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WE DISCOVERED THAT A JOYFUL MARRIAGE WAS WELL WITHIN OUR REACH. Wil & Amy Jjagwe (Entebbe, Uganda)¬Foundations! Wil believes that nearly everything is built on foundation. And that the foundation on which everything is built is principle. For us taking premarital counseling with Stanley and Norah Kyobe was a priceless decision with regard to laying a secure foundation for a marriage journey worth taking. Their humble, friendly, loving and parental approach to preparing us for the journey we were about to begin not only encouraged us to ask the essential questions whose answers touch the permanent nature of the marriage covenant but also provided the secure accountability environment for us to do so. Unlike Amy I did not think it was necessary to talk about everything really!; to open up about our past, our lives’ journeys so far and how they have shaped the way we see things and each other. Even though I was hesitant to open up, now that we are married I’ve discovered that that time was preparing me for the transparency and openness that is essential when two people decide to become one. Because other people like us were at the counseling sessions we had the privilege of receiving great positive influence from their personal stories of starting the journey. The wealth of encouraging influence from those other couples inspired us to believe that certain changes are expected of all of us and enabled us to discern that the possibility of a joyful marriage is within reach for us too. The presence and sacrifices of our counselors and parents, Stanley and Norah Kyobe married for many years now and their passion for the success of our marriage were and continue to be a strength that nurtures our aspiration to build a strong, growing and joyful marriage. After our wedding and honeymoon, together with other couples, we continue to meet at the Kyobes’ because for us there is a well of positive influence, inspiration, encouragement, challenge and a safe incubator for positive marriage aspirations. We continue to believe that marriage can have tremendous joyful possibilities. Amy and I have agreed that a billion dollars can seem like a lot of money until you spend a month in the company of those who think it isn’t much. So we encourage every couple to seek the company of others who believe that a godly and joyful marriage and family life is not only absolutely essential but is also possible and within every couples’ reach. This is the encouragement we received and it is what we would like for all intending couples out there. We love you. Wil & Amy Jjagwe – Entebbe Uganda
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THE PREMARITAL COUNSELING PROGRAM CHANGED OUR LIVES AND RELATIONSHIP FOR EVER. Ray & Brenda Yombo (Seguku, Uganda)¬
…..It’s all been set, we believe we have both found ‘the love of our life’, and families have been informed about the good news of an impending wedding/marriage. Mum (like all mums usually are) was excited that her daughter was about to get married and a lot of preparation needed to be made.
Ray and I had had one year apart from each other during courtship and we'd missed each other so much indeed. Our love had been tested by distance and we certainly didn’t want to embark on this exciting journey with no premarital counseling.
By the miraculous hand of God, my Pastor linked us to a premarital counseling program that was yet to change our lives and relationship for ever. A group of 10 intending couples from different churches and denominations gathered every other weekend to learn more about this exciting institution. The biggest indicator for me that this counseling was worth our while (even during the hectic wedding preparations) was the commitment form we were required to sign showing our commitment to the program and our relationship all the way. It worked to assist Raymond and I remain focused on the more important thing “The Marriage”.
The Material that we received wasn’t like anything I’d seen before. That literature had a way of getting Ray and I to say all the things we’d never shared before in our relationship. The life-survey part of the counseling sessions was so amazing as it helped me sum up my fiancé’s life's journey so far, in a few details. The other invaluable session during the premarital counseling was the Parent-Wisdom Questionnaire session that included visits to our parents on both sides; filling out a questionnaire to draw lessons from their experiences; and finally bringing our beloved parents together for an informal meeting over a luncheon. Wow!! Not only did this experience prepare us for a ‘safe landing’ it also rekindled a passion and renewed commitment in the marriages of our parents. Our families bonded and worked together to see to it that we started our marriage the right way. It was so awesome and for me that summed up the importance of phased premarital counseling. Thanks for the investment Stanley and Norah Kyobe. Raymond & Brenda Yombo
