Family Fold Church 06/04/2023 + “This Land Is Your Land.”

Join us Sunday, June 4th, 2023 @ 5:00 P.M. for our Family Fold Church Gathering on The Patio.

We had a blast singing this tune on Memorial Day last week, and it’s a song that’s fun on any given day… “This Land Is Your Land.”

Memorial Day 2023 with The Family Fold

Thank you so much for your prayers for Ricie as we traveled back to Mayo Clinic for more testing. We praise God for His travel mercies and for keeping us safe.

It’s been a soggy holiday weekend in Augusta, so we are going to have our church gathering at 5:00 P.M. on Monday (May 29th, 2023)… Memorial Day! It will be fun to celebrate with you that day, and we will be grilling out on the patio for the occasion. Hope to see you then!

We’re on the road to Florida again… More tests for Ricie, and more plans.

On Monday, Ricie had a video appointment with a spine doctor at Mayo Clinic to discuss her MRIs. There may be another spine surgery in Mom's future, but first we need evidence that the infection is completely gone. Mayo Clinic wants to do more tests on Mom, so we are traveling back to Florida today. (We were in Jacksonville 4-days ago.) She will have a couple of appointments tomorrow (Thursday 05/25/2023), and then we will return home. When we settle back down, we hope to see you this weekend for our Family Fold Church Gathering (weather permitting).

Please keep on praying for my mom about all of this. Keep praying for God to bless these medicines and methods… for God to guide everyone to do what is best at the right time… and for God to completely defeat all infection in Mom’s body and to give us clear evidence of that. Also, please pray for The Lord to keep Mom safe as we go through this period of time. The doctor said that everything is moving around in her spine currently. It doesn't have support and stability right now.

Thank you for your prayers for Ricie. We send our gratitude, our love, and our prayers for you, too.

We hope you enjoy two of our favorite gospel songs (“Without Him” and “Miracle In The Making”) in one of our favorite places (The Historic Saint Paul’s Church in Augusta, GA).

Mayo Clinic yesterday… Family Fold Church tomorrow!

Thank you for your prayers for safe travels. We spent nearly 8-hours at The Mayo Clinic yesterday for Mom’s MRIs and x-rays. We made it home from Jacksonville, Florida today; and we’d love to see you tomorrow (Sunday 05/21/2023) at 5:00 P.M. for our “Family Fold Church Gathering” on The Patio.

Ricie’s May 2023 appointments at Mayo Clinic

We are on the road to Jacksonville, Florida for Ricie’s appointments at The Mayo Clinic.

There are many ways that God is getting Mom better. But, each day she suffers with constant back pain that is so debilitating. She still can’t walk yet. So we ask that you please keep on praying for her healing.

Mom has several appointments scheduled now, and there will be more in June —- Brain MRI… Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Spine MRI… Consults with The Spine Center, Spine Neurosurgery, and Hydro Neurology. Please pray that God will bless these appointments, and that these people will be able to help my mom. Thank you!

We hope you enjoy the song below which features Ricie’s beautiful Irish penny whistle… “As The Deer Panteth For The Water.”

Mother’s Day 2023 + Family Fold Church 05/13/2023

Join us for our “Family Fold Church Gathering” at 5:00 P.M. on Saturday (May 13th, 2023) on “The Patio.”

Mom & I always have fun playing this song below with Cat Robertson. Happy Mother’s Day from The Family Fold! And thank y’all so much for continuing to call my mother’s name in your prayers.

Family Fold Church 05/07/2023 + Happy Birthday, Imelda!

On May 5th, we would like to wish our precious Doberman, “Imelda May Eubanks,” a happy birthday! She sure makes us smile when we look back on our music video of “Unclouded Day.” We hope she brings a smile to your face, too.

Family Fold Church 04/29/2023 + “This Little Light of Mine”

Join us TOMORROW (Saturday, April 29th, 2023) at 5:00 P.M. for our Family Fold Church Gathering on The Patio. Acoustic jam session will follow.

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Here is our Celtic version of a gospel classic, “This Little Light of Mine.” It features Eryn’s mountain dulcimer and Ricie’s penny whistle.

There are many prayer requests for Ricie. Amongst the various needs, please continue to pray that she will get back to playing her musical instruments. Thank you!

Family Fold Church Gathering on Sunday + Music Memories from Eddie’s Service

Join us for our Family Fold Church Gathering on The Patio on Sunday, April 23rd, 2023 at 5:00 P.M. We are always glad to pray with you!​

Don Rhodes, Emmie “Mimmie” Eubanks, and Eddie Smith at The Greater Augusta Arts Council Awards Dinner in June 2019.

Here’s a photo from around 2003 of Ricie, Eryn, Eddie Smith, and Don Rhodes. Those were fun times!

Eddie had a beautiful service last week, full of wonderful music and delightful stories from his life. You can watch this service by clicking the button below.

Thank you for continuing to pray for his loved ones. We do miss him!

You’re Invited…

You’re invited to Eryn’s Birthday Pickin’ Party on The Patio this Saturday (April 15th, 2023) at 5:00 P.M. We’ll start the event with our “Family Fold Church Gathering,” then follow it up with an acoustic jam session and birthday cake. We hope you can join us! After 3-years of not having a party, it will definitely be a special blessing to celebrate with loved ones.

In Loving Memory of Eddie Smith

The Family Fold misses our dear Eddie Smith, and asks that you remember our friend, Don Rhodes, in your prayers.

Easter 2023

Hope you’re having a blessed Resurrection day. We will still be celebrating tomorrow (Monday, April 10th, 2023) at 4:00 P.M. at our Family Fold Church Gathering on The Patio. Join us, if you get a chance.

“I will know my Savior when I come to Him by the mark where the nails have been.”

Flat Tire + Palm Sunday

We were on the road to Jacksonville, Florida on Thursday; but we didn’t make it past the Augusta-Richmond County line due to one of our tires going flat… We’re rescheduling Mom’s appointments at Mayo Clinic, and we hope to make the journey again soon. Thank you all for continuing to pray for us.

Come jam with The Family Fold!

Please join us for our “Family Fold Church Gathering on The Patio” tomorrow (Friday, March 24th, 2023) at 5:00 P.M. We like to follow it up with a little jam session like what you see in the video below. Bring your acoustic instrument, and pick along with us.

Next week we will travel to Jacksonville, Florida to take Mom to some medical appointments at Mayo Clinic. More to come on that in the next e-newsletter. Please send extra prayers our way. Thank you!

Family Fold Weekend… An Irish Jig + Church on Sunday

It’s a rainy night here in Augusta, Georgia with more rain projected for Saturday. So, weather-permitting, we will have our Family Fold
Church Gathering at The Patio on SUNDAY (March 19th, 2023) at 5:00 P.M. (Please note the later start time thanks to longer daylight.) Join us, bring a friend, and bring your acoustic instrument to jam with us after the service.

Hope you had a happy St. Patrick’s Day! Here’s a little Irish jig for you… “Kitty’s Wedding.”

3/11/23 Church Gathering

Soon we will share musical selections with you from that weekend. More to come…

Family Fold in Dahlonega

We are on the road to Dahlonega, Georgia for Opa’s memorial service. It will be tomorrow (Saturday, March 4th, 2023) at 11:00 A.M. at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Episcopal Church (1188 Hamp Mill Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533). Thank you for all of the prayers that you have said for our family. Please remember us all tomorrow at the memorial. And please pray that The Lord will give Mom extra strength for this road trip, and keep us all safe on this journey. Thank you!

My cousin, Christopher Armijo, created this montage below and set it to more of Opa’s salsa music. He plays the trumpet and sings on this number.

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We had a blast last weekend at our “Family Fold Church Gathering!” We’re thankful for everyone who came out, and we hope you can join us again soon. We plan to get together next weekend (either Saturday or Sunday, March 11th or 12th). Keep your eyes peeled in our e-mail newsletter or on this website for the latest updates on that.

We hope you enjoy our rendition of “The Old Rugged Cross.”

Family Fold Church Gathering set for February 26th

It was pouring rain last night here in Augusta, Georgia; and it is a soggy, cool morning today. Mom said, “Let’s wait until it drys up and warms up.” So, our solution is to have our Family Fold Church Gathering TOMORROW (Sunday, February 26th) at 4:00 P.M. on The Patio. We plan to jam a little afterwards, so feel free to bring your acoustic instrument with you. It would be grand to see you, and we hope you can join us.

Family Fold Live Music in Dahlonega

We ask that you send extra prayers for us when we travel to Dahlonega, Georgia for Opa’s memorial service. It will happen on Saturday, March 4th, 2023 at 11:00 A.M.at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Episcopal Church (1188 Hamp Mill Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533). Please pray for our whole family, that we will have a safe trip, that Mom will have extra strength for the journey, and that God’s blessings will be upon us as we sing/play music at Opa’s service. Thank you for caring!

Another facet of my grandfather’s music… We hope you enjoy “Green Eyes,” featuring the trumpet of George Armijo…….

The Re-Start of “Family Fold Church Gathering” + Remembering Opa + Ricie Update + New Merchandise

The Family Fold is excited to announce that after a 3-year break (which we never wanted to take), we are restarting our “Family Fold Church Gathering.” Weather-permitting, it will be on Saturdays at 4:00 P.M. on The Patio. We will follow it up with a little jam session, so feel free to bring your acoustic instrument. We hope you can join us sometime!

In other news, we are grateful for your prayers for Mom regarding her health insurance. That did get straightened out, thank The Lord! We also found out that in April, Medicare will begin for Mom. This is a lot of new stuff that we’re learning here, so if you have any advice or Medicare tips, please share with us.

A few weeks ago, Mom took continuing education courses and renewed her nursing license. We are praising God that He has made Mom well enough to accomplish such a thing!

Thank you all for caring about Ricie. Please continue to hold her in your prayers. She still wants to walk again; get back to playing that big, upright bass; and many other things. Please keep praying for God to restore her 100%, and keep her safe and well.

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The Family Fold has new merchandise! This is our latest t-shirt design, and we also have stickers available. Let us know if you are interested.

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If you follow us on social media, you may have seen our prayer requests for Opa (my grandfather, George Armijo, Ricie’s father). He did go on to Heaven a few days ago. We miss him very much, and our family is grateful for how you’ve been holding us up in prayer. We hope you enjoy this “bootleg video” of us jamming to “When The Saints Go Marchin’ In” with the wonderful jazz musicians in Dahlonega, Georgia.

George T. Armijo of Dahlonega, GA, died on Thursday, February 2, 2023.  He was born on December 9, 1942, in Cheyenne, WY, to George and Angel Armijo.  He graduated from Cheyenne High School, received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wyoming, and did graduate work at Georgetown University. He was a music teacher in Jackson, Glendo, Riverton, and Ten Sleep, WY.  

In 1975, Mr. Armijo joined the United States Army as a bandsman.  He served as a trumpet player at Ft. Carson, CO, and the School of Music in Norfolk, VA.  In 1975 he was commissioned a Warrant Officer and commanded bands in Ft. Gordon, GA, Ft. Huachuca, AZ, Third Infantry Division Würzburg, Germany, and Ft. Rucker, AL.  

Mr. Armijo was an active member of musical organizations wherever he was living. He was a member of the Casper Civic Chorale and sang with the St. Elizabeth’s choir in Dahlonega, GA. He played with symphony orchestras in Cheyenne, WY, Casper, WY, Augusta, GA, and Virginia Beach, VA, volunteered with the Casper College and University of North Georgia bands, and enjoyed playing with the Jazz Jam / Cindy Bell and Friends group in Dahlonega.  He always had his trumpet with him and performed or “sat in” with musical organizations in Europe, South America, and the United States.

Mr. Armijo was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Helen Payne. Survivors include his wife, Kristi Armijo; son, Greg Armijo of Duluth, GA; daughter, Ricie Eubanks (Patrick) of Augusta, GA; brother Joe Armijo of Bozeman, MT; grandchildren Angela Armijo-Hurtado (Miguel) of Duluth, GA, Christopher Armijo (Michael Hartwell) of Bloomington, IN, Jacque Armijo of Toronto, Canada, and Eryn Eubanks-Miller (Greg) of Augusta, GA; great-grandchildren Clay Owens of Michigan City, IN and Ethan and Katie Owens of Duluth, GA, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held at a later date, with burial at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA.  The family would appreciate memorials to St. Elizabeth of Hungary Episcopal Church, 1188 Hamp Mill Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533 or Forgotten Clefs, 612 S. State Rd 446 Apt. 28, Bloomington, IN 47401.