Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Monday afternoon? Mom is doing ok. Last night was a tough one for me as I was up a lot coughing. Mark was so sweet this morning he let me sleep in. He fed the dogs & got things ready for himself. He even made me a cup of hot chocolate & put it by the bedside. I must have been out like a light because I heard nothing at all. Mom woke up at around 8 am. Guess I was really needing the sleep. I got up though & made breakfast for Mark & I & then got ready. We took the pups out for a nice walk but not a long one because it was already 90 degrees by 11 am. It is so hot & humid but it feels great. Mom is loving the weather. Guess it is going to be like that tomorrow as well & then it will still be sunny but the temps will drop into the low 70's. Still great weather & I will take it. Last night I was very surprised that there was no real sunset. Guess it was to humid & hazy. At 9 pm last night it was still 85 degrees. Maybe tonight there will be one but Mom is not counting on it as today is hotter than yesterday. I know when the time is right you will surprise Mom with a painting of yours & when that happens you will see the biggest smile on my face. 
 Last night Mom thought it was the week we were supposed to skype with Tubal & Karen but I guess I got the weeks mixed up. It is this coming Sunday that we do. Mom spoke to Grandpa on the phone for almost 2 hours last night. It was nice to just sit & chat & not feel rushed at all. I will speak to him in a couple days. They are doing well. Great Grammy is too. Mom will touch base with Meme tomorrow night as Wednesday Bob goes up to the hospital for his consult & perhaps more. I know you will be with them both. Thank you. Mom is hoping to also touch base with Aunt Beck tomorrow too. I have until Friday off from school so I would like to catch up with phone calls, housework, etc.... before my next set of books come. Not much else is going on. Mom is just relaxing for the day & hanging out. It really is a nice change to just not have to do much. I will enjoy these few days off...lol. I was talking with Megan. She is doing well. Getting closer to having her 2nd baby! This time it is a girl but somehow I think you know this. Her little boy is very cute. He is almost 2 years old. Megan definitely has changed since having a child. She has a good head on her shoulders & is wise beyond her years of knowing what is important to what is not. She is young & I commend her on this as it took Mom a few years to figure it all out. It was nice catching up with her. I always liked Megan & Chris. I wish them all the happiness in this world. That's all I got for today on updates. More to follow I am sure in the next couple of days. 
 Mom owes you a couple daily prayers so here they are: Prayer to hear God's Spirit: Dear Heavenly Father, Here I am in your presence. Speak to me Lord. Fill me with your Spirit & transform me. Give me the gift of hearing & obeying your voice. Let me be in tune with your Holy Spirit, that I may hear his call. Let me not hesitate or be afraid, for when the Lord speaks, his will must be done. Let me listen to & trust your voice. Teach me to depend completely on you. Let me abandon myself, as a living sacrifice to almighty God. All the glory & honor of the King of Kings. Accept my prayer, oh loving Father. In the name of your beloved Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.
 Dear God, as I begin this day let me turn my thoughts to you & ask your help in guiding me in everything I say & do. Give me the patience that I need to keep my peace of mind & with life's cares, I hope, Dear God, some happiness to find. Let me live but for today. Not worrying what's ahead. For I have trust that you will see I get my " daily bread. " Give me courage to face life's trials & not from troubles run. Let me keep this thought in mind, " Thy Will ", not " Mine ", be done. And if some wish I do not get though I have prayed to Thee, Help me to believe & understand you know what's best for me. I've failed you many times, I know, but when tonight I rest, I hope that I can kneel & say, " Dear God, I've tried my best. " Amen.
 Here are the 2 inspirational cards: My Life Adventure: My life is a journey of amazing experiences. It is beautiful, exciting & messy. For every sorrow endured, I have experienced great joy. There have been times in my life where not everything has been smooth sailing. I have braved the roughest of storms & I have survived every single one of them. I stand strong in my life knowing that I am the author of my story. It doesn't matter what has happened to me in this lifetime. I can make it whatever I please. I choose to live an amazing adventure. I celebrate life this life that I have been given everyday & I live each day as if it were my last.
 Illuminated Soul: You are a beautiful bright life in this world. Do not be afraid to shine because humanity needs your love. When you embrace your authentic self, you can truly spread your wings. When you can honor the light within your heart. You inspire others to find the light within themselves. Make a conscious effort to bring love & light into the lives of those around you & be a witness to your own healing power. 
 Mom is all caught up for what I promised that I would write to you today. It is getting to be that time of the day already for Mom to turn the computer off for the night & get things going for dinner & the nightly routine. Mom is hoping that your night is all that you want & need it to be. Come visit me in my dreams if you can tonight while Mom sleeps. Have fun doing what you do my sweet precious son. Mom misses you so much. I know you feel just how much in your soul. I love you to the moon & back & all the way around the world. Mom will whisper to you later so be listening. Lets smile together, ok? Remember you are my hero & the wind beneath my wings. You are living forever in my heart, mind, body & soul. Mom will be back tomorrow with your next letter so until then....good night & sweet dreams. 
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!