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New Newsletter

April 25, 2017
by dottietheadmin

Issue 17, April 2017 Newsletter is now available to download or read on line. It addresses events in January thru March which include a Couples Retreat, several Day Events and a Family R & R. As you will see March was a pretty busy month. There are photo albums on this website of each of the events. Just click on photos at the top of this page and scroll through the albums until you find the one you want. If you have pictures from any of these events you’d like to share just email them to me at [email protected] with WWAN in the subject line.

We hope you enjoy the Newsletter enough to share it with your friends..NL 4-17linda

Day Event

Vintage Cars

April 11, 2017September 6, 2018
by dottietheadmin

Nine Marines (7 patients and 2 staff) met the WWAN team at Clear River Pecan Co. for breakfast then headed out to Street Dreams to tour the facility and meet members of the Fredericksburg Vintage Car Club for a ride in the country. After looking and photographing cars in Street Dreams, the warriors were told to pick the car they wanted to ride in from those in the parking lot. Talk about a scramble!! They headed out Olive street towards Willow City. The owner of Harry’s Bar in Willow City is a Marine and wanted them to stop for a snack, music and stretch. There was some “Musical Cars” as they loaded up to continue the tour. From there we headed back into town to Backwoods BBQ for lunch. As if that wasn’t enough food for the day we had to end the adventure where it began at Clear River for ice cream!!

It was a perfect day to be outside. Everyone enjoyed the ride. THANK YOU, THANK YOU Fredericksburg Vintage Car Club!! Sharon and I were at Ft Sam the next day and saw several of the Marines that had been here. They were still talking about how much they enjoyed visiting with you all and of course the great ride. Our thanks also to Backwoods BBQ and Clear River Pecan Co. for your generosity.

For more photos of the event click on the PHOTO button at the top of the page and go to ‘Vintage Car’ album. Click on these links to see cars entering parking lot at restaurant. 1st half 2nd Half Also, see us on Facebook. http://facebook.com/ww.nebo

Day Event

Two Types of Proficiency

April 8, 2017November 2, 2018
by dottietheadmin

Zack Taylor, a Marine whose current assignment at the CFI (Center for the Intrepid) is training and helping amputees learn to use their new limb (s) contacted Sharon Massey our Event Coordinator to see if the ministry would help them. Since the Marine had previously met us he was familiar with the ministry and hoped we would provide lunch for the group he was taking to a gun range in Converse. He explained they were all either wounded, injured or ill in treatment (most were amputees). As part of their training the ‘patients’ go to the gun range to maintain or regain their proficiency with weapons. In addition, the facility is rocky has uneven surfaces, inclines, loose gravel, etc. (rather than a nice flat concrete surface) which teaches them how to use their new limbs on less than perfect terrain.

Some of the people in the group will be redeployed after they complete training and physical therapy; others will be medically discharged

On Tuesday, March 28th, we picked up box lunches from Clear River Pecan Company and took them along with some homemade desserts to the gun range. We were fortunate enough to see where they were training and then while they were eating tell them about the ministry. Since they only had a thirty minute break for lunch there was no time for conversations with individuals. Before we left we told them there would be pizza for lunch the next day. We had visions of ordering the pizzas and having them delivered so none of the ministry team would have to make the drive from Fredericksburg. Unfortunately no one delivers to the gun range so it looked like we would be back the next day. You’ve heard the saying “What goes around comes around”. We stopped for lunch and met Paul & Paula Shreves who have been to several of the ministry events. We were telling them about the no delivery problem and they offered to take care of it for us since they live in San Antonio. Paul is a retired wounded warrior so they both understood how important the knowledge is to these men and women that someone appreciated what they had and are going through. Even if that appreciation was expressed with sandwiches, pizza and yummy desserts.

R & R

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

Retreat

Couples Retreat

March 5, 2017March 5, 2017
by dottietheadmin

Thinking of February brings up images of Valentines, Chocolate, Roses, Romance, being with your special someone, etc, etc. And being incurable romantics, the WWAN team wanted the couples coming for the retreat to experience ‘it all’!!

There were roses and chocolate to greet each couple when they checked into their rooms. The conference room was set up with red linen table cloths and white china with a vase of roses on each table and of course some chocolate scattered around for munching. Red & silver hearts decorated walls and serving tables. While the couples relaxed around their table getting acquainted with each other, team members served dinner. The hardest decision anyone had to make was which dessert to have. Got the picture? We wanted these couples who were here for some marriage counseling to feel pampered – special.

Saturday morning the chaplain held two sessions before lunch. Then Bethany Lutheran Church kept up the Valentine theme! The tables were reset with white linens and more fresh flower center pieces. They had volunteers who, once the stage was set again, served the couples lunch and made it a point to visit with each person there.

There was one more counseling session after lunch then the couples were dismissed for their date night.

Sunday morning the chaplain held a brief worship service which was actually led by one of the attendees followed by a final session which ended around 11. Judging from comments during the weekend we accomplished our goal – that of making these men and women, some injured, some ill, some just hurting, feel special and for a short time anyway to focus on the positive things in their relationships. And we were honored to be a small part of the process.

This Retreat was made possible through donations from generous individuals and businesses in the Fredericksburg community and surrounding areas. We thank each and everyone of you! And special thanks to the following: Fredericksburg Inn & Suites for the special rates, Bethany Lutheran Church for providing the meal and visiting with the couples, The restaurants who allowed us to pay for Saturday nights meals after the fact (Cultures, The Rathskeller, Panda Chinese, Hondo’s, K-Bob’s), Museum of the Pacific War, Fritztown Cinema.

More pictures from the event are in the ‘Couples Retreat, February, 2017’ album. Click on “Photos” in the menu at the top of the page to access it. GOD IS GOOD!!

Day Event

Spiritual Fitness – January

February 4, 2017
by dottietheadmin

January 26 started out crisp and clear. A perfect day to explore Enchanted Rock. Chaplain Thompson and Spc. Beckett accompanied 9 brave souls on the hike; although one might say Chaplain Thompson and SPC Beckett were the brave ones as the other nine were women. All of the women, classified as Cadre, work with patients in the Warrior Transition Battalion. Many disciplines were represented, nursing, counseling, physical therapy to name a few. While the Cadre may not be on a foreign battlefield they are in a sense on a battlefield. They are treating in one form or another men & women who have suffered an injury or illness. Their job requires training and skill but it also requires a compassionate soul. As with any other vocation, burn out can be a problem, i.e., compassion burn out. Getting these ladies out doors doing something for themselves is a way to help reduce the stress. After the climb everyone met WWAN team members at the Rathskeller restaurant for lunch and to share stories.

Later everyone adjourned to the Methodist Church where Chaplain Thompson showed a video and then had open discussion about compassion burn out and how to handle it. It was another great day in the Hill Country.

More pictures from the event can be seen in the album “January Spiritual Fitness”

Family Day

February 1, 2017May 16, 2017
by dottietheadmin

Get ready for a day filled with fun and adventure for the entire family!

Natural Bridge Cavern is the location of a day filled with fun and adventure. Families will be provided with general admission to the Caverns and Maze along with a pick nick lunch.

The event sign up at WFSC is full but you can speak to the Chaplain if you would like to be put on a wait list.

http://www.naturalbridgecaverns.com/

Fishing for Singles

February 1, 2017March 5, 2017
by dottietheadmin

The WTB Chaplain asked for a day of fishing for singles. Currently WWAN is working out the details which will be posted when completed. STAY TUNED for the Date & Location !!

Singles Fishing-Tentative

January 9, 2017
by dottietheadmin

TBA

Day Event

Deer Hunt #2

December 17, 2016December 17, 2016
by dottietheadmin

On December 13 Rodolfo (Rudy) Rivera and Joshua Acdorff went deer hunting at Granite Springs Ranch. Rudy got another Doe and Joshua 1 Doe and 1 Buck. Thanks Guys, the rancher really appreciates your help.