Emergency departure for USA

Sewards Mali, West Africa, with WorldVenture
On Thursday morning, Lisa's Step-Dad, Dr. Melbourne Edward Holsteen, went Home to Heaven for Christmas after a massive heart attack. He'd been struggling with Parkinson's Disease for over eight years, and some other more recent health issues, and at the age of 82 years, he was ready to meet His Lord, face to face.
Those who spent time with him knew quickly that he was Heaven-focused, even those with whom he struck up a conversation while mall-walking every morning. While it's still a shock to write these words about his death, it's also difficult to realize that for my Mom, she faces widowhood again at Christmastime. With her own health issues, including battling breast cancer this past year, we would appreciate your fervent and specific prayers on our behalf in the coming days and weeks as we grieve and try to re-establish life for her.
I, Lisa, and our son, Ben, will be travelling to Michigan for the funeral, which will take place on Tuesday morning at the Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Home on E. Michigan Ave. in East Lansing. A viewing on Monday afternoon (2-4 pm) and evening (6-8) beforehand is available as well for anyone in the area wishing to offer condolences to me and my family. We'll be staying in the States for about a month to help Mom get settled, while Tom, Caleb, and Hilary celebrate Christmas and New Years at home here in Kadiolo, Mali.