WWAN – Wounded Warriors at Nebo

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.

Day Event

Natural Bridge Caverns

November 22, 2024
by dottietheadmin

November 14th 22 soldiers met Wounded Warriors At Nebo team members at Natural Bridge Caverns near Boerne, TX for a day of exploring the caverns and enjoying the perfect weather. Our guided tour of the caverns began at 10am and finished just in time for some lunch. The caverns were amazing. The walkways are well lighted and have handrails for those of us who need them. There are some pretty steep inclines and of course you have to hike back up to the top. If you haven’t been, consider going and taking your family.

Photos from the adventure are in the Photo Album “Natural Bridge Caverns 14 November” http://wwnebo.org/photos

Day Event

Enchanted Rock 10/2/24

October 4, 2024
by dottietheadmin

Soldiers from the SRU arrived at Enchanted Rock State Park to be greeted by WWAN team members and Breakfast Tacos. After fueling up on the tacos they headed up “The Rock”. Once everyone reached the top they gathered with Dr. Valez for rest and conversation. Everyone was hungry after the hike so headed to Hondos on Main in Fredericksburg for lunch where they were joined by other WWAN team members.

Breakfast tacos were donated by Zion Lutheran Church. Lunch was compliments of Wounded Warriors at Nebo and Hondos.

Photos from this event can be viewed and downloaded by following either of the following links Photos – Wounded Warriors at Nebo (wwnebo.org) or Zenfolio | Dave Roberts | ER 2024 10

Day Event

Team Building 9/19/2024

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024
by dottietheadmin

Cadre and staff from Fort Cavazos went to Krause Springs, Spicewood, TX for a Team Building class. Attendees work with the wounded, injured and ill patients in treatment and/or transition. They help with the soldier’s meds, make sure they get to their appointments and many other things the patient requires. In other words, they “walk with the patient” during their recovery therefore experiencing some of the same emotions as their patient in addition to the stress of their responsibilities. This leads to compassion burn out.

This day was designed to give the attendees a break from the everyday stress by learning ways to relax and work better with each other thus reducing their stress and anxiety which in turn means providing better care to their patients. The chaplain arranged for a professional life coach to show the soldiers different techniques for calming their emotions. She also led them in exercises demonstrating how to improve their working as a team.

When the morning sessions were completed, everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch from Opie’s BBQ and homemade cookies provided by the Ephraim Andrews chapter of DAR. After lunch attendees were free to go enjoy the pool, hike some of the trails, fish or just hang out enjoying the beautiful area.

Thanks to our photographer, David Roberts for being there and taking pictures. Photos can be viewed and downloaded from either of the following links Photos – Wounded Warriors at Nebo (wwnebo.org)

or Zenfolio | Dave Roberts | Krause 2024 09

Day Event

Kayaking San Marcos

October 3, 2024
by dottietheadmin

Ten soldiers from the SRU and two Navy warriors arrived in San Marcos for a fun day on the water. Their day began with breakfast at Kerbey Lane Cafe before heading for the river. Everyone selected a kayak and took it and the equipment to the bank of the river where Ben Kvanli gave them “Kayaking 101” instructions including safety on the river tips. He helped them launch their kayaks and joined them on the trip down the river. Everyone enjoyed the peace and quiet of being there. The takeout point was at Olympic Outdoor Center however when they reached the center, they were enjoying themselves so much they paddled on to a close by island and circled it before returning to the center. Later they enjoyed a box lunch before heading back to San Antonio. View photos from the float by following the link https://wwnebo.org/photos select the Kayaking San Marcos album. Photos can be downloaded from the photo album, or you can follow the link to David’s site https://dlroberts.zenfolio.com/p93649579 . to view and download photos.

Wounded Warriors at Nebo thank Ben Kvanli for use of his facilities and equipment and WWAN team members Elizabeth Fargason and Ed Fredericks who greeted the warriors in San Marcos, visited with them and helped where needed. Special thanks go to our photographer, David Roberts, who took all the awesome pictures you see in the album.

Family R & R

September 6, 2024
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 3pm. 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 so 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 or Fort Cavazos and want to participate in this event, contact Chaplain Hatcher, Fort Sam or Chaplain Gualiva, Ft. Cavazos or your Unit Leader.