Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son! How are you on this Tuesday afternoon? Mom has had quite the night last night & day so far. I am pretty tired today & hopefully tonight I will be lucky enough to get some solid sleep that I need to get. Mom had the intention of studying today...to get back into the grid but that did not happen at all. Instead Mom has spent most of the day watching princess & making sure she is doing okay. Last night night around 7:15 pm she had another seizure. It didn't last as long as the one she had a couple months ago but still it was sad to have to watch. Mom stayed right by her side through it all & just talked to her to let her know she was not alone. She was quite tired after the whole thing so Mom did the only thing I knew how to do & that was to sit up in bed & watch TV so that I could monitor her closely. She slept all night long. She only woke up a few times to move & then fall right back to sleep. Mom is the one who did not sleep at all. I wanted to make sure she was going to be okay. She has been laying next to me all day long. She is eating, drinking, going to the bathroom, & she even went for a walk with me earlier today so that is always a good sign. She has been resting a lot but that is normal. Mom will watch her closely for the next couple of days just to make sure though. There is no reason to why these are happening though. If there is anything you can do for her from where you are, could you please help Princess? Can you please help us? Thank you. Mom whispered to you a lot last night. Did you hear me? I hope so. I will whisper to you again tonight like I always do so be listening out for my voice. Smile to Mom & I will smile back to you. Tonight, I will light a candle for you as I did not get the chance to last night. Be looking for it. Thanks pumpkin!
 Like I have said earlier today has been a mellow day. I was able to catch up with a couple of my friends & chat with them on the phone. That was nice. I will try to call Aunt Beck after I am done writing to you to see how she is doing & how Bean is. Hopefully I will have an update for you on tomorrows letter. Mom is helping her neighbor out again this week & next week. She is going to be moving because she got a new job but until she can make the move in 2 weeks she has to commute back & forth. It is a long day & a long drive so I am walking her dog, Howie a couple times during the day before she gets home. He is the cutest thing... you would love him. Mom went over yesterday & played with him for a bit so he could get used to me. He is such a doll. I will miss them bunches when they are gone. She has a wonderful opportunity & I am happy for her though. Great changes. Mom also found out yesterday that our neighbor that used to live on the 1st floor of our building passed away last week. He was a very nice guy. He had 2 mini doxies like ours. We got along well. It was so sad to hear of his passing though. May Jason R.I.P. now for eternal life. 
 Things in Houston, Texas are not getting any better right now. The rain is still coming down. So much damage to so many people, animals, things..... my heart still hurts for them all. I think the last news said that 49" of rain has fallen so far. That is only a foot shorter than me. Mom is still praying for them & hopes that relief comes soon for all. That is everything I have for you today for updates. Here is a couple prayers for the day:
 May God Himself recover and restore what the enemy has stolen. May He heal family rifts, renew tired relationships, and revive weary faith. May He lift you up and make you strong. May He give you wisdom in boundaries and humility in love. May He show you what's yours and grace you to release what isn't. May you know-beyond a shadow of a doubt-that nothing and no one can separate you from God's love. Walk in humble, hopeful faith today.
 When you can't sense what God is up to, may you trust even more, His heart towards you. When your journey is different than you would choose, may you see His invitation to make you new. When you the storm rages overhead, may you know-with everything in you-that new mercies are on the other side. And when you're tempted to overstate your problems and understate His promises, may you step back and find your footing again. On Christ the solid Rock you stand, all other ground is sinking sand. He is mighty to save and He is doing a new and beautiful thing in you! Embrace a joy-perspective this night!

For we live by believing and not by seeing (2 Corinthians 5:7 NIV).

 Here is an inspirational saying for the day as well: Today I close the door to the past...open the door to the future, take a deep breath & step on through to start the next chapter in my life.

 Well, my sweet precious son.... it is that time of the day where Mom needs to get going & get things ready for the night routine. It is 4:30 pm & Mark will be home in a couple hours so I need to get dinner going & feed the pups for the night. Think Mom will relax on the couch for a bit as well & watch some TV. May your night be all & everything you need & want it to be. Come visit Mom in my dreams if you can. Thanks! 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 live forever inside my heart, mind, body & soul. Mom wll be back tomorrow night with another letter so until then....good night & sweet dreams. Remember, You are my shining star!

 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!