We first took Richard in after the earthquake. The orphanage he was raised in, had collapsed! We soon discovered that even though he was crippled, Richard had a great talent for music!

He had been playing the keyboard for our church, other churches, and for our children’s night time service here! But, since there was no school in session, he began teaching some of our children music. Raphael and Christian (not shown) are playing the keyboard. Samuel, Job, and others are playing bass and drums (Widlene is playing drums, too).

We have put Richard on a small salary and he is doing “excellent!” Years ago, we hired others to come and teach, but even though they could “play” an instrument, they could not “teach.” Richard is a teacher of music!! He has found his calling and he loves the Lord! He brings tears to my eyes, Sherry