We went on EE in January 2003 and are still talking
about how much we learned. We learned more about us, how to pray
together as a couple and how to be LIFE GIVING!! We both came away
from this awesome weekend with a stronger and more intense love for one
another. We still talk and go back through our book and talk over
what we learned together that weekend. Trevor and I both knew we would
walk away with learning a lot, but we had no idea just HOW much we would
walk away with when we left that Sunday afternoon. We both
have commented on how we both wish we could go on another one because of
the wonderful experience we had. Thank-you for having such a
wonderful program for engaged couples.
Rachel and Trevor
Julie and I attended Engaged Encounter in April, 2002.
There really wasn't one moment that stands out, however it was the result
of many moments that stand out. Our relationship revolved around God from
that weekend on and we were never happier. Whenever we were in trouble
with anything we could always turn to God.
However, when I left for the service, our relationship crumbled and
eventually ended. Sadly, she died in October, 2002 in an auto accident.
I know this really isn't a good ending for a retreat such as this one,
however this does give 2 important lessons: 1) When you have a foundation
of God in your relationship, things will become less complicated and the
relationship will be healthier. 2) Never take your partner for granted.
Thank them for everything they do, whether it is trivial or gigantic.
Also, tell them you are happy that they are alive and with you. I know I
will be thinking about these things everyday. I will be wishing I did
things differently and I'll be regretting the past. Don't do this. Make
everyday count so you can't regret the past. December 21st, our planned
wedding day, will be the coldest and longest day of my life. I will,
however, take comfort in the fact that these words will somehow, someway
reach future couples and help them in their relationship.
God bless you all,
Joe
This was a really good weekend for us. We both went
into it a little hesitant (him more so than me) but got a lot more out of
it than we had planned on. We have been together close to 5.5 years
and it was great to see exactly why he loves me--not just "I love you"
anymore but "Now you know why I love you". It made us think of stuff
that we hadn't even dreamt of thinking about, and of course we had the
attitude we thought of everything and talked about everything before this
weekend. It also brought us even closer, if you could imagine, as a
couple. The "Two-by-Two" letter was great. It really touched my
fiance, and if you met him in person he would appear to not be the
sentimental type. It really made us think of all we have been through
already and what we have to look forward to. I told my fiance after going
through this weekend, I would not have wanted to get married before going
to this now that I know how great an impact it had on us.
Angie and Jeremy
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