OneFamily is all about equipping, encouraging and sustaining couples as they journey in their marriages and parenting.  Many of the concepts, principles and ideas that we share each week, in our OneFamily letter and quotes, are derived from the Growing Families curriculum we have taught for the past 15 years.  As a result, we would be remiss if we didn’t make you aware of a fantastic opportunity to learn and connect with other families that are in the thick of their parenting journey too!

This summer we will be attending the Growing Families National Family Conference, August 2-5 in Carlinville,IL (40 minutes north of St. Louis) and would like to personally invite you to join us.  This All-Inclusive Conference is a great way to connect with like-minded families while attending parenting workshops and enjoying a fun family vacation in the process!  Our son Alex went with us a few years ago and had a blast! The kids program is a lot like VBS and it is terrific!

What better way to build and hone your parenting muscles while ending the summer with a wonderful family vacation.  OneFamily is delighted to be a part of the Growing Families International family and excited to participate in their National Conference!

Here is what is included in your conference registration:

  • Conference facilities, lodging, (motel style rooms, or RV sites full hookups) nine meals (Wednesday dinner through lunch Saturday).
  • Children’s programs, activities, snacks and materials.
  • Nursery care during morning conference sessions.
  • Relevant teaching by Gary Ezzo and seasoned leaders of Growing Families International
  • Bookstore with both Growing Families product along with a good selection of resources geared toward all age groups.
  • Entrance and activities fees for the various camp amenities, including all water activities with lifeguards, boating, swimming, water slide, blobs, swimming pool, miniature golf, climbing wall and indoor gym activities. (The High-Ropes course will be available at a discounted price to GFI families.)

For more information and to register, go to http://www.growingfamiliesusa.com/conference/. There you will find a brief description of what’s included and the Conference Links for even more details. There is an early bird registration discount for registering this month.  This price will go up 25% after July 1st!

In life’s journey, we will have many opportunities to invest in our marriages and families.  In our Un-Perfect Principle and Family Vacation/Identity letters, we addressed the importance of this investment.  While taking classes and reading our letters/quotes can significantly help you improve your skills and relationships, periodically going to conferences/retreats can super-charge your motivation and refocus your perspective.  In our experience, we always gain fresh insights while connecting with other liked-minded couples who are going through the same challenges as we are. This will be the third time we’ve attended this particular conference and we look forward to another enriching experience.

We hope you and your family can join us as we, too, continue to invest in our own marriage and family!

Blessings to your family,

Shelly and Rich