Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son. How are you doing on this Friday evening? Mom has had quite the day that is for sure. The weather has been sunny & nice so I took the pups out for a nice walk. They really enjoyed it a lot & so did I. After that I came in & I did a lot of house work. I did dusting, gathered up the trash, did a load of laundry, folded another 2 loads of laundry & then did some studying. I am already tired from doing all that I did today...lol! Mom had the chance last night to chat with a couple of my cousins that I hadn't chatted with in awhile so that was really nice. Everyone in the family is doing well. Mom also spoke to Grandpa for a bit. Him & Debbie are fine too. Today, Mom spoke to Auntie Kristina & Aunt Beck. It was nice to hear how her & John were doing. It has been a couple weeks at least since we last spoke. Guess everyone is well there too. I asked how Bean was doing & she is doing really good. Working & having fun with friends. I haven't spoken to her in a long time & that needs to change. I sure miss Bean! Mom's friend that was here visiting about a month ago is coming back & will be here tomorrow. Some stuff happened last night & he decided to leave for a bit. He will be staying with Mom & Mark for a few days & then headed to NH to stay with some friends & family. He explained some things to me on what happened & it was really bad. No one should have to deal with this kind of stuff...ever. He has a long road ahead of him but he will make it. He is a strong guy with a good head on his shoulders. He will now see & realize exactly who his true friends are. I have always stood by him because that is what friends do. I wish him the best...always. If you could do Mom a favor & watch over him for me that would be great. I worry about him...you know Mom...I worry about everything & everyone! Thanks Tyler...it means a lot to Mom. I think that is all the updates that I have for you but I am sure to have more for you through the weekend. I do however have the 2 daily prayers to catch up on so here they are:
 November 3~ I will praise the name of God with a song; I will magnify him with thanksgiving. Heavenly Father, it is almost the end of the year. I had determined at the beginning of the year to be glad in you & to regularly sing out my praises to you. Now the season of thanksgiving is upon us & I want to recommit to singing my praises to you. I want to think of a love song I can sing to you or a hymn or maybe a worship chorus. Singing to you helps me draw near you like no other form of prayer. Thank you for the gift of music. To worship in song is to bring a bit of heaven into our homes....not because of our singing ability, but because a worshipful spirit set to music transcends what is earthly & joins itself with what is heavenly. Amen.
 November 6~ Sing aloud to God our strength; shout for joy to the God of Jacob. All of what I call " my strengths " are from you, dear Lord. You are the source of all strength & I am dependent on you each day for everything. But instead of acknowledging you for these things as a duty, please help me rejoice in you because of them. I want to know thankfulness as a delight or thrill at your goodness to me. I want to be so happy in you & so thankful for your generous gifts that I always feel compelled to point out your goodness without hesitation or to share the wonder of your ways with someone nearby----a friend, a family member, a coworker. I want to be a child who " shouts " & sings for joy because of you, O God, my strength & provider. Do you have eyesight? It's a gift. Do you have a good mind? It's a gift. How about dexterity in your fingers? Or special skills that allow you to work in your occupation?......These are all gifts from God's hand. Reflect on His numerous gifts to you. It will increase your joy. It will make you smile! Amen.
 Mom is all caught up now once again. The night sky is upon us now. The sunset was beautiful tonight. Thank you for your painting. I took pictures & smiled when I saw it. Haven't seen the stars or moon yet tonight. Regardless, Mom will whisper to you as I always do. Be listening out for my voice. Smile and I will too. Mom hopes you have a night like you want to have & need to have. Come visit me in my dreams tonight while I sleep. I miss you so much & I love you to the moon and back & all the way around the world. You are my hero, my wind beneath my wings. You are forever in my heart and soul. Good night & sweet dreams my sweet precious son. Until tomorrow.....
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!