Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Sunday evening? Today was a pretty mellow day for Mark & Mom. We kicked back & didn't go anywhere. Watched the Patriots win their game today against the Bills. Now the Cowboys are playing the Eagles. Been a slow game for sure but I will have you know that as much as you dislike the Cowboys....they are winning right now. Still anyone's game as it is beginning of the 3rd quarter. Saturday, we went out & did some errands. Mark got his hair cut & we did a little shopping. We are getting things in order for this week as it is the last full week being here & then we head on vacation for 2 weeks. Mom is excited in so many ways but I am also really sad because I am wishing that you were with us & going too. Mom misses you so much, Ty. My heart hurts every day without you. Mom loves you to the moon & back & all the way around the world. Please never ever forget that! Unfortunately, Mom has no updates for you tonight. Been a very quiet weekend like I said with no phone calls. Mom is sure to have something for you in tomorrow nights letter.
 I do, however, have a couple daily prayers that I need to catch up on. Here they are. September 19~ The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. When feeling hurt, Wise Physician, we curl in on ourselves like orange rinds, withholding even the possibility of reconciliation. Help me open up to new possibilities for righting wrong & sharing love without reservation, as orange blossom offers its fragrance, the fruit of its zesty sweetness. 
 September 20~ But the men marvelled saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds & the sea obey him. We know you, Lord, in the changing seasons: in leaves blazing gently in the fall beauty; in winter's snow sculptures. We know you in arid desert cactus blooms & in the migrations of whales. In the blending of the seasons, we feel your renewing, steadfast care & worries lose their power to overwhelm. The list of hope-filled marvels is endless, our gratitude equally so. 
 The evening sky will be dark & upon us in about 30 minutes. It gets dark by 7 pm now. About 2 hours earlier than during the summer months. It sucks but the weather has been so nice the last several days. In the 80's & sunny. Mom heard on the news that the weather will be changing this week & it will only be in the 60's for the most part. Welcome to the Fall months. The sky was pretty clear today so I believe Mom should be able to see the moon & stars shining bright. Be listening out for my voice as I whisper to you...just like every night. Please continue to watch over our family & friends, Mark & Mom. Thank you so much. Fly high & free like I know you are. Hope your night is all you want & need it to be. Sweet dreams to you my sweet precious son. Hope to see you in my dreams tonight too. You are forever in my heart, mind & soul.
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!