Thanks for bringing me closer to Christ and for helping me in my brokenness.

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Releasing me from the abortion shroud was a wonderful experience. But encouraging my husband to come along proved to be a very wise suggestion...our communication has reopened and made possible a renewal of our relationship.

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Attending the RVR retreat made it possible for me to completely release the anger and resentment I had towards God.  For the first time, I felt I could fully honour my son who we lost by miscarriage while remembering my daughter who I lost when I chose to have an abortion. It was a deeply meaningful weekend lead thoughtfully and facilitated with incredible compassion. I would highly recommend RVR.

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This past weekend, I had a life changing experience that will stay with me for the rest of my life. I started to finally forgive myself, and for once in about 10 years, I don't hate myself. It is a weird feeling finally being able to look at the positive things in life, and I have to figure out what to do with my newly found energy and spirit. You all had a hand in my new outlook on life, and for that I thank you all dearly. I was terrified to go there on Friday, but something drew me there, and I am thankful that I had the courage and strength inside me to be able to walk through that front door.

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It is wonderful to know how much God loves us and how we were orchestrated to meet and share our burdens this past weekend.  I have been receiving much revelation since then and I am grateful for having been part of RVR.  Thank you so very much to everyone for being so 'real' for I felt safe in being vulnerable with 'total strangers' through living a unique yet shared experience.

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The weekend retreat served a diverse group of men and women. Each exercise seemed to naturally and seamlessly build on the next. Trust was built allowing a special vulnerability among participants, ushering in healing. It was an incredible privilege to share in and witness the unique heart transformations that took place in each participant's life. If before and after pictures could be taken, most would be unrecognizable having been transformed by the weekend retreat. The RVR team facilitated the weekend with love, compassion, and attention to detail. 

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Now that we are all back to our daily routine, I think that I've lived a dream!  A dream that has given me great peace and joy.  I've been very honoured to share with each of you "my own experiences" and most of all, be understood and valued for who I am.  No more guilt, God has taken care of it already. I feel that I can look back to my past with no more tears, but hope and forgiveness.

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