Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son. How are you doing this Friday evening? Mom is pretty tired & just burnt out right now from this whole week. Between Mark still looking for work & Mom starting her college classes, plus housework, meals, taking care of the pups, etc... I am done... put a fork in me...lol! Even though I am feeling this way I still wanted to take a minute to write to you even if it just a small letter. I know you understand & I need not to have to apologize for anything but I just feel better when I do. It helps me out.
 Mark made a lot of progress today with the job hunting. A couple face to face interviews next week so that is promising. I am keeping my fingers crossed that 1 or both of these come through for him. Today makes 2 weeks that he has been searching so hard, emailing folks & numerous hours on the phone talking to recruiters. I know you are still doing all you can & we both thank you from the bottom of our hearts. I continue to pray to the Lord above too. 
 My classes are going well. The 1st week & I am on Lesson 11 out of 14 ( from my 1st text book ). I have done 4 quizzes & submitted 2 tests & right now Mom's GPA is 92%. I think that is pretty good. I am bummed out by 1 of my scores but overall I am proud of myself. Not too shabby for being out of school for 26 years. I really wish I would have done this sooner. 
 I did get an update on Uncle Joe last night & it is not good. It is so sad that he is not doing well after he had his triple bypass surgery. He was back in for surgery on Tuesday for blood clots in the legs & I guess things went sour & they had to use the paddles a few times. Doctors have stated that they will not be able to do that anymore to him & things are really looking grim. He is still sedated & has been for 8 days now so that he won't move around. Great Grammy knows nothing about it & if something happens she will be so heart broken & so will Grandpa. They hung out all the time. I am praying for him as I always do along with all our family & friends. 
 Mom is thinking of going to NH on Sunday & surprising Meme with a quick visit. The dreadful day is approaching & I know I should not feel the way I do because I still have Meme but I can't help it. I miss you. I miss being a Mom & I miss being your Mom. It will be tough but I am hoping that you will send me a sign. 
 Tonight the evening sky looks to be clear mostly with a few clouds. I hope later to see the stars & moon shining bright. I will whisper to you as I always do. Be listening out for Mom. I hope you have a wonderful night tonight. Get some sleep my sweet precious son & I hope you have the sweetest dreams possible. I hope to see you in my own dreams too. You are forever in my heart, mind, & soul. 
 I love you to the moon & back & all the way around the world. Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!