Dear Tyler,

Hi pumpkin! How are you doing on this Wednesday afternoon? Mom is doing well. I was up early this morning getting things ready for Mark to go to work...made lunch & coffee for him. Got the pups fed & settled. I relaxed for a few before I made breakfast & then got ready to start my day. Took the pups out for a walk & then got them inside & then went over to my neighbors to go walk her pup. Mom was outside for a total of 30 minutes. I enjoyed the nice breeze & the sun on my face. Away I was finished with all the pup walks, I came in & got myself a snack & then headed straight to my office. My intention was to study all day but that did not happen again. Mom is just pretty upset with so many things regarding my studies, the school, my instructor, etc.... I know I need to just get through it to move on but Mom getting to that point seems to be pretty tough for me right now for some reason. Usually I am not like this at all. I just can't wrap my finger around the reasoning why. Anything that you can do to give Mom the push she needs would be awesome, Tyler. Thank you so much!
 Mom was able to touch base with Aunt Beck today! That was great as it has been about 3-4 weeks since we have spoken. Boy...she sure is busy with doing conferences & retreats. She has been on the road & not home quite a bit. She is headed back out again for 4 days to the White Mtns with her friend for another outing tomorrow. She will be home next Tuesday for 4 or 5 days & then her & John will be going on vacation for 2 weeks the middle of September. Things are good with them both, just really busy. Bean is doing well. She is busy herself with work & spending time with friends when she has her days off. All is well with her too. Mom was happy to hear it all. Meme called me yesterday & we chatted. She is so tired & in pain. You could hear it in her voice but I said nothing. The conversation was not long as she was going to eat dinner & then head to bed. I wish that she would just retire. She has worked hard her whole life. This is the time for her to enjoy everything. Maybe one day she will. Bob I guess is the same. He goes next week again for the heart procedure. Skittles is not doing well still. The meds don't seem to be doing the trick so not sure what is next. Mark is doing okay. Working a lot this week & out visiting clients. Princess is doing better. She is sleeping next to me right now. Ozzy is just full of energy as usual. Mom is well.... hanging in there. So much going through my mind but I will get by. Mom knows that you are always watching over us & I thank you. We have the best Angel. That makes Mom smile & so proud. I miss you so much. More than words can say my sweet precious son. I love you to infinity & beyond. To the moon & back & all the way around the world. Forever you will be my hero & the wind beneath my wings. You will be inside my heart, mind, body & soul. That is all the updates that I have for you today. Here is the prayers for you though:  May God open your eyes to see beyond the obstacles and through the storm so you can envision His next place of promise for you. May your doubts, worries, and fears take a back seat to faith, hope, and love. In fact, may others look up from their own storm because of how you trust God in yours. You are mighty in battle because God is mighty in you! Don't give up hope! Don't coddle your fears. Cling to the promises of God and walk forward in faith. Have a brave and courageous day.

For we live by faith, not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7 NIV).

May you sense right here, right now that heaven is close and Jesus is near. May you rest tonight knowing that though the elements rage all around us, God is very much in control. May you find peace in the storm. May you find rest in the shadow of His wing. Don't carry the weight of the world on your shoulders, let Jesus carry you. He'll assign a yoke that fits you perfectly. He'll give you grace to do your life one step at a time. Yours isn't to worry about tomorrow. Yours is to worship Him. He's been good. He is good. And He'll be good again. When it's all said and done, you'll be glad you trusted Him. Embrace childlike faith and a heart-at-rest tonight.

 Here are a couple sayings for you as well today: Life isn't about waiting for the winds to change....It's about learning to adjust your sails.

 Life is tricky baby.... stay in your magic!

 Well once again it is getting to that time of the day where the night stuff must get done. It is more pressure as the days are shorter & nights are longer. The sun sets around 7 pm now. Mom will whisper to you as I always do so be listening for my voice. Smile when you hear me & I will smile back to you. Hope that your evening will be all that you need & want it to be. If you get the change come visit Mom in my dreams as I sleep tonight. Have fun & continue to fly high & free. Maybe tonight I will get to be surprised in seeing the moon, stars & a painting from you! I will be looking in the sky later for them. I will be back tomorrow with another letter to you so until then.....good night & sweet dreams. I love you. You are my shining star, Tyler.

 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!