Do not become weary.......

Galatians 6:9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. (NIV) This verse spoke to me today. Many of you are asking if and when Meena is coming home. I know she IS coming home but do not know when. It is easy to grow weary in the waiting, but I am promised that I will reap a harvest if I do not give up!! Please continue to pray for Meena as she is waiting. Pray for her continued safety and for good health. Colleen

The waiting is so hard......

I spoke with the agency again yesterday. They have been told that a new judge is taking the bench(I guess there is only one?). The judge has the power to handle adoptions in any way he/she wants. They can move quickly or complete one at a time. It is so hard to understand why these things are not already established and some standard procedures in place. I thought waiting for Connor was hard, that was nothing! Just thinking of her getting older and losing precious time for learning language breaks my heart!I look at those big beautiful brown eyes and see so much potential. I know she will learn quickly but the older she gets, the harder it will be for her. I found this quote and wanted to share it with you. “Timing is so important! If you are going to be successful in dance, you must be able to respond to rhythm and timing. It’s the same in the Spirit. People who don’t understand God’s timing can become spiritually spastic, trying to make the right things happen at the wrong time. They don’t get His rhythm – and everyone can tell they are out of step. They birth things prematurely, threatening the very lives of their God-given dreams.” ~ T. D. Jakes Waiting on God's perfect timing! Colleen

Please "ChipIn" to help bring Meena home!

I received another call today from the agency. This time they were wanting to know when I would be able to pay the remaining $7,000.00. Through the generosity of many friends and family(support through 2 fundraisers and a yard sale) I have been able to pay the amount due up until now. I am now stepping out in faith for the remainder of Meena's ransom. I have set up a ChipIn. This enables anyone who is willing to give money directly towards this final payment. Click on the ChipIn button and follow the directions. I have linked my account to Pay Pal for those who want to use it. Any donation will be greatly appreciated! I appreciate your continued prayers as I move closer to bringing Meena home.

Another Step Closer To Home

While out to dinner with friends tonight I received a phone call from the agency.  India officially accepted the paperwork allowing me to adopt Meena, which arrived much earlier than expected!  Next step will be receiving the paperwork from the lawyer in India.  Once signed, the lawyer will apply for a court date.  This will be my first trip of two to bring Meena home.  Please pray that the paperwork is processed quickly.  Ready to see my precious daughter.....

Saturday's Fundraising Yard sale

Well, my yard sale ended up raising about $100. It rained off and on so the sale was held in my garage.There wasn't much room to display items well and the weather kept most people away. Since most of the hard work is already done, I have decided to have another sale in a few weeks. I will pray for sunny skies and lots of customers! I will keep you all posted on when it will be.

As always, pray for this process to move quickly so Meena can come home.......

Colleen

Article 5 received today!!!!

This morning I received great news! I received my Article 5 Letter. This letter states "Meena, born 11 Jan 2009, Hyderabad, India, the legal custody of whom to be granted to Colleen Fink". Now I wait for my court date and that is when I will make my first trip. Thank you for your continued prayers that the court date will be assigned quickly.

With gratitude,

Colleen

31 Fundraiser Total and One Step Closer!

Thanks again to all my friends and family that supported me through the 31 fundraiser. The grand total raised was $314.50!
I also received provisional approval from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services stating that Meena qualifies as a Convention adoptee. This means that the US side of the adoption is moving along. I have been told to look for an email from India stating that they have accepted the paperwork and are applying for a court date. We are still at least 2-4 months out, but the light at the end of the tunnel is getting becoming brighter!!!!