Dear Tyler,

Hi pumpkin! How are you doing on this Friday afternoon? Mom is doing okay but I am just a little sad that is all. Meme, Bob, Grandpa & Debbie left around 10:45 am. After having everyone here for 5 days it sure is quiet here now. They all left early because our plans had to change because Mark was called to work at 5:45 am & still is working. After our family left, Mom came upstairs & started the usual cleaning like I always do after company leaves. I cleaned the bathrooms, dusted, vacuumed, put my office back together, did all the laundry with bed sheets & all the towels & did all the trash. When all that was finished up, Mom finally took a shower & got ready. Now I am writing to you early because after I am done with this I am going to go put my feet up & probably zone out by watching some TV before I have to do the night routine & get dinner going. Mom does have to do some quick shopping & then I have to go buy a new cell phone as my screen got cracked when we took everyone into the city. Not sure how that happened but Mark says that the crack will get worse in time & that is not cool. It is a bummer because I really like my phone that I have now. Guess we shall see. Other than that we have nothing planned for the weekend & that is great as Mom just wants to relax after both Mark & I have been going strong for 8+ days straight with company. 
 Grandpa & Debbie just called Mom to let me know they just made it home safely. They made good time. Meme & Bob are on their way home as well & are fine too. That makes Mom very happy as the weather was not so great to travel back in. It is raining & overcast & cloudy. It is pretty crappy here today. Mom will definitely not see anything shining in the sky tonight. I have been able to see the stars the last few nights & that made me smile. I have whispered to you every time so I hope you heard Mom. I have not seen the moon though & that is odd but it is okay. We did have a few nice sunsets as well but because of the time of them Meme never saw them because she would fall asleep so early...lol. Mom will whisper to you later tonight as well...just like I do every night so I hope you will be listening for my voice. Mom will smile & I hope you will too. Mom misses you so much. While every one was here we talked about you many times....did you hear us all? Did you smile & feel in your soul that you are loved & missed so much? It is true. We all miss you. Mom loves you to the moon & back & all the way around the world. To infinity & beyond. You will always be my hero & the wind beneath my wings. You forever live inside my heart, mind, body & soul. 
 Here is a prayer for today: As you walk through your everyday life, dare to scoot a little closer to Jesus, cup your ear, and listen to what He has to say to you. He loves you. He cherishes you. He has hopes for you. He wants to heal you, restore you, and renew you. His truth will set you free. His power will part the waters. His love will heal your soul. His heart for you will make you whole. Lean in. Listen for His voice—His gentle, powerful, redemptive, and life-giving voice. Oh, how He loves you! May you dare to believe who you can be because of Him. Have a blessed and beautiful weekend.
 Here is an inspirational message for you today: At the end of life what really matters is not what we bought but we build; not what we get but what we shared; not our competence but our character; and not our success but our significance. Live a life that matters. Live a life of love.
 Wow... Mom just looked at the clock & saw that it is already 2:40 pm. Today really is flying by for me but not for Mark as he has been on this call for almost 9 hrs now. You know how Mom worries about him. He has only had a break of about 10 minutes so he has not been able to drink much or eat at all. Please watch over us, Tyler, like I know you already do. Thank you my sweet precious son. Mom hopes that your evening will be all that you need & want it to be. Hope you will have fun while Mom sleeps tonight. Come visit me if you can. Mom is going to get going now so that I can finish up a few things & then Mom is going to go relax. I will be back with another letter to you tomorrow night so until then....Good night & sweet dreams. I love you more than all the stars in the sky. 
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!