Sibling retreat for Sibling loss
Christ Centered Focus
meet your facilitators
Bobby Bisterfeldt
Bobby is married to his wife Amy and they have 4 adult children. Bobby is an active duty military Airman and lives in the country near Wichita, KS. He is a Volunteer Wish Granter with Make-A-Wish, a Grief Companion Volunteer with the local Wichita Children's Home and a Senior Military Mentor with the Tragedy Assistance Program For Survivors (TAPS). Bobby also is involved in leading fellow Airmen into the local community for Outreach Events with Youth Shelters, Detention Centers and Girls/Boys Homes. He enjoys spending time with family/friends, walking trails and playing sports. Bobby has 2 brothers in Heaven, Robert and Carl Bisterfeldt.
Gabby Bisterfeldt
Gabby is married to her husband Caleb and they have 2 amazing cats, Miles and Willow. Gabby works in business management and lives in Edmond, OK. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, running and traveling. She also has a passion for volunteering at several Non-Profit Organizations. Gabby has a brother and sister in Heaven, Caleb Lillis and Jessicca Haveman.
Our Siblings In heaven
Sibling Lifeline Retreat schedule
Friday 9 May 2025
4 to 5PM Arrival / Refuge Tour / Introductions / 515PM Supper / Sharing Our Stories
Saturday 10 May 2025
8AM Breakfast / Unique Aspects Of Sibling Grief / Healthy Coping & Self Care For Sibling Grief / Grief Activities / 12PM Lunch / Handling The Holidays & Managing Expectations / Grief Triggers / Grief Activities / Free Time For Conversations / Navigating Changes In Family Dynamics After Sibling Loss / How Sibling Loss Impacts Relationships / 530PM Supper / Devotional & Praise / Siblings Topics / Free Time For Conversations (Inside/Deck /Fire Pit/Walking Trail)
Sunday 11 May 2025
8AM Breakfast / Devotional & Praise / Memorializing And Honoring Your Sibling(s) / Closing Circle / 1030AM Departure
The 3rd Sibling Lifeline Retreat scheduled for 15-17 Aug in 2025 will have the exact same itinerary as the April & May Sibling Lifeline Retreat.
Retreat Overview
Our Sibling Lifeline Retreat will provide an opportunity for you to share your Sibling's story with others who understand your grief. We will discuss many grief related subjects along with participating in grief centered activities but will always allow for the Holy Spirit to intervene and drive our time and conversations together. We will discuss topics chosen by our Retreat attendees. We will talk about our Siblings in Heaven and we will pray for each other. We will enjoy the beauty of nature, and relax in rockers on the deck overlooking the pond. We may explore the walking trails in the woods. Our weekend together will be informal, but structured. We may cry together but we will also laugh together. We are looking forward to what God has in store for our Sibling Lifeline Retreat and look forward to you being a part of it!
Lodging And Meals
The Sibling Lifeline Retreat lodging and meals will all take place at the While We're Waiting Refuge in Hot Springs, AR. There are 10 separate hotel style rooms, each with their own bathroom and 2 queen beds in each room. You will have your own room to yourself. We will be catering in meals from local restaurants for lunch on Saturday and Suppers on Friday and Saturday. Breakfast will be prepared there at the Refuge. If you have any dietary considerations, please let us know on your registration form as there will be a section on the form for your input.
Contact Us
Feel free to send us any questions you may have about the Sibling Lifeline Retreat by using the "Contact Us" section below. Also, our contact information is at the bottom of the website page.