My father called about 15 minutes ago to tell me that my grandfather had passed away in his sleep.

Into your hands, O merciful Savior, we commend your servant, Lloyd.? Acknowledge, we humbly beseech you, a sheep of your own fold, a lamb of your own flock, a sinner of your own redeeming.? Receive him into the arms of your mercy, into the blessed rest of everlasting peace, and into the glorious company of the saints in light.? Amen.

Thank you to everyone who has been keeping me and my family in prayer.? Please continue to keep us in prayer, especially my grandma, my mother, and her siblings.

As for how I’m doing, I was completely calm when I got the phone call and I’m feeling like every second is eroding away the calm like a chisel chipping away at stone.? I’ll be OK — just please pray for me right now because I’m really going to need it in the next couple of days.