Daniel and Ruth have offered a warm welcome and a loving family to more than a dozen children over 13 years of being foster carers. Hear how they cope with saying 'goodbye' (while also staying in touch afterwards), how they see themselves growing in compassion for those living with brokenness and how their own children have grown through being part of these messy situations.
Listen to their story of hope, care and progress with moments of deep despair.
We noticed how much of their story is the same as any Christian parent: Our children all belong to God before they are our own and our strength to go on always comes from the Cross of Christ.
People:
Ed Drew - is the Director of Faith in Kids
Amy Smith - is a writer for Faith in Kids.
Daniel & Ruth Sinclair - Daniel and Ruth Sinclair have been foster carers for 13 years, mainly looking after babies and younger children. They have just said goodbye to a little girl who has been living with them for the last year. They also have three sons. They live in Chessington, London and attend Emmanuel Epsom church. Daniel works part time in charity communications and Ruth is a full-time mum and foster carer.
Resources they recommend the following for further help:
Our brand new “Growing Up” Resources are out NOW for parents and churches to use together as we help our children grow up in today’s world, with God’s word as their guide. Head to faithinkids.org for all the details on this excellent series. They’re growing up fast so come on, let’s share God’s good story.