Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Thursday evening? Mom is doing better than yesterday that is for sure. I did not get much accomplished today that I needed to but I did get a chance to talk to a friend on the phone. That put me in a better mood. I at least laughed a little bit & I haven't done that in a couple days so I would say I am moving in the right direction. That is a good thing, right? At least you saw Mom smile! 
 Today has been a pretty long day for Mom as I did not get to sleep until 3 am due to me being sick. Guess whatever I ate for dinner did not agree with me. Could be nerves as well or a combination of both. I tried to relax today for a bit but that did not work out because of the pups. So I did some decorating & little things around the apartment. Mark has been gone all day long. He had a client in Exeter, NH.... yeah my skin cringed too at the thought of that place. He was at the high school. He still is not home & it is 5:30 pm. It's a long drive from where we live & tack on the traffic it makes it worse. It will be a late dinner but that is ok because the Cowboys are playing a late game tonight & I will be watching it. Hope they win again to make it 11 -1. That would be sweet! The Dolphins are doing really well this year! I bet that makes you & Meme happy too! The Packers...not so much & the Patriots are doing awesome too. So 2 out of 3 teams for you aren't bad! Anyways.....
 Today is December 1st. The last month of 2016. Only 30 days until another new year like I was telling you in yesterdays letter. Wow.... that is all I can say about that. Mom has been chatting with many over facebook but not on the phone. I really don't have any updates for you at all as I have not talked to any of our family in the last 4 or 5 nights now. I thought Grandpa would have called but nope. He must be really busy with working extra hours. I just hope all is well. Uncle Dick's surgery went well. Aunt Jacqui said that he slept a lot yesterday & today but all went well. I really hope he starts taking care of himself so he can stay out of the hospital. It has been rough for them these past several months. Mark & Mom's sister-in-law got bad news today as well. She had surgery a couple weeks ago on her foot. The doctors were hopeful that the IV antibiotics were going to do the trick & take care of the issue but today we got word that unfortunately that is not the case. She will have to have part of her foot amputated. This is just heart breaking news. She is such a wonderful person that doesn't deserve this. Can Mom ask a favor of you my sweet precious son? I know you are always watching over us but can you please watch over her as well & that whole family? It would mean a lot to Mark & Mom. That you so much. I will give updates on this as we know of them. Here is the daily prayer for today:
 December 1~ When you are disturbed, do not sin; ponder it on your beds & be silent. Dear Lord, sometimes it's best to be quiet. I've said a lot of words in my life & some of them I regret. I've been disturbed with various people along the way & I've given them a piece of my mind. Sometimes I get upset with you, usually when I don't understand what you're doing or why you're doing it. You've never seemed to mind it when people express their frustrations to you. Moses, Elijah, David, & Jeremiah were all intimate with you, even though they barked at you once in a while. And yet, sometimes it's best to be quiet. So let me ponder your actions, Lord, in silence. Be with me in the stillness. Spirit of God, descend upon my heart. Wean it from earth, through all its pulses move. Stoop to my weakness, mighty as thou art, & make me love thee as I ought to love. Amen.
 The evening sky is upon us. The sunset was really nice tonight with different shades of blue & a little pink & orange. It was nice to see one as I haven't in quite a few nights now. The sky looks pretty clear as well but nothing is shining where I can see it. I will look later though. I will be whispering to you as I always do so be listening out for Mom's voice. Let's smile together. Mom hopes that your evening will be everything that you need & want it to be. Have fun while I am sleeping & please come visit me in my dreams. Thank you. Remember that you are forever in my heart, mind & soul. You are Mom's true hero & the wind beneath my wings. I miss you more than words can say & I love you to the moon & back & all the way around the world. To infinity & beyond. Good night & sweet dreams. Until tomorrow.....
Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!