Faith in Parents #126 | Fostering with Daniel and Ruth Sinclair
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 KidsAmy 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:Home For Good | Together we can find a home for every child who needs… The Fostering Network | The Fostering Network is the UK’s leading fostering charityEaster Explained is our new series that brings to life 4 statements Jesus says in the book of John, Easter explained by Jesus! Jesus is a man on a mission to give his life to save his friends.Let’s give our children a bigger view of both who Jesus is and what he has done so they can be ready to trust him as their risen Lord.Click HERE!Support the show