Dear Tyler,

Hi buddy! How are you doing on this Sunday evening? Hope you are someplace sunny & warm. The weather today here was not so nice. It was cold, gloomy, & lots of rain. Mark & Mom went out this morning & ran more errands that we didn't get to do yesterday. It was crazy busy in the stores again but we did it all in a couple of hours. We wanted to get home because of something that happened before we left. Remember when Max & Snicks would go at it... Snicks would bite Max & wouldn't stop? Well this morning was the first time that Princess did that to Ozzy. It was awful. Princess hurt Ozzy & his little eye was swollen. He came running to me because he didn't know what happened or why. He was shaking. Mom felt so bad for the little guy. I held him for awhile & rocked him & told him he was going to be ok. Mom was scared though. I was worried. I talked to you, did you hear Mom? When we got home things seemed ok. His eye looked normal but about 30 minutes ago his eye started to swell up again. We gave him so Tylenol to take the pain away so hope it helps. Anything that you might be able to do for him, Mom would appreciate it. Thanks pumpkin. 
 The rest of the day was relaxing though. Mark played a game online with his brother, & Mom watch a chick flick...lol. after a couple hours we chatted with Aunt Beck for a few & then I started to make dinner. We are getting ready to have a skype call with Mark's Dad & step mom. We do this every 2 weeks so that we can stay in touch & keep informed of how everyone is doing. They are so sweet. You would have really liked them, Ty. Our family really likes them. Spoke to Grandpa last night. They are doing well. Didn't get the chance to call Meme but I will be seeing them all in a few days when we travel up to NH for the Thanksgiving holiday. Can't believe that it is this week. I wish you were here with us. Mom misses you so much. I love you unconditionally. Always have & always will. You still are my everything. 
 I know Mom has 3 daily prayers to write out to you so I better start those now. November 20~ Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O Lord, let thy loving kindness & thy truth continually preserve me. Everything around me keeps changing, Lord. Nothing lasts. My relationship with others are different than they were before. I started to feel as if there is nothing sure & steady on which I can depend. Then I remembered your ever present, unchanging love. Through these transitions, your love gives me courage & hope for the future. Amen.
 November 21~ For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the Lord; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him.God, I look around my community today & I feel helpless. The homeless, the hurting, the needs each other represents are more than I can handle. But you can do it. You can meet each need. Teach me. Strengthen me & use me to serve as I reach out to my neighbor & meet. Just One Need at a Time. 
 November 22~ But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord, Jesus Christ. In all things, give thanks. In the good days of laughter & joy, give thanks. In the bad days of struggle & strife, give thanks. In the brightest moments & the darkest hours, give thanks. In the flow of blessings & the apparent lack of goodness, give thanks. In the face of fortune & misfortune, give thanks. In the presence of pleasure & pain, give thanks. In all things, give thanks. For lessons & blessings are found not just in the light, but in the darkness. Amen.
 All caught up, finally. The evening sky is fully upon us now. The sky is cloudy & foggy so there will be no chance in seeing the moon & stars shining brightly tonight. Doesn't matter because I will whisper to you as I always do each & every night. Be listening out for Mom's voice. 
 Hope you have a wonderful & restful night tonight. May it be all that you need & want it to be. Take some time & get some rest. Sweet dreams my sweet precious son. Hope to see you in my dreams tonight when I lay down to go to sleep. Please continue to watch over us all. Mom is always needing you by my side. Thanks Ty. I love you. You are forever in my heart, mind & soul.
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!