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my daddy got laid off today. he had no clue that it was going to happen. it comes at a bad time for my family (i guess there is never a good time to lose the only income for a household, but still) and it’s a blow to us all. dad has been there for over nine years and i worked there for over seven before switching jobs last year. the fact that i have such close personal ties to a lot of my former coworkers makes it feel even more weird (even though i know it’s not personal). dad has put in countless late nights and missed out on a lot of memories with his family for the company. i know he’ll find another job and i know that god’s hand is aware of him. but i guess i’m just saddened by the fact that he has taken it really hard. he’s a traditional man with loyalty and commitment for whatever he does. he was already experiencing low confidence in some areas of his life and this has compacted it. it’s going to be a tough time for my family - i pray that they will have the strength to weather this storm until they reach sunnier places. dad supports them all and the clock is ticking. i would appreciate any prayers for my family during this time.