Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Friday afternoon? Mom is doing alright. The weather is overcast & cloudy but the temperature is a nice 75 degrees with a nice breeze. It really is a pleasant day even though the sun is not shining. Mom was able to get some sleep last night...not much but some. I was up early just the same & I made a really big breakfast for Mark & I. We had eggs, toast, sausage & bacon. I always think of the times Mom would make a big brunch for us all every Sunday. You loved it just as much as I did. I miss making your favorite meals. This time of the year you loved Mom making beef stew, shepards pie, tacos & all kinds of breads, desserts & pastries. Mom still loves to bake & cook all the time. I stopped doing it for awhile but I am slowly starting to get back into it. I usually make a lot of dishes that you would not eat...lol. Lasagna, baked ziti, stuffed peppers, chicken fajitas, etc.... Mom is very thankful that I got my cooking abilities from Nana & Meme! Mark likes my cooking so I guess that is a good thing as well...lol! After breakfast, Mom was able to do a few things around the apartment, paint my toenails, take the pups for a nice walk & then get on the computer & write to you. Today as gone by quite quickly. It is already 4:15 pm & Mom needs to start thinking about what to have for dinner tonight plus get going & feed the pups. Tomorrow Mark & Mom are going to go take a small road trip to Seekonk, MA. There are a couple stores that I like to go to & those are the closest to us. It will take about a little over an hour to get there. It should be a nice ride with hopefully the foliage. Mom will tell you about it tomorrow when i write to you! Tonight will be a night of relaxing & watching a little TV & then going to bed so we can get up early & head out for the day! Sunday we will be staying in & just watching football. Those are the days that Mom likes to really bake & cook. Sundays are relaxing days for sure. This Sunday I was thinking of making a beef stew with homemade bread & homemade apple pie for dessert. Not sure if it will be that or if the " menu " will change. 
 Mom really has not had the chance to try & get in touch with anyone. I did speak to my friend, Christina today. I guess she is still planning on coming here next weekend so that we can go shopping & do some " girly " things. That will be nice. It will give Mark the chance to go do something with his friends for the day as well. We will meet up for dinner & then come back here for the night. Mom is looking forward to it. No one has been here since she came the last time & that was almost 2 months ago. Time is just flying by. She is going in for surgery on the 19th. Mom is hoping that everything will be okay for her. I am sure saying my prayers for so many friends, family & even people that I don't know that need them. Prayers are free. You don't need money to do that for someone. You just need your time, energy & your heart. On Sunday, I will touch base with our family to see how they all are doing. I know we have a skype call with Tubal & Karen as well that night. I will fill you in on everything either on Sundays letter or Mondays letter to you. Here is the prayer for the day for you:
May you hold fast to that which strengthens your soul. May you create time and space for Jesus: time in His Word, time to pray and reflect; time with your people; and even time for vigorous exercise because it reminds you that you're alive in Him. May you refuse to procrastinate on the important things. May you be motivated to turn away from time wasters and comfort foods. May you instead engage in the life-giving work and nourishment that Jesus has provided for you. Your calling matters. Your life matters. And YOU matter because you are an image bearer of the Most High God.  
 Here is an inspirational saying for the day as well for you: 
 DON'T TAKE ANYTHING PERSONALLY: Nothing others do is because of you. What others say & do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the options & actions of others, you won't be the victim of needless suffering. 
Boy, it is sure getting dark already outside. I think we may be in for some rain even though it doesn't call for it. The clouds are really dark & puffy. Guess Mom will not be seeing any stars shining bright or the moon tonight. That is okay. Maybe I will get the chance to see it over the weekend. Mom will make sure to light a candle tonight in your honor like I have been doing for a couple weeks now. I talk to you while I am lighting it nightly. Do you hear, Mom? I hope so. I will whisper to you later this evening as well. Smile when you hear Mom & I will smile right back to you my sweet precious son! please always know that you are thought of every minute of the day. I miss you with all my heart & soul. I miss you more than words can say. I love you to the moon & back & all the way around the world. You are Mom's hero & the wind beneath my wings. Forever you live inside my heart, mind, body & soul. 
Mom needs to get going for now but I will be back tomorrow night. I hope that you get the chance to sit with Mom tonight while I sleep. Come visit me in my dreams if you can. Have fun & Mom hopes that your evening is filled with everything you need & want it to be. Until tomorrow.... good night & sweet dreams. You are my shining star!
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!