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| Mike & Lisa at their cabin |
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| Debbie & Mike |
I can't tell you what a blessing all of this is!! We ended up with four couples and three families coming out for all or part of the weekend. An eighth had to cancel at the last minute due to his health. Everyone had "their own space" and privacy - a place to rest during the day.
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| Shelia Watts |
We all gathered at Faith Baptist Church Friday for orientation and a delicious dinner prepared and served by Shelia Watts, Juanita Redd & Barbara Burchfield. Pastor George helped but was camera shy.
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| Barbara & Juanita with future Cook |
Dessert was Debbie McCurdy's famous crock pot pecan pie. I think a lot of us wished we had started with dessert - it was decadent and topped with blue bell ice cream!!
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| Sharon Helping Jeremiah with Dessert |
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| Curtis Woodard & Barbara |
The advantage of having a nice dinner Friday night as guests arrive is they get acquainted with each other, dinner hosts and the WWAN team.
While we were savoring that after dinner coffee and visiting, Debbie gave each couple a number. Seems an anonymous donor provided funds for a drawing. What fun and a nice surprise!!
THANK YOU ANONYMOUS!!
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| Guests Enjoying Crossroads |
Instead of having planned activities for Saturday,
we had a list of "Things to do in Fredericksburg" the guests could choose from or do nothing but veg and watch the grass grow (which some did).
Lunch was at Crossroads Saloon & Steakhouse compliments of George Sanchez. We could eat anytime between 11:30 and 1:00. Ironically everyone was there by about 12. It probably drove the hostess and wait staff crazy because as more came in they wanted to sit with those already seated. Super patient, courteous, efficient wait staff. Yummy food and great fellowship. What more can you ask for??
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| "Barn" |
The McCurdy's have this beautiful ranch just outside of town. It is
such a serene setting and perfect for a Chuck Wagon Dinner. And yes, they have an authentic chuck wagon.
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| View from Barn at McCurdy's |
I think Debbie cooked for two days getting ready for everyone. And GOD blessed us with perfect weather for outdoor dining and entertaining even though rain was predicted.
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| Haywire |
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| Gabriel gets Private Guitar Lesson |
The children had a great time running and playing in the wide open spaces leaving Mom and Dad free to visit. It was a great evening thanks to the generosity of Mike and Debbie. Thank you, Charles Malineck for arranging for the band to play for the wounded warriors and their families. Haywire thank you for donating your time and talent. Your generosity is exceeded only by your great music.
I keep saying, "This was the best R&R we've had"!! It always warms my heart to watch the warriors change as the weekend progresses. We watch them unwind & relax. We see stress, bitterness & anger recede to be replaced with hope and determination. One thing we hear over and over that keeps us doing this is "It helps knowing people care".
A 22 year old soldier told me that he was so surprised to see so many people that really care and are grateful for his service. That knowing people care and want to help makes "it" easier.
This was on one of the evaluations of the weekend: "Starting on the day of Lisa's retirement and last day of a 23 month ordeal, this retreat was a God-sent for both of us. You all are a blessing and we're eternally grateful."
Visit facebook.com/ww.nebo to see all the pictures from this weekend!!
GOD is Good.
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