Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Friday afternoon? Mom has had a pretty unsuccessful day so far. Not much going on at all. The weather today is sunny & the temp is pretty cold. I don't think I am ready at all for the cooler weather just yet. They are saying we will be in a freeze for the 2nd time in 2 weeks. Winter is coming & it is coming so fast...ugh! 
 One of Mark's friends showed up today around noon time. He is a good guy who has had a bit of crap dealt to him. He was going for a job interview just a few miles from where we live. I really hope he gets the job. He really could use some positive things n his life. He is still here & him & Mark are out on the balcony having a cigar & catching up on things. I know you would have liked him if you had a chance to meet him. He is funny & makes Mom laugh. He comes for a visit every couple months. I think we will be seeing more of him if he gets the job in Boston though. 
 Like I said before.... not much else has gone on today. I spoke to Auntie Kristina. She is doing well. It was nice to catch up with her as I haven't in a couple weeks. Mom also got to speak to her friend that was here last week. It was the 1st time chatting with him since we returned home. That was really nice to catch up with him as well. I always like talking with family & friends. I really miss everyone so much. I really miss you my sweet precious son! This time of the year has always been tough for Mom. So many things happened through the years during this time. So many memories flutter through my mind. I know you know what I am talking about. There have been things said to me, done to me, health issues, a marriage that ended in a divorce several years later.... the list just goes on & on. Some of these times Mom has been the most scared, the happiest, the saddest, the most hurt but through it all.... I have learned through the mistakes, I take nothing for granted, I am the most grateful & I am the person I am today because of all those times. Mom has learned so much in the last 20 years of my life. I have loved & I have lost so much...nothing compares to losing you when I did. 2013 was the toughest yet by far. Every day is hard for Mom & I know you see it. I know you understand it all & I am so sorry that you have to witness it. Again, some days are better than others. I sure do try my best. I hope you see that in Mom.
 Tomorrow is a busy day running around & doing some errands that need to get done & Sunday will be no different. Mom will try to write to you tomorrow & Sunday but if I miss a day then you know why. I will be pretty tired but I will do everything I can to write to you even if it is a short letter. I will probably have some more updates for you in the next 2 days as well. I know we have a skype call as well Sunday night. Anyways.... Here is the daily prayer for you today. October 14~ Rain is abundance, O God, you showered abroad; you restored your heritage when it languished; your flock found a dwelling in it; in your goodness, O God, you provided for the needy. O good shepherd, seek me out & bring me home to thy fold again. Deal favorably with me according to thy good pleasure, till I may dwell in thy house all the days of my life & praise thee for ever & ever with them that are there. Rain is a very good thing in the arid climate of the Holy Land. This psalm praises the Lord for sending rain whenever the land of his people needs it. Amen.
 Well, Tyler, it is that time of night again where Mom has to get going so that I can get dinner started & feed the pups. Mom is hoping that your evening is everything that you want & need it to be. I am sure there will be a couple of new adventures for you along the way as well. I hope that you get the chance to come visit Mom in my dreams tonight. Always love seeing you. Later on Mom will be looking to the sky to see if I see the moon & stars shining bright. I will whisper to you as I always do & I will make to sure to smile so you can see. Please smile as well so when I close my eyes I can picture that sweet smile Mom misses so much. Thanks pumpkin! 
 Good night & sweet dreams. Until tomorrow......
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!