Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Friday afternoon? Boy it is soooooo cold outside today! The temp is 37 degrees & the wind makes it even colder. You remember those days, don't you? The wind stings your face & goes right through you. I guess it is only going to get colder outside tonight. The temp will be dropping to single digits. Mom s certainly not ready for this weather but it is coming whether we like it or not. 
 Mom was up very early this morning & was busy right from the start. I got up, got ready & I left the apartment around 10:30 am. I went & did the trash again  & then went to my nail appointment. After that I did a little shopping & then went right on to grocery shopping. Mom finished up with all of those things & got home around 3 pm. The traffic is crazy out there & the stores are even busier. Mom was in shock at how busy it was but I think everyone is wanting to do their xmas shopping early this year & then we are 2 weeks out from Thanksgiving. This weekend it will be just as cold out & honestly I don't think there is a reason Mark & Mom will have to go out. If we want to we will & if not then we won't. Depends on how he is feeling. He got home late last night & he has been sick ever since. Mom is not surprised though. He always gets that way on these trips. I wish his boss would see that. I am hoping he will be feeling better by tomorrow. He slept really good last night but he says he didn't. He got to work from home today but he has been on the phone all day long he said. He is able to shut everything down in 1 hour so hopefully he will & not think about work until Monday morning as he has another tough week ahead. 
 Mom unfortunately does not have any updates for you at all. It really was a very quiet week. I haven't heard from Grandpa all week so I guess I need to be giving him a call tonight or at least over the weekend. Meme called again today. We spoke briefly because she is at work. I told her I would call her over the weekend. Maybe I will get the chance to chat with Aunt Beck too. It has been about a month now since we spoke. I will fill you in as I know of things! Here are the prayers for the day:
  Because He is God: Father in Heaven, I want to pause and tell You how great You are. You are God Most High - towering above my circumstances, above my fears, and above my dreams. You are the star-breathing God so vast, so great; and yet so close, intimately right here, right now. I'd rather be a doorkeeper in Your house than a big deal anywhere else. I am Yours and You are mine. Your banner over me is love. Just wanted to declare Your greatness today. Thank You for saving and redeeming my life. I will follow You forever. Amen.
  May you look around and notice all of the answers to prayer you enjoy because of prayers you prayed some time ago. May the breakthroughs you've experienced and the open doors you've walked through compel you to pray with more fervency, specificity, and tenacity. God loves your faith. He loves your heart. He loves it when you pray. He's very protective of you and won't give you something that's not good for you. He makes you wait because He's making you ready. Trust your whole soul and story to Him. And keep praying. God continues to move in your life, even when you can't see it. One day, your faith will become sight. A blessed, beautiful, and prayerful weekend to you!
 Here is a sayings for the day:
12 Things to Always Remember:
 1. The past cannot be changed.
2. Opinions don't define your reality.
3. Everyone's journey is different.
4. Things always get better with time.
5. Judgments are a confession of character.
6. Over thinking will lead to sadness.
7. Happiness is found within.
8. Positive thoughts create positive things.
9. Smiles are contagious.
10. Kindness is free.
11. You only fail if you quit.
12. What goes around, comes around.
 The sun is already setting & it is 4:06 pm...wow...that is crazy. The days are getting shorter & shorter so that is why Mom is going to bed earlier so that I can get up earlier & have more daylight time. I think that is smart! Mom will be whispering to you later this evening so be listening out for my voice. Smile pumpkin when you hear Mom & I will be sure to smile back to you. 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. Always remember that, please! I hope you feel it deep in your soul, too. Mom hopes that your evening will bring much peace & restfulness to you. May you do all the things you are needing to do & want to do as well. Come visit mom in my dreams tonight while I am sleeping. Thank you. Mom will be back tomorrow with another letter to you. I must get going now to finish what I need to before I start doing the night stuff. Later Mom just wants to cuddle with a blanket with the pups & relax. Good night & sweet dreams my sweet precious son. You are my shining star & you're forever inside my heart, mind, body & soul. Until tomorrow night.... 
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!