Dear Tyler,

Hi pumpkin! I hope that you are having a wonderful day today doing all the things you need & want to do. I hope that it is sunny with blue skies where you are because it is not here in Texas today! The skies were sunny & blue but then it got very dark, thunder, & lightning. The storm was quite scary because the clouds were moving quite fast & in many directions. The color was almost a greenish too. Sweated it out for about a 1/2 hour while watching the whole thing. I whispered to you to make us safe & for it to pass quickly. Guess you heard me & helped out. Thanks!
 This weekend went really fast. Mark took his big certification test on Saturday. He did really well. He has been prepping for this thing for almost 4 months. The test was 4 hours long & he had to go to the Reliant Stadium which is in downtown Houston. Was a long day for him & for Mom. Today, Sunday we are laying low & not doing anything but relaxing & watching football. Sorry to say that your Miami Dolphins lost, Houston Texans won, Atlanta Falcons won, & now we are watching the Dallas Cowboys play the San Francisco 49er's play! I know you are saying the Cowboys suck but you know that is my team, Ty!!!! Hope that they will play better this year because last year was such a disappointment. I know the Patriots played as well... didn't hear if they won or not. Anyways... that is what we are up to today. 
 Here are the daily prayers for the last 2 days. September 6~ They shall obtain joy & gladness, & sorrow & sighting shall flee away. I, I am who comforts you. Lord, why is it that when the struggles, challenges, & hurts of life press in upon me, even my physical presence is downtrodden? In times of trial & grief I sometimes feel as if I'm just struggling through quicksand with my head bowed & my eyes downcast. But you, O Lord, are the lifters of my head. In time, I realize that looking down won't solve anything but looking up will. I praise you, Lord. Oh Tyler, how I can relate to this so much! Especially the part about grieving. I try everyday to be someone you would want me to be instead of the person I feel like. I am trying to keep my head high & try to understand everything that had to happen. It is a struggle but I work on it daily. Be patient with me. I love you.
 September 7th~ He shall stand & feed his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. And they shall live secure, for now he shall be great to the ends of the earth; and he shall be the one of peace. God grant me peace that is steadfast & true, a peace that never fails me no matter what is going on in my world. Give to me a soft place to fall & a shelter in which my heart & soul can stay dry from the rain. Your peace gives me hope, faith, & strength & allows me to be strong for others who may need me. Make me an instrument of your peace so that even as I help myself, I can help everyone else around me. Thank you, God. Such a beautiful prayer. Not in these exact words but nevertheless I say this on a regular basis. I ask to help Mark & myself plus our family & friends too. Always have & always will.
 Wow... the storm is still going or another one is starting. The bolts of lightning are intense right now & the thunder is loud. I wonder if you are still scared of them or if you like them now??? I don't think my chances are good to be able to see the stars & moon tonight but that is ok. I know you are watching over Mom & the rest of us all. I will whisper to you as I always do. I hope you have a fun filled evening with whatever you get to do. I miss you & I love you beyond anything that I could ever express. I hope you always know this. You are forever in my heart, mind, & soul. Sweet dreams my precious son.
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!