News Letters
Well, I wish I had a better excuse for this getting posted late but I just plain forgot. I’m sorry. Those who receive it via email got their copy on time. However, since the church was closed we could not get paper copies for those we usually send snail mail. Click on this link and enjoy N-L 3-20
This weekend in the Hill Country is open to wounded, injured, ill warriors and their family or care provider. Singles, couples and families will travel to Fredericksburg, TX on Friday for a weekend of relaxing and having fun. Attendees arrive sometime after 3 pm Friday, check into their lodging and later meet for dinner at a local church. Saturday activities are entirely up to the guests. They are free to explore the town, attend the movies, tour the museum and art galleries, etc., or just hang out for the weekend. They are encouraged to attend a local church Sunday prior to returning home. Lodging and meals are provided by Wounded Warriors at Nebo in conjunction with local churches. Admission to the Fritztown Cinema and the National Museum of the Pacific War is provided to those interested by Wounded Warriors at Nebo. Space is limited so check with the WTB Chaplain’s office to sign up. There should also be a sign up sheet at the Warrior and Family Support Center and the Marine Annex.
This is a weekend where Couples receive counseling from the WTB Chaplain and guest speakers. The intent is to show couples how to identify potential problems and ways to address them. They arrive Friday afternoon and check into their hotel then meet at a local church for dinner and their first counseling session . Saturday there are two or three counseling sessions then they are on their own to explore the town and/or surrounding area, enjoy special events going on that weekend or just hang out. Child care is provided during counseling sessions. Meals and lodging for the weekend will be provided by Wounded Warriors at Nebo. Admission to the Museum of the Pacific War, Pioneer Museum and Fritztown Cinema will be provided by Wounded Warriors at Nebo to those interested. Check out from accommodations is 11 a.m. A list of churches will be provided so guests can attend prior to returning to San Antonio if they wish.
Sign up is through the WTB Chaplain’s office who will post a signup sheet about 2 weeks prior to the event. This event is for wounded, injured and ill and their family or care provider. Family is defined as a Warrior, his/her spouse and children between the ages of infant to 18 yrs old living at home. Cadre and staff are not eligible for this event unless required as a care provider. Questions may be directed to the Chaplain’s office.
Specific details regarding lodging, meal times & location, etc will be provided to guests at a later date.
Couples will gather in Fredericksburg for a weekend devoted to strengthening their marriage. They will participate in a renewal of their wedding vows in a local church presided over by local pastors. Their ‘wedding’ will include flowers for the brides and boutonnieres for the grooms. A celebratory meal/reception will follow the ceremony. Semi formal attire is suggested. It’s up to the couples how they spend the rest of the weekend.
Lodging and meals will be provided. In addition, couples will have free entrance to the museums and movie.
If you are interested, a wounded warrior (active duty or medically retired) contact SPC Breana Cincotta the WTB chaplain’s assistant or watch for the signup sheet at WFSC.
Retreat
Saturday, February 7, six women arrived in Fredericksburg for a relaxing weekend. All of these women have very special, difficult jobs. Each one is a caregiver for her spouse. For those of you who do not know what being a caregiver is, it’s a 24/7 job of taking care of someone who is wounded, injured or ill. If there are children at home then that just adds to the difficulty and stress. Getting away for a weekend with others in similar circumstances to talk about what’s going on, exchange ideas and getting a little pampering helps. It lets them know they are not alone which is very important since some are new to San Antonio having recently moved, leaving their families and support system behind so their loved one can receive the treatment he needs.
So after checking into a guest house in the beautiful hill country the ladies met Rene Pennington, a local Christian therapist who moderated some ice breakers while dinner was prepared. She would also be meeting with them Saturday morning. Saturday afternoon the ladies were treated to a manicure or pedicure then spent some time exploring main street before meeting at Hondo’s On Main for dinner.
When asked if they felt the weekend had been beneficial they all said an emphatic yes. Prior to the retreat three of the women had never met any of the other participants. All six left as friends who plan to support each other and reach out to friends who are also caregivers. They also stated at one time or the other that they rely heavily on God to help them through this difficult journey. What a blessing it was to have several of them join us for church Sunday morning.
This is the second retreat in our new Caregiver Retreat program.
Click on Photos at top of Home Page to see more picture of the event.
This weekend in the Hill Country is open to wounded, injured, ill warriors and their family or care provider. Singles, couples and families will travel to Fredericksburg, TX on Friday for a weekend of relaxing and having fun. Attendees arrive sometime after 3 pm Friday, check into their lodging and later meet for dinner at a local church. Saturday activities are entirely up to the guests. They are free to explore the town, attend the movies, tour the museum and art galleries, etc., or just hang out for the weekend. They are encouraged to attend a local church Sunday prior to returning home. Lodging and meals are provided by Wounded Warriors at Nebo in conjunction with local churches. Admission to the Fritztown Cinema and the National Museum of the Pacific War is provided to those interested by Wounded Warriors at Nebo. Space is limited so check with the WTB Chaplain’s office to sign up. There should also be a sign up sheet at the Warrior and Family Support Center and the Marine Annex.
This weekend event will focus on women functioning as caregiver for their Warrior spouse, daughter or son. It will be a place to exchange experiences and knowledge. There will be on site counseling by a professional trained to deal with the challenges facing military caregivers. Since this will be a ‘working weekend’ no children will be allowed. A private residence will be used for the event. A trip to the spa is also on the agenda. Food, Lodging and Spa provided by Wounded Warriors at Nebo. Space is limited so contact Sharon Massey, sharonmassey@outlook.com if interested. We realize there are men who serve as care-providers so if enough interest is shown we will organize a weekend for you all.
Happenings
We made two very different cards on Tuesday. Jackie’s design was almost a design your own. Everyone picked out the colors they wanted to use then decided how much of the primary image they would color, making each card unique. The second card was a whimsical valentine that involved stamping and fussy cutting.
Join us on 21 January 2020 for some creative fun at WFSC craft room. Class starts at 10 a.m.
Happenings
Mid November Toyota of Boerne held their “Turkey for Troops” event where they gave away turkeys. Wounded Warriors at Nebo was blessed to receive 45 of them. Rather than give them out at Thanksgiving, we took them to Dutchman’s meat market in Fredericksburg who smoked, shrink wrapped and froze them so they could be delivered for Christmas.
Families attending the December R&R received a turkey as they checked out of the hotel Sunday. Then on December 17th Wounded Warriors at Nebo took the remaining turkeys to Ft. Sam Houston and gave them to representatives of the Army, Navy and Marines to be distributed to their families in transition.
Thank you Toyota and Dutchman’s for your generosity.
Come join us at WFSC for some creative fun and relaxation. You will make two greeting cards to take home with you (no, you don’t have to be artistic). You will also have the opportunity to visit with old and new friends. We celebrate the completion of the cards by having a home made dessert. Class is limited to 10 and starts at 10 a.m. and is usually over by 11:30 or 12. There is a signup sheet at WFSC but you can come even if you didn’t get a chance to signup. Looking forward to seeing you and bring a friend!!