Unedited Comments By Couples Who Attended a Recent
Northern Illinois Lutheran Marriage Encounter Weekend

“The Weekend was wonderful.  We were allowed to put our life on hold and focus on our relationship and communication skills.  We were able to re-connect and tune into each other again.”

“The Weekend was an awakening for our marriage.  It was a wonderful blessing that helped us get re-connected, almost like falling in love all over again.”

“You start off a little skeptical, you work together through the process, you both end-up better off for having done it.”

“Our M.E. Weekend was a great experience for me.  I was really pleased that the emphasis was on sharing just as a couple—husband & wife—not a group discussion.  I also felt that God was very much present in inner healing that took place.”

“It was life changing.  It was what I needed to restore my faith and what my husband and I needed to love one another again.  We will continue what we learned and our love will grow stronger day by day.  THANK YOU”

“Weekend was like a miracle.  Never realized that “feelings” would be the key to communication.  Was very satisfied and appreciative of the [presentations].”

“An awesome, life changing week-end.  We are learning how to communicate in a loving way instead of screaming at each other!”

“The weekend was like a new beginning for our marriage.  We are talking to each other in a brand new way.”

It was a wonderful & special weekend.  My relationship with my wife improved greatly.  It was a spiritual journey that I’ll never forget.”

“It literally meant the world to me because our marriage was not well.  The weekend gave our marriage a new life – a new beginning.”

“After our marriage encounter, [my husband] and I have been able to talk in a way we never did before.  I really look forward to growing in our relationship together.  I hope more couples can experience this.”

“We learned skills to make our marriage successful as God intended.  Uplifting to be around other couples who really value & invest in their marriage.  Accommodation's (food, lodging) excellent.”