August 14, 2007
Do you ever wonder why God gave us the Bible verse "Be still and know that I am God?" Why do we have to be still? To be honest, most of the time I just want to know what He is up to. I really don't want to stop and be still.
I think that is why God keeps me in a state of transition, never knowing what is just around the corner. If I knew too much, I'd run the show. And it's really His show to run, isn't it? I am merely a player on His glorious stage.
As summer comes to a close, our beautiful Amberlie Joy FuShuang Gillespie just turned two...
Welcome to the Successful Adoption blog! I am so excited to share with you my adoption story and the adoption story of others around the world. This blog will keep you up to date on what's happening with our family, the Gillespies, including our newly adopted daughter Amberlie Joy FuShuang Gillespie from Chongqing, China. We brought her home in July of this year, and she has been a huge blessing! It will also give you information on the adoption process, orphan ministry, and how God is calling you to get involved—yes, I said you!
Today, Amberlie, me (Natalie), and her dad Adam got on an...