Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Thursday afternoon? Mom is so sorry that again I didn't write you a letter yesterday. Honestly, I have no good reason to why I didn't. I never turned my computer on at all yesterday. Mom did a lot of cleaning yesterday, vacuumed the car out, washed it down as it was sunny & nice out, I also got things ready for the weekend, made a nice dinner for Mark & I & we watched a movie last night. After the movie, I couldn't even concentrate on anything as you were on my mind the whole time. The movie was based on a true story & it was called Breathe. It was such a difficult movie for Mom to watch but it was excellent. Boy, I cried so hard at the end. That whole movie was our life. The things you went through, the things Mom went through with you. As hard as it was to watch, I was so glad that I did. Everyone should watch that movie. Mark even looked at Mom during the movie & said... " This was your life with Tyler " & I said" yes it was. " Mom won't go into too much of it but the movie was done in 1957 in England. A man falling in love with a woman, they get married, they have a child & at 28 yrs. old he contracts Polio. He becomes a quadriplegic/ventilator dependent man. He wants nothing to do with living & wants to die but his wife won't give up on him. She cares for him 24 hrs a day because there we no nurses. He is the gentleman that invents the wheelchair & the lift for vans in the 1960's. He lives the best life he can with his wife, son & friends & family but as the years go by he gets sick more & it lasts longer. His wish again is to die & his wish gets fulfilled. He is the longest living human being with a disability back in those days. He lived for 13 years when doctors said if he left the hospital he would not make it more than 2 weeks. This mans name is Robin Cavendish. What a remarkable man..... just like you Tyler. What a hero..... just like you are mine. The movie hit me so hard but made me laugh & smile as well. I love you so much my sweet precious son. To the moon & back & all the way around the world. I miss you more than words can say. You live in my heart, mind, body & soul every day & every night. Mom always talks about you to every one. Even though I didn't write to you last night, I whispered to you many times. Did you hear Mom? I sure hope so. I will do it again later this evening. Be listening out for me & when you hear Mom, smile for me & I will smile right back to you.I will light the candle for you tonight as well. When you see it burning, know it is for you pumpkin. 
 Mom really doesn't have a lot of updates for you as I haven't been chatty with anyone at all this week. I have spoken to Grandpa & Meme a couple times but it has been quick. I spoke to Aunt Beck today. She is going great & is getting super excited as the count down is on for Italy. We had a great conversation. We laughed a lot as well. It was nice. Vacation is coming to an end for Mark. It went by too fast but he did get a lot of things done that were needed so all in all it was productive. Today we didn't do much because the weather looked like rain. He went for a haircut & I got my nails done. After that we came home. We were going to walk along the ocean this afternoon but by the time we got done it was sprinkling rain. Mark has been playing his game with his brother while I have been chatting with Aunt Beck & Bonnie. Now I am writing to you & in a few minutes I will be feeding the pups & getting dinner for Mark & I. Tonight will be a relaxing night of doing nothing. Tomorrow Mark will be going to lunch with his friend, Rick & Mom will be cleaning & getting things set for everyone Saturday. They will be here in the morning. Mom is excited! Please send a sign to us all to let us know you are near. Mom would love that. 
 I sure hope that your evening tonight will be what you need & want it to be. Have fun while Mom is sleeping. Come sit with me or visit me if you can. Thank you so much. Mom will be back tomorrow with a letter, I promise. Before I go tonight. here is a saying for the day:
 Struggling with life's downs can leave you feeling sad, blue sometimes. But remember, you are strong & capable. So today, gather up your strength & know you will get through it, one step at a time.
 Mom needs to get going for now but know you are everything to me. You are my bright shining star, Tyler! I love you!
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!

Here are the prayers for the day:
  If you’re in an impossible situation and you don’t know what to do, maybe it’s time to rise up in faith and speak to the mountain that stands in your way. Maybe it’s time to hold your ground and ask the Lord to fight for you. In fact, may you know PEACE in this place, like never before! May the JOY of the Lord strengthen you to stand and dream as you pray and contend for your breakthrough. You will get through this. You can count on the Lord to be faithful to His Word. Walk in faith today.
 May you find shelter beneath the shadow of God's wing tonight. May you be wise enough to stay in His established space for you, trusting He'll move you to your next place when the timing is right. May His grace empower you to live abundantly, to stand strong, and to pray powerfully. May your honor for Him compel you to trust Him when your trials seem truer than His Word. He will not fail you, will not forget about you, and will not turn away from you. He's with you in battle, He'll help you when your heart breaks, and He'll deliver you and bless you before a watching world when the time is right. Trust Him. You're so very dear to His heart. Rest well tonight. All is well.