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Marines in Seguin

June 20, 2019June 20, 2019
by dottietheadmin

June 14th started bright and early for Jackie, Dottie & Sharon as they were joining Marines from the Marine Annex, Fort Sam Houston at the Lazy U Ranch in Seguin for their town hall meeting. We arrived about 9 a.m. and were greeted by Brandon, our POC and several others who took the peach cobblers (still warm) to the kitchen area for us while we joined other marines and their families in the pavilion just as the meeting began. We were one of several organizations who had been invited to address the families letting them know what our organizations do and how they can participate. After the presentations everyone disbursed to enjoy being outdoors and some of the many activities available. We provided lunch from Bill Millers BBQ with dessert of fresh peach cobbler from Clear River Pecan Co., Fredericksburg. Of course there was ice cream for the warm cobbler. It was a beautiful day to be outside with just enough breeze to keep from being hot. In addition to fishing and canoeing there was archery complete with an instructor, board games and miscellaneous other games to keep everyone busy & involved. Fun day with good people.

Photos from the event can be viewed in the album “Marines in Seguin” by clicking on photos at the top of the page.

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Happenings

Card Making Fun

January 17, 2019January 17, 2019
by dottietheadmin

Just because we call it a card class doesn’t mean we always make cards. Once in a while, like just before Christmas when we were tired of making Christmas cards and it was too late to send them to arrive before Christmas, we come up with something different. Sharon designed a cover for post it pads and a fun Frog card.

Happenings

December Family R & R

December 20, 2018
by dottietheadmin

Fredericksburg ROCKS! Once again, despite cancellation of the Parade of Lights and After Glow Party, this community has put on its glad rags for Christmas and welcomed 10 wounded warrior families to join us for this celebratory season. These 50 people were all treated to dinner in the ballroom of the Nimitz Museum then played games to win the live poinsettia centerpieces before going off to other entertainments. They had many opportunities for entertainment through the weekend including going to Fritztown Theater for a movie, entry to the Nimitz Museum, going ice skating at the Eisbahn, experiencing German and settler crafts at Pioneer Museum and, of course, shopping and meals at West End Pizza and Fredericksburg United Methodist Church. Wow, what a weekend!

If anyone is questioning the value of our efforts as seen by those who come to visit let us share two special stories from this weekend. Our first surprise came from the Menchaca family. They have been able to come to another of our events earlier in the year and indicated on Friday that they had something they would like to share with our volunteers when they came for dinner on Saturday. What they had were Christmas ornaments for each of the group who had prepared dinner for us and several others, and two cheesecakes for all to share. They had made a special trip to Mexico to find the ornaments.

The second example of gratitude occurred on Saturday also. As dinner was finishing, one of the soldiers, SFC Tyson Persona, asked for the opportunity to use the microphone. He spoke eloquently of the difference between being thanked for their service when seen in uniform and being invisible once separated from their military arm due to their injuries. He explained that we (Wounded Warriors at Nebo) were the ones who recognized and met their need for continued recognition of their sacrifices. He stated that this community have opened our arms to them and made them feel both welcomed and thanked for their continuing sacrifice of health and well-being.

Thank you to all who have donated services, money, time and prayers. An extra special thanks to the Nimitz Museum for donating their ballroom space for dinner on Friday evening, to Heritage School for donating free skating for all of our visitors, to the Pioneer Museum for the donation of free admission, and to Fritztown Theater for a deep discount on movie admission for 31 people. I am sure the families you have affected this weekend would tell you the same – God bless Fredericksburg!

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News Letters

Newsletter Issue 21 – March, 2018

October 30, 2018November 2, 2018
by dottietheadmin

This Newsletter covers activities for the first quarter of 2018. Click on the link to access it. NL-3-18

You can read it on line or download it. Feel free to share it with your friends.

News Letters

New Newsletter

July 25, 2017November 2, 2018
by dottietheadmin

Issue 18, July, 2017

Ed Fredericks, Michelle Reson, Lavern Boos and Sharon Massey have the water and Gatorade ready and waiting for Runners in the Women’s Wildflower Run. One of many articles in the current newsletter.

Read on line or download. NL-7-17

Enjoy!!

Day Event

Warriors at Natural Bridge Caverns

June 22, 2017November 2, 2018
by dottietheadmin

The following provided by Jackie Heupel and Sharon Massey

The Wounded Warriors at Nebo treated seven warrior families, a total of 30 adults and children, to a day at the Natural Bridge Caverns in Schertz on June 16^th. We gathered in a beautiful grove of old oaks with picnic tables next to the main information building at 10:00. Soon after, the group went with one of the park guides for a tour of the Maze. Once they returned, we all had a wonderful lunch of barbecue beef and hot dogs followed by several desert choices provided by Diane Smith, Annie Matthews, Dusty Smith, and Debbi McCurdy of the Republican Women from Fredericksburg. Lunch was followed by another group tour, this time of the cave itself. By the time the tour was over it was 2:00 and everyone began their trips home.

The day was a true gift from God, and the location of our picnic was so well shaded by the oaks that we hardly noticed the heat of a Texas summer day. As usual, the food and fellowship were wonderful and everyone seemed to have had a delightful time together in the park.

A special thank you is owed to the ladies of the Republican Women of Fredericksburg.

Christmas R & R

June 21, 2017
by dottietheadmin

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!!

Fire Proof Marriage Retreat

June 21, 2017June 21, 2017
by dottietheadmin

Couples will be housed at a local hotel where they will meet with Chaplain Thompson for counseling on strengthening marital bonds. Although the primary counseling will be group sessions, Individual counseling will be available upon request.

Sessions begin Friday night prior to dinner then continue Saturday breaking for lunch and stopping about 3PM for the couples Date Night. Sunday begins with an optional Praise Service followed by the last counseling session.

Space is limited. Sign up at WFSC.

Spiritual Readiness/Fitness for Couples

June 21, 2017
by dottietheadmin

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.

R & R in Fredericksburg

June 21, 2017June 21, 2017
by dottietheadmin

Couples and/or Families arrive in Fredericksburg Friday afternoon, check into their lodging accommodations and gather for dinner and orientation. Saturday is their day to do whatever they want – explore, shop, sleep, etc. We do meet for both lunch and dinner on Saturday. Sunday they are invited to attend a local church prior to returning to San Antonio.