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I heard an interesting concept recently about goals and how to achieve them.
It’s called the “Why, What Concept.” So often we get caught up in the “what”
we are doing and forget the “why”.
It is easy for us here at Tipton Children’s Home to get caught up in the
“what” we are doing. We are taking children to school, going to ballgames,
sitting in a doctor’s office, figuring out what to feed them for supper, and the
list goes on and on. Those things are the “what” we do, and if that’s all we
see, then we can get in trouble with our thinking.
Now for the other side of the concept, let’s look at the why?
Why we do what we do? We do it to provide for children who, through no fault of their own, have been
placed with us. We provide a better home and environment than where they previously lived.
Why do we do what we do? Because so many of you have placed your faith in us, and we are eternally
grateful for that. But most of all we do it to introduce these children to the opportunity to have an eternal home
in heaven. We have been given a golden opportunity and a God-given responsibility to lead souls to Christ. We
don’t take that task lightly.
How can you help? Please pray that all of us at Tipton Children’s Home will have the strength and courage to focus on the “why” and not the “what.” It’s something we must make a goal to focus on each and every day-to focus
on the bigger picture and the eternal goal. And also, as always, if you know of children in need we have beds
and staff available. Please call me with any of your questions or concerns. Joe B. Waugh 580-667-5221.
Our children attended camp this summer at Quartz Mountain. We had three different groups that went. Joe Waugh
directed the session for the older group. The children always enjoy camp and come back with a renewed outlook on living a
Christian life.
Sonya received the
Cabin Camper
award.
Day campers included Erika, Alee,
Chloe, Hunter and Nathan.
Patricia received
the Encouragement
award.
Campers having
fun at camp.
We are grateful they have this opportunity
made possible by your support!
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by Susie Boyd
At Tipton Children’s Home we have many blessings
that come our way but the blessing we cherish the most is
our children. They provide us with an insight into their lives
and often times will bring a new perspective to us as adults.
Their innocence is remarkable. Their love and acceptance
of others is a reminder of Jesus’s love and acceptance of us
when we don’t deserve it. Our children struggle daily with
their place in life and the circumstances they have had to
endure. But through it all they have a hug and a smile for
those around them. Working with children is a rewarding
opportunity. I pray that Tipton Children’s Home will guide
them in the way they should go and give them the strength
to continue with daily activities. Children need physical
nourishment and a safe place to be, but they also need
love, laughter and a strong relationship with adults who are
willing to listen
and teach.
The following
“Beatitudes for
Parents” was
given to me by
my sister. I think
it is good advice
for all parents
as we strive to
nurture and mold
Christian young
men and women.
On Tuesday, August 18, the Tipton Home children had
a pizza party in the cafeteria. The children made their
own pizzas. They rolled the dough, added the toppings,
cooked them and then ate their creations. The cafeteria
was decorated with red checked cloths and chef’s hats.
They even wore mustaches! They had a lot of fun!
BEATITUDES FOR PARENTS
Blessed are parents who make their peace with
mud and spilled milk, for such is the kingdom of
childhood.
Blessed are parents who refuse to compare their
children with others, for each is precious in his or
her own way.
Blessed are fathers and mothers who have
learned to laugh, for this is the music of the
child’s world.
Blessed are parents who can say no
without anger, for comforting to the
child is the security of a firm decision.
Blessed are parents who accept the
awkwardness of their growing children,
letting each progress at his own speed.
Blessed are parents who are still
teachable, because knowledge
brings understanding and love.
Blessed are parents who love
their children in the midst of
a hostile world, for love is the
greatest of all gifts.
---Marion E. Kinneman (1895-1985)
TIPTON HOME MESSENGER
Susie Boyd, Editor
(USPS 631-560)
POSTMASTER: Send address change to:
Tipton Home Messenger, Box 370, Tipton, OK 73570
Published four times yearly by the Tipton Home, Box 370,
Tipton, OK 73570 in the interest of homeless children.
Periodical postage paid at Tipton, OK 73570 and at additional
mailing offices.
Joe B. Waugh....................................... Director
TIPTON HOME (Incorporated)
Board of Directors are the elders of the
Tipton Church of Christ
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As the saying goes “The Good Ole Sumer Time” is what
we have been enjoying. Many fun things have taken place this
summer. There is always something going on for the children
at the Tipton Children’s Home and we have been busy. We
hope all of you have had a good summer. Some of our alumni,
or a family member of an alumni have dropped by, and as
always we were happy to see them and enjoyed reminiscing
about old times. Among those visitors was Ashlynne Prophet
from Conroe, Texas. She came to live here November 28,
2007 and lived here several years. Logan Ko stopped by for
a visit. He lived here from April 28, 2011 until May 23, 2013.
Jerry Powers came with a group of volunteers. He was in
the Home from November 11, 1974 until May 1981 when he
graduated from Tipton High School. Jerry’s wife, Mary and
granddaughter were with him as well as a group from the
Carbondale church of Christ in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Jerry lived
in the cottage with our Director, Joe Waugh’s parents, Charles
and Sharon Waugh. Thomas Mello, one of our boys that
lived here from June 30, 2012, and graduated from Tipton High
School in 2014 who is now serving in the U.S. Navy had some
leave and came home for a visit. Former house parents, Paul
and Renee Wells, and their two daughters, Addie and Jodi
came with a group from Conroe, Texas. They spent several
days on campus. Another visitor was David Eaves who is the
son of Alumni Ruby Helen Prosser. She lived here from 1938
to 1943. I have enjoyed visiting with David very much. We
would like to have more of our Alumni to surprise us. Keep
your phone calls, letters and e-mails coming. We appreciate
those very much.
Along with our happiness, we also have sadness. We
have lost some of our special people. Mona Blanch (McCoy)
Valance of Gallipolis, Ohiop passed away a few months ago. I
met Mona for the first time fifteen years ago as I started doing
the Alumni Relations job. She surprised us with a visit, and
I will never forget that day. While she was here she asked if
it was ok to send all the children something. Well after she
returned home she sent everyone an Indian Head nickel. She
later made one more visit. She lived at the Home from February 1, 1939 until July 19, 1940. Jewell (Nichols) Self passed
away May 1, 2014. We just recently got the news. She lived
here from December 12, 1936 to May 19, 1940. Tracey (Barron) Riehle passed away on June 11, 2015 at the age of 44.
She came to the Home on November 30, 1982 and lived in
the cottage with Charles, myself and all of our girls until May
21, 1988. We loved her very much. Cleo (Johnson) Laviage passed away August 3, 2015. She came to live at the
Home August 24, 1925 and left on November 28, 1936. John
Dudley passed away on July 6, 2015. His wife, Gean worked
in our kitchen and cafeteria in the ealy 1900’s. Our love and
sympathy is extended to all the families of their loved ones.
Wedding: Congratulations to Larry White and Marcie
Thomas. They were married on July 14, 2015. Larry lived at
the Home from April 16, 1976 and graduated from Tipton High
School May 23, 1985. They are making their home in Amherst, Ohio.
As usual, I like to start reminding you to mark your calendars now about next year’s Homecoming for March 26, 2016.
This is one of those times Easter comes early. We always look
forward to this special time each year. Also want to thank you
for your prayers, support and your love for the Tipton Children’s Home as we do our best to care for the children who
live here. Please remember our young men and women in the
U. S. military that are serving our country.
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The Southwest church of Christ in Oklahoma City continues to bring joy to the Tipton Children’s Home family. This
was the 70th year the group has provided a “Fun Day” for our children. The tradition began in 1945 and still continues. The group arrives early and brings food, games, prizes and gifts for the children. Each year it is a highlight of
the summer. We are extremely grateful for the generosity of the group from Southwest.
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HONORS
MEMORIALS
COX, FRANKIE
Tom and Georgia Barger
45TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY ARBES, LOEADA
CROSSLAND, KENNETH
BILL AND DEBBIE ROSE
Edith and Jeff Cleveland and
Gerald and Opal Hukill
Curtis and Deloris Eastman
Family
CROSSLIN,
ARVEL
70TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY ATKINS, BOBBIE MARIE
Earl and Sandra Shephard
PETE AND DOROTHY REID
Harold A. Loman
CUMMINGS, COTTON
Eliasville Church of Christ
BARNARD, DAN
L. C. and Faye Bingham
BIRTHDAY
Kenneth and Daralene
CUNNINGHAM, BILLY
DELENE STUART
Kidwell
Media Cunningham
Charlene Slatton
BLACK, SR., DAVID L.
Brenda Lawson
BIRTHDAY
Larry and Linda Taliaferro
CUNNINGHAM, RUSTY
KARA DAVENPORT
BLANKENSHIP, RANDLE AND
Tom and Georgia Barger
Anthony Davenport
LUCILLE
CYPERT, ROY
BIRTHDAY
Randle Blankenship
Robert and Allene Fitzgerald
BILL RAPERT
BOATRIGHT, ANN
Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Wilson
Ocie and Cathy Fuchs
L. C. and Faye Bingham
DANNER, JOYCE J.
BIRTHDAY
BOLES, ALMA
Bob, Marcia and Karole
ANTHONY DAVENPORT
L. C. and Faye Bingham
Spangler
Duke and Kala Davenport
BONE, JIMMY DALE
DANNER, KATHRYN JOYCE
BIRTHDAY
Larry and Linda Taliaferro
(HOPKINS MCKAY)
LILA CAMPBELL
BOWLES, TERRY
Mrs. Ida B. Allison
Lynn Campbell Dozer Service
Helen Wood
DAVIS, ALLENE (MOTHER’S
HONOR
Mrs. Terry Bowles
DAY)
BRYAN & SHAWNA WALSH
Garrell and Laretta Kidd
DAVIS, D. C. (FATHER’S DAY)
Darryl & Erin McEndree
Ron and Cheryl Harrison
LaDonna Polston
HONOR
BRISCOE, VENETA
DAVIS, DORIS
JERRY AND SUE EDWARDS
Joe Stewart and Family
John C. Davis
Benny Prentice
Robert and Diane Dickerson
DAVIS, PHYLLIS KAY
THANK YOU – CONDUCTING
BROWN, GUY
John C. Davis
FUNERAL SERVICE
Averd and Barbara Parks
DENNIS, RONNIE
GARRELL KIDD
BROWN, LEON
Loreata Martin
Mrs. Terry Bowles
Kamay Church of Christ
DESKINS, GARRET
IN GRATITUDE FOR DOUG’S
BRYAN, KENNETH
Sam and Lois Killebrew
BOOK COLLECTION
Gail Stewart
DILLAHUNTY, RAYMOND
PEGGY LEATHERMAN
BURROWS, DON
Lynn Denney
Gary and Sandra Montgomery
Elton and Lura Vanscoder
DUDLEY, JOHN
APPRECIATION – YOUR HOSPI- CAGE, VERNA
Elton and Lura VanScoder
TALITY WAS OUTSTANDING
Sally J. Moon
Curtis and Linda Boyd
WAYNE AND JANICE NEELEY
CALHOUN, VERONA MCCLURE Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Carey
Jerry and Sue Edwards
Patrick and Terrie Dean
Joe and Lori Waugh
GET WELL SOON
CALLACOAT, JOYCE RENE
Robert and Linda Killebrew
OTHO AND KAY ROGERS
Dwain and Billie Ann Darrow
Judy McConnell
Jerry and Sue Edwards
CARLSON, MOLLY
Mr. and Mrs. David McConnell
HONOR –TO BLESS CHILDREN Dean Carlson
and Family
AS YOU BLESSED
CARNES, FRED JR.
Billy and Verna Gray
MY GRANDMOTHER, BONNIE
Mike and Kathy Seymour
Gina McNeill
HORN
David and Glenda Cross
Jonnie Partida
Destiny Parks
CLINTON, DOROTHY
Dewight and Betty Mitchell
The Chism Family
G. W. Petty
COUCH, CLAUDINE
Dennis and Ilena Vernon
Betty Carson
Raenell Vernon
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Randall Vernon
Robert W. Vernon
Jimmie and Beverly Meeks
Badonna and Jarret Tyra
ELLEDGE, REBECCA
Eddy and Doris Tipton
ENGELKE, RAYMOND
Northside Church of Christ
FISHER, YVONNE
Tom and Georgia Barger
FLOWERS, ADA
Wynnewood Church of Christ
Curtis and Sue Stubblefield
FUEGLEIN, DORIS
Bill and Sallie Jo Carder
FULTS, LORETTA
Mr. Connie Fults
FUTRELL, NELLIE FAYE
Maxine Lipe
Janice Pool
Kenneth Huff
Ronnie Huff
GARRETT, GAYE
Kevin and Suzanne Harrington
GARRETSON, JOHN
Mickey and Phyllis Lathan
GIBSON, DAN HINES
Roberta McCain
Randy and Anthony McMackin
Lumberton Church of Christ
Wilbern and Mary Nell Gardner
GIBSON, RUTH
Kenneth and Josephine Shaw
GILES, JESSIE
Tom and Georgia Barger
GILES, JIMMIE
Wilburn and Tillie Grisham
GIVENS, GLEN D.
Kenneth and Daralene Kidwell
GORRIE, DAVE
Glen and Naomi Hixon
GRAGG, MARTHA
Paula Toler
Kate Wright
Wilma Walker
GRAY, MARGUERITE
Stan and Judi French
Curtis and Linda Boyd
Sam and Lois Killebrew
Larry and Deb Putnam
Robert and Linda Killebrew
Billy and Verna Gray
HALEY, BILL
Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Bingham
HANNING, ROY
Loyd and Monnie Morris
Mildred Achimon
HANNIGAN, BEVERLY
Jo Hailey
HARE, SANDRA
Billy and Verna Gray
HARRINGTON, JOANIE
Jerry and Sue Edwards
and Families
HARRISON, EDNA V.
Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Wilson
Robert and Allene Fitzgerald
Evelyn Killion
Vickie Norton
Jenny Pruner
Glenna Bryant
HARWELL, JIM
Ron and Cheryl Harrison
HENLEY, MRS. DOROTHY
David and Jean Burns
HERRING, JOHN H.
Elton and Lura VanScoder
Beverly Gifford and Robert,
Danny and Diane
Gina McNeill
Jonnie Partida
Billy and Verna Gray
Robert and Linda Killebrew
Raenell Vernon
Randall Vernon and Family
Dennis Vernon and Family
Becky Howdeshell and Family
Gene and Sue Patterson
First National Bank of Altus
Gary and Barbara Burton
Jimmie and Beverly Meeks
Judy McConnell
Sam and Lois Killebrew
Geneva Osborn
HODGES, JOE
Rob and Jo Hailey
HOSEK, LOUIS
L. C. and Faye Bingham
Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Hatcher
Dwayne and Linda Anderson
HURD, KATHY
Tom and Georgia Barger
HUTCHERSON, FRAN
Ronnie and Ann Wilson
JACKSON, BRENDA CAROLE
PRATHER
Mr. and Mrs. Billy W. Prather
JACKSON, DON
Iona Martin
JARRELL, DOROTHY
Orgel and Hatsene Milligan
JOHNSON, JERI
Eva Wilmeth
JOHNSON, OTHELL
Robbie and Dean Rains
JOLLIFF, SUZANNE
Daniel Jolliff JONES, DONNIE
Hugh Bethards
JONES, JOYCE
Venna Nix
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bob Arrott
Steve and Jo Ann Brown
Robert and Lisa Crawley
Randy and Debbie Turner
JONES, MARK
John and Ola Faye Carrell and
John David
KELLY, KENNETH
Kenneth and Daralene Kidwell
KELLY, JIMMIE CLYDE
Kent and Kristie Walker
Jimmie and Beverly Meeks
Badonna and Jarret Tyra
Max and Marilyn Dobson
Charlie and Debbie Powell
Kenneth and Daralene Kidwell
Family of Geraldine Suiter
KERR, KIMBERLY
Grandpops and Granny Burton
KETCHUM, JEANETTE
Kevin and Suzanne Harrington
KINCANNON, MARIE
Pam Gilrie
Robert and Linda Killebrew
James and Barbara Pryor
Jeff and Kim Wilmes
KINCANNON, TED AND MARIE
Shirley Olson and Family
Jim and Terri Redding
LASSETER, ERIC
Carl and Janice Phelps
LEATHERMAN, DOUG
Gary and Sandra Montgomery
LEYJA, BENENCIO
Kenneth and Daralene Kidwell
LUETTE, NORMA
June Wells
MALOY, RICHARD (DICK)
Earl and Jo Anne Jackson
MARCHO, BOB
John and Ola Faye Carrell and
John David
Kenneth and Daralene Kidwell
MARTIN, JEFF
Larry and Linda Taliaferro
Danny and Kristi Frazier
MASHBURN, FRED E.
Kenneth and Daralene Kidwell
MAYBERRY, CAMERON F.
Patsy Rapert
Ocie and Cathy Fuchs
MAYHUE, RAY
Judy Calhoun
MCCLURE, PAULINE MOORE
Patrick and Terrie Dean
MCDANIEL, DELORES
Eva Wilmeth
MCDONALD, RICHARD
Mary McDonald
MCFALL, KEN
Ethelda Higgs
Larry Higgs
Gary Higgs
MCRAY, SUE
Cleo and Wanda Mauldin
Loreata Martin
MEADOWS, CECIL
Edith Cleveland & Family
Vickie Bowers
Deborah Garrett
MILAM, JOANN
Ron and Nancy Riggs
Sam and Lois Killebrew
MILLIGAN, TRAVIS
Clara Mayhue
MOORE, LAWRENCE
Bobbie Combest and Family
Wayne and Juanita Kelley
MORSE, TYLER
(OUR BELOVED SON)
Randy and Pam Morse
MUNN, GARY
Lenard and Margaret Reynolds
NALL, MRS. VIRGINIA
Donna Cookie Haile
NEELY, BILL
Joan Elsener
NICHOLS, EDDIE AND ELSIE
E. Glen and Carol Nichols
OLSON, BILL
Jon and Anna Jackson
OSBORN, JOHN
Elton and Lura VanScoder
Billy and Verna Gray
Alan and Susie Boyd
L. A. and Phyllis Todd
Teddy and Delia White
The Branches Reunion Group,
Sweetwater, TX
Brittany Weaver
Joe and Lori Waugh
Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Seckler
Bill and Connie Walker
Mike and Margie Suiter
Charles and Annetta Davis
Deryl and Joan McCasland
Clevenger
Robert and Linda Killebrew
Ocie and Cathy Fuchs
Carroll and Karen Rogers
Bob and Mary Gae Hays
Stan and Judi French
Curtis and Linda Boyd
Sam and Lois Killebrew
Larry and Deb Putnam
Dale and Wildeana Harper
Benny and Pam Cummings
Gregory and Christine Petty
Tom and Georgia Barger
Bill and Johnnie Boverie
Hale and Company, CPA, P. C.
Perry Warren
Dewight & Betty Mitchell
Dr. Michael and Shaun Geiger
Les and Jean Stafford
Jerry and Nancy Ward
Kent and Kristi Walker
Gary and Mary Ellen Grose
Larrell and Dorla Shutt
Mrs. Iona Martin
Class of 1960, Friona, TX
Don and Adelle Clements
Gary and Phyllis Brooks
Ronnie Wood
Erma Brownd
Lawana Moore
Jacquelyn Franklin
Levada Bush
Charlotte Ratcliff
W. D. Givens
Jimmie and Beverly Meeks
Badonna and Jarret Tyra
Timmy and Cheryl A. White
Brent Thackerson
Ronald and Jeneane Floyd
Phyllis Harp
Richard and Frieda Dickson
Carl Gene and Pamela Denney
Don and Darlene Bellar
Lloyd Winkley
Ron and Libby Procter
Danny and Linda Rich
Gerald Floyd
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Geneva Osborn
Kenneth and Daralene Kidwell
Paul D. DeGan
William and Venita Hand
Henry and Glyda Faye Floyd
Emma Della Floyd
Jim and Oneita Poehl
Family of Geraldine Suiter
G. W. Petty
Dennis and Tanya Smith
OSBURN, MR. WENDELL
Mr. and Mrs. David Burns PARR, DALE
Earl and Sandra Shepherd
PARTAIN, DONALD (DONNIE)
L. A. and Phyllis Todd
Teddy and Delia White
Jerry Winingham
David and Dara Robison
Sam and Lois Killebrew
Robert and Linda Killebrew
Kenny and Helen Burrows
Eddy and Doris Tipton
Dana Drannon
Rick Green
Janet (Mollet) Boyd
Jimmy and Cathy Smith
Glenna Evans
Earl Jones
PERRY, R. T.
Reva Perry
PETRICEK, BRYAN
Marilyn Petricek
PHILLIPS, GERALDINE H.
(JERRY)
Terry Godwin
Larry and Ann Bartlett
Jerry and Shirley Alexander
Elliott Rental & Equipment Inc.
Bob, Luann and Matthew Davis
Jennifer, Paul and Sarah Bloxham
Philip and Leslie McNeill
Class of 1980, Comanche High
School of Comanche, OK
POLLOCK, DON
Joe and Jimmie Young
Warren McGill
POPE, HEATH
L. C. and Faye Bingham
Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Hatcher
RAY, BILLY F.
Dennis and Ilena Vernon
RICHARDSON, HELEN I.
Fargo Church of Christ
Joe Dale Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Wilson
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RIGATTI, LOUIS
Teddy and Delia White
Kevin and Christine Wesche
Pamela S. Walsh
Patricia A. Pinchock Sam and Lois Killebrew
Geneva Osborn
James E. Penvose
ROBERTS, DON
Ronny and Huberta Duke
ROBERTS, JOHN HENRY
Dennis and Ilena Vernon
ROBINSON, JIMMY
Gordon and Aileen Weaver
ROE, MILDRED
Archie and Maxine Yeager
ROSER, EMERY AND MINNIE
David and Doylene Tompkins
RUE, ROGER
Wilburn and Tillie Grisham
Melvin Brown
RUSSELL, DEBBIE
Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Bingham
SCHMIDT, JAMES (JIM)
Jim and Beverly Marshall
Ken and LaVetra Brown
Lefty and Jean Smith
SCHRICK, KENNETH
Kenneth and Daralene Kidwell
SCHROEDER, DOROTHY
BURCHETT
Albert and Dea Schroeder
SIMS, KATHERINE
Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Wilson
Fargo Church of Christ
Joe Dale Wilson
SMART, VERGENIA L.
James Smart
SMILEY, RON
Mary Anne Watson
SPARKS, LARRY
Gary and Deborah Colhouer
Sherry Owen
SPARLIN, DORIS
Billy Faulkenberry
STINSON, JOE
Jean Stinson
STOCKTON, RANDALL
Joe and Cathy Stockton
STOUT, ROY
Jerry and Sue Edwards
STURGESS, ROBERT AND
REBA
Bill and Virginia Dennis
SULLINS, STUART
Lynn Denney
TALLON, CHARLES MARION
Lloyd and Sharon George
TAYLOR, ROBERT
Jon and Anna Jackson
TEAFATILLER, REHBECCA
RAE KELLY
Nolan and Lynn Bullard
THOMAS, JANICE
James W. Thomas
THOMPSON, RACHELLE
Kenneth and Daralene Kidwell
TOLLESON, BILL
The Chism Family
TOMPKINS, EDWARD AND
BELVA
David and Doylene Tompkins
TYE, TOM AND DAISY
Bill and Helen Mauch
VAUGHN, JANE (KILLEBREW)
Dewight and Betty Mitchell
VINEYARD, LUTHER AND
VESTA
David and Doylene Tompkins
VINSON, GENEVA
Benny Prentice
VOSS, HELEN
Carol Siling
Northside Church of Christ,
Chickasha, OK
Katherine Brewer
WALLACE, FLORINE
Eva Wilmeth
WALLACE, JOANN
Earl and Sandra Shephard
WATSON, E. R.
Alan and Juanita Pruitt
WHITE, SHARON
Kim Fergusen
WILSON, MYRL
Geneva Osborn
WINSTEAD, RUSTY
Albert and Wanda Boozer
WRATHER, DOROTHY
Eva Wilmeth
WRIGHT, VAN BABE
Arthur and Merle Wells Family
Michelle Viers
YORK, PARIS
R. J. Williamson Family
Nathan - Oct. 20
Lydia - Oct. 2
Sonya - Oct. 2
Justin - Nov. 13
Marcus - Dec. 23
Madisson - Nov. 14
Sami - Nov. 11
Not Pictured:
Adelyn - Dec. 15
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EASY, QUICK AND DELICIOUS TACO SOUP
1 pound of lean, ground beef
1 small onion
1 package ranch dressing
1 package taco seasoning mix
1 can corn (undrained)
1 can pinto beans (undrained)
1 can chili beans (undrained)
2 cans diced tomatoes (undrained)
(Mexican style is best, but any kind will do)
Brown meat and onion. Drain excess fat. Add ranch dressing mix and
taco seasoning; mix together. Add remaining ingredients (do not drain the
liquids from cans). Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
Enjoy! *We like to serve with sour cream, cheese and hot sauce (we use Tapatio).
Tastes great with tortilla chips, too!
Jenice Barrajas and her husband, Omar, are houseparents at the Chitwood cottage. They presently have 5
boys in their care. In addition, they have four children of their own. They are Daniel, age 11, Samantha, age 9,
Abigail, 2 years and Adelyn, 8 months. The Barrajas came to Tipton Children’s Home in June 2014.
Jenice and Omar strive to encourage their children by teaching them God’s will. They are active with the boys
in their cottage as well as at basketball and football games, and other school activities.
The boys always enjoy the smell of taco soup cooking in the cottage. Hope you enjoy it as well!
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