Sad news

Dear Family,

Hamdy just received word a few hours ago that his mother died this morning. We knew she was sick but didn't know it was so serious. We are both shocked and in grief. Hamdy is still deciding whether to go to Egypt right now or not. Unfortunately, in Arab culture they bury the body right away so he wouldn't even be able to see his mom one last time. He may go to comfort the family though--his sisters are only 15 and 13. Please keep us/them in your prayers.