Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son. How are you doing on this Friday evening? Mom is sorry that she did not write to you last night but I actually studied until 6 pm & then had dinner, did dishes & relaxed for a bit. Grandpa called & I spoke to him for about an hour & before I knew it it was after 9:30 pm. I was so tired that I went to bed. Today has been a busy day for Mom as well. I did housework & laundry in the morning & then I went right to my studies for the day. I even managed to do a final exam. I think I did pretty good on it. I know I got a couple questions wrong but I know I did not fail it like I thought I would! I haven't even had the time to make dinner yet as I am running so far behind. I wanted to write to you really quick before I headed off the computer for the night. Mark is on the phone with his friend, Dave. Today is a hard day for him & all of us because it is the Angelversary for Amy. Today has been 3 years since she received her wings! I have always wondered if you see her. She loved you so much. I still have the picture of you & Amy from your last Birthday party. Memories that I will treasure forever.
 Today was also a sad day for Mom & many of her friends as another one of them lost their Mom to cancer. She passed on just a few hours ago. She will be missed dearly but she is no longer in pain. May she R.I.P. now & fly high with the Angels now. The only other updates I have is that I spoke to Grandpa, Meme & Debbie today. Every one is doing well. They are getting anxious for us coming up to NH in a couple weeks. Great Grammy is doing good & she is getting out more when Debbie takes her. She really enjoys it. She loves seeing people & talking with them. She is just so sweet. Everyone here is ok. Mark is working a lot as usual but he is good. Mom is doing the best she can. My friend told me to tell you hello. He is doing good. His life seems to be turning around for him. He has a new job now so I think that 2017 will be his year to be happy again. Its a long story for sure but Mom is happy for him. Some things are tough but I am trying. Every day will get better....that's my thought anyways & I am sticking to it...lol.
 I have the daily prayers to catch up on so here they are: December 8~ The Lord protects the simple; when I was brought low, he saved me. Simple is " in " now, holy Father. Everywhere I look, people are trimming back their Christmas decorations, being thrifty in their fashion & downsizing their lifestyle. In fact, living more simply has become a multi million dollar industry. But when I come before you as a " simple " soul, that's not what I'm talking about. It's not a fad; it's just the stark reality. I have no grand gift to offer. I would love to paint a masterpiece for you, sing the best worship song ever & feed all the poor people in my country, but I can't. I just bring myself---undecorated, unpackaged & un-anything----to you. Blissful are the simple, for they shall have much peace. Amen.
 December 9~ And now, O Lord, what do I wait for? My hope is in you. In the first two decades ofmy life, I couldn't wait to get older. It's a world full of waiting, my Lord. People wait for paychecks & bank loans, phone calls from loved ones, tech support & the end of the working day. What am I waiting for? Sure, I have my dreams of what the future might bring, but I'm beginning to realize that those dreams might disappoint me. But you don't disappoint me, Lord. Ultimately you are the only one worth waiting for. What " better life " could there be than a life spent with you? For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all, training us to renounce impiety & worldly passions & in the present age to live lives that are self-controlled, upright & godly, while we wait for the blessed hope & the manifestation of the glory of our great God & Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Mom is all caught up once again. Last night I saw the moon but no stars shining bright. Tonight I am not seeing anything & I am surprised as the day was clear & partly sunny. Either way Mom will whisper to you as I always do later. Be listening for my voice. Smile & so will I my sweet precious son. I hope that your night is all that you need & want it to be. Have fun tonight while Mom is getting some much needed sleep. Please come & visit me in my dreams if you can. I would really like that. Thank you. 
 Well it is getting really late now. Mom is going to close this letter for the night. Remember you are my hero, my wind beneath my wings. You are forever in my heart, mind & soul. I miss you so much. I love you to the moon & back & all the way around the world. To infinity & beyond. Continue to watch over us all. Fly high & free like I know you do. Until tomorrow..... Good night & sweet dreams.
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!