Wow, what a weekend! At first she admitted she didn't want to be there, and didn't think it'd help too much. She gave it an open mind and heart and I told her that's all I could ask for. It went well at 1st, not too heavy,and I didn't check in with her (thanks MLC25!).

Day 2 about halfway thru we got to some of the heavier issues for us. She came back at one point and asked if we could go know, but I think was half joking. At the end of day 2 I went back to the room and she was in tears and admitted that she needed to work harder, didn't know if she could, but felt overwhelmed that she needed to. We talked for a while then went to bed.

Day 3 we continued our progress and at the end of our alone time, come light came into the room and we were talking about us and our R, and something just turned on like a switch in her. I think it was the Holy Spirit at work, but it all changed there.

More later, but now we are BOTH working on our R DAILY and we are BOTH committed to working to rebuild our M. W felt moved by God and is being more affectionate towards me than in the last 5 years in small, but very meaningful ways. We both know it's going to be hard work and just beginning, but we are both committed to making it work day by day now. I have to say out of the 20 so couples there, I think most felt moved in similar ways.

TG, I used your advice of them running away from it, and she passed that test and is still here, but I saw many of the couples try to bolt, but all of them stayed and were glad they did! I have to say, if you can just get your spouse to this, it is a miracle!!! More later and followup. I pray for all of you and thank you again for your prayers! J

M 43, W 40
T 22. M 14
D 14, S 9, S 8
DD 11/21/11
Retrouvaille 4/13/12--and the healing begins as we begin a new journey together!