Bereaved Dads’ Day – While We’re Waiting

Our While We’re Waiting Dads’ Days are one-day events held on Saturdays at various times throughout the year.

These events are held at the While We’re Waiting Refuge in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Every Dad who comes will be given the opportunity to share about his son or daughter who is in Heaven. He can share as much or as little as he likes, and no one will be required to share if he is uncomfortable. We will also spend time talking about the issues we face every day as grieving Dads. A variety of topics will be presented, and the group will choose which ones we will discuss.

We will do also do some outdoor activities, such as skeet shooting, fishing in the pond, and playing horseshoes. We’ll spend some time relaxing around our fire pit, and eat lots of good food.

The Dads’ Day will begin at 9:00 on Saturday morning and will conclude by approximately 6:30 p.m. For men who are traveling in from out of town, lodging will be available at no charge at the While We’re Waiting Refuge for both Friday and Saturday nights, if needed.

There is no cost for our Dads’ Days; however, a voluntary love offering will be received to help offset the expenses of hosting these events.

Registration is limited, and preference is given to Dads who have not attended an event previously. If your preferred date is full, we will be happy to place you on a waiting list and will notify you if a spot comes available.

If you’d like to attend one of our Dads’ Days, please complete and submit the registration form below. There is no charge to attend.

While We're Waiting Weekend Bereaved Dads' Day Registration Form

First and Last Name*
The Name(s) of your Child(ren) Who Died:*
Your Email Address*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Your Phone Number*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Your Home Church*
Please choose from the date(s) below.
- June 27, 2020 - This event is full. You may choose this option to be added to a waiting list.
- June 26, 2021
Please indicate which (if any) nights you'd like to stay at the Refuge.
- Friday night
- Saturday night
- Neither
Please tell us about your family ... including the child(ren) who died and the circumstances of the death. Include as much or as little detail as you wish.*
What are you most hoping to gain by attending this retreat?*
If you have any food allergies, please list those here. If not, you may leave this section blank.
Do you have any accessibility or health issues of which we need to be aware? If so, please explain. If not, you may leave this section blank.
How did you hear about While We're Waiting?*
RELEASE OF LIABILITY: By checking here, I agree to waive, discharge claims, and release from liability the While We're Waiting ministry from any and all liability on account of, or in any way resulting from injuries and damages, even if caused by negligence of While We're Waiting. I further hold harmless While We're Waiting from any claims, damages, injuries, or losses caused by my own negligence while a guest at The Refuge or any other retreat site. I understand and intend that this assumption of risk and release is binding upon my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, and includes any minors and/or guests accompanying me in activities associated with While We're Waiting events.*
- I have read and agree to the Release of Liability above.

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While We're Waiting Weekend Bereaved Dads' Day Registration Form