January 2, 2026 Happy New Year, Friends and Family,       We hope 2026 is already blossoming brightly for each of you. Colorado may have flowers popping if these warm temps continue (50’s, 60’s, 70’s).   Tomorrow, Richard leaves for Ecuador so wanted to get this to you since he is the FYTA mailman.   I am not sure how I expressed myself in my last email, but a few people commented, “You’re retiring from Ecuador?” I better get more sleep the next time we send an update.   No,

December 17, 2025 Feliz Navidad, Friends and Family,      Our first Christmas card and letter arrived yesterday from Kathy who lost her husband this year making her comments more than poignant. How much more meaningful, a visit to sit and chat, smile and listen to what is important to them … as Jesus did.   This past Friday I skidded in from Ecuador --- 2 hours in time to attend our 5-year-old granddaughter's Christmas program. Her eyes lit up – she didn’t know I was coming h

November 12, 2025 Dear friends and family,       As you know from what goes on in the world and especially in the USA that times are changing and have certainly changed for us. Unable to abide by Ecuador’s laws concerning VISA’s due to the length of time necessary for the first two years, we have been limited to the tourist visa which is 90 days in a rolling year. Thus, I have to keep track of the number of days in the past year as each day passes by.   That being said, our v

Monday, June 9, 2025   Good morning from Floron! Since Mission Ecuador music team (members of Colorado Community Church) arrived on Friday evening, every waking moment has been in motion! And I wanted to share some of the blessings with you since you are part of that blessing. Saturday morning the team was up and out to practice as the youth and the water guys assembled the stage for the evening concert in Floron 8. (For me, I was awed at the coordination of clinic and church

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Dear Friends and Family, What are we doing?!?  Well, Richard is ready to invest in a cow prod to see if he can get me moving – not moving a little faster, just moving at all – to begin packing for this upcoming music mission trip. We decided not to leave until very early on Saturday and ultimately arrive in Floron on Sunday evening.  The mission team of 10 will arrive Friday evening June 6 th in time for a late dinner. Prior to the team’s arrival I w

April 5, 2025 Dear Friends and family,                                                                    Having just returned from the hot and humid to the chilly weather of Colorado I’m slowly adjusting once again. Leaving Floron Ecuador behind, the torrential rains and drug gangs, it seems like I never left home. The trips we take to our clinic and community always leave us with mixed feelings – sad to leave yet also glad to be home.  Day of arrival in Floron usually means

March 4, 2025 Good morning Friends,                                                                       This is an overdue update to...

December 22, 2024 Dear Family and Friends, As this Advent season comes to a close as well as the end of another year it is our pleasure...

December 3, 2024 Dear friends, Due to family commitments, I (Richard) had to go it alone to Ecuador. The list of things that need to be...

September/October 3, 2024  Dear Friends in Christ, Unfortunately, our return trip to Ecuador was delayed by a few days due to a loss of...

July 4, 2024 Dear Friends in Christ, Happy 4th of July! Although today is a wonderful day to celebrate the birth of our nation with...

I happily arrived at DIA the morning of the 22nd with running shoes on to prepare for my mother’s 95th birthday and out of state...

April, 2024 Dear Friends in Christ,   As I leave Floron this afternoon, it is always with a heart that is grate f ul beyond words to be a...

January 18, 2024 Good morning, Family and Friends, Hope this finds you staying warm; we hear it has been very cold back there!  So, we...

November 20, 2023 Dear Friends, The week of Thanksgiving Day is upon us. A nd our ‘Yo Te Amo’ Board along with Richard and myself extend...

October 15, 2023 Dear Family and Friends, Here is a riddle for you: What is as enflamed as embers and begins with F? Correct if you...

September 27, 2023 Dear Family of Friends, We intended to get this update out to you just prior to leaving. . . It looks like we didn’t! ...

August 19, 2023  Dear Friends, A few days ago, we (Fundación “Yo Te Amo,” CO) had asked you to pray for Ecuador and the shootings...

August 8, 2023 Good morning to each of you, I know that this news is not 'news' to everyone but definitely worth repeating. You may or...

June 27, 2023 Dear Friends and Family, Our first Music Mission was so multi-faceted I barely know where to begin. So, perhaps, the first...