As often happens, the initial news gets revised almost before I can read it. Apparently, the banks in Ukraine are back to something approaching normal. However, there is still a lot of uncertainty surrounding the government. Elections will be held sometime in January, but there isn't a schedule. Until then, it everything seems to be on pause.
The latest bit of news is that families who rely on government assistance have been warned not to expect payment in January and February. Five of our supported families rely on this assistance. The reason given is the government uncertainty. There is no approved budget for 2009. The support for the two girls added to the Chernov family in October was not paid.
This is the latest news from Konstantin, our Ukraine Director:
November 16, 2008
Piece and blessings of the Lord, to you, brother Charles. Our prayers were with you and the whole USA during elections of the president. We came to know about the victory of the candidate of the Democrats from the news here. We will pray about the new government, for them to start working sooner and solve economical problems.
As for elections in our country – no one knows anything here. If it will take place, then probably, in January. The fact that our government isn't doing anything can effect our ministry. State officers told our parents that in January and February they will not receive any financial support because the document about state budget hasn't still been confirmed.
This problem can touch the families of Macevich, Chernov, Gudwill, Shalbetskiy and Zarizon. I am telling you about it in advance so that we could think of our possible steps for January and February.
The situation with banks here is more or less normal, but nobody knows how long it will be ok. It's better to send funds while everything is fine with banks.
Construction is going well in Yevpatoria – the walls are over my height now. Pilgrim is busy, working – we had 20 kids yesterday.
All in all we are doing fine.
Respectfully. Konstantin.
Piece and blessings of the Lord, to you, brother Charles. Our prayers were with you and the whole USA during elections of the president. We came to know about the victory of the candidate of the Democrats from the news here. We will pray about the new government, for them to start working sooner and solve economical problems.
As for elections in our country – no one knows anything here. If it will take place, then probably, in January. The fact that our government isn't doing anything can effect our ministry. State officers told our parents that in January and February they will not receive any financial support because the document about state budget hasn't still been confirmed.
This problem can touch the families of Macevich, Chernov, Gudwill, Shalbetskiy and Zarizon. I am telling you about it in advance so that we could think of our possible steps for January and February.
The situation with banks here is more or less normal, but nobody knows how long it will be ok. It's better to send funds while everything is fine with banks.
Construction is going well in Yevpatoria – the walls are over my height now. Pilgrim is busy, working – we had 20 kids yesterday.
All in all we are doing fine.
Respectfully. Konstantin.
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