Accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Service for Families and Children, Inc.
2009-Issue 2
THE CHILDREN’S HOME OF LUBBOCK
Summer Camp Adventures pages 8 & 9
Meet the Board pages 3 & 5 Shopping Spree! pages 12 & 13 Golf Tournament page 16 Calling all Alumni see insert
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… who would teach them There is an old saying, “If you don’t know where you are going, any road will take you there.” That may seem comical on the one hand and perhaps even proverbial on the other. W hen it comes to the wellbeing of small babies and toddlers, it creates a down right scary picture. The job of parenting a baby or toddler is so vitally important. A nother proverb says, “A s a twig is bent, so grows the tree.” W hat an infant or toddler learns about his or her world in those first few months of life becomes a script that the rest of life will be ordered from. A few years ago, with the help of a lot of friends, The Children’s Home of Lubbock launched a new service, caring for teenaged mothers and their babies. This service has not been popular with some folks who have seen this service as encouraging the types of behaviors that created teen aged moms in the first place. However, after years of caring for children who had been removed from damaging parental relationships, we felt we had to make a proactive move to improve the prospects for these young and vulnerable children. The reality is that the mothers of these children were born to mothers who had no clue how to responsibly parent. These young mothers were in the foster care system long before they became mothers themselves. W ho was going to teach these young mothers how to parent, so their own sweet children would not be society’s victims in the next generation? With dedicated staff, these young mothers are learning to nurture, discipline, teach, and set the limits necessary to raise responsible children. A t the same time, they are learning how to take care of themselves, physically, emotionally and spiritually. These young mothers are completing educational requirements, learning to work, balancing life’s responsibilities with those demands of being an attentive parent.
This is hard work for everyone involved. The live-in staff deals with a lot of emotions from these young mothers and their children. They have to be “parentlike” without taking the parental responsibilities away from the mothers. They have to teach parenting and nurturing because these young mothers did not experience such from their own parents. They create opportunities for success or failure, and provide a safety net when the failure occurs. These godly folks work very hard, and the reward for them is very great. Occasionally a young mother comes to the point where she just cannot continue the parental pursuit. W hen she finally gives up, and about 25% will, we have the foster care program and adoption programs available to provide for the infant or toddler. But it is the successes that keep us so excited. A nd God provides a lot of successes. Your support helps us keep this service viable and strong. We don’t want these young mothers to feel like any road will take them where they think they might be going. We want to plant a concrete vision of where they want to go and provide them the tools and road map on how to get there. We want them to know where the pitfalls are located and how to avoid them. We want them to know that they can break the chains of abuse and neglect by becoming responsible and reliable parents for these precious children. Thank you for supporting The Childrens Home of Lubbock in this very special service. There will be precious souls in heaven because of the work we are doing here today.
Lynn R. Harms
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Meet the Board!
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hile the inner workings of an agency like The Children’s Home of Lubbock may be a mystery to some, we want you to have a bit of insight into our organizational chart. The Children’s Home is under the oversight of the elders of the Broadway Church of Christ. Each year every elder is given the opportunity to take a more hands-on role by serving on our Board of Directors. Then other members of the community are invited to serve as well. This year’s Board of Directors is made up of twenty men and women who have committed to give their time and resources to bless the boys and girls at the Home. Each brings his or her own strengths and gifts to the Board, and here they are... • Marcelino Banda is the minister of the Hispanic congregation of the Broadway church. He and his wife Orfila have three daughters and three grandchildren. • Amy Cary serves as one of the children’s ministers at Broadway. She and her husband Jeff have three young children. • Larry Christian, an associate professor at Lubbock Christian University, is a retired coach, educator and principal. He and his wife Marilyn have two sons. • Melissa Collier works part-time as a CPA, is married to Scott and they have two children. • Jody Davis is a retired accountant and avid volunteer. She is married to Butch and enjoys spending time with her grandchildren. • Gloria Gonzales is the Program Director for the Leadership Development Program - Texas Tech University Center for Prevention and Resiliency. She and her husband Mark have two sons. • Jerry Hoover, an elder of the Broadway church, serves as Chairman of the Board. He is the CFO of NTS Communications, and he and his wife Martha have one son. • Dr. Joel Hubbard is a professor at Texas Tech Health Sciences Center in the Laboratory Sciences and Primary Care Department. Dr. Hubbard is married to Kathy, and they have three children, two of whom were adopted from the Home.
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Charly Johnson is a homemaker who represents the Junior League of Lubbock on our Board. The Junior League is a generous friend of our children, helping to fund various programs on the campus. Charly and her husband Andrew have one daughter. • Craig McDonald is an elder of the Broadway church and works with investments. He and his wife Ann have three children and four grandchildren. • Brent Magers is the Associate Dean and CEO of the Medical Practice Income Plan at TTUHSC. He and his wife Jennifer have two sons. • Nancy Mack is a substitute teacher for Idalou Independent School District. She and her husband Tracy have three children. • Karen Reynolds is self-employed and is married to Dr. Charles Reynolds. They have two children and three grandchildren. • Santiago Rodriguez is a supervisor for the City of Lubbock. He is married to Josie. (continued on page 5)
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Memorials from December 12, 2008 to February 4, 2009
Memorial gifts are made to honor the cherished memories of loved ones and friends. At the same time, they provide care for children who desperately need help. We are deeply grateful to the many people who show their affection and respect for dear memories in this very special way.
A Adams, Evalyn Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Johnson Adams, Stephen Charles and Claudia Gleeson Andrews, Lucille Ann and Craig McDonald
B Bain, Helen Jimmy and Cindy Mitchell and Family Barlow, Aubrey Kim and Shelley Craig Barnes, Geraldine Herman and Nancy Johnson Baucum, Nancy AOSCA Donnie Clayton and Family Billie M. Cobb Sam Donaldson Glennon Fogarty Larry McDowell “Mid South Ag Research, Inc.” Monsanto Law Team/ Karen Marshell Countess and Frances Price Dick and Peggy Shaver Sohlberg Associates in Minnesota John and Rhea Taylor
Trait Stewardship and Product Management Groups Tullis Real Estate Larry and Ruth Walker Bilano, Paul Jerry and Helen Day Black, Brian Chris Horn and Linda Godsey Michael Horn Tony Horn Boulter, J. Dee Lou Boulter Bradford, Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Curtis Bradford Brandenburg, Carol Sherwood Church of Christ Brentzel, Bernice Mary C. Smith Blocker Mary Lawrence Brooks, Opal Glen and Carolyn Browning Burnett, Jimmie Mac Farrar and Family Butler, Jim Don and Wanda Harmon Butts, Sue Jimmy and Mary Airhart Byrd, Brandon Johnny and Diane Qubty Byrd, Jeanie Bob Byrd and Family
Maricate Byrd Walter and Willa Didway Nona McPherson
C Canon, Joe M. Andy and Camilla Bratcher Carroll, Melvin Don and Pam Carroll and Family Wren and Natalie Howard Lance and Kelli Kieth James and Jackie Smith J. Keith Smith Caswell, Dorothy Don and Pam Carroll and Family Citizens - Shallowater Co-op Robert and Henri Henson Wren and Natalie Howard Mary Ann Hulse Kirby and Debra Keesee Kandace and Kolton Lee and Paula Martin Joyce Norman James and Jackie Smith Caveness, Mary Kathy and Rodney Naylor Clark, Bobbie William and Janis Wingo Clark, Frances Mr. and Mrs. Greg Dodd Clayton, Charles B.J. and Dess Campbell
Copenhaver, Don Stu and Judy Childre Mr. and Mrs. Roger Colglazier Corbet, Ann R.D. and Gail Haney Cornell, John Jerry and Helen Day Joyce Norman Crump, Billy Betty Evatt
D Dahlstrom, Kerstin Laura Drake/ Grace House of Lubbock Green Lawn Church of Christ Daniels, Oleta Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Wade Davis, Lavonne Sherwood church of Christ DeFrank, Pete Henry and Charlotte Low Derouen, Jon Mr. and Mrs. Donald Tate Dewett, Leontis Glen and Carolyn Browning Dickens, Neva Delton and Anne Young Diegel, Chuck Bill G. Brown Dillon, Pauline Joe and Peggy Dillard Doggett, Dean Tommy Jones and Family Drum, Duane Myrdise and Sondra Durham Drum, Lewis Green Lawn Church of Christ Alex and Shellie Scarborough Mr. and Mrs. Scott Schellhase Linda Wischkaemper Duke, Edna Mr. and Mrs. George Lee Blanton Duke, Vera Charles and Claudia Gleeson Duncan, Gertrude J.D. and Runez Pruitt
E Eade, Stella Lee David and Judy Bridges Philip and Carol Wolfe Eberhart, Walter Greg and Dixie Dodd Mac Farrar and Family
F Fikes, Kaye Lynn Delton and Anne Young Flewellen, Gary Michael and Dwayna Brown Kenneth and Beth Day Gerry and T.J. Etchison Charles and Camille Gilliam Bobbie and Lucie Greer Drema E. Laden Paul Alan Laden Janet and Kolin Lemons Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Neves Wendy Simmons Connie Templeton Franklin, Ward Becky Jones Freeman, Bill Dick and Peggy Shaver
G Galey, Charles Jack and Gerry Kastman Garner, Joe Bob Kay Anderson Gass, Jimmie Mr. and Mrs. Jack Buchanan Wynell Perrin George, Jett and Ova Marvin and Evelyn Whitmire
Glass, Beth Hays Ala Hays Green, Oscar Wayne Christopher and Family Gressett, Bradley Myrdise and Sondra Durham
H Halsey, George Don and Wanda Harmon Ham, Lawrence Glen and Carolyn Browning Hanks, Charlie Gene Whitney Hanzel, Alan Scott and Caren Mims Harder, Wanda Virginia Dunning Harmon, Jett Mr. and Mrs. George Lee Blanton Harruff, Chuck Kelly Springer Hart, Stacey Dan and Pam Sewell Hatchett, Kathleen Charles and Claudia Gleeson Hayes, Helen Glen and Carolyn Browning Hays, Hatti Surry and Virginia Gillum Hays, Helen Minnie Lou Ash John and Carolyne Wilson Heck, Ronald Herman and Nancy Johnson Helmstettler, Alice Wesley and Betty Thixton Henderson, James Richard Ouida Leese Hester, Rayon Clyde and Martha Freeman Hill, Sandy Nita Krebbs Hillard, Jerry Jeanine and Bob Brunson Hipp, Charles E. R.A. and Marie Bradley Betty Evatt Winston and Marsha Jones Hoermann, William Bubba Virginia Dunning Hogg, Louise Jimmy and Mary Airhart Honea, Ruby Max and Betty Coffee Silas and Frances Flournoy Carlos and Willene Humphrey Jean Parker Wayne and Sue Nell Truxal Howard, Connie Tommy Jones and Family Howell, Jane Keesee Kerry and Pat Moore Hughlett, Nettie Miller Glen and Carolyn Browning
J Jackson, Mike Shallowater Church of Christ Jackson, Mike Jewel Dean Ford Jacobs, Tommy Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Johnson Johnson, Johnny Mary K. Diggs Gaye Nell and Lee Fraser Keith and Jan Keeling Rex and Koell McKay Mrs. Raymond Maddox Alvin and Jill Moudy Adney Parker Sweetie Sternenberg Louise Ward Jones, Imogene Larry and Lucy Doty Jones, John H. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Matthews
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K Kastner, Margaret Mr. and Mrs. Farrell F. Hogg Kearly, Dr. Furman & Helen Elsie Swenson Keeton, J.P. Leonard and Betty Keeton Kemp, Audrey Glen and Carolyn Browning Kester, Reggie Max and Annell Kester Edwin and Tonda Robles and Family Kidd, Dale Royce and Janace Scott Kirkland, Carolyn Sonia Dillard Knight, Amanda Mr. and Mrs. Billy Tolleson Koernitz, Jane Herman and Nancy Johnson Kondrup, Delores Charles and Claudia Gleeson Krudwig, Hazel Wanda Morris Kyle, Virginia C. L. and Ann Boggs
L La Roe, George W. Louise Griffin Winston and Marsha Jones Lalling, Sophia Glen and Carolyn Browning Lawrence, Virginia Charles and Claudia Gleeson Lester, Winston Joyce Lynch Lewis, Jewell Fay Phillips Louden, Jack Billie Bailey Mac Farrar and Family Luttrell, Opal Scott and Caren Mims
M Mansell, Artie Joe and Gayle Burks Susan Elliott Martin, Everett Jimmy and Cindy Mitchell McCain, Billie Melton Margaret Adams Mary O’Neil McClellan, Alvin Scott and Caren Mims McClellan, Connie Scott and Caren Mims McCready, Lou Charles and Claudia Gleeson McGovock, Trever Elmer and Betty Criswell McGuire, Bill Roy and Vicki Edwards Foy and Bettie Mills McKnight, Ila Mae Powell Jimmy and Mary Airhart Means, Alma Stan and Cecilia McKee Melton, D.R. Slim Anita and Bill Elms Jerald and Eileen Hudson Lonny and Melinda Marshall Bobby Patterson Lynn and Kathy Patterson John and Beth Schneider Dot Yates Mickey, Maylene Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Clem Miller, Gary Marvin and Lisa Matthews Jerry and Anona Roberts Mims, Betty Noel and Gladys Ellis Charles and Claudia Gleeson Scott and Caren Mims Morris, Dillard Annie Graves
Page 5 Morris, Helen Cullen and Connie Jennings Morris, Lottie Mayland and Mary Abbe Ken and Sherley Foster Clyde and Anita Neff Louise Smart Murphy, Joy Madge Davidson
N Nelms, Hubert Steve McCleery Nutt, Jerry Robbie Chancellor
O Olson, Elizabeth Verdie Baker Craig and Ann McDonald
P Patterson, Jaylinn Marie Harvey and Foy Wilson Payne, Oliver Louie and Marolyn Woodall Penkert, J.C. Charles and Sandra Shropshire Perkins, Billie Ray and Earline Cloudt James and Beverly Morris Pettes, Minnie Sherwood Church of Christ Pittman, Wayne Wes and Margaret Bishop Poole, Billie Fred and Juanita Walker Pruitt, Carol Lee and Paula Martin Pylant, Will Ronnie and Judy Vaughn
R Randolph, Lucy Doris and Bob Harris Rankin, Keith Travis and Staci Barrett Ratcliff, Curtis Terry and Larry Dennis Craig and Ann McDonald Wanda Potts Reams, Mary Lou Mr. and Mrs. Leon Wood Reed, Wesley Jim and Carol Knowlton Noel and Mildred Wilson Rhodes, Bruce Glen and Carolyn Browning Ritchie, Mary Ethel Ken and Sherley Foster Rogers, Fay Charles and Claudia Gleeson Rutledge, Frances Jimmy Shankle and Family
S Sandlin, Morris F. Jerry and Linda Hall Schrader, Curtis Mr. and Mrs. John Massengale Schwartz, Bobby J. Gene Whitney Scurlock, Bonnie Sue Nell Truxal Searsy, Eugene Ralph and Patricia Chilton Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Thomas Kelly Springer Settle, Allen Ms. Mary Scott and Family Shelby, G.D. Dr. and Mrs. Antonio Gonzales Shinn, Christine Ann and Craig McDonald Smith, Betty Ronald and Margie Wright Smith, Eric Patsy Stevens Smith, Fayrene Don and Donna Canada Smith, Mable Don and Wanda Harmon
Smith, Mark Charles and Claudia Gleeson Songer, Marion Myrdise and Sondra Durham St Cyr, Roland Mr. and Mrs. Charles McMurrey Starkey, Cynthia Anne Mary Byrd Stephens, Ona Charles and Claudia Gleeson Stephens, Wanda Jimmy and Mary Airhart Stevens, Hazel Betty Collins Stevenson, L.B. Mr. and Mrs. John R. Thomas Stokes, Tommy Myrdise and Sondra Durham Stroup, Walter Carlos and Willene Humphrey Swofford, Jerry Myrdise and Sondra Durham
T Tabor, Roy Broadway Church of Christ Joe and Gayle Burks B.J. and Dess Campbell Randy Hooks Thurman and Betty Neill I.B. and Wilidean Palmer Clyde and Audene Pilkinton Walter and Dovie Pittman “Radia Inc., PS.// Aloha Hart” Tackett, Edna Louie and Marolyn Woodall Taylor, Marjorie Joy Skeet and Dolly Clem Teddlie, Susie Sharon Reeves Terrell, Elwanda Verdie Baker Thomas, Isaac Mr. and Mrs. John R. Thomas Torrence, Mary Mr. and Mrs. Donald Tate Townsend, Johnny Ted Dockery
V Varner, Eugene Cullen and Connie Jennings Vernon, Barbara Sue Scott and Caren Mims
W Warren, Estell Mr. and Mrs. George Lee Blanton Warren, Ruth Carol Middleton Webb, Patti L. Mrs. Phoebe Ellis-Roach Weeks, Patti Sue Mr. and Mrs. Roger Colglazier West, Robin Robby and Connie Templeton Wiggins, Ruthelle Glen and Carolyn Browning
Wilcoxen, Bula Cullen and Connie Jennings
Y Yeager, Nancy Helen Mary Lou and Leon Hasson Yocham, Pat Charles and Claudia Gleeson
Z Zetzsche, Robert Ken and Sherley Foster
Other Listings Father of Kathy Moore Wayne and Sue Nell Truxal Mother of Don Hoskins Linda Godsey Living Honors from 12/12/2008 to 02/04/2009
(board members, continued from page 3) • David Sanderson is an insurance agent. He is married to Kathy. • Danny Soliz is the Director of Business Development for Worksource of the South Plains. He is married to Charlotte. • Bill Stence, a farmer, is an elder of the Broadway church. He and his wife Carla have two children and four grandchildren. • Connie Templeton is the owner of a registered home day care. She and her husband Robby have two children. • Dr. Rodney Thomas is Operations Minister of the Broadway church. He and his wife Michele have four children. • Celeste Thompson works at the Volunteer Center of Lubbock. She and her husband Mark have one daughter.
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“People always ask us if we’re crazy. We just smile and say, “Yes!” According to Myrtie Gibson this is the thing she and her husband Jack are asked the most. The reason is that, even in their retirement, they are willing to make a difference in the lives of children. The couple, now in their 70’s, have been fostering with The Children’s Home for almost 3 years. Myrtie stated that they have welcomed and cared for 12 children since being licensed in 2006. The Gibson family was recently named “Foster Family of the Year” for 2008. Jack and Mrytie were recognized for their tireless efforts in providing a loving and
nurturing home for children. The Gibsons enjoy working with the newborns and infants. On many occasions newborn babies have been placed from the hospital straight into their home. The couple is currently fostering a sibling group of 2 brothers. The youngest was only 7 months old when he came into the Gibsons’ home. After taking him to his sibling visits at CPS, the Gibsons realized that he has an older brother. The couple, who normally only foster infants, asked to move the older brother into their home. The boys were very bonded and the Gibson family wanted to reunite the siblings. It is almost been a year now, and the boys are doing well. The oldest has had significant delays, behavioral issues, and learning problems along the way. However, Myrtie and Jack have demonstrated strength and patience in enduring the rough times to provide a stable and consistent home for the brothers. The foster family is now working to prepare the boys for their future of reunification or adoption. Then, like many others before them, these boys will be
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moving to their “forever families.” Jack and Myrtie work well with the birth families, helping ease the transition back home. In fact they continue to be in contact with many of their previous foster children and their families. Jack and Myrtie are reliable and dependable. They are on time with paperwork, required trainings, and appointments. They are a joy to work with. Their loving spirit and giving attitude is contagious to all that work with them. Jack and Myrtie Gibson, you are our heroes!
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Consider Fostering for a New Beginning... C
hildren enter foster care through no fault of their own. They are permanently removed from their homes as victims of child abuse, neglect or abandonment. Many foster care children are available for adoption. • In fact, there are over 400 children awaiting adoption in the Lubbock area. • More than 4,000 children across Texas are awaiting adoptive families. • Approximately 129,000 children in the United States are available for adoption. The birth parents of these youngsters have had their legal rights permanently terminated and the children are left without a family. Ages of “waiting children” range from young children to early adulthood, with the national average of eight years of age. Virtually every race and ethnic group is represented. Some children are waiting alone
These chilldren are loved by their foster-to-adopt families.
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The children pictured on this page are still looking for their special family.
and others are waiting with siblings. Each of these children waiting to be adopted deserves a family. These are great kids. They are right here in your community and they need your help. Adopting from foster care is affordable. Yes, it requires training and preparations, but these children are worth it. Consider adoption. Call today.
Adopting for a Happy Ending
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Go on a shopping spree To Bless our Kids Mother’s Day is
shome.org, and send Mom and Dad a greeting from The Children’s Home of Lubbock. It’s like a mailorder catalog, only better! Since the Home began in 1954, our friends have generously supported our work by remembering their friends and loved ones with honor gifts, whether in recognition of their friendship, a gift for a special occasion, or in sympathy when they lose loved ones. What will you buy Memorial and honor gifts provide a significant for Mom this year? portion of the operating budget for the care of the children each year, and we are truly grateful for these his year, why not try something different for acts of remembrance. Mother’s Day (and Father’s Day, coming hard on You can give your gift by mailing it to us, or you its heels!) This year, go to our web site, www.childcan give your gift electronically via our web site, where a secured giving connection makes it safe to use your credit Go to . 1 card. Step .org. e m o h To access this quick, hilds k, in www.c l g in inexpensive “gift cata.” the Giv w n o o N k e log”, go to our web Clic nlin nate O o D “ e site, www.childChoos shome.org, and click on “giving”. Choose “Honor Giving” and follow the simple instructions for sending us your gift. We will process your gift and send a beautiful letter to your loved one, letting them know of your gift (but not the amount).
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Pioneer Couple Created a Lasting Legacy for Children Floyd I. Stumbo, President Emeritus, The Children’s Home Foundation
Bail and Mayce Hill (couple on the left) participate in the dedication ceremony for the Hill Cottage at the Children’s Home. Joe R. Barnett, (right) emceed the event. John and Vera White are also pictured (center).
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e paused and looked up at me, smiling, and said, “I’ve never given this much money away before.” His hands were rough, and his wrinkled face was evidence that he had spent many years working hard under the relentless West Texas sun. On that day his aged hands were shaking as he wrote the large check to pay for a new
cottage at The Children’s Home — the culmination of the gracious couple’s dreams of 25 years. Bail and Macye Hill had a love for children and they spent much of the last years of their lives helping The Children’s Home fulfill its mission of serving children who needed a new start in life. It all began when the announcement was made late in
1953 that ground was to be broken to begin the working of building a new home for children, east of Lubbock on what had been a cotton patch. On the day of the groundbreaking, the couple was in the audience and watched as church and civic leaders took their turns at turning a ceremonial shovel of dirt. They were also present on
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Living Honors 12/12/2008 to 2/4/2009 These gifts are made to honor the living–for birthdays, anniversaries, special occasions–or to express appreciation when a special gesture is appropriate. LIVING HONOR gifts enrich the lives of the recipients and the lives of our children as well.
Anniversary Bartee, Kyle and Marilyn Stu and Judy Childre Carnes, Sue and Ed Charles and Claudia Gleeson Pyeatt, Jo and Sam Charles and Claudia Gleeson
Birthday Bozeman, Margie Vick and Susan Bozeman Fultz, David Don, Donna, Autumn and Damion Canada
Christmas Honors Airhart, Todd, Sonnya, Taylor Jimmy and Mary Airhart Anderson, Becky Ron and Michelle Cook Casares, Mandy Ron and Michelle Cook Casey, Val Mr. and Mrs. Arlis Ehlers
Cotton, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Wes and Margaret Bishop Crum, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Wes and Margaret Bishop Dabbs, Steve and Kathy Alvin and Jill Moudy Davis, Joni Ron and Michelle Cook Deardorff, Larry and Cherie Terry and Larry Dennis Dupre’, Mr. and Mrs. Randy Wes and Margaret Bishop Franco, Lori Ron and Michelle Cook Gardner, Ken and Belinda Charles and Rita Raper Gibson, Mr. and Mrs. Blair Wes and Margaret Bishop Griffin, Rip and Geneva E.C. and Johnnie Leslie Harris, Jared, Karla and Aden Jimmy and Mary Airhart Hendricks, Jerry Elvin and Melissa Verett Hodge, Donna Mr. and Mrs. Myer Phillips
April 18, 1954, when the first cottage was officially opened. Later they would often drive the 100 miles from their home and sit in their car across the highway from the Home, just to watch the children play. The unassuming couple later explained that they didn’t want to get in the way of the busy staff who were taking care of the children. Macye spent hours collecting pictures and memorabilia to build scrapbooks charting the early history of The Children’s Home of Lubbock. Visiting with the Hills, I learned that not only did they dream of building a cottage, but they had emotionally become a part of the Home’s ministry to children. In a very real sense, it was “their” children’s home. Issue 2009-2 The Children’s Home of Lubbock Newsletter is published quarterly by The Children’s Home of Lubbock P.O. Box 2824 Lubbock, TX 79408 The Children’s Home of Lubbock does not discriminate on the basis of race , color, gender, age, religion, national origin or disabled conditions. Funding for the care of the children is provided by the generosity of individuals, churches, businesses, foundations, and reimbursements by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services for services rendered to children.
Wes and Margaret Bishop Howard, Helen and Hannah Alvin and Jill Moudy Johnson, Phyllis Ron and Michelle Cook Key, Laura Deaton and Jan Rigsby Lancet, Rita Bobby Harlan Mann, Revs. Jo and Clifton Deaton and Jan Rigsby McClain, Jerri Ron and Michelle Cook McEachern, Dr. and Mrs. Larry Wes and Margaret Bishop McKamie, Kenny and Sidney Gerry and T.J. Etchison McKay, Joe and Mary Ann Deaton and Jan Rigsby McPherson, Evelyn Ron and Michelle Cook Mitchell, Jimmy and Cindy Gerry and T.J. Etchison Mullen, Margie Nell Lindsey Hayes
Nix, Rev. and Mrs. William Deaton and Jan Rigsby Parsley, Cathie and Gary Fuchs George and Pam Parsley Parsley, Lee and Julie George and Pam Parsley Peres, Alisonn Ron and Michelle Cook Perry, Lynne and Lee Cook Pa and Granny Perry, Sawyer Mom and Dad Perry, Spencer Mom and Dad Prothro, James and Lou Larry and Julie Cunningham Scarborough, Caden Pa and Granny Skipper, Derek David and Marilou Skipper Thompson, Carolyn Deaton and Jan Rigsby Williamson, Mark and Linda Gerry and T.J. Etchison Wristen, Vivian Dr. Amy Wristen Pape
When the Bail and Macye Hill Cottage, our eighth, was opened in 1974, it was a delight to witness the joy the couple received from watching boys and girls find their rooms in the new house. The hard work of this good and gracious couple was rewarded by this culmination of their dreams to bless children. A few years later, after the death of the Hills, The Children’s Home was a beneficiary of their
Honor Gift Ackers, Larry Bill Dement Bonner, Dan and Reba John Reynolds Dement, Bill Mr. and Mrs. Harper Estes Hoover, Jerry City Bank Maples, Rachel Susan and Clyde Hendrick Roads, Ned Bill Dement Scarborough, Norma Glenda Scarborough Schmitrou, Reford and Virginia Ouida Leese Snyder, Joe and Loyce Dot Yates Wright, Sara Mark, Shanon, Ethan, Jaxon and Collin Pratt
estate, and we again were blessed by the generosity of the couple’s estate planning. The proceeds from their many years of hard work and careful planning became a part of the Home’s permanent endowment and today helps pay for the cost of giving care to children at the Home. Bail and Macye Hill are still working to help children, even after they have departed our world.
Please complete and mail to The Children’s Home Foundation, P.O. Box 2449, Lubbock, TX 79408
Dear Friends at The Children’s Home of Lubbock Foundation: I would like more information on how I might create a legacy to bless the children. Please contact me. Name ______________________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________________ City ________________________________State__________Zip ______________ Telephone __________________________________________________________ Email address:_______________________________________________________
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