Headed back to Kyiv

Right now, we are driving back to Kyiv to take Ron and Jesse to the airport. Today, Sasha and Nina, along with an attorney, attempted to meet with the judge, but he was not longer in his office. They are working hard to help us. They wanted to try to pursuade him to proceed with a declaration that would remove the mother's rights without her signature. However, they will now have to wait until Monday to try to accomplish this. Nina will also try to call and make some contacts that she has that might help them. Even if they do pursuade the judge to come up with the declaration, there still had to be a 10 day wait. So we are looking at a court date around July 15. Ron and Jesse will arrive in Atlanta on Saturday around 7pm.

Graduation was wonderful on Thursday night at Matveevka orphanage. There were fancy gowns, dancing, dramas and the orphanage even made a video. Larissa gave and speech and Nina did as well. Then "the Americanas" were asked to give a speech...so Ron stepped up and did his best!

Christina is allowed to spend the night at the apartment with Lynn and Anna for tonight...and possibly another night as well. Also there is a chance that the pastor Nicoli and his wife Anya, might can come and pick them all up to go to church. This is a pastor and his wife that the Brennans met when they were here.

We appreciate your prayers. Even though we cannot get your messages right now in a timely manner, it will mean alot for us to read them as soon as we get internet connection.

We will post more as we get more information. Be in prayer for Monday. Love, The Gully Family

Another try

At this very moment, Sasha, our main facilitator, is on his way to Zaporizhzhya to discuss our situation with the judge and the orphanage director. Sasha has already had a conversation with the director of Matveevka orphanage. He is trying to get things moving in the right direction for the proceedings. Please pray that Sasha can convince the judge how important it is to be able to press forward and not delay the process anymore and to still possibly get the 10 days waived. We thank you for your prayers. Pray we will be patient in the midst of difficulties and road blocks. Love, The Gullys

Pray for God size miracle

Judge would not make a decision, so the 10 day wait is still happening. Ron and Jesse are coming home during this time so Ron can work. They will plan to return as soon as it is time to proceed. Christina is scared that we are giving up...the uncertainty is so hard for her. Please pray for Christina's heart, for Lynn and Anna's safety while Ron and Jesse are away, and for a God size miracle. We know the Lord is great...that our Lord is greater than all gods. The Lord does whatever pleases Him...in the heavens and on earth...in the seas and all their depths. We truly want God glorified in all we do. Please pray. Love, The Gullys.