Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son! How are you doing today on this Sunday afternoon? I hope that where you are & whatever you are doing it is something that makes you laugh & smile. Mom is doing well. Marion & Charlie left around 1 pm today. Love to see company come but hate to see them leave. It was nice having friends that are more like family come to visit. We really didn't do much as it was the holiday weekend & the traffic was worse than normal. It was just nice to chill back, relax, laugh, eat, drink, play cards all weekend. We did watch the fireworks. We had an awesome view from our balcony too. The fireworks were going on for like 5 hours.. it was crazy but they were beautiful. When the fireworks were done & they were ones being shot off to finish.. I whispered to you. I know you heard Mom because right when I said Happy 4th of July, Tyler. I love you.... I got this shiver through my whole body & goose bumps & it was not cold outside. I know that was you & you were with me in your own way. Thank you. Last night was also a night that I could see the stars from the balcony. I smile & whispered to you again. I would be lying if I said I didn't tear up last night. It was fun to watch the fireworks but it made Mom sad too. I kept saying that you would have liked them, especially all the red & orange. I kept saying to myself that you have one kick a$$ view of them from where you were. 
 Meme called Mom last night & told me that her friend, Rose passed away at the end of last week. She was a good friend to Meme & how sad. Bob is not doing well either. Meme said that he is falling almost every day & he has a doctors appointment on Tuesday. Things are not good there. I am scared but I know you are with them. Grandpa also called..things are good on their end. The pups were awful the whole weekend. Princess is still in heat & she was cranky. She barked all the time, non stop for the most part. She was not happy that we had company in her house. Ozzy just chilled out & he barked too but very little. Mom is exhausted from it all. It will be early to bed for me tonight. 
 We head to NH on Friday for the weekend. Mom is picking up her vehicle on Friday. I am super excited. I haven't ever had a SUV or 4WD. It is fully loaded & it was a 1 owner previously. Mom is getting a good deal on it so that makes me happy too! I know you will be with Mom as I am driving back home on Saturday or Sunday. Thank you! Haven't heard from the rest of the family so I guess all is well.
 I have a few daily prayers to write so let me get started with those. I need to catch up on it all. July 2~ When we think of integrity, we think of someone who is honorable & trustworthy----a person who keeps their word & guards their reputation. To be called a man or woman of integrity is a high compliment. Such a person knows the difference between right & wrong & diligently pursues doing right, no matter what the obstacles. Jesus provides the best example of a man integrity; he was not swayed by outer influences but lived a life above reproach. Integrity comes not just from the pursuit of right living, but the pursuit of God, which leads to right living, Lord, grant me integrity as I seek to follow your commands.
 July 3~ Serve the Lord with gladness; come before his presence with singing. To serve means to assist or be of use. Serving is one of the reasons we are on this earth and the reason Jesus himself said he came to earth. When we serve, we reach out to meet the needs of other; service is an outward sign that we belong to God & desire to do his will. True service is not about grudgingly doing for others because of obligation, but an act that flows willingly, as a channel for God's love. True servants give not just with their hands, but with their hearts. Heavenly Father, grant me a spirit of true service. 
 July 4~ Stand fast therefore in the library wherewith Christ hath made us free, & be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. I love the freedoms I enjoy as your child, Father. I also deeply appreciate the freedoms I enjoy as a citizen of a free country. Both citizenships---my heavenly one & my earthly one---call for responsible living on my part, but these responsibilities are really a joy & a privilege. Help me to always keep in the forefront of my mind as I make choices each day.
 July 5~ And he changeth the times & the seasons; he removeth kings, and setteth up Kings; he giveth wisdom unto the wise, & knowledge to them that know understanding. Just when I was settled with one reality, something new disrupts it. Overnight change, God of all the time in the world, is comforting & grief-making, for it's a reminder that nothing stays the same. Not tough times, not good ones either. Despite today's annoyance, I'm grateful for change, assured it will take me to new moments you have in mind.
 Well, Mom is now all caught up with these prayers. Thank God...literally for that! I will have to end this letter to you now because I have dinner to be prepped & made & then we must sit down to eat it, & then we have a skype call scheduled with Mark's Dad & Step-Mom tonight. I am sure that Grandpa will be calling after that at some point & then Mom is heading to bed. I am just beat. I need some good rest tonight. 
 I hope that you have a good night as well my sweet precious son. I hope you get to do all that you want & need to. I am sure you stay very busy. If you have the down time & you get to rest or sleep..may you close your eyes & have sweet dreams. Mom is hoping I see you in hers tonight. I love you with all my heart. All the way around the world...to the moon & back. Mom hope to see the stars & moon shining bright later. Mom will whisper to you as I always do. Be listening out for me. You are forever in my heart, mind, & soul. 
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!