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Getting Good Help for Your Marriage! 

The initial euphoric honeymoon feelings are a wonderful high that is the glue to bring us together-forever! And yet...every marriage has seasons.  When infatuation fades, couples will find it takes more work to sustain their commitment and deepen their love...many will think it isn't worth the work at all. 

My advice?  Stick with it and get good help from others. 

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Oxygen For Your Relationships Seminars

May 8 2010  (Military)
Mel Korum YMCA
302 43rd Ave. SE
Puyallup, WA 98374
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May 15, 2010  (Military)
North Fort Chapel
Fort Lewis, WA
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June 12, 2010  (Military)
9715  Lakewood Drive SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
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An Inside Look at Stronger Families! 

This month, Stronger Families was featured in the Ft. Lewis Ranger!  Click here to learn how the Oxygen for your Relationship Seminar is helping military couples improve communication and strengthen their marriage! 

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A Mother's Love is Priceless
By Noel Meador
mothers day
A boy came up to his mother in the kitchen one evening and handed her a piece of paper he'd been writing on.  This is what is said:

For cutting the grass: $5.00; For cleaning up my room this week: $1.00; For going to the store for you: $.50, Baby-sitting my kid brother while you went shopping: $.25; Taking out the garbage: $1.00; For getting a good report card: $5.00, For cleaning up and raking the yard: $2.00. Total owed: $14.75. 

His mother looked at him standing there and the memories began flashing through her mind.  She picked up the pen, turned over the paper he'd written on and this is what she wrote....

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The Plight of Single Moms
By Rick Johnson, founder of Better Dads

The Better Dads organization originally started to help inspire and equip men to be more involved in the lives of their children.  However, several years ago a school counselor asked if I would put together a workshop to answer the questions single moms had about raising their sons.  I was reluctant at first because our mission was to work with men, but he finally convinced me by saying, "Rick, it's easier to raise a boy than to fix a man." 

John Wooden Love Letter: The Greatest Story Never Told
Love Letters
Does true love exist?  Can marriages last forever? To renew your faith in a love that has lasted a life time, we invite you to watch the touching interview between Rick Reilly and 99 year old coach John Wooden.  Wooden shares a simple, yet heartwarming story of love, fidelity and dedication to his beloved wife Nelly. 

Watch the Video Here...
Reaching out to Military Children
By Krista Fogelson

Members of the Oregon National Guard returned home this weekend after a year long deployment.  My friend and her daughter traveled to pick up her husband.  I kept receiving photo updates of a happy little girl who was full of smiles and couldn't wait for her daddy to arrive home...As soldiers are fighting for us, they also battle for their marriages...and for their families.  We cannot forget that like my friend's little girl, children in military families sacrifice while their parent is away.

The following are a few of the many ways you can reach out and help military families....

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Marriage Can be a Laughing Matter

gungorCo-Sponsored by Stronger Families & Linking
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Laugh Your Way To A Better Marriage Seminar!
 

Most marriage seminars tend to be serious, technical, and emotionally taxing.  Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage, by contrast, helps couples deal with tough issues in a way that's fun and non-threatening.

 

Presented by comedian and pastor Mark Gungor, this entertaining and informative two day seminar features four engaging sessions! 

    "Tale of Two Brains" How most struggles in marriage are not the result of a HEART problem, but a HEAD problem.

    "The #1 Key to Incredible Sex" Learn the steps to take to achieving a great and healthy sex life, ending with the #1 Key to Incredible Sex.

    "Why Does He/She Do That!?" How to discover the true reason why their spouse does what he or she does. 

    "How to Stay Married and NOT Kill Anybody" Learn how to avoid building resentment in your marriage and the key to staying married for a life time.

This is a life changing event you won't want to miss!  Visit our event page to learn more, register, and view a hilarious sample video of the presentation with Mark Gungor!

Event Details:
City Church, Kirkland Washington 
May 21 & 22, 2010
Friday Night 7:00-10:00PM
Saturday 9:00-12:00pm
9051 132nd Avenue, Kirkland, WA 98033
$45 per couple (early bird rate) $22.50 per person (early bird rate)
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