Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son! How are you doing today on this Tuesday afternoon? Mom is writing to you early so that I am able to get a couple of hours of study time in before I need to get dinner going & start our night routine here. Mom was up quite early this morning because for the last couple of days Mr. Ozzy has been getting sick & this morning was no different. Poor little guy. He was so scared so Mom stayed up with him for a little while before going back to bed. I am kind of tired right now but I will be fine & I will just go to bed early tonight because tomorrow I will be out for most of the afternoon running errands & getting grocery shopping done. Mom did hear back from her instructor regarding my email but there were no answers to my questions so I sent another one. Hopefully she gets back to me quickly. I have been waiting to submit this exam for 2 weeks now. I am getting quite frustrated with the whole thing. Anyways.....
 Yesterday was the eclipse & to say the least Mom did not see any of it at all. It got dark & then a couple hours it got light again & then the sun set around 7:15 pm last night. I did however get to see some pretty neat pictures of it all. I guess there will be another one in 2024....7 years from now. Maybe Mom will see it then. Last night Grandpa did indeed call. I spoke to him for about an hour. All is well with him & Deb. They are going to come down for the day on Saturday so that they can go to another couple stores they wanted to & then we will go to lunch. They will head back around 3 pm to get home around 6 pm. Grandpa has to work on Sunday so he needs to relax & get sleep. They also want to bring down a gift they got Mark for being the Best Man for their wedding. I got my gift when they were here a couple weeks ago. It is a beautiful bracelet. Mom loves it & has worn it a few times already. The rest of the night was just relaxing & watching some TV. Mark & Mom went to bed around 10 pm. Nothing exciting at all....lol. 
 Today, the weather has been so beautiful. The sun is shining & the temps are warm again....middle 80's. It is muggy though. Guess it is going to be like that all week & the weekend will be sunny but cooler. I can handle that! Mark got to work from home again & has been on the phone all day with a client. Mom has been quiet. Took the pups for a walk earlier & now I am writing to you. Dinner will take a bit to prep tonight so I will do that starting in a couple hours. That is all the updates that I have for you today. More to follow as the week moves on. Here is the daily prayer for the day:  May you know--in the deepest places of your soul--that Jesus is working in ways you cannot see. In due time your faith will become sight and you'll be glad that you trusted Him. Trust that He’s working on your behalf. And in the meantime, may you be generous to those in need, compassionate to those who struggle, and kind to those whom the world overlooks. You're an ambassador of the Most High God. Trust Him with your whole life today!

But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.

 Here is an inspirational saying for the day as well: My precious life is a sacred path of discovery. There are always forks in the road, but I am never lost, for I am simply exploring all the wonderful twists & turns. I am so excited & grateful to be alive. My heart is open to receiving all the joy in the universe. I am at peace with the unknowing of where my life will take me because I know that I am eternally loved & cared for. My life is a messy story of perfect love. I live everyday with passion & courage. My time on this Earth has an amazing purpose & I so chose to live my life with great meaning.

 Mom needs to get a move on so that I do have a couple hours to study today. Mom will whisper to you as I always do so be listening for me. Smile & I will too. Hope your evening will be everything you need it to be & so much more my sweet precious son. Come be with me or visit me in my dreams tonight while I am sleeping. Thank you. I miss you like crazy & I love you more than all the stars in the sky. To the moon & back & all the way around the world. You are my hero & the wind beneath my wings. Forever you will remain in my heart, mind, body & soul. Mom will be back tomorrow with another letter to you so until then.....good night & sweet dreams tonight. Remember... You, Tyler, are my shining star!

 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!