Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Thursday afternoon? Mom decided to write to you right now so that later when I do my studying & I am running late, I won't have to worry about writing to you because it will already be done! 
 The weather today is just so beautiful. A true Fall day here in New England. The temp is 66 degrees & the sun is shining bright. Mom & Mark took the pups for a long walk this morning & they enjoyed it so much. They sure were happy puppies! I guess the weather tomorrow will be in the 70's. I am thinking this will be the last time we will see that temp until next Spring. Everyone here is getting ready for the winter months ahead. They are planning early. I sure do hope that what I have been hearing is not true & the winter will not be as harsh as they are saying it will be. I am hoping that tonight I will get to see a beautiful sunset.... hint hint, Tyler! I did see the moon shining bright last night. It was so pretty. It made me smile when I saw it. Did you hear Mom whisper to you? Did you see Mom smile? I sure hope so. I will do it again tonight so be listening out for me. 
 I just got off the phone with Aunt Beck. We had a great conversation. I laughed so hard...did you hear Mom & see me? Things there are going well. They are just busy getting things set on their end for the winter. They sold one of their VW vans, finishing up there painting of the house & harvesting their garden for the season. They haven't been traveling...just busy on their end. I am sure that I will be speaking to Grandpa later this evening & perhaps Meme as well. If not then I am sure that Mom will come this weekend. Mark & Mom have a busy couple days. Lots to do for sure but Sunday will be the more relaxing day out of the 2. 
 It sure is funny not to have company around. This whole week has been quite long because of it. Having my friend here for 6 days & then having 4 others for 3 days over the weekend was so much fun. I sure miss it all. I was just saying this morning to my friend that isn't it funny that things slip right back into everyone's daily routine once everyone is settled & at their own place again. I guess it is this thing we call life. I guess maybe Mom thought some things would be different & not go back to the way some things were but I guess not. Oh well.... no use crying over split milk, right? Things are the way they are for a reason...whether we know that reason or not right now. I guess in due time that reason will come out. Anyways....enough of that!
 I have 2 daily prayers to write to you so here they are: October 12~ The mighty one, God the Lord, speaks & summons the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting. Almighty God, when you speak, I listen. Why wouldn't I? You are the creator of human life & I know you are right about how I should live. So keep speaking to me through the Scriptures. Keep nudging me with your Spirit. Bring to my mind those matters you want me to pay attention to. Help me pull away from the tv, the internet, the cell phone & the video games & let me set my focus on you. In the beginning was the Word & the Word was with God. [ Jesus ] was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him & without him not one thing came into being. Amen.
 October 13~ Blessed be God, because he has not rejected my prayer or removed his steadfast love for me. Everlasting God, I know all about rejection. Job applications, Bank loans, " Friends " who suddenly turn their backs, but you are eternally faithful, dear Lord & I am truly grateful. You're ready to hear my prayers 24/7 & you keep showing me your love in expected ways. So today I bring my requests to you for the situations I care about, for my loved ones & for my own spiritual growth. Lord, please hear my prayers. Ask, & it will be given you; search & you will find; knock & the door will be opened for you. for everyone who asks receives & everyone who searches finds & for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened. Amen.
 Ok... Mom is once again caught up with these prayers. I do however need to get going so that I can work on my studies for a few hours. I hope that you have a wonderful day & a peaceful night. May you do all the things that you are needing to do & want to do my sweet precious son. Please come & be with Mom tonight & visit me in my dreams while I am asleep. I just love it when you do. Always remember that you are forever in my heart, mind & soul. You are my hero & the 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. Fly high like I know you are & have some fun adventures along the way. Until tomorrow.....Good night & sweet dreams, Tyler.
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!