Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Friday afternoon? Mom is doing okay today. I didn't get much sleep last night but just the same I was up early this morning feeding the pups & making coffee for Mark so he could start driving to his client. Mom has done quite a bit already today. I have been able to dust, vacuum, gathered the garbage & took it to the dumpster, broke down all the cardboard & threw that away, laundry, cleaned both bathrooms, did a couple orders on line, went to the office to pick up a package & now I am writing to you! Phew.... did I mention that I was tired...lol? 
 The weather today is warm & sunny. Mom will take the pups for their walk as soon as I finish up my letter to you. Then I think I will just catch up on some of my shows that I have on my DVR. Mom was not in the mood to study at all today but even if I was in the mood I wouldn't have anyways because I needed to get things in order for my friend that is coming tomorrow afternoon. She will be spending Saturday night & leaving on Sunday to go back home. It will be basically a girls weekend as Mark has to sleep all day on Saturday because he is working from 6 pm to 9 am on Sunday. My friend & I will be going out shopping & going to dinner near the ocean on Saturday night & then on Sunday we will do some more shopping & go to lunch. Then she will have to head back home Sunday afternoon. It should be a fun weekend. Mom is looking forward to it. I think this is just what I need. I miss doing things with my friends & rarely do any of the friends I have back home ever come down here so this is a treat for me for sure. After this weekend, Mark will have put 80+ hours in at work. I feel so bad for him. I wish his job would calm down so that he could have a breather. He is so focused on work that he forgets to take care of himself. He barely eats or drinks. That is why Mom gets so worried about him. I don't say anything anymore. I just keep quiet. Mom wants you to know that because I will be hosting my friend here Saturday night I will not be getting on my computer at all because she will be staying in my office. I will try to write to you in the morning if I get the chance but if not then I will be sure to write to you on Sunday night. I will whisper to you as I always do each & every night so just be listening for my voice over the weekend. Mom will smile & I hope you do too. 
 Meme called me today on her break. She was telling Mom that she went to the therapist last night. They gave her exercises to do twice a day to help her hip. She was also telling me that her pelvis is turned in so that is causing pain as well. Her heels have been hurting her lately & she found out that one leg is shorter than the other. I told Meme...Welcome to my world. My left leg is almost 2-3" shorter than my right. Guess that would be why my heels always bother me. That was interesting to find out. Not much else is going on from last night until today. Pretty quiet all the way around. The phone has been quiet too. Mom did try to call a couple friends but just got to leave messages. Mom will be sure to have some updates for you over the weekend. 
 Here is a prayer for the day:  May you refuse to let your emotions dictate your perspective. You have Jesus. You have His presence. And you have His promises! When what your eyes see is different than what your heart deeply desires, look up and pray. He invites you to walk with Him, talk with Him, and involve Him in every detail of your life. If you're in the 'not-yet' season, take time to worship God because He's God; take time to thank Him too, because He's been good. And dare to ask for the impossible, because He's a wonder-working God. Your story is not over yet. Have a heart-at-rest kind of weekend. God bless you!
 Here are a couple inspirational quotes for you today as well:
 " Courage is the discovery that you may not win & trying when you know you can lose. "
" All misfortune is but a stepping stone to fortune. "
 "Concentration is the secret of strength. "
 Mom can't believe it is already 2:40 pm... today has flown by so fast. By the time I take the pups for their walk & fold all the laundry, Mom will just have about 1 hour to watch a show & then get things ready for the night routine. Mom will be going to bed early tonight so that I am all set for my company to show up. Hope you have a peaceful night doing everything you need & want to do. Have fun while Mom is sleeping & if you get the chance come visit me in my dreams. Mom was able to see the moon last night & a few stars in the sky! I smiled & whispered to you so I hope you heard me. I will look for them again tonight. Hope I get to see a painting from you over the weekend. I will be looking for it! Remember you are forever inside my heart, mind, body & soul. You are my hero & the wind beneath my wings. I miss you like crazy & love you to the moon & back & all the way around the world. Again, I will try to write to you tomorrow morning but if I can't then I will be back Sunday with a letter to you so until then....good night & sweet dreams my sweet precious son. You are my shining star. 
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!