the hotel, which was also worth it. We only live 30-40 minutes away, but it was nice to just "get away' from it all. One nice surprise at the end was that since one of the speakers was an ordained minister, we were given the occasion to renew our vows. That was an awesome moment for both of us. I hope a lot of people will continue to seek help in their marriage because it so worth it!!!

Weekend to Remember in New England

my little sheba — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 16:48:39 GMT

I'm hoping someone can help. My husband and I want to attend a WTR in Massachusetts or Rhode Island. I'm wondering if anyone has a discount code for us? We very much would like to attend but have limited resources. Thank you.

Praying for a miracle

MTRRR — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:01:41 GMT

So I am headed to this Weekend To Remember this weekend. My husband announced late last night he has no money to provide for our food. I am not surprised. I am a little stressed as there is only valet service for parking your car. I checked the menu on the food and it is way more than we can afford. I have a small amount saved or planned for food and gas...but not enough to cover the weekend. I was counting on my husband.

This is now after over a year ago he promised if he couldn't get his business to make money that he would get a real job. He is just digging himself a bigger hole. And the family is suffering. I cannot say anything without world war three. Pluse I am trying to do this Love Dare and if I don't have anything nice to say not to say anything at all.

Last night I cried myself to sleep after praying fervently for God to change my heart. I dont' know why I am wasting my time going to this weekend. I just want out of the marriage. My husband only cares about himself and now he is putting us in a difficult situation again. I do love him. I do understand what God wants for marriage. I am trusting that God will change my heart this weekend, but my heart just doesn't want to go.

I am praying that God will provide all our financial needs. I am putting my trust in him.

Please pray for me not to say something stupid that would cause a fight and make my husband not even want to go...please pray that God will provide our needs....please pray that God would speak to my husband this weekend in a powerful way...please pray that God will change my heart because I have nearly given up. ...

Thanks...

Our "Weekend To Remember"....Certainly Was!!!

joshandallyson — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:48:23 GMT

My husband and I participated in the Weekend to Remember in Birmingham, AL the weekend of May 16, 2008. It was an amazing weekend.

Two years ago, an emotional affair cause quite a bit of heartache in our marriage. We were finally at a better place in our marriage, but this weekend brought us where we needed to be and showed us a way to make it stronger.

The speakers were entertaining, enlightening, they put things in perspective and in references that, more than likely, you've experienced yourself. No one was ever singled out. We were never made to feel uncomfortable at any time. The individual projects we did together really helped us communicate more and we were more willing to see the other as an intigral part of the marriage and NOT the enemy.

I noticed there were questions about the new format. Im not sure what the old format was, but here's what we covered for our 2.5 days.

DAY ONE:

Why Marriages Fail
Can We Talk?

DAY TWO

Unlocking the Mystery of Marriage
From How to Wow
What Every Marriage Needs
Rules of Engagement
Marriage After Dark
DATE NIGHT!!!!

DAY THREE

Woman to Woman (just the women meet)
Man to Man (just the men meet)
How Marriages Thrive
Putting a Stake In The Ground

And yes, we were able to renew our vows.......I boo-hooed the whole time. We didn't start off with a big beautful wedding, we hadn't had God or church in our marriage until just a few months ago, the emotional affair......so to be able to look at each other and know we were doing this with a more sturdy foundation and more love between us than ever before meant so much.

Now several weeks later, the things we learned are still put to use and we are amazingly happy. We realize it's ok to have conflict, its good to have conflict and we have learned how to deal with it. The TWELVE books we bought (*lol*) are being read and shared with our friends and loved ones to help their marriages as well.

We will DEFINITELY be going back in a year or so, there's no doubt. I highly suggest this weekend as an investment in any marriage, no matter what the stability of it is.

Best of luck to you all!

Weekend to Remember...God is working in so many marriages!

standingfirm — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:56:13 GMT

My husband and I attended the WTR in Duluth,GA a few weeks ago. If you have any doubts about going, let me assure you that it is wonderful! Our marriage has had many problems over the last 5 years. It is not perfect now, as it is made of two imperfect people. God showed us so many wonderful things through the WTR conference. Thank you to Family Life for all you do for so many people.

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kalmarie — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:56:07 GMT

My husband and I are supposed to attend this conference in June. I am also new to the forums. Could some of you please tell me how this conference was helpful. What if one spouse was reluctant to go or just going because you wanted to go.

Thanks