counseling – Wounded Warriors at Nebo

Kick Up Your Boots

May 26th was our annual fundraiser featuring Bernie Nelson and Thomas Michael Riley in concert. What a great night!! Great Music! Packed Crowd! Generous People! It was a perfect storm. People were competitively bidding on silent auction items and trying not to miss any of the great music. We interrupted the music from time to time to draw prizes. Grand prize, $1,200 toward a cruise from any port to any destination, was won by Nathan Crenwelge. Second prize, $1,000 in $50 gift cards went to Jim Heupel. Third prize, $550 cash, to Farley Hemphill. In addition, there were multiple gift baskets, gift cards, etc won. People’s generosity was overwhelming and not just those attending the concert but all who purchased tickets for the drawing and donated items for the silent auction. In addition to the numerous local supporters (Fredericksburg and surrounding area) there were many who were visiting our fair town from Houston, Midland, New Mexico to name a few. GOD really blessed this fund raising event. Proceeds will help WWAN to provide respite to the wounded, injured, & ill active military, medically retired veterans and their families.

In a true act of selflessness and generosity, several winners of both the drawings and silent auction items immediately gave their winnings to a warrior(s) attending the concert or donated their winnings back to WWAN to be used at a future event for the warriors.

SPECIAL THANKS to Western Edge Cellars who provided the space for the concert and their staff for excellent service, Inn on Barons Creek for discounted rates for the warriors who attended and all the tireless volunteers whose labor is priceless.

Click on “Photos” on the menu at the top of the page to see more photos from the fundraiser.

Day Event

Evening of Elegance 2/9/2019

A special note of thanks to Kris Lara for her help with this article.

Couples, dressed in semi-formal attire, gathered at Maggiano’s Restaurant at the Rim for a special evening designed to remind couples of the little things that keep a marriage alive – things that can often be forgotten or taken for granted. The mood was set with heart shaped balloons and chocolate decorating the tables. Building Blocks for a Healthy Marriage was the theme of this magical evening.

Chaplain Thompson started the evening with some ‘ice breaker’
games which require couples to interact with each other and other couples. Except for the entrée which each individual
selected, appetizers and dinner were served family style thus everyone was able
to sample several different dishes. By
all reports the meal and service were outstanding.

Later the guest speaker, Dr. Yancosek, spoke about how
important communication is to a healthy relationship. She stressed that couples need to honor and
respect each other and how to reconnect during troubled times. Dr. Yancosek’s presentation was followed by
Mrs. Thompson who reiterated the importance of communication in maintaining and
strengthening a marriage. She also shared information about their new baby
boy.

Entertainment was provided by Kezia Brel who played the guitar and sang while the couples socialized. A total of 44 people attended the event.

To view more photos from the event click this link https://wwnebo.org/photos and select the album “Evening of Elegance”.

Building Blocks for a Healthy Marriage

Couples will gather at Maggiano’s Restaurant at the Rim in San Antonio, TX for some presentations relative to building a healthy marriage and a nice dinner.

Interested couples should contact the WTB Chaplain’s office to sign up.

Resiliency Day

The WTB Chaplain is organizing a Battalion Morale Booster Resiliency Day. Location has yet to be determined.

Lunch will be provided by Wounded Warriors at Nebo.

For more information and to signup for the outing contact the WTB Chaplain’s office.

News Letters

Newsletter 4Q18

This news letter covers activities during the fourth quarter of 2018. Open this post then Click the link and you can read the newsletter on line or download it-enjoy. NL 12 18

Day Event

Deer Hunt

Brad Bowen, DOD Military Adaptive Sports Program, brought three wounded warriors from the Warrior Transition Battalion at Fort Sam Houston to Fredericksburg to help a local rancher thin the deer on his property. While the ministry doesn’t promote or arrange hunting trips we do provide the ranchers with military contacts. Both the rancher and the warriors benefit.

Christmas R & R

Christmas in Fredericksburg is Magical!! Families and Couples will arrive Friday and check in the hotel, have dinner then watch the Fredericksburg Lighted Christmas Parade.

Saturday we will gather for lunch and dinner but everything else is free time to explore the many wonders in town – like ice skating, the Pioneer Museum special event for kids, etc.

Sunday everyone is invited to attend the church of their choice prior to returning to San Antonio.

If you have kids or are a kid at heart you will really enjoy this weekend. Sign up at WFSC – space is limited!!

Spiritual Fitness

This event is primarily for Cadre & Staff to refresh and unwind from the everyday stress and burnout. Participants will arrive at Enchanted Rock with Chaplain Thompson for a day exploring the area and enjoying a lunch in Fredericksburg. This will be a day of both spiritual and physical fitness.

Spiritual Readiness/Fitness for Couples

Chaplain Thompson will lead couples in discussions on identifying potential problems and how to avoid them strengthening marriage bonds. Lunch will be provided then couples will be able to explore the grounds of the Lazy U Ranch and enjoy relaxing in the beautiful setting.

For more details or to Sign up contact the Chaplain’s office.

Spiritual Fitness

Participants will arrive at Enchanted Rock with Chaplain Thompson for a day exploring the area and enjoying a lunch in Fredericksburg. This will be a day of both spiritual and physical fitness.