Memories of Children's Church

 Welcome back to Farnsworth Forum! I plan to write at least one post per week to keep you all updated.

Many of you know that my mother passed away on February 16, 2026, in Leesburg, Virginia. I was on my way to USA from Ecuador to see her when I received the news about Mom's death. Although that news hit me hard, especially since I was en route (in Houston, although still too far to see her one final time), I am glad that her suffering is over. The past month or so of her life on earth was very difficult. Of course, I was not there to witness her declining condition, but my sisters shared with me.

Losing mom here on earth has brought back many memories that I will be sharing little by little. Good memories like the last time she traveled to Ecuador to visit us in 2018 at 86, and yes, she came by herself! It was lovely to have her here with our family, and she often told us that she was so glad that she came at that time because later it would have been impossible with her increasing mobility challenges.

It also reminded us of our last visits with her from the summer of 2025 before we returned to Ecuador.

This past week, we visited the children from the shelter where we volunteer every Thursday afternoon. Our coworker Ale was teaching the story, and it reminded me of Sunday nights long ago, when I was twelve, working with my mother in children's church and learning from her love and dedication to the children. I'm so grateful for the legacy that she left me, which I continue to use daily in our ministry with Liebenzell Mission USA.

We're thankful that you could come and see some of the fruits of your motherhood in work that we do in Ecuador. We miss you, Mom!