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Don't Know If This is Farewell [message #2135]

Wed, 30 January 2013 23:04

rdwhitaker
Messages: 118
Registered: December 2012
Location: Vancouver, Washington

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Tomorrow is the last day of my trial, after which I don't know what direction my life will turn. If you don't hear from me after this, its because the trial did not go well. I hope to be able to continue writing and sharing with you after tomorrow.

Ryan

Don't . . . Quit . . . Trying!!

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Re: Don't Know If This is Farewell [message #2136 is a reply to message #2135]

Wed, 30 January 2013 23:54

JulesGP
Messages: 357
Registered: May 2012
Location: Davis County, UT

Senior Member

Ryan,

As I said elsewhere, my prayers will be with you and your family - regardless of the outcome.

Take care and I hope we hear from you again!

Jules

~Jules

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Re: Don't Know If This is Farewell [message #2137 is a reply to message #2135]

Thu, 31 January 2013 00:34

Called to Serve
Messages: 39
Registered: December 2012

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I hope everything goes well. I would sure miss you if you stopped posting.

Have you posted details of this trial anywhere on the forum? I simply can't imagine what would stop you from posting except perhaps a personal decision to do so.

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Re: Don't Know If This is Farewell [message #2139 is a reply to message #2135]

Thu, 31 January 2013 05:35

brrgilbert
Messages: 282
Registered: December 2012
Location: Nampa, Idaho

Senior Member

Brother Ryan;

Love will find a way. Heavenly Father loves you . . . and He knows that you love Him. Love WILL find a way. It will be His way. I know that you will see the wisdom in it. My prayers and spiritual support are with you. I believe you and I believe in you.

"I must endure the presence of a few caterpillars if I wish to become acquainted with the butterflies."

The Little Prince by St. Exupery

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Re: Don't Know If This is Farewell [message #2145 is a reply to message #2135]

Thu, 31 January 2013 22:15

Denryu
Messages: 88
Registered: July 2012
Location: American Fork

Member

It looks like Ryan was convicted. Sad

I sure hope it isn't true, and hopefully his appeal goes better if it isn't.
If it is true, it wasn't the unpardonable sin, and I hope he gets things straightened out with the Lord and his wife.

Libertas optimas rarem, nunquam servili sub nexu.
"There is no gift like Liberty, therefore never live under slavery."

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Re: Don't Know If This is Farewell [message #2146 is a reply to message #2145]

Fri, 01 February 2013 01:34

Called to Serve
Messages: 39
Registered: December 2012

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Oh, dear, that sounds serious. I hope Ryan is okay.

Denryu wrote on Thu, 31 January 2013 22:15

It looks like Ryan was convicted.
I sure hope it isn't true, and hopefully his appeal goes better if it isn't.
If it is true, it wasn't the unpardonable sin, and I hope he gets things straightened out with the Lord and his wife.

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Re: Don't Know If This is Farewell [message #2150 is a reply to message #2135]

Fri, 01 February 2013 05:58

brrgilbert
Messages: 282
Registered: December 2012
Location: Nampa, Idaho

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I believe that this site has been dedicated and set apart that those who are brought here are of a noble birthright. The fact that Ryan came and participated is ample evidence to me that he is an exceptional man; not guilty of the things of which he has been accused. I hope that this forum and site provided him with the strength that he needs to overcome the adversary and this trial before him. He definitely contributed; hopefully he gained, as well.

"I must endure the presence of a few caterpillars if I wish to become acquainted with the butterflies."

The Little Prince by St. Exupery

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Re: Don't Know If This is Farewell [message #2724 is a reply to message #2135]

Sun, 01 September 2013 21:17

Dragon
Messages: 499
Registered: June 2010
Location: Earth

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Vancouver lawyer Ryan D. Whitaker was sentenced Friday to more than seven years in prison for sexually molesting a 9-year-old girl in 2011 in a Sunday school class he taught at the St. Johns Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Whitaker, 59, plans to appeal his Jan. 31 conviction of two counts of first-degree child molestation.

Whether you believe in his innocence or not, I thought I should share this headline for those wondering what trials he is facing.

http://www.columbian.com/news/2013/apr/05/lawyer-7-years-molesting-girl-sunday-school/

- Dragon

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Re: Don't Know If This is Farewell [message #2728 is a reply to message #2135]

Mon, 02 September 2013 00:55

JulesGP
Messages: 357
Registered: May 2012
Location: Davis County, UT

Senior Member

IMHO, I think that if we discuss this any further, it will be gossip. I have spoken to Ryan's wife several times since he left the forums to attend his trial. Regardless of his guilt or innocence (which is not my place to judge), they both - as well as his family and community, are going through very heavy trials right now. It will be a learning opportunity in ALL of their journeys, and I think no matter the circumstances, we need to extend the pure love of Christ to all of those involved. Smile

~Jules

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Re: Don't Know If This is Farewell [message #2730 is a reply to message #2728]

Sat, 07 September 2013 11:07

Dragon
Messages: 499
Registered: June 2010
Location: Earth

Senior Member

Jules,
I did not intend the post as gossip, though I can see how it would lead to that. I will say the article left plenty of room to doubt the conviction. Unusual evidence of character from many people who stood behind him. After reading the article, I am in no way convinced he did this. I will not speculate beyond that as to what really happened.

- Dragon

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Re: Don't Know If This is Farewell [message #3908 is a reply to message #2730]

Mon, 22 February 2021 18:00

rdwhitaker
Messages: 118
Registered: December 2012
Location: Vancouver, Washington

Senior Member

Its good to be back home. I am touched by the above positive comments and well-wishes, and especially the prayers! I don't see many recent posts on the Forum - is it still being read? I have a number of special spiritual experiences to share from my 8-year prison stay, which I will post if I see anyone being 'active' here.
-Ryan

Don't . . . Quit . . . Trying!!

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