Blog – Wounded Warriors at Nebo

Family R&R May 1-3, 2026

May 25, 2026
by dottietheadmin

Thirteen families from the SRUs at Ft. Sam Houston and Ft. Hood arrived in Fredericksburg for a weekend of family fun and relaxation. Friday’s dinner was scheduled to be hosted by The Bridge Church. However, due to storms and heavy rain, dinner was moved to the Campo Azul restaurant to allow everyone to arrive as they safely could. It was close to 9pm when the last arrivals finished their meal and left for the hotel. Saturday was beautiful! The sun was out and temperatures were mild encouraging guests to explore the town, museums and art galleries. Lunch was provided by this ministry at Hondo’s on Main restaurant. Everyone was on their own until dinner at Jesus Christ of Lader Day Saints church. Numerous members and children were present to greet and help the families feel welcome. The children got a surprise when Darth Vador appeared. They attacked him with “balloon sabers” and shrieks. It was a fun night for everyone, and no one left hungry.

This was Chaplain Hatcher’s last event with Wounded Warriors at Nebo because he was being reassigned to Ft. Leonard Wood. He will be greatly missed by both the SRU patients and this ministry.

Some pictures from this weekend can be view by selecting “Photos” at the top of the page or you can go to https://dlroberts.zenfolio.com/f575051704 to see all that were taken.

We thank David Roberts for taking and editing the photos for this event and numerous others.

News Letters

1Q26 Newsletter

May 25, 2026
by dottietheadmin

This newsletter covers the one event we had in the first quarter of 2026. We have reduced the number of events due to the lower number of patients in the SRU. While fewer patients is really good, it makes the number of warriors attending events really low. Also in this newsletter you will see an article addressing the ministry’s need for volunteers willing to take on leadership roles. If you live in the Fredericksburg or a close community, please consider volunteering for one or more of the leadership roles. If interested you can contact one of the people listed at the bottom of the article for further information. Click on this link 1Q26 to read or download the newsletter.

Photos from this event can be view by selecting Photos at the top of the page or by going to https://dlroberts.zenfolio.com/f575051704

Day Event

Enchanted Rock 4/9/2026

April 10, 2026April 10, 2026
by dottietheadmin

Eight hardy souls from Ft. Sam Houston Soldier Recovery Unit arrived at Enchanted Rock State Park on a cool April morning for an adventure. After a snack of breakfast burritos, donuts, juice, etc. they headed out to explore. On the way up everyone stopped for a rest and the chaplain seized the opportunity to share a devotional.

Later at lunch in Fredericksburg, one of the warriors shared the beautiful pictures he had taken including a video of a large snake who seemed bored with the humans and slithered away.

To see all photos from this event go to the top of the home page and click on Photos or you can go to Zenfolio | Dave Roberts | ER 2026 04

We thank all of the volunteers who helped with this event and all of you who support this ministry financially.

God Bless You All!!

News Letters

4Q25 Newsletter

February 1, 2026February 1, 2026
by dottietheadmin

The link below will take you to the most recent newsletter covering events during the 4th quarter of 2025. Read on line or download. Also, pictures from the events can be found in “Photos Albums” 4Q25

Enjoy!!

R & R

Family Holiday R&R, Dec. 5-7, 2025

December 14, 2025December 15, 2025
by dottietheadmin

On Friday, December 5th, twelve families from Ft. Sam Houston gathered in the Nimitz Ballroom for a delicious prime rib and chicken dinner provided and served by the Nimitz Rotary Club, followed by desserts courtesy of Journey Church. After the meal, everyone headed outside to enjoy the lighted Christmas parade from reserved seating. When the parade wrapped up, many families explored the activities at Market Platz.

Saturday was a free day for families to enjoy Fredericksburg at their own pace. Most eventually met up at Hondo’s on Main for lunch, where they swapped stories about ice skating, Kinderfest, and the many other activities happening around town.

That evening, the First Baptist Church hosted a potluck dinner featuring everything from chicken casserole and mac and cheese to enchiladas and an impressive spread of desserts. My personal favorite was the pecan praline bundt cake—although the apple pie gave it some competition.

As dinner wound down, church members handed each of the 23 children a ticket. One by one, numbers were called and each child chose a gift from under the Christmas tree. The final drawing was for a handmade quilt donated by a church member. Then it was the adults’ turn, with drawings for $100 gift cards from various San Antonio businesses. Every family received a gift card, and every child went home with a present.

Just as the excitement settled, Sunshine the Clown arrived and delighted “kids” of all ages with a lively magic show, engaging the children as eager helpers throughout her performance.

A few photos have been posted in this website photo album which you can access by clicking on Photos at the top of this page. However, all photos from the planned activities can be viewed and downloaded at Zenfolio | Dave Roberts | 2025 Dec . Parade photos at Zenfolio | Dave Roberts | Christmas Parade 2025

If the links do not work simply copy and paste into the address line above. MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Happenings

Veteran’s Car Show

December 3, 2025December 3, 2025
by dottietheadmin

Kerrville VA Medical Center Nursing Home is home to several disabled veterans. Most of them have no family to visit and can’t get out much. Wounded Warriors at Nebo has been working on projects with the residents. The latest one was putting together car models for a “Car Show”. Over the course of several weeks, eleven cars were completed. We are not allowed to photograph the veterans therefore the volunteers who assisted the veterans with the project are pictured with the “Car Show”.

If you live in the Kerrville area consider stopping by to say hello and brighten a veteran’s day.

News Letters

3Q25 Newsletter

December 3, 2025
by dottietheadmin

Issue 48 of the Wounded Warriors at Nebo newsletter covers activities during the third quarter of 2025. Clicking this link 3Q25 will allow you to either read the newsletter on line or download it.

Enjoy

News Letters

2Q25 Newsletter

December 3, 2025
by dottietheadmin

This newsletter covers activities during the second quarter of 2025. Clicking this link 2Q25 enables you to either read the newsletter on line or download it.

Enjoy

Day Event

Season Kickoff, Kayaking the San Marcos River

September 13, 2025
by dottietheadmin

On September 11 the 2025–2026 season began with a splash—literally—as nine patients from the Soldiers Recovery Unit at Fort Sam Houston joined volunteers from Wounded Warriors at Nebo Ministry and Veterans Adventure Therapy aka Olympic Outdoor Center for a day of kayaking on the San Marcos River.

We gathered at Kirby Lane Café in San Marcos, where the morning began with a delicious brunch and lively conversation. Spirits were high, and the weather couldn’t have been more perfect—God truly gifted us a day made for adventure.

After brunch, we ported canoes from the restaurant to the riverbank. Life vests were secured, safety tips shared, and soon our group was gliding down the river. Those of us not kayaking headed to the nearby park, home to two scenic waterfalls. While waiting for the group to arrive, we watched children and adults tube over the falls and body surf in the rapids—pure joy in motion.

When our kayakers reached the falls, two volunteers led the way, navigating the first drop and positioning themselves below the second to assist others. We quickly learned there were many ways to tackle the falls:

Landing safely in the rapids and gliding through the second drop
Drifting around and descending the second drop backwards
Getting stuck on the rocks at the entrance
Attempting a backward descent and flipping on landing

Thanks to our quick-thinking volunteers, even the most adventurous paddlers were met with support and encouragement. It was a day filled with laughter, courage, and connection.

Events like these remind us of the healing power of nature, community, and shared experience. Whether paddling through rapids or cheering from the shore, we were all part of something meaningful.

Stay tuned for more adventures this season—we’re just getting started.

A few of the photos from Thursday’s outing can be viewed by following this link Photos – Wounded Warriors at Nebo these and many more can be found at Zenfolio | Dave Roberts | Kayaking SM 2025 09. (It’s worth checking them out especially with the slideshow option) Remember that there is more than one page of photos and that they may be downloaded by hovering your cursor in the upper-left corner of a full-sized photo. Feel free to share the links with the participants, employees, and other interested persons.

Happenings

Updated Event Calendar

July 28, 2025
by dottietheadmin

All events from September 2025 through May 2026 have been scheduled. The dates are now reflected on the Event Calendar. Click on “Events” at the top of the page and select ‘Calendar’