Dear Tyler,

Hi pumpkin! How are you doing on this Thursday afternoon? Mom is doing better today. I did get some sleep last night but today I just feel drained & it seems like I didn't sleep at all. I am tired all of a sudden. Mom wanted to write to you right now so that just in case I fall asleep early tonight my letter to you would be done. I am feeling better & it has been 48 hours now since I had that scare. Things are fine & I am doing much better with that. I called on you & the Angels so I thank you and all of them who helped Mom. I was scared. It means a lot to me to know that you are indeed right by my side through it all even if I can't see you. 
 Well, today is the day... your Mom is officially back in college. I received my 1st set of books this afternoon. I had a few things I needed to do today so I will be starting classes 1st thing tomorrow morning. I am anxious but excited if that makes any sense at all. Just like all the other times, I know you will be right by my side every step of the way. I need you. I always will. Never forget that, ok?
 Last night I had the chance to chat with Grandpa & Debbie about our upcoming vacation. It is coming fast. We started planning this in January & here we are 6 months later. Our vacation will be in 2 more months. It will be nice to get away again & to have Meme & Bob with us this time but boy I wish that you were here too. The places that we will be going just remind Mom of the times we went there together. The memories make me laugh & they make me smile but I sure do shed tears as well. I am sure it will happen again this year too. Mom doesn't have any other updates for you as I had only talked on the phone very briefly last night & the rest of the evening was just trying to relax. Tonight will be the same way as like I said above...tomorrow starts my classes. It will also be an early night so that I can be well rested. Mark has a certification exam to take tomorrow as well so its  an early night for him too. He took this exam last Friday & unfortunately he did not pass it so he has the retake to do. He has been studying like mad all this week so I know he will pass with flying colors. Knowing him he will get a 100% on it. He is a smart cookie. He is good at his job. I was reading through my things today to get familiar with it all & by the looks of it I will have 30 pages to read, a couple practice exercises, 2 exams & then a final exam on that chapter. Then I will be set to do lesson 2. I think this will take me a bit to get used to this course but I will. I have faith in myself as I know you do too. Mom is not sure what my schedule will be like when I really start to get into it again so I will try my best to either write to you 1st thing in the morning or in the evening. I am hoping to write daily but it might be that it goes to every other night. I will try my hardest & my best. I know you understand. 
 Hopefully I will have more updates for you over the next 3 days or so. It is another busy weekend coming up. Couple appointments on Saturday, grocery shopping to do & on Sunday we have a couple things scheduled & a couple skype calls later in that evening. Here is your daily prayer for today though. 
 July 14~ Give justice to the weak & the orphan; maintain the right of the lowly & the destitute. Great & good Father, increase my concern for those who need practical intervention in their lives & who may need the help of another person to encourage or teach or defend or shelter them in some way. Bring these vulnerable ones to my attention & though I may not be able to provide everything they need, show me what you would have me offer that would demonstrate your care. Grant me your own compassion & willingness to give of myself for the sake of another. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen. As I help others, I cultivate a spirit of helpfulness & love in those around me--- in my children, in neighbors, in coworkers & in my community. Amen. 
 The weather today has been another hot & muggy one but now the clouds are rolling in & looks like we may get a couple good thunderstorms. We just got an alert on our phones that stated this. Not sure if there will be a sunset or if  I'll be able to see any stars or the moon tonight shining bright but if I do that will be super but if not I know that you are somewhere giving all those things to someone who may need them more than Mom. Regardless, I will whisper to you as I always do. Be listening for me & smile when you hear it. I will smile as I talk to you. I hope that you have a restful & peaceful night but if I know you it will be anything but that. You will be staying busy doing things you need to, want to, learning so much & having some adventures along the way while I sleep. Have fun, Tyler. Continue to fly high & free. Come be with Mom tonight when I go to bed. Hope to see you in my dreams as well. Remember you are forever in my heart, mind & soul. You are my hero & my wind beneath my wings. I miss you like crazy & I love you to the moon & back & all the way around the world. To infinity & beyond. Give Max & Snickers a big hug & kiss from Mom. I sure do miss them very much but I know they are with you & you are caring for them. Good night my sweet precious son. Sweet dreams to you.
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!