easyreader:
I think she's ripe for enlightening. She's suffering from conflicting info! Perfect storm conditions - mixed messages...which is what was instrumental in waking me up! Tell her you are puzzled by the change - it contradicts the admonition in Hebrews 10:24,25 which is to meet 'all the MORE so" so why is the GB doing the exact opposite? again you have to ask these questions with the greatest of sincerity, shake head, throw up hands in despair, etc. etc. Then point out that it is a shame that the GB had to see so many so burdened before they made the change, perhaps ask why it would take gas prices to move the Holy Spirit to make these changes, but then wait 8 months to actually implement them for the good of Joe Witless? (ok, don't say Joe Witless!)
Sounds like the meeting is the highlight of your wife's day (or maybe it's the one time the kids don't need her attention as much - not sure of their ages). If she doesn't work outside the home, this may be her only escape from the drudgery of being housebound (not sure of your circumstances)
Bottom line, you are the head of the household and as such you have the right to make decisions about your own meeting attendance. ASSERT YOURSELF! She could be feeling so insecure, forcing you is the only way she can convince herself to go as well....
Just my 2 cents. Hope I don't sound too overbearing...not wanting to tell you what to do, just sending some thoughts your way. It must be difficult....