HIGHLIGHTS:
WCM parents’ retreat—a wonderful, relaxing time, as hurting parents came together Sept. 9-11 for encouragement and fellowship. The excellent accommodations and superb homemade food at Oak Forest Center in Frederic, Wisconsin set an uplifting tone as attendees enjoyed music by Josh Calhoun, a former “wild child” himself. Dan and Wendi each taught sessions and Karilee joined in for Q & A. Look for another retreat: Fall 2012
In the 20-year journey of waiting for our prodigal daughter to return home to the Savior, many times I found myself totally spent of energy, exhausted and discouraged from the myriad challenges of Wendi’s deteriorating life. “How long, oh Lord, how long?”
A glimmer of hope triggered by any small, positive action or word by Wendi would send my spirit soaring, like a kite, to the heavens—only to be cruelly dashed to the ground a short time later as the grip of sin drew her into even deeper snares.
A weekend of encouragement for those who struggle with the heartache of a rebellious child is scheduled for September 9-11, 2011 at Oak Forest Center in Frederic, Wisconsin.
This will be a weekend of practical instruction from those who have experienced the prodigal journey firsthand. We understand how to trust the loving heart of God for the wandering child you love.
Can you help? The initial 10,000 copy printing of our book, Wild Child Waiting Mom, is nearly depleted – and it’s time to reprint. We’ll be printing the same book, cover, and design through Focus on the Family (not under Tyndale), and this time the expenses of printing will be met by Wild Child Ministries.
We need to raise $5,000 to cover costs and are hoping you can help meet this need. The good news is that the money will return to the ministry as copies are sold, to be used for additional printing.
We are praying that God will provide funds for this second printing so we can continue to encourage struggling families. No gift is too small. Thank you in advance for your donation!
