I just broke this into a separate thread, because it's more useful/interesting in the future, then the pre-retreat chatter.
This was a particularly great time I thought, and is already bearing fruit for my family. Key takeaways include the urgency that every feels around 'community' and being prepared (for everything and anything - spiritually and physically). Also, I thought 'unity' as brothers and sisters, while still hearing from God for our own families, was well exemplified by most everyone.
And lots of ideas for the future, keep an eye on the forum as some will become reality: men, we will be doing a video chat soon.
Thanks so much to everyone who made the effort and participated, we know it's a big commitment of time and resources - you are why we do this. You are all 'family'.