Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son. How are you doing on this Monday evening? Mom is doing alright. I had a pretty busy day today. Started 1st thing this morning, took a shower, did some housework, walked the pups & enjoyed the warmer air & a little sun that was out, came back in, made lunch & then all day I studied my butt off. Should complete the course this week, including my final exam. I am anxious for it to be all over with & for me to start studying for my boards, then it will be Mom out looking for a job! I know you will be with me the whole way, just like you have been. It helps Mom to know this & a big thank you goes out to you, Ty! Mom just got done doing the dinner dishes. I made homemade bread, homemade meatballs & sauce & had it over spaghetti. Mark said that is was really good. Think we just ate way too much of it. Mom is kinda feeling like Garfield... I am tired now..lol. 
 Tried to call Aunt Beck today but no answer so I left her a voicemail. Maybe tomorrow I will get the chance to chat with her. Meme called today. She is doing well & so is Bob. Haven't spoken to Grandpa in a few days which is a little odd but I am guessing that he is working a lot with Thanksgiving coming up next week. Hopefully Mom will have some more updates tomorrow for you.
 Today, I found out that Ian ( Sherrie's oldest son... you remember him, right? ) is missing & has been for over a week now. No one knows where he is. Doesn't have his cell phone on him but is somehow checking facebook 1 hour a day. He is deleting anything that Sherrie is posting. Not a good sign but at least this way she still knows he is alive. Not sure what happened as there was no arguments with the family. Sherrie thinks it is girl related this time. What a mess. It sure is sad. I can't imagine what she is going through but I sure do know what it is like to miss her son because I have been missing you for 2 1/2 years now. I know you know where Ian is because I know you see & hear all things now. Please just make sure he is ok. Give him signs to know that everyone is going crazy & hurting because they don't know where he is. He is loved very much. Mom reached out to him today. If need be, send him my way so I can take care of him. Thank you so much Ty. I know you will do your part to keep him safe. 
 Another sad thing on today's date is that it is 2 years that your buddy, another amigo of yours, Ron passed away. Time for us goes by quite quickly. Just doesn't seem possible that it has been this long for the 2 of you. Mom would like to think that you both are up there playing poker, drinking a beer & smoking a cigarettes....lol! Ron was such a great man. Miss chatting with him. Please tell him that Momma T loves & misses him very much. Thank you. Mom misses you like crazy. I love you so much. To the moon & back & all the way around the world. Please never forget this. You still are my everything.
 Here are the daily prayers I need to catch up on for you. November 15~ And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses. Father, I need to understand that forgiveness is not dependent on my feelings but rather on a determination of my will. Help me form a few well-chosen words of forgiveness. Amen.
 November 16~ I will praise thee; for I am fearfully & wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. Bless you Lord! The heavens declare your glory; the skies proclaim your mighty power & here I am, looking up into those vast regions, knowing that the tiniest cell in my body is a most glorious miracle, as well. Bless you, Lord! Amen.
 All caught up. The evening sky is so dark tonight. Mom hates that it gets dark out so early but I know it is just for a couple months so I guess it is ok. This week is suppose to be sunny & cold. Rain on Friday or Saturday & possible snow on Sunday. Not happy with that but we all know it is coming. It is that time of the year..blah blah blah...lol
 Mom is not seeing any stars shining or the moon but I will whisper to you as I always do. Hope that you have a restful & peaceful night. May you do all that you need to & all that you want to. Sweet dreams my pumpkin! Hope Mom sees you in my dreams tonight as well. You are forever in my heart, mind & soul. Please continue to watch over Mom, Mark & our family & friends. We all need you. Mom needs you. I love you, unconditionally.
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!