Volunteering

Recently Run In Texas contacted us and asked if we would be interested in providing volunteers for a Ladies 5k-10k Run/Walk to be held at the Wildseed Farm outside of Fredericksburg.  In return for providing 15 volunteers to help by handing out water and checking in runners, they would make a nice donation to the Wounded Warriors at Nebo Ministry.  Needless to say we couldn't pass up the opportunity to get out in the fresh air and be part of the fun and help the ministry!!  What wonderful volunteers!! Twenty showed up!!

 We are grateful to Debbi McCurdy for organizing the volunteers and to everyone who came out to help.  It was a beautiful sight to see!!

Back from Japan

Dottie, Margie, Jackie, Susan

This past Tuesday was especially exciting.  The first student to our first card making class at WFSC stopped by to see us.  Margie Youngblood was on her way to her new assignment in Kentucky.  She was deployed to Japan December, 2012 and just recently reassigned. She became not only a friend but a guide through the "system".  It's really good to have her back in the states.

Marvelous May

I love being involved with this ministry. People are always thanking the ministry team for what we do, but  they have no idea what a blessing and joy it is to be with our wounded warriors.  When we see the spirit and bravery with which they are handling the many problems they are encountering as a result of serving us it humbles us and encourages us to face our own difficulties with more grace.

AND they are so much fun and that was not more evident than at our last two May events.  Friday, May 2, started, with an R&R for care providers.  The team arrived first at El Milagro's restaurant. The room was deadly quiet when we arrived.  The early morning customers were having whispered conversations and looked liked they desperately need a shot a caffeine right into their veins.  However, when our ladies arrived the room was immediately filled with laughter, giggling and tons of energy.

Rhoda Reynolds, Debbie Campbell & Stacy Johnson

That set the tone for the second event that began the evening of the same day, our May R&R.  The Evangelical Free Church hosted the dinner.  A host of their members helped cook, set up, and serve a delightful meal.  We were able to catch three of them in the kitchen.

Stephen & Stacey York Calling Bingo

Stephen and Stacey York collected many gifts from our wonderful and very generous businesses in Fredericksburg to make a night of bingo possible.  We will list all of their names in another blog.

Waiting for the Next Number to be Called

At Museum

Saturday the families were allowed to sleep in if they chose, but most decided to take advantage of the many things our area has to offer.   They went to The National Museum of the Pacific War, the Lavender Festival at the Becker Vineyards, the LBJ Texas White House and the Sauer Beckman living history farm. They went through  art galleries and, of course, hit the many shops on Main St.

At lunch we all gathered for great food at West End Pizza.  They started off with our choice of salads

and then brought us out a great variety of pizzas.  To top it off, if one of our guest had a favorite that was not already out they would make one especially for that person. WOW!

Wyatt Hams it Up While Mom & Dad Watch

After lunch our families continued their excursions in the area.  They met us for dinner at Cultures Bar and Grill. Good food and great company.






Afterwards, Sloan Ruth, the owner of Fritztown Cinema, treated all of our guests to a free movie AND free popcorn and a drink. Double WOW!!!

The Amazing Spiderman Crew

All of our families were provided with Sunday breakfast. Some of our supporting congregations were thrilled to have several of the wounded warrior families in worship with them!

This weekend seemed special to us.  We fell in love with our guests and they seemed to have such a good time and really bonded with each other.

Like us on Facebook and see a lot more photos of the weekend in the May R&R Album.

On Line Giving

I love it when a plan comes together!! 

 It is now so simple to make your donations on line.  All you have to do is click on the "Give Online Now" button in the column to the right of this page.  When you do that a new page opens up (the Donations Page).  Then you simply fill in the blanks.  It's Very Important you select other and enter the amount you wish to give. Then enter WWAN in the box to the immediate right of the amount you entered. See the following example.
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1. Already created a profile? "Log In" as Returning Member

2. To make recurring donations - Click "Create Profile"

3. To make one-time donation or payment and be able to track history - Click "Create Profile"

4. To make a one-time donation without tracking your donation history - Complete form below

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After entering the amount and WWAN, complete the transaction.  Simple!!

And at the end of the year you receive acknowledgement of your gift for tax deduction purposes. 

Fisher House Enjoyed Cookies

Remember the 800 boxes of cookies Girl Scout Troop  17417 and Ephriam Andrews Chapter DAR  donated and we distributed to various locations on Fort Sam Houston? (see March 20th post)


The Army Fisher House sent a nice thank you. We appreciate the Girl Scouts and DAR for allowing us to be a part of this generosity.  Besides, it was really fun watching the faces of people when we walked in with cases of cookies and explained they were a gift.

Things are Happening!!

What an exciting day.  Sharon & I went to Seguin to meet with Pastor Ron Welborn at the United Methodist Church.  The purpose of the meeting was two fold.  First to tell him about the Wounded Warriors at Nebo ministry and two to enlist his (and the church's) help.  As we said in an earlier blog, the Adaptive Sports Military Program is very interested in organizing day trips and/or sports weekends utilizing the Lazy U Ranch, Seguin,  in addition to locations in Fredericksburg.  To achieve this Seguin needs to have people in place to greet and feed the warriors and their families.  One could almost see the "wheels turning" as we visited with Pastor Ron.  He is eager to participate and believes there are others who will feel the same.

Sharon, Dottie, Dave, Craig, Jennifer, Brad & Michael

We left Pastor Ron and drove to Lazy U Ranch where we met Craig Russell, the owner, his daughter and the Adaptive Sports coaches.  They needed to look at the ranch to see if it would work for their warriors activities.  The end result is they can use it for kayaking, hiking, camping, cookouts and mountain biking on the hiking trails.

Craig, Michael, Joel, Brad & Dave

Took a picture of the "Guys" so the rookie (Joel) would be in it.

From there we took everyone back into town to look at the climbing walls at ZDT Amusement center.  The coaches were all very exited about them.  In addition, Danny (the owner) said the silos were also available if they wanted to use them.  They are basically climbing walls 60' high-yikes!! 

Is GOD good or what!!