Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son. How are you doing today on this Monday afternoon? The weather was humid, sunny & hot today. Guess it is going to be worse by the end of the week again. High 90's from what I hear. Mom is hoping that because the skies are blue & no clouds I will be able to see the stars & the moon shining bright & maybe just maybe we will get to see a nice sunset. Its been about a week since we have seen something so pretty. I am sure if you have anything to do with it you will " paint " Mom a beautiful one later this evening. 
 Mom is still not feeling 100% but I am doing better than last night & this morning. I have taken it easy with just doing little things around the apartment today. I plan on going to bed early tonight as I didn't really sleep all that well last night. I just couldn't get comfortable at all. I was in too much pain from my stomach. Hopefully tonight will be a better night. I have an exam in the morning to take & I would like to be well rested for that for sure. Everything else seems to be ok. Mark is crazy busy with work as always & will be for the next 4 weeks or so. Right up until we head out for vacation. Lots of traveling & long hours at all kinds of times. 
 Mom did not talk to anyone last night for our family. I did chat with Auntie Kristina though. She was just needing someone to talk to. I know she has been calling on you to help her through her situation. I have no doubt in my mind that you are with her & helping her do the best she can. I guess from what I saw for pictures & a video that Great Grammy had a wonderful day celebrating her Birthday. She looks good for being 96 years young. She has her days but so does everyone else. I miss her so much & wish I lived closer so I could go see her a few times a week but I can't. I hope deep down she understands that. I love her very much. I know I won't talk to Aunt Beck until the end of the week as she has company coming tomorrow through Friday. I hear that Bean is doing well. Just busy with work & home life. Mom's friend says to say hello. He is going through some difficult times right now & Mom is hoping that things start looking up for him & his family again & soon. The situation that he is in is not a nice one & Mom worries about them all. I have my fingers & toes crossed that something gives. I am sure to have more updates on everyone has the week progresses. 
 I do have the 3 daily prayers that I need to get caught up on. Here they all are. August 6~ I trust in you; I say, " You are my God. " I look around at my neighbors, dear lord, and I wonder where they're putting their trust. They work hard & earn money trying to buy some measure of happiness. They seek security in insurance policies & alarm systems. They seem to worship cars, computers & weekends. I'm not saying I'm any better than they are. You know how often I get swayed that way, but Lord, I declare right now that you are my God. I want no other God before you. You are the one I trust in----you alone. The first of the Ten Commandments is the anchor for all the others. When God is God & we worship no other, the rest of our life falls into place. Amen.
 August 7~ Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him. For he spoke & it came to be; he commanded & it stood firm. You are an awesome God! I confess I should spend more time in awe of you. Forgive me, Lord., if I get too chummy, treating you like a casual pal, someone I can take for granted. Yes, you describe yourself as a loving father with the yearning of a compassionate mother. You say you're a friend of sinners like me & I take you at your word. So I'm not apologizing for enjoying your love. I'm just acknowledging that you are also the awesome Creator of the universe. Let me never forget your amazing power. Let me never stop hailing your extraordinary majesty. You, my God, are the King above all kings----and still, amazingly, you love me. Thank you. We need a new world in English, something between fear & friendship---a word that captures our overwhelming awe in the presence of a great God but also accepts his invitation to intimacy. Perhaps that word is worship. Amen. 
 August 8~ Wake up! Bestir yourself for my defense, for my cause, my God & my Lord! Sovereign Lord, I need your help. I have come to the end of my own ability. You know the situation I'm in, the problems I'm having & the obstacles I face. I need a miracle! Please step in to help. I've tried to fix things myself, but I've made things worse. Whenever I forge ahead in my own direction, I do damage. So I'm appealing to you. I need you now. I've always needed you, but now I realize how much. Don't be a stranger to me. I invite you to step in & work your wonders in my situation. And for whatever I do, I will give you all the glory. Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. Amen.
 Mom is all caught up yet again. Boy.... Mom needed to write & read that last prayer for sure. It is hitting home right now as you already know. I think I will be rereading this one over & over again each day. 
 Well, Tyler, it is going on that time of the day where Mom needs to get off the computer & get things ready so I can make dinner. I hope that your evening is filled with all the things you need to do & perhaps would like to do. Have fun & many adventures as I sleep tonight. If you get the chance come & visit Mom when I am sleeping. It would be wonderful for you to check in. Thanks my sweet precious son. Please continue to watch over our family & friends as I know you do daily. It means the world to me. Continue to fly high & free. Give big kisses to Max & Snickers for Mom. I miss them bunches & love them to pieces. I miss you more than words can say & I love you to the moon & back & all the way around the world. You are forever in my heart, mind & soul. You ware & always will be my true hero & Mom's wind beneath my wings. Good night, Ty & sweet dreams. Until tomorrow.....
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!