"I can honestly say that I never in my life felt as loved and affirmed for who I am as one of God's children, as I did in the Wellstreams Program. It truly was a safe place for each of us to discover more of the 'true self'. This is indeed, a gift beyond all imagining."

Martie Schoener
Class of 2002

"I entered the Wellstreams Program with great anticipation of the Spiritual knowledge I would gain. I am leaving the program with the stunned realization that spiritual growth, as well as the art of spiritual direction, is not accomplished as much by gain as by loss-and that these two and one-half years have been mostly about letting go and letting God."

Sharry Hoch
Class of 2002

"The Wellstreams experience for me was one of deep, life long transformation that erupted in the midst of traumatic encounters of being human that I might learn to listen with others in search of the blessing of God in their lives. In Wellstreams I learned more than just the beginning skills of Spiritual Direction."

"I learned how to love again, 'love myself for the sake of God.'"

Dave Boling
Class of 2004

"Guide and Traveler(director and directee) embark on discovery of the journey together. As the discovery unfolds, the traveler may find…

     reflections of the life around them
     a new view point for what was thought to have already been seen
     kindred souls to share parts of the journey
     beauty in the ordinary
     greater meaning in the familiar
     the familiar in a new light
     patterns superimposed on patterns
     things from the past that need revisited on a new level
     things in the woods before unseen
     new meaning in life"

Dan Schleppi
Class of 2004

"I have always been particularly fascinated with and fond of kaleidoscopes: their colors, shapes, hues, designs, changeability, interest, connections, angles, light, shadows, movement. The Wellstreams journey for me is like living inside a kaleidoscope."

Katherine Murphy
Class of 2007

"There are so many ways that Wellstreams has touched and continues touching my life. This experience has been life changing for me in so many ways.... The learning is difficult, challenging, sometimes confusing, wonderful, creative, bringing clarity and always pushing out the boundaries of me, of discovering more about my true essence, of my relationship with God, others, and myself. I wonder sometimes what to do with Wellstreams and definitely wonder what I will do without it! And I know that this experience will continue to be a true gift in my life. Thanks be."

Sue Ulmer
Class of 2007

"Wellstreams has been my weekly 'oasis.' Regardless of the way the rest of my life was going, I looked forward to class time because I knew I would be welcomed, accepted, and surrounded by love. Wellstreams was the place where the personal relationships with God and myself were nurtured and encouraged to grow."

Jacquelyn Dean
Class of 2007