Journey for Julie
Witnessing God’s Glory through Toddler Adoption in China
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When my husband and I first let go of all that was safe and familiar and began submitting to the will of God, we could not have imagined the works He would perform in our lives.
Our trust in Almighty God brought us to our daughter. This book describes our journey to her—the trials of our faith, the tests of letting go of our will, the bending and the breaking of our hearts—which brought us a blessing beyond our wildest dreams.
An old Chinese proverb says, “An invisible red thread connects those who are destined to meet, regardless of time, place, or circumstance. The thread may stretch or tangle, but it will never break.” I say it is not an invisible red thread; it is our ever-present Father, the maker of heaven and Earth. Because of Him, our family is complete.
“For I know the plans that I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11)
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About the Book
Journey for Julie is unique in that the reader is able to follow along with the author as she travels through China to adopt her daughter. The reader is invited to witness the miracle of adoption and discover how God uses trials and setbacks to bring spiritual growth, even half way around the world. The author hopes to answer the question many adoptive families have. “What happens once you get there?” Experience the thrill of finally arriving in China, the heartbreak of being stranded in Beijing, the ecstasy of Gotcha Day and the adventures of coming home to a new family.
About the Author
Stephanie Sydes graduated from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. She later completed her Master’s Degree in Counseling. She married Chris and worked in the social work field until the birth of their son in 2003. In 2007 Chris and Stephanie welcomed their daughter home from China. They live in the coastal community of Hampstead, NC.