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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.

Spring Family R&R

July 11, 2025July 11, 2025
by dottietheadmin

This is a weekend to get away from the stress of everyday life and relax, spend quality time with your family. We consider a family as a single person, a couple and a single or couple with children below the age of 18. Guests can check into the hotel beginning at 4pm. Dinner will be served around 6pm. From there you are free to do as you like. There is nothing planned until Saturday dinner. Saturday breakfast will be at the hotel. Lunch will be at a restaurant yet to be determined. It’s your choice whether you join us for a free lunch or go out on your own. We ask that everyone attend dinner on both Friday and Saturday nights. The churches hosting you have put in a lot of work preparing the meals, so we ask you to honor them by attending.

Lodging and meals are provided for this event. Attendance is limited to 15 families and because hotel rooms will only sleep 6, maximum family size has to be 6.

More specific information will be provided as it becomes available.

If you are an active military patient in treatment or transition at Fort Sam Houston and want to participate in this event, contact Chaplain Hatcher, Fort Sam or your Unit Leader.

Medically retired veterans are welcome to fill out the form above to let us know you want to attend. However, active-duty personnel have priority so you will be wait listed and notified whether there is a vacant spot or cancellation.

Enchanted Rock

July 11, 2025July 28, 2025
by dottietheadmin

This event is for active duty SRU patients in treatment or transition. It will take place at Enchanted Rock Wildlife area. It is one of the warrior’s favorite places in this area. Light breakfast snacks will be provided when participants arrive. They are on their own to hike the rock, explore the caves or hike around the rock. Those who are unable to hike can just enjoy the beauty of God’s creation and bird watch. Climbing Enchanted Rock works up an appetite so following the hike everyone will meet for lunch.

Interested in participating? Contact Chaplain Hatcher, Fort Sam Houston SRU, or your unit leader. Attendance is limited to 20.

Spring Kayaking

July 11, 2025July 28, 2025
by dottietheadmin

The event is primarily for patients in treatment or transition assigned to the SRU. Attendance is limited to 15. Participants will meet in San Marcos and kayak the river. Outdoor Olympic Sports Center will provide the canoes, paddles, life jackets and any necessary instructions.

Those interested in attending should contact Chaplain Hatcher at the SRU or their Unit Leader.

Christmas in Fredericksburg

July 4, 2025July 11, 2025
by dottietheadmin

The annual Family Christmas R&R is one of our favorite events. Lodging and meals are provided by Wounded Warriors at Nebo.

Dinner will be served in the Nimitz Ball Room at 5 pm by the Nimitz Rotary Club. Five (5) may seem a bit early but that is only an hour before the parade starts. At 6 pm Friday night guests can enjoy Fredericksburg’s beautiful lighted parade from chairs set up in front of the museum. After the parade they can also enjoy other special events at Market Platz such as ice skating. Saturday participants can explore the town and the numerous art galleries at their leisure. They also have free access to the Pioneer Museum and the Museum of the Pacific War.

Breakfast will be at the hotel. Time and location of lunch and dinner will be provided when they are available. Families should all attend the dinners as they are hosted by churches who have put a lot of work in preparation for them.

Attendance is limited to 15 families. Hotel rooms will only sleep 6 so family size is limited to 6. A family can be a single person, a couple, and a couple or single with children below 18 years old.

Active duty patients will be given priority when signing up to attend. However, if there are not 15 families who want to come then the extra rooms are available to Medically Retired Veterans. Any veteran wishing to attend must fill out the request above this announcement and they will be put on a waiting list.

Natural Bridge Caverns

July 4, 2025July 28, 2025
by dottietheadmin

This event is for active duty wounded, injured and ill in treatment or transition and their family. Participants will gather at Natural Bridge Caverns for a day of caving and tackling the maze.

Discover the incredible natural underground beauty of the caverns. There are 2 caverns and 5 unique tours to choose from.

The AMAZEn’ ranch roundup at Natural Bridge Caverns is a unique Texas attraction that’s fun for all ages. It’s a one of a kind maze experience.

The event is Limited to 30 people; that’s a combination of adults and children. Lunch is also provided.

If interested talk with Chaplain Hatcher, SRU, Fort Cavazos SRU Chaplain or your unit leader.