Dear Tyler,

Hi pumpkin! How are you doing on this Monday evening? Mom is going to probably make this letter quick as I just got done studying for the day with reading 2 chapters & taking 1 exam, plus doing another exam that I just need to go over before submitting tomorrow morning. My reason for a short letter is that it is almost 6 pm & I haven't fed the pups yet, haven't started dinner for Mark & I & we are about to get the severe thunderstorms that they were alerting us with all afternoon. It is getting darker by the minute. Anyways..... I am sorry that I didn't write to you this weekend but boy was it busy. I knew I wouldn't be able to on Saturday but I thought I could Sunday but nope...Mom was so exhausted from the 2 days that I fell asleep on the couch at around 6 pm & woke up for an hour or so, then I headed to bed where I slept for most of the night. I was surprised but I know I needed it so badly. I am getting too old for this stuff...lol! 
 I did speak to Grandpa on Saturday afternoon & I got to speak to Grammy as well. She sounded good. Just makes me sad on the things that she said. She doesn't want to be there anymore. She would rather be on the outside looking in & things of that nature. I wish there was something we could do but we can't. Please just watch over her for Mom. Thank you. I didn't chat with Meme at all but if the weather holds out tonight I may give her a call. Aunt Beck will be back from camping tomorrow I believe so I am sure I will be chatting with her later this week. Mark has a busy work week & Mom will too...studying & taking exams like crazy! The weekend was fun & we all had a good time. Marion & Charlie arrived around 3 pm, we let them rest for a bit & then we headed out to catch the boat ride into Boston. The boat was crowded on the ride there & the weather was so humid & muggy. It was 97 degrees. We arrived in the city around 5:30 pm & walked around, went into some shops & then watched a really cool street performer. You would have really liked him. He was funny & talented. Later we walked around some more & then when to dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe. Got out of there late & by that time it was dark. The city was so pretty with all the lights & boats. We hopped on the boat to bring us back around 10 pm. The weather finally cooled off 7 the ride back was amazing. The breeze, the smell of the ocean, all the lights...it was so pretty. There were a bunch of stars out but no moon. I thought of you the whole time. How much you would have loved it. We all arrived back here at 11 pm....rested for a an hour or so & then headed to bed. Not much sleep as we all woke up around 6:30 am Sunday morning. Lounged around for a few hours & then went to the ocean. We walked the beach for a bit. Mom went out on the rocks while everyone else stayed behind. When I returned there was a feather on my flip flop. I whispered to you, did you hear Mom? I automatically said your name & took a picture of it. Made me tear up. Made me smile, did you see that? I sure hope so. After walking the beach we decided to go for fresh seafood. OMG....Tyler it was so delicious. It was mouth watering. Again, you would have loved it. After that we came back to the apartment & hung out for a bit before they had to leave. Marion & Charlie took off around 4 pm. Mom did the laundry with the towels & sheets & cleaned up a little....after that ...I sat on the couch & I was done....didn't talk to anyone or did anything.... I was tired! That was the whole weekend. Good times with great friends. Just wished you were here with Mom so we could have shared it together. I know you were with me but you know what I am trying to say.
 Mom has a few daily prayers to write so I need to start them now as I am hearing thunder already...yikes.... July 23~ Who rises up for me against the wicked? Who stands up for me against evildoers? Dear Lord, grant me courage to stand up for what is right, true, good, even if no one else will join me. Help me not waver or become afraid of opposition. Uphold & establish me in your Word & your ways. I am not strong, but in strength I can do all things. For your honor & glory, not my own, I pray. Amen. To do what is right to side with the truth of God. And never doubt it, the truth of God will always prevail. Evil may cause setbacks & it may hamper the steady march of God's plan but it is ultimately powerless to stop it. To do what is right is to join the winning side of the fight though the battle will not be without pain or struggle. Amen.
 July 24~ The Lord loves those who hate evil; he guards the lives of his faithful; he rescues them from the hand of the wicked. The presence of evil in the world, Lord, is often used as an argument against your existence, but your Word tells me that while evil plagues humanity as a result of our wrong choices, you remain thoroughly good. I know you promise to establish good once & for all at the end of time, but for now, as evil & good coexist on earth, help me embrace that which is good, while turning away from what is evil. Today, as you call me to walk in your righteousness, may I respond with a willing heart. By your grace, I pray. Amen. Those who belong to God share his delight in what is good, his disdain for what is wicked & his love for all people. Amen.
 July 25~ Mighty King, lover of justice, you have established equity; you have executed justice & righteousness. Sovereign Lord, vindicate me when I have borne injustices but even more importantly, remind me to speak & act in ways that are just & equitable towards others. Help me give people the same respect & right dealings I desire in my interactions with them. In that way, I can reflect your own character that loves what is just, right, & fair. The deeds we do, the words we say, into still air they seem to fleet. We count them ever past; but they shall last, in the dread judgment they & we shall meet. Amen.
 Mom is all caught up once again. The sky is sunny on one side & dark on the other so I know the storms are coming & fast. Mom is hoping that you have a wonderful evening. May it be filled with all the things you need to do & want to do. May there be many adventures as well while I sleep tonight. Hope you will come visit me if you can. I miss you so much...more then words can say & I love you to infinity & beyond. To the moon & back & all the way around the world. You are my hero, my wind beneath my wings. Forever will be be & stay in my heart, mind & soul. Remember that forever. I need to go for now but I will whisper to you as I always do tonight. Be listening out for Mom. Smile & I will too. Good night, Tyler & sweet dreams to you, my sweet precious son. Big hugs & kisses to you, Max & Snickers.
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!