Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son. How are you doing on this Monday afternoon? Hope that where you may be it is sunny & warm. Mom's day has been quite busy. Started out 1st thing this morning talking to my friend that was going to the hospital for his foot. Mom was telling him to stay strong, stay positive & that things will be ok. I have to be honest though, with all that is going on I am worried for him. It makes me sad because he is getting the run around on things... you remember that, don't you? Just sickens me to think he is in so much pain & he is having trouble with finding someone to help him out. Just reminds me of all that you & I went through. My heart breaks for him & anyone that has to deal with that. Mom also was on the phone with another friend, she got a call from her doctor stating that she needed to be seen this week as there is a chance that she has cancer again. She contacted Mom to talk. I believe that I helped her calm down, relax a little & I made her laugh a few times. If there is anything that you can do for them where you are, Mom would be forever grateful. Thank you my sweet precious son. The rest of today was meant for studying but I did not do that as my mind was on my friends. Guess I just needed a chill day. Oh yeah, Mom & Mark went to pick up his truck to! You would have been so proud of Mom as I drove through the city again. Not an easy thing to do but I did it! Meme called while we were gone so I am sure she will call me back later tonight. I will try to touch base with the rest of the family in the next couple of days for updates for you as I still have none right now. 
 What I do have for you is a few daily prayers to write out so I will start them now. November 8~ For the word of God is quick, & powerful & sharper than two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul & spirit & of the joints & marrow & is a discerner of the thoughts & intents of the heart. We are, as the psalmist says, wondrously made. So much so, loving Creator, that by changing our minds we might be able to change our lives. It's simple power of " as if. " Living as if we are going to fail, we often do. Living as if we are going to succeed, we often can. Keep us from being like teams who know the plays but doubt they can run them. Instead, we'll use your amazing gift of attitude, knowing you treat us as if we deserve your promised abundant life. Amen.
 November 9~ My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. Lord, help me understand that the challenges I am going through serve to empower me. Teach me the wisdom to discern that my trials mold me into something far grander than even I could have imagined. Amen.
 All caught up again. The evening sky came faster tonight than normal. The sky clouded up. I know we are in for some cooler temps the next 3 days & lots of rain. I will take that. It is better than that nasty 4 letter word that starts with " s. " I am not sure that I will see the stars & moon shining bright but it really doesn't matter as I will whisper to you like I do each & every night. I hope that you hear Mom's voice. I hope that it makes you smile. I hope it makes you feel close to Mom. I miss you so much. My heart hurts every day because I can't see you. I love you like crazy. I love you to the moon & back & all the way around the world. 
 Mom hopes that you have a good night. May it be relaxing & all that you need & want it to be. May you rest & have the sweetest dreams & may Mom get to see you in my own tonight too. You are forever in my heart, mind & soul.
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!