December Family R & R

December 20, 2018
by dottietheadmin

Fredericksburg ROCKS! Once again, despite cancellation of the Parade of Lights and After Glow Party, this community has put on its glad rags for Christmas and welcomed 10 wounded warrior families to join us for this celebratory season. These 50 people were all treated to dinner in the ballroom of the Nimitz Museum then played games to win the live poinsettia centerpieces before going off to other entertainments. They had many opportunities for entertainment through the weekend including going to Fritztown Theater for a movie, entry to the Nimitz Museum, going ice skating at the Eisbahn, experiencing German and settler crafts at Pioneer Museum and, of course, shopping and meals at West End Pizza and Fredericksburg United Methodist Church. Wow, what a weekend!

If anyone is questioning the value of our efforts as seen by those who come to visit let us share two special stories from this weekend. Our first surprise came from the Menchaca family. They have been able to come to another of our events earlier in the year and indicated on Friday that they had something they would like to share with our volunteers when they came for dinner on Saturday. What they had were Christmas ornaments for each of the group who had prepared dinner for us and several others, and two cheesecakes for all to share. They had made a special trip to Mexico to find the ornaments.

The second example of gratitude occurred on Saturday also. As dinner was finishing, one of the soldiers, SFC Tyson Persona, asked for the opportunity to use the microphone. He spoke eloquently of the difference between being thanked for their service when seen in uniform and being invisible once separated from their military arm due to their injuries. He explained that we (Wounded Warriors at Nebo) were the ones who recognized and met their need for continued recognition of their sacrifices. He stated that this community have opened our arms to them and made them feel both welcomed and thanked for their continuing sacrifice of health and well-being.

Thank you to all who have donated services, money, time and prayers. An extra special thanks to the Nimitz Museum for donating their ballroom space for dinner on Friday evening, to Heritage School for donating free skating for all of our visitors, to the Pioneer Museum for the donation of free admission, and to Fritztown Theater for a deep discount on movie admission for 31 people. I am sure the families you have affected this weekend would tell you the same – God bless Fredericksburg!

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R & R – May 5-7, 2017

May 20, 2017November 2, 2018
by dottietheadmin

What a beautiful weekend to be in Fredericksburg, TX!! There were 21 adults and 15 children at dinner Friday night. Hill Country Church provided the meal. In addition, members of their congregation acted as hosts making everyone feel welcome and loved. After dinner the adults listened to orientation for the weekend while the children worked off energy on the church’s great playground. There were an abundance of things to do during their stay from Movies to the Lavender Fest to Museums and Art Galleries to name a few. Since R&Rs are not structured, the guests were free to do as much or as little as they wanted.

Saturday lunch was at West End Pizza (Great pizza and great service). Later everyone met for dinner prepared by the Catholic Daughters and from conversations it sounded like everyone was having a great time. After dinner the Catholic Daughters presented a nice donation to the Wounded Warriors at Nebo Ministry.

The following people and businesses made this weekend a success: Hill Country Church, Catholic Daughters, Inn on Baron’s Creek, West End Pizza, Fritztown Cinema, Museum of the Pacific War, Visitor’s Bureau, John and Peggy Benson, Ed and Betsy Fredericks, Mike and Debbi McCurdy, WTB Chaplain Thompson.

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R & R – March 3-5, 2017

March 10, 2017November 2, 2018
by dottietheadmin

Just wanted to take a moment and let you know that last week-end we had warriors and their families from Fort Sam with us. There were 14 adults and 16 children. They arrived at the First United Methodist Church for eating a light dinner, getting acquainted and playing bingo. We had two special ladies from Latter Day Saints with us. They got involved and called bingo. The families had so much fun. On Saturday they did their own thing in the morning, lunch at Gatti’s then on to an afternoon movie.

The Running the Race Sunday School Class from First Baptist Church hosted the warriors and their families on Saturday evening. It was such a blessing to see Richard Gray’s Sunday School class come together to reach out to our guests and put on a cook-out for them. They were entertained by the string group West Creek and a giant jumpy blow-up for the kids. Each child received a treat bag.

All the families were so appreciative of the week-end and many indicated that they really needed this time away from the everyday military life.

The following people and businesses helped make this event possible.

Running The Race Sunday School Class, 1st Baptist Church – Saturday Dinner, Hospitality and Entertainment; Mr. Gattis Pizza, The National Museum of the Pacific War, Fritztown Cinema; Fredericksburg United Methodist Church; Mr & Mrs John Benson-Guest House; Mr. & Mrs. Mike McCurdy-Guest House; Mr. Karl Ranslaben-Guest House; Inn on Baron’s Creek

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Family R & R, 2 December, 2016

December 9, 2016
by dottietheadmin

The rain just kept falling most of the day Friday, then there was a break just about time for the parade. After the parade many of the families checked out the “After Glow Party” and the Ice Rink at Market Platz. There were also several art galleries open as it was 1st Friday Art Walk evening.

Saturday brought more scattered showers but our guests didn’t let that keep them from enjoying the day. They went to the Museum of the Pacific War, movies, Pioneer Museum, shopped, drove around exploring the town, etc. and somewhere in there stopped for great pizza at West End Pizza. Then everyone met at the Memorial Presbyterian Church for dinner and a puppet show and to exchange stories of their adventures. The puppet show, presented by Fredericksburg United Methodist Church puppeteers, was about the real meaning of Christmas. Young and old alike were mesmerized by the performance. Then to the children’s delight, the ‘puppets’ came out to meet the children.

Very few of the families had been to Fredericksburg before so they wanted to ‘see everything’ possible in their short stay. Many commented on how friendly people were and how pretty the town is.

Wounded Warriors at Nebo wish to thank those who helped make this Family Weekend a success:
West End Pizza, Museum of the Pacific War, Inn on Barons Creek, Mamacita’s, Memorial Presbyterian Church, Fredericksburg United Methodist Church Puppet Ministry,

Pictures from the weekend are in the album R & R, 2-4 December, 2016. Click Here or on Photos in the menu bar above and enjoy the pictures.

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R & R October 21-23, 2016

October 29, 2016
by dottietheadmin

Couples and Families arrived in Fredericksburg to enjoy the weekend in the beautiful Hill Country. Everyone gathered at Fredericksburg United Methodist Church for dinner, orientation and of course Bingo Friday evening. Saturday was a perfect day to be outside. As each couple and family gathered for Saturday evening meal, it was obvious they had enjoyed their day. Everyone was sharing their experiences. They included exploring main street, visiting Street Dreams, the Museum of the Pacific War and Wild Seed Farm, going to the movie, driving back roads and to EnPchanted Rock, etc.

Then we were all treated to a delicious German meal cooked and served by the Knights of Columbus. Sausage, kraut, potato salad (the best ever) and cookies!!! It just doesn’t get much better.

Once again, it was so refreshing to see such well behaved children. It was equally good to see some familiar faces in addition to new ones.

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You to those who helped make this a successful weekend:

Knights of Columbus, Karl & Mary Ransleben (B&B), Mike & Debbi McCurdy (B&B), Ed & Betsy Fredericks (B&B), Sunday House, Fredericksburg Inn & Suites, Museum of the Pacific War, Fritztown Cinema.

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May 6-8, 2016, R & R

May 26, 2016May 26, 2016
by dottietheadmin

The ministry is taking the summer to refresh and play with grandchildren so the R&R held May 6-8 was the last event until September. And what a delightful event it was!! There were 13 children laughing and playing.

Friday evening started off with a Taco Bar dinner and leisurely getting to know one another. Everyone was on their own until dinner on Saturday. When we arrived at Memorial Presbyterian Church for dinner there were several church members there to welcome the guests and visit with them during dinner.

After dinner the children discovered the church playground was unlocked. They were so excited but asked permission before going in. The ladies who had hosted the dinner were gracious enough to allow the children to work off some of that “Kid Energy”. It was fun watching them team up and become friends sharing and competing on the swings and overhead bars. It was so amazing watching the way they responded to their parents. Talk about well behaved children!! Something one doesn’t always see.

We were also blessed with a visiting Air Force chaplain. He was just finishing up his internship and agreed to attend the R&R in Chaplain Ginsburg’s place. He spent time visiting with each family, couple and WWAN team member in addition to playing with the children. Chaplain Davidson proved to be a personable compassionate person who is always welcome to join us.

As you can see from the pictures some of us got a head start getting into “Grandma Mode”.

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April Showers

April 12, 2016
by dottietheadmin

It always amazes me how God provides just what we need. The April R&R was scheduled for the 1st thru 3rd with the first event being a picnic in the Market Platz. It rained all day Thursday and was still spittin Friday morning. However, by mid afternoon the rain had stopped. It was chilly but that didn’t keep the warriors and families from enjoying the outdoors and for most, their first view of Fredericksburg. Many enjoyed galleries participating in the First Friday Art Walk and others checked into their lodging and just “crashed” getting some much needed rest.

Saturday morning most of the couples and several of WWAN team attended a morning devotional conducted by Chaplain Ginsburg at the Fredericks’ home. Before heading out for more adventures, we gathered in the field behind the house for photos in the blue bonnets.

Dinner was provided by the Knights of Columbus and St. Joseph’s Society (I love their fish dinners!). Everyone was exchanging stories of their adventures over dinner. Some had driven the Willow City Loop, three had participated in the LBJ 100 Bicycle Tour. One soldier was exhausted from walking all over Fredericksburg exploring and several checked out the Museum of the Pacific War and the Wildseed Farm.

What started with much needed rain turned into a beautiful weekend!!

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March Couple’s Retreat

March 10, 2016March 10, 2016
by dottietheadmin

The retreat was held at Fredericksburg Inn and Suites, Fredericksburg, TX. This month was a couples only event which provided more ‘class time’ for attendees to share experiences and learn from each other as well as the chaplain.

Friday after enjoying the build your own sandwich and banana split bars everyone settled back to enjoy T.J. Smith entertain “with a little help from his friends”. T.J. is very good at impersonating voices-those are his ‘friends’. He is also very generous to donate his time and talent to entertain and visit with men and women who have given so much for this country.

Around 11:30am Saturday food started arriving for lunch. Those First Baptist’s really know how to eat!! They served some of the best smoked chicken I’ve ever had! On top of being delicious (everyone agreed) it was healthy! Ok, Ok, so healthy doesn’t exactly fit in the same sentence as pecan pie and brownies but DELICIOUS does. Anyway, about 3 pm class was over and couples were free to go on a date and practice some of the things they had been talking about the past two days.

We decided this was an ‘international’ R&R because there were attendees there from: Italy, Germany, Porto Rico, Guam and the U.S.

There are more photos in the Couple’s Retreat – March Album

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February, 2016, Family Retreat

February 22, 2016March 2, 2016
by dottietheadmin

Families came to Fredericksburg last weekend, 2/19-2/21, looking for some respite from their everyday military life.

They were greeted with smiles, hugs and huge welcomes Friday night. Seems they can’t get away from the chow line but this time it was for awesome homemade chili, hot dogs and all the trimmings followed by mountains of chocolate treats!! Then came BINGO!!! Then everyone went to their guest house or hotel for the night.

Saturday after a leisure morning, everyone met at Fredericksburg Brewing Co. for lunch then back to the Methodist Church for some counseling sessions with Chaplain Ginsburg. The kiddos were being cared for by Aloha Sitters while the adults were with the chaplain. During a break Lauren was surprised with a birthday cake complete with candles and singing. The chaplain told everyone to go have a fun ‘date night’ without the children. And they did!!

While here some went to the movie, the gun & knife show, trade days, National Museum of the Pacific, sat on the guest house porch and watched deer, slept – basically relaxed!! No, no one could do all of these things but they had a lot to choose from. Just a few comments from our guests:

“It’s so peaceful.” “Everything is so nice!” “Didn’t Know What to Expect” “Counseling was So Good”

GOD is so good to provide generous people in Fredericksburg willing to support Wounded Warriors at Nebo by donating their guest house, cooking, discounted tickets, volunteering, financially and prayers. Without you all these events would not happen. THANK YOU!!

December Family R & R

R & R – May 5-7, 2017

R & R – March 3-5, 2017

Family R & R, 2 December, 2016

R & R October 21-23, 2016

May 6-8, 2016, R & R

April Showers

March Couple’s Retreat

February, 2016, Family Retreat

Families came to Fredericksburg last weekend, 2/19-2/21, looking for some respite from their everyday military life.

“It’s so peaceful.” “Everything is so nice!” “Didn’t Know What to Expect” “Counseling was So Good”

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