Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Sunday evening? Mom has had quite the weekend. Mark has been so sick & Mom has been taking care of him. Saturday Mom didn't get the chance to write to you because it was a crazy day. We got a foot of snow & the weather was just terrible. The wind was whipping & howling. It was snowing sideways & it was just 8 degrees. To say the least Mom & Mark stayed inside & waited the weather out. Mark stayed on the couch for most of the day & watched TV when he wasn't in the bathroom. I felt so bad for him. I made sure he was hydrated & fed. He slept in this morning until 10 am & that never happens. We attempted to go out today for a bit but that really didn't happen either. We were out for about an hour & had to come home. Mark has again been on the couch watching TV & just laying low. Mom did some housework, laundry & grocery shopping online. I was able to chat with one of my friends & Grandpa on the phone. I was trying to touch base with every one that I could. We have a skype call this evening with Tubal & Karen. It will be the 1st time in over a month. It will be nice to see them & see how Tubal is doing after his surgery. I guess Uncle Dick is holding his own & doing well. I hope it continues too. Bill, Stacey's Dad is still not that well....spoke to Cheryl...his wife today. He is paralyzed on his right side & can't talk at all. It is just so sad. I hope that now that he is out of the hospital & in Rehab he is able to make more of a recovery. 
 Mom saw some very sad news yesterday.... You remember your last Case Manager, Lynn Holland- Kelley? Well I have heard through the years that she had been sick & was diagnosed with cancer. It was posted on social media that Lynn gained her Angel wings on January 5th. It was so sad to read that she lost her personal battle. I told her that if she could to give you a kiss from me when she saw you. Hope you got that kiss my sweet precious son. May Lynn R.I.P. & fly high with you all now....pain free.
 Here is the daily prayer for January 7~ O Lord, you will hear the desire of the meek; you will strengthen their heart, you will incline your ear to do justice for the orphan & the oppressed. You said, Lord Jesus, in your Sermon on the Mount that the meek----the humble & lowly----will inherit the earth. This promise you've made assures me that you see how the world's system works, that you are not indifferent to the power often becomes corrupt & abusive & that you have a plan to set things right. Thank you that you wield your ultimate power in a way that defends the weak & needy & protects the poor & helpless. Help me reflect your heart today by standing with those whose hearts need strengthening & by standing up for those who are longing for justice. Humility is the one posture our souls can take that leave our hands free to give & receive God's gifts of grace. Amen.
 January 8~ For you bless the righteous, O Lord; you cover them with favor as with a shield. Sometimes the idea of righteousness fills me with conflicting thoughts, heavenly Father. I know I am not without sin & yet I long to do what is right. Thank you for placing this desire in me & for fulfilling it with your own righteousness through Jesus. Because you've forgiven my sin through your Son & have graciously granted me his righteousness as my own, I can claim this promise of blessing today. By faith, I stand covered with your favor as with a shield. You're so good to me, Lord! Thank you! These exquisite robes of righteousness God has provided for us are priceless. They fit perfectly & they are gifts of grace meant to be worn daily & best accessorized with our sincere joy & gratitude. Amen.
 Mom is caught up now with the prayer that I missed yesterday. I really don't have a quote for you either as I have just been straight out with making sure everything is done & Mark is set. I will have a couple for you tomorrow though. So sorry pumpkin.
 The evening sky is here & I will whisper to you later like I always do so be listening out for my voice. I will smile & hope you will too. May your night be everything you want & need it to be. Have fun while I sleep. Come visit Mom if you can. Thank you. I have to get going now though so I can make dinner for us & feed the pups. I also know that our groceries are coming in a little bit as well. I miss you so much. I love you to the moon & back & all the way around the world. You are my hero & the wind beneath my wings. You forever live within my heart, mind, body & soul. Good night & sweet dreams, Tyler. Until tomorrow.....
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!