Dear Tyler,

Hi pumpkin! How are you doing today on this Friday evening? Hope that wherever you are it is bright & sunny. Mom is sorry that I didn't write to you last night. It was kind of crazy as we had one of Mark's friends drop by for a visit. Time escaped us all & before we knew it, it was after 11pm & Mom went to bed. Guess Mark's friend left after that. Today, the weather was really nice again. Upper 80's all week. Mom is trying to enjoy them as much as I can because I know that there will not be many more days with this kind of weather. The days are shorter & the nights are longer. Mom thinks the Fall weather is going to just sneak away from us & we will head into the colder weather...not looking forward to that for sure. Anyways....Today is Mark's birthday. Hope you made it known to him that you were around so that he could sense you. I think that he had a good day. Many family & friends called & wished him a great day, we had pizza for dinner ( his choice ) & he got lots of goodies from Mom. Mark deserves it! He works really hard & really never gets anything for himself. Mom knows that he is looking forward to our vacation. It will be time to just relax & get away for awhile. We haven't been on one in 2 1/2 years. Mom studied today. Tough lesson & I took the quiz. It was a rough one but I managed an 87% which is a B so I was happy with that. It slipped my GPA down a bit but I will get it back up there...it is still an A so I am not worried at all. I started a 2nd lesson & boy it is just as hard. it is all about coding medical terms. I think I will do ok with it all. Mom still enjoys it all. I believe that I will be almost done the full course before we head on vacation which will be amazing. That is my goal, but if it doesn't happen then that is ok too. The lessons are getting harder & longer just like the last one so it takes more time. Mom is ok with that!
 Let's see about updates..... Grandpa is doing well. Him & Debbie are working & getting excited to go on vacation too. Meme called me yesterday & she sounded chipper. It was nice to hear. Been a very long time for that. Bob is doing well. He has more energy, sleeping better & actually went to look for a part time job. He feels he can do it & honestly I think that would make him feel so much better about himself & everything. Meme went to the doctor's. She is healthy. She has lost some weight, which makes her happy & she has also shrunk another inch. I know you are laughing right now... I can hear it in my mind...lol! Meme is now only 4' 10" tall. She is Mom's height now. You are laughing even harder now... so stop it...lol! Ozzy has been quite sick & we don't know what is going on. Tuesday night & Wednesday night he got up & was sick a couple times & then went back to sleep, yesterday he was sick every 15 minutes for 4 hours & today he got sick once. if he does it again, we are ready to take him to the vets to find out what is going on. Poor little guy... he has been so scared. Please watch over him & all of our family & friends. Thanks Ty. Mom always needs you by her side so that is why I always call upon you. Think those are the updates for you.
 Here are the 2 daily prayers that i needed to catch up on. September 17~ Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. Thank you for those people you have sent into my life who have been angels for me. Let me find ways to be an angel for others. Amen! 
 September 18~ Behold, I have given him for a witness to the people, a leader & commander to the people. God, we know the jobs of politicians & leaders are difficult. We know they face tough decisions on a regular basis. Protect their minds, their hearts, & their souls. Thank you for the role they play in this country. Guide them in the direction that will prove best for everyone. Amen.
 The evening sky will be upon us in less than 30 minutes. The sky was clear today so Mom is hoping that we will see the stars & moon shining bright. Mom will be looking when we take the pups for a walk later. No matter what, be listening out for Mom's voice as I whisper to you, just like I do every night. Mom hopes that your evening will be everything that you want & need it to be. If you rest, sweet dreams my sweet precious son. Mom hopes to see you in my dreams tonight as well. Give everyone up there hugs & kisses from Mom. Miss them & give extras to Max & Snickers. Thanks Tyler. Mom knows you are taking good care of them for me. Mom misses you so much & loves you to the moon & back 7 all the way around the world. You are forever in my heart, mind & soul. 
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!