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Dear  Kathy

So here's 4 reasons you will want to read this email!
1. You realized your Valentine's Day gift wasn't going to cut it when you heard yourself saying (at 10:00pm, February 14th) "What? It's Valentine's Day today?"
 
2. You've run out of ways to appear you weren't listening when your sweetheart slips little hints about ballroom dancing lessons.
 
3. You have this strong desire to see that sparkle in your lovers eyes glow again.
 
4. You're committed, you're intentional, you are looking for a great idea to celebrate your marriage!
 
Yep!  Somewhere in that list of reasons, you probably found your reason or you wouldn't still be reading. Whether we are doing a great job loving our spouse, or struggling in some way, we could all use some encouragment and accountability in the process. Though it can be a wonderful adventure, it can be our greatest challenge. 
 
Here at GHC, we want to help couples find the vision for their marriage that gives life to them both.  That is why we are offering tools and events that speak specifically to this vital family relationship. Steve and Valerie Bell are the special guests coming to share their dance with us at the CELEBRATE THE DANCE event this weekend. In their book, Made to Be Loved, they write,
 
"A successful marriage may not be what you perceive it to be at present. No one experiences the marriage he hoped for just by finding the 'right' person. There is no such thing as a marriage lottery where a few 'lucky' couples end up winning big and everyone else loses. Although marriage could be considered the ultimate risk, what unfolds in real life is much more about investment than chance."
 
What are you saying about our marriage right now. What investment are you making in your marriage dance?  Looking for some ideas?  GHC has a few!
 
1. LOCAL COUPLES: Sunday, February 19th at 2:00pm is the CELEBRATE THE DANCE event at Tanya's School of Dance.  We are still able to take your registration. Sign up today!  Bring another couple with you and recieve another chance to win one of our great give aways, including the grand prize of a romantic getaway at BELAMERE SUITES in Perrysburg, Ohio.  I've attached the invitation to this email with all the directions.
 
2. OUT OF TOWN COUPLES: Ever have one of those nights when you are free do so something together, but you spend have the night saying, "I don't know, what do you want to do."  Well, I know you can't come to the DANCE- I can't afford to help you with airfare.  But, I have also attached a link for a DATE NIGHT idea to guide you.  So I can hear you say, "but I'd rather it be spontaneous."  So...how's that working for ya!  Don't be dismayed to use a tool! If it helps you get where you want to be- let it!  In fact, have fun doing it! I'd love to hear how it works for you.
 
3. SOON TO BE MARRIED COUPLES: A great deal of time and money will go into making your wedding beautiful.  How are you preparing for your marriage?  Now is the time to begin planning for the beautiful life you want after the wedding.  BEFORE THE "I DO" is a pre-marital coaching package designed to help you create the vision for your new life together. Email kathy@greenhopecoaching.com to set up your complimentary consultation.
 
4. MARRIAGE COACHING: Like I said earlier, we could all use some encouragement and accountability from time to time.  It's not my job as a coach to give you answers, but rather to help you clarify what you long to see in your marriage and identify the steps to get there. I also want you to know that I abide by the International Coaching Federation's Code of Ethics and everything you share in your coaching sessions is confidential.  Your story is yours alone to share!

Whether you are attending, or not, please pray for the couples that will be attending the CELEBRATE THE DANCE event. It is our hope that this event will encourage couples in their marriage dance to dance beautifully and freely~ on and off the dance floor!
 
See you at the DANCE!
Kathy Burrus
Green HOPE Coaching
419-306-8311 
 
 

CELEBRATE the DANCE!
Becoming ONE- on and off the dance floor!

Sunday, February 19, 2012
2:oo-6:00pm
Tanya's School of Dance,  2100 Diller Road, Lima
 

(OPEN YOUR INVITATION HERE!)

Included in this special event will be:
 1 hour ballroom dance lesson
 Special Get Away Give Away gift certificate to the romantic Belamere Suites
 
GHC is pleased to announce special guests Steve & Valerie Bell (see bio below)
 Authors & speakers, known on radio and TV,  Steve & Valerie will be with us to share insights to develop deeper intimacy that we all desire in our marriage dance.

Dress is date night dressy; comfortable for dancing, also leather bottom shoes preferable.

Cost for the event is $60 per couple.
A limited number of tickets are available for this excellent opportunity to build your relationship.
Cash, checks, credit cards, and paypal are accepted.

Sign up by Feb 11, 2012. To register, go to http://www.greenhopecoaching.com/

or email kathy@greenhopecoaching.com, or 419.306.8311.
 
 
MEET STEVE & VALERIE

Steve and Valerie Bell have been life-time advocates for spiritual vitality and renewal in the local church and in the lives of individual believers. Having ministered as a pastor, radio broadcaster, and para-church leader, since 1998 Steve has thrived in his role as Executive Vice President of Willow Creek Association—accountable for Conferences & Events, and Church Relations—serving thousands of pioneering pastors and Christian leaders throughout North America and beyond who are committed to spiritual transformation.

Valerie, a versatile and engaging communicator, travels widely as a conference speaker, making frequent guest appearances on radio and television. She has authored eight books including A Well-Tended Soul; Getting Out of Your Kids’ Faces and Into Their Hearts; and her latest project, AN AFRICAN AWAKENING: My Journey into AIDS Activism. Currently Valerie also serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors for MOPS International.

Together, Steve and Valerie are popular speakers on a variety of topics—especially marriage and family relationships—and their more recent publishing projects include two co-authored books released by Moody Press, MADE TO BE LOVED: Enjoying Spiritual Intimacy with God and Your Spouse; and FAITH-SHAPED KIDS: Helping Your Child Grow Spiritually. Their latest co-authored book is REAL SURVIVORS: Finding Hope and Courage in Times of Crisis. The Bells have two grown sons and make their home in Kildeer, Illinois.

Becoming ONE~ on and off the dance floor!

Kathy Burrus
Green Hope Coaching with Kathy Burrus