Dear Dad–Grandpa’s with you now

My last week in Albania was great–filled with coffee dates, laughter, and fun. We were finally starting to build good relationships with the youth there.

But in the midst of all that, there was a lot of turmoil going on back home. Mom and Steph were keeping me in the loop about what was going on with Grandma and Grandpa.
It was sometimes hard to stay focused on my ministry. But. At the same time, I was resting in The Lord, knowing that He was taking care of everything.

We met up with the squad for LDW, and I just started processing what was going on back home. I let myself feel everything–all the emotion. And most of all, I let’s self start grieving the loss of grandpa.

I got news the second day at LDW about Grandpa passing away. I went out with Diane to process some more. And I was just able to talk about the legacy that Grandpa had left behind. It was good.

I’m thankful that I was surrounded by my family when I got the news. It was a blessing to have so many people loving me and pouring into me after that news.

This past week was PVT, and Mom came to Honduras. It was such a blessing to have her here with me. We celebrated grandpa’s life together, and it was good.

Anyway.
I love you.
I know that your relationship with Grandpa is fully restored.