While it would be earnestly honest to reveal that we came to the monastery “as required” by our preist. We wish to pass along that we left on Sunday with a feeling of accomplishment and a feeling that we had just added a little more horsepower to the engine that makes us go as a couple. Heartfelt thanks to each of you as you continue to journey through the enriching journey that is marraige. Your brutal honesty was refreshing and identifiable to us. We hope that our journey will be similar to yours and yet unique to fit us. Again, much thanks for taking the time from your family to come to the monastery and share yourselves so openly.

Thank you for the great weekend and for giving us the courage to tackle the tough issues.  We have grown and our marriage will be better for it.

Thank you for a wonderful weekend. We were able to really work on our issues, both old and new. For me (Lauren) as a Lutheran who has been very involved in both the Lutheran and Catholic churches I was both excited and concerned about what this weekend might bring. You all far surpassed my expectations by being welcoming, warm and non-judgemental. You stayed true to what the church teaches while being respectful of those present who may not completely ascribe to those views. You walked a fine line with grace and love — Thank you so much

This weekend has blown all of my expectations out of the water.  For me personally, I have a renewed sense of spirituality and I am really excited to enrich it beyond this weekend.  For us as a couple, this experience has really brought things “big picture” and definitely experienced some self discovery on “simmering issues.”  There is not enough space to express the many thanks we have, but please remember your work here is a blessing to all those that attend and please continue to give this gift you have.

Thank you for a wonderful weekend.  Through your guidance we feel that we have deepened our relationship and learned ways in which we may deepen our love in the presence of God.