Dear Tyler,

Hi pumpkin! How are you doing on this Tuesday evening? Mom is really had a day just to do what I want as tomorrow I start my new class. It sounds rough but with you by my side I know I will be able to do it. The weather today started out sunny & cold & went to really dark, overcast & cloudy. We are suppose to be getting some nasty weather tonight & all day tomorrow. In NH there are in a weather watch for ice & freezing rain from today until tomorrow night. Please watch over our family & friends there. Thanks! 
 Not much happened today. Mark was pretty much on conference calls all day & will be again all day tomorrow as well. The phone was quiet which was nice for a change. I did speak to Meme...she called on her break. All is well with her. She was just checking in to say hello. That was really nice. I am sure to hear from Grandpa either tonight or maybe tomorrow too. I guess Stacey, Bill & the rest of Mark's side of the family are holding on there own. Tubal is doing well since his surgery too. Mom will sure to have more updates in the next few days I am sure. 
 Here is your daily prayer for January 17~ The Lord lives! Blessed be my rock & exalted be the God of my salvation! Is there some way today, awesome God, that you can exalt your name through me? A way I might highlight the blessing of your salvation to those around me? I don't want to preach or push or pry in my desire for people to know how wonderful it is to belong to you. I just want to point to you in some encouraging & helpful way. Exalt yourself through me, I pray, in ways you see fit, in ways you know will be a benefit to those you've placed in my life & to those whom you send across my path. When humanity is exalted for some accomplishment, it is not long before it topples from its pedestal. When God's name is exalted, however, there is no fear of disillusionment or disappointment. Amen.
 Here is Mom's quote for the day:  " But the most beautiful things in life are not just things. They're people & places & memories & pictures. They're feelings & moments & smiles & laughter. " 
 It is that time of the night again for Mom. I need to get going & get dinner started & feed the pups. I hope that your evening is all that you need & want it to be my sweet precious son. I will look to the sky later & whisper to you so be listening out for Mom's voice. I will smile & hope you will to. Remember, you live forever in my heart, mind, body & soul. You will always be my hero & Mom's wind beneath my wings. Have fun tonight while Mom tries to get some sleep. Come be with me if you can. Thanks Ty! I miss you so much & I love you unconditionally.....forever & ever! Good night & sweet dreams. Until tomorrow.....
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!