Tuesday, September 15, 2009

P.S

I agree with what Molly said in the comment section of my last post, and thought I should explain. No Doubt I will cry about returning a child............. But, it is not about me and all about God and his children. My concern was about being so depressed that I would not want to take care of Wyatt. I did not want this experience to put me in to such a deep depression that I could not recover from the experience. I know all to well about grieving, after all I have been in Hospice for the past 3 years, and see families have to say good bye to loved ones all the time. I even checked on our foster form that we would take a child with a terminal illness, I have such a strong support system within my hospice family that should a child need Justin, and I then we want to be there for that little one........ Thanks for praying, and continuing to check in on my family!

6 Comments:

At September 16, 2009 at 6:00 AM , Blogger Molly said...

Okay, I totally agree with this...yet again. This is NOT ABOUT US! Mercy Lisa...why don't more of us get that? Why in the world do we teach our kids that life is about our needs, wants and desires instead of reaching out to kids around us that will never feel the love of a family. You know what too? This is going to teach Wyatt so much about losing but still having faith. Ya know? If he sees you two lose something so dear as a child moves on from your home, but he sees you grieve and be able to trust God at the same time. Whoa. Talk about him seeing you live out your faith.

Not only for Wyatt. But just think of the amount of people that might open their hearts to considering this that hadn't before. Think of how many people the Ryker's have touched with their story. I am beyond excited for you guys and can't wait to see what God's got up his sleeve.

 
At September 16, 2009 at 9:51 AM , Blogger Laura said...

Amen and Amen!

I'm not as good with words as my sister, but I LOVE you two!

 
At September 16, 2009 at 1:33 PM , Blogger Al's World said...

I am so proud of you Lisa, and Justin, to put your needs and desires aside to make sure the welfare of child so that child can have a fair chance in life...thank you for sharing your love, and your life...you all are amazing!

 
At September 16, 2009 at 9:54 PM , Blogger Raylea said...

Lisa...you guys are awesome! We'll be praying for you and this adventure.

The word verifcation I have to type in to add a comment is "meness". That's kind of ironic on a post about the opposite :)

 
At September 16, 2009 at 10:54 PM , Blogger Becki Francy said...

All I can say, is you are amazing....

 
At September 18, 2009 at 9:56 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

I think what you and Justin are about to embark on is incredible and inspiring. I know there is a child out there who will be changed forever because you took this leap of faith. You will give them this message "I CARE ABOUT YOU!" and will love them for the time you have them. The lessons they will learn in your home will be invaluable! I look forward to hearing more about this new and exciting journey!!
Beky Moreland

 

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