Monday, April 30, 2018
Dear Tyler,
Hi pumpkin! How are you doing on this Monday evening? Mom is going to apologize to you ahead of time as this is going to be a very short letter tonight. It is already 5:40 pm & Mom is running behind. I am not sure why as I really have not done anything all day long. I was up early this morning...6:30 am & laid around in bed for a couple hours & then got up, made breakfast, cleaned the dishes, & did a few things around the apartment. That is all I have done today. The weather is crappy again... rain all day long, gray skies & clouds plus cold temps. The weather really affects my mood for sure but it has just been an off day for Mom all day long. It usually is when it is the first day without my estrogen cream (it is 21 days on/ 7 days off.) All the rest of the days go by lightning fast but that first day is the toughest for me. It always has been. Mom did get a new comforter set so I changed that all out & then had to do the rearranging to fit the old comforters & blankets in the spare closet. That took like an hour...lol. Mom hasn't even done anything really with her steps today. All in all it has been a very off day for me. I will get a good nights sleep tonight & then be ready to rock & roll come tomorrow. My books for my new class comes tomorrow as well so I will be studying all day long. Temps are suppose to be better & I think we will be seeing the sun shining as well! Yippee! Mark has a pretty long week ahead of him. He will be busy almost ever day & some long days in there as well. Mom will take advantage of that & I will be studying my butt off!
We were suppose to have a skype call last night with Tubal & Karen but they cancelled as they were traveling home from West Virginia. We rescheduled for next Sunday. Last night turned out to be a very quiet evening. No phones rang & we watched TV the whole night. Tonight will be dinner, dishes, taking a long hot bath & then going to bed so that I can get up early in the morning to start the day off right. I can not have a repeat of today at all. Mom did chat with Meme for about 5 minutes. She is going to call me this evening. Guess they is no change in Bob but I will get a better update & tell you tomorrow. Nothing else is there to update you on but it is only Monday & I am sure to have something this week.
Mom hopes that your evening will be everything you want it to be. May it be peaceful, restful & perhaps fun while I sleep tonight. Come visit me if you can. I will whisper to you later this evening so be listening out for my voice. Smile when you hear Mom & I will be sure to smile back to you. Always remember that you are my hero & the wind beneath my wings. You are forever in my heart, mind, body & soul. I will light the candle for the evening as well. It will be burning bright in your honor & just for you my sweet precious son. I miss you so much. More than words can say. I love you to the moon & back & all the way around the world. Mom will be back tomorrow with another letter to you so until then.... good night & sweet dreams.
Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!
Here is the prayer:
He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” Luke 22:41-42, NIV
Hi pumpkin! How are you doing on this Monday evening? Mom is going to apologize to you ahead of time as this is going to be a very short letter tonight. It is already 5:40 pm & Mom is running behind. I am not sure why as I really have not done anything all day long. I was up early this morning...6:30 am & laid around in bed for a couple hours & then got up, made breakfast, cleaned the dishes, & did a few things around the apartment. That is all I have done today. The weather is crappy again... rain all day long, gray skies & clouds plus cold temps. The weather really affects my mood for sure but it has just been an off day for Mom all day long. It usually is when it is the first day without my estrogen cream (it is 21 days on/ 7 days off.) All the rest of the days go by lightning fast but that first day is the toughest for me. It always has been. Mom did get a new comforter set so I changed that all out & then had to do the rearranging to fit the old comforters & blankets in the spare closet. That took like an hour...lol. Mom hasn't even done anything really with her steps today. All in all it has been a very off day for me. I will get a good nights sleep tonight & then be ready to rock & roll come tomorrow. My books for my new class comes tomorrow as well so I will be studying all day long. Temps are suppose to be better & I think we will be seeing the sun shining as well! Yippee! Mark has a pretty long week ahead of him. He will be busy almost ever day & some long days in there as well. Mom will take advantage of that & I will be studying my butt off!
We were suppose to have a skype call last night with Tubal & Karen but they cancelled as they were traveling home from West Virginia. We rescheduled for next Sunday. Last night turned out to be a very quiet evening. No phones rang & we watched TV the whole night. Tonight will be dinner, dishes, taking a long hot bath & then going to bed so that I can get up early in the morning to start the day off right. I can not have a repeat of today at all. Mom did chat with Meme for about 5 minutes. She is going to call me this evening. Guess they is no change in Bob but I will get a better update & tell you tomorrow. Nothing else is there to update you on but it is only Monday & I am sure to have something this week.
Mom hopes that your evening will be everything you want it to be. May it be peaceful, restful & perhaps fun while I sleep tonight. Come visit me if you can. I will whisper to you later this evening so be listening out for my voice. Smile when you hear Mom & I will be sure to smile back to you. Always remember that you are my hero & the wind beneath my wings. You are forever in my heart, mind, body & soul. I will light the candle for the evening as well. It will be burning bright in your honor & just for you my sweet precious son. I miss you so much. More than words can say. I love you to the moon & back & all the way around the world. Mom will be back tomorrow with another letter to you so until then.... good night & sweet dreams.
Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!
Here is the prayer:
He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” Luke 22:41-42, NIV
Dear Father in heaven, we lift our eyes to you. You allow earthly events to follow their own course, and even your own Son had to suffer and die. But your plan is already prepared and you will act in our time according to your will. We pray, “Your will be done, your will!” In the midst of all the suffering let your love be revealed in many places, wherever it is possible for people to understand it. You have always protected us; protect us still. You have done much for us and we want to praise your name. We want to be people who always acknowledge you and praise you, for you will never let any be lost who hope in you. Be with us this night, help us, and send us the strength we need to serve you, also in our everyday life. Amen.
Sunday, April 29, 2018
Dear Tyler,
Hi pumpkin! How are you doing on this Sunday late afternoon? Mom is doing okay. Today has been another busy day here for us. Mom was up around 7:30 am. A little later than what I usually am up but that is fine. Mark fed the pups while I slept in. I did make him coffee when I got up though. We both got ready fairly quickly so that we could go & run our errands that needed to be done. We got home around 2:15 pm & then we took the pups for a nice walk seeings how it was not raining & the pavement was dry. Came inside & put everything that needed to put away...away. Then Mom decided that I was going to do some rearranging in the dining room & living room. I put the canvas picture up & took some pictures so I will post it on here this evening along with your letter. Got all that dusted & done & Mom just prepped dinner so I thought it was a good time to write you a quick letter before we have dinner. Tonight will be just relaxing & chilling out as we have been crazy busy & on the go all this weekend.
The weather has been so weird today. First it was raining, then it stopped. The sun came out & then it got cloudy & dark again. Now it is back to being sunny. Not sure but it called for rain all day long but I am fine with what it is doing. Hopefully tomorrow we will have the same thing. I know that most of the week is going to be beautiful & sunny so I can't wait for that at all.
The phone has been quiet again today. No one has called at all. Mom did chat with Grandpa & Debbie last night for awhile. Everyone is doing well. Mark & Mom have decided that we will be going to Florida again this time next year. I am not sure if I already wrote that to you or not. We are going to go for 2 weeks in May. Mom is already started the planning & chatting with everyone on what they want to do. Meme, Bob, Grandpa, Debbie & the 3 dogs are coming with us again. It will be a repeat of 2 years ago. This time we know what to expect & everything will go smoother. Mom is so looking forward to it & I will be starting a countdown for the 1 year that we go. We have all the time to save the money so that will not be a problem for any of us. It will be a good time again. Mom just wishes that you would be with us. I miss you so much. So many places & things constantly remind me of you. Some days are harder than others for sure. Mom does her best to get through those tough days. I just want to make you proud my sweet precious son. I love you to the moon & back & all the way around the world. You will always & forever be my hero & the wind beneath my wings. You live every day inside my heart, mind, body & soul.
Mom is hoping that your evening will be filled with everything that you need & want it to be. May you get the chance to come visit me in my dreams tonight as I am sleeping. Have some fun as well! Continue to watch over us all like I know you do. Thank you! Fly high & free. Mom will be whispering to you later this evening so be listening out for my voice. Smile when you hear me & I will smile back to you. I have already lit the candle for the evening. It smells so yummy in here. It is lemon vanilla bourbon. I will be back tomorrow with another letter to you after Mom studies all day & Mark is at work. So until then....good night & sweet dreams! You are my bright shining star.
Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!
Here is the prayer:
The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. Psalm 9:9–10, NIV
Hi pumpkin! How are you doing on this Sunday late afternoon? Mom is doing okay. Today has been another busy day here for us. Mom was up around 7:30 am. A little later than what I usually am up but that is fine. Mark fed the pups while I slept in. I did make him coffee when I got up though. We both got ready fairly quickly so that we could go & run our errands that needed to be done. We got home around 2:15 pm & then we took the pups for a nice walk seeings how it was not raining & the pavement was dry. Came inside & put everything that needed to put away...away. Then Mom decided that I was going to do some rearranging in the dining room & living room. I put the canvas picture up & took some pictures so I will post it on here this evening along with your letter. Got all that dusted & done & Mom just prepped dinner so I thought it was a good time to write you a quick letter before we have dinner. Tonight will be just relaxing & chilling out as we have been crazy busy & on the go all this weekend.
The weather has been so weird today. First it was raining, then it stopped. The sun came out & then it got cloudy & dark again. Now it is back to being sunny. Not sure but it called for rain all day long but I am fine with what it is doing. Hopefully tomorrow we will have the same thing. I know that most of the week is going to be beautiful & sunny so I can't wait for that at all.
The phone has been quiet again today. No one has called at all. Mom did chat with Grandpa & Debbie last night for awhile. Everyone is doing well. Mark & Mom have decided that we will be going to Florida again this time next year. I am not sure if I already wrote that to you or not. We are going to go for 2 weeks in May. Mom is already started the planning & chatting with everyone on what they want to do. Meme, Bob, Grandpa, Debbie & the 3 dogs are coming with us again. It will be a repeat of 2 years ago. This time we know what to expect & everything will go smoother. Mom is so looking forward to it & I will be starting a countdown for the 1 year that we go. We have all the time to save the money so that will not be a problem for any of us. It will be a good time again. Mom just wishes that you would be with us. I miss you so much. So many places & things constantly remind me of you. Some days are harder than others for sure. Mom does her best to get through those tough days. I just want to make you proud my sweet precious son. I love you to the moon & back & all the way around the world. You will always & forever be my hero & the wind beneath my wings. You live every day inside my heart, mind, body & soul.
Mom is hoping that your evening will be filled with everything that you need & want it to be. May you get the chance to come visit me in my dreams tonight as I am sleeping. Have some fun as well! Continue to watch over us all like I know you do. Thank you! Fly high & free. Mom will be whispering to you later this evening so be listening out for my voice. Smile when you hear me & I will smile back to you. I have already lit the candle for the evening. It smells so yummy in here. It is lemon vanilla bourbon. I will be back tomorrow with another letter to you after Mom studies all day & Mark is at work. So until then....good night & sweet dreams! You are my bright shining star.
Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!
Here is the prayer:
The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. Psalm 9:9–10, NIV
Lord our God, we look to you in our many needs, in the distress of our hearts, in the anguish of the whole world. We beseech you, let light come to your people everywhere on earth to bring them your help and your victory. Remember the wretched, the sick, the poor. Let your living strength come to them so that they can bear their sufferings and hold out joyfully to the end. Remember us all, O Lord our God, for we all need you. We are weak and poor and cannot go forward alone. Your Spirit must help us. May the Savior come to us, and may his grace and his power be born in our hearts. Amen.
Saturday, April 28, 2018
Dear Tyler,
Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Saturday evening? Mom is doing well tonight. Mark is getting ready to do his cut over from 8 pm to 12 midnight so Mom decided to write to you now so that I can be quiet for when he has to do his work. I have about 20 minutes to write to you before it starts. Mom was up early this morning again. ^:15 am. I got right up & fed the pups, got Mark coffee & then I lounged in bed after for about an hour. I got up, got ready, took the pups for a walk & then Mark & Mom headed out at 9:15 am for our appointments... he had a haircut & I had my nails done. After that we went grocery shopping. We got home at around 1 pm. I put all the groceries away & then Charlie & Marion got here. Surprisingly enough.... Mom had a really good time. We talked about their trip to Jamaica & what was going on here that they missed. We went to lunch with all intentions of paying & they surprised us & paid for our lunch so we got ice cream after & we paid that. We were at the ocean for about 2.5 hours then decided to come back here & we sat & visited for a bit & then they left at 5:30 pm. We had a great conversation, laughed & just had a good time... it was like old times for sure. They even brought us back a little sign that was white with palm trees & bling that said Jamaica on it. That was super thoughtful & sweet of them. It is in the living room. I love it!
The weather today was so sunny & warm. It was 73 degrees & the breeze made it super! Couldn't have asked for better weather at all. It was just right. Tomorrow we are back to rain again & also rain on Monday. Mom knows that we need the rain but this is a bit much now. April will be over with so there should not be as much rain or I am hoping we won't get much! May better be a great month for weather! It usually is but with all the craziness we have been having this year it is too hard to tell. Guess we will have to just wait & see.
A couple weeks ago, Mom had purchased a canvas picture. We took it to Michaels to have it framed. It came in & we picked it up today. It came out really nice. Mark picked out the right frame for it. I will take a picture of it tomorrow when we have it hanging on the wall & I will post it on here for you to see. I think you will really like it my sweet precious son. 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. Forever you will be in my heart, mind, body & soul. I already lit the candle for the evening. I whispered to you, did you hear Mom? I hope so. I will whisper to you again later this evening so smile when you hear me & I will smile back to you.
Not much for updates for you but I did receive a few more pictures from Aunt Beck. I am anxious to see more! I spoke to Meme tonight for a bit. She is doing okay but Bob is not doing well. He is back to sleeping all the time, doesn't want to eat or drink & has no interest in doing anything again. I hope he is not coming down with anything. I hope he is feeling better & soon. Skittles is sick as well. Poor little guy. He has bronchitis & is on 3 different medicines to clear it up. Mom will keep you updated on everything as I know. I will call Grandpa & Debbie in a bit to say hello. I will fill you in on that tomorrow as well. That is about all I have for you this evening. It is after 8 pm & Mark is about to start his work. I will be back tomorrow afternoon with another letter to you so until then... good night & sweet dreams. I hope you have a peaceful & restful evening. Have fun while I sleep & come visit me in my dreams if you can. Thanks pumpkin!
Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!
Here is the prayer for the day:
You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. Psalm 16:11, NIV
Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Saturday evening? Mom is doing well tonight. Mark is getting ready to do his cut over from 8 pm to 12 midnight so Mom decided to write to you now so that I can be quiet for when he has to do his work. I have about 20 minutes to write to you before it starts. Mom was up early this morning again. ^:15 am. I got right up & fed the pups, got Mark coffee & then I lounged in bed after for about an hour. I got up, got ready, took the pups for a walk & then Mark & Mom headed out at 9:15 am for our appointments... he had a haircut & I had my nails done. After that we went grocery shopping. We got home at around 1 pm. I put all the groceries away & then Charlie & Marion got here. Surprisingly enough.... Mom had a really good time. We talked about their trip to Jamaica & what was going on here that they missed. We went to lunch with all intentions of paying & they surprised us & paid for our lunch so we got ice cream after & we paid that. We were at the ocean for about 2.5 hours then decided to come back here & we sat & visited for a bit & then they left at 5:30 pm. We had a great conversation, laughed & just had a good time... it was like old times for sure. They even brought us back a little sign that was white with palm trees & bling that said Jamaica on it. That was super thoughtful & sweet of them. It is in the living room. I love it!
The weather today was so sunny & warm. It was 73 degrees & the breeze made it super! Couldn't have asked for better weather at all. It was just right. Tomorrow we are back to rain again & also rain on Monday. Mom knows that we need the rain but this is a bit much now. April will be over with so there should not be as much rain or I am hoping we won't get much! May better be a great month for weather! It usually is but with all the craziness we have been having this year it is too hard to tell. Guess we will have to just wait & see.
A couple weeks ago, Mom had purchased a canvas picture. We took it to Michaels to have it framed. It came in & we picked it up today. It came out really nice. Mark picked out the right frame for it. I will take a picture of it tomorrow when we have it hanging on the wall & I will post it on here for you to see. I think you will really like it my sweet precious son. 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. Forever you will be in my heart, mind, body & soul. I already lit the candle for the evening. I whispered to you, did you hear Mom? I hope so. I will whisper to you again later this evening so smile when you hear me & I will smile back to you.
Not much for updates for you but I did receive a few more pictures from Aunt Beck. I am anxious to see more! I spoke to Meme tonight for a bit. She is doing okay but Bob is not doing well. He is back to sleeping all the time, doesn't want to eat or drink & has no interest in doing anything again. I hope he is not coming down with anything. I hope he is feeling better & soon. Skittles is sick as well. Poor little guy. He has bronchitis & is on 3 different medicines to clear it up. Mom will keep you updated on everything as I know. I will call Grandpa & Debbie in a bit to say hello. I will fill you in on that tomorrow as well. That is about all I have for you this evening. It is after 8 pm & Mark is about to start his work. I will be back tomorrow afternoon with another letter to you so until then... good night & sweet dreams. I hope you have a peaceful & restful evening. Have fun while I sleep & come visit me in my dreams if you can. Thanks pumpkin!
Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!
Here is the prayer for the day:
You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. Psalm 16:11, NIV
Dear Father in heaven, you show us the way of life; in your presence is fullness of joy, and at your right hand is delight forever. In your presence we want to rejoice together as your children, under your protection. May we become firm in every part of our life on earth. Grant that soon something of your kingdom, of your heaven, may encircle us like a blessing, enabling us to fight on in joy and exultation. We entrust ourselves to you, our faithful and loving God, and we thank you. Amen.
Friday, April 27, 2018
Dear Tyler,
Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Friday afternoon? Mom is doing alright today. I am not feeling yucky anymore so that is good. I went to bed early last night & was up early this morning. ^ am my alarm went off & I could not get back to sleep so I got up & fed the pups, made coffee for Mark while he was sound asleep. He looked comfy so I didn't want to bother him so I laid in bed quietly & looked at my email & a few sites until he woke up. after that Mom got right up & made breakfast, ate, did the dishes, dusted, did laundry, vacuumed, cleaned out my closet again, got ready, & then took the pups for a nice long walk. Everything was done & finished by 12:30 pm. Now Mom is writing to you & then will have a couple of hours to work on her studies before the night routine needs to get done. Mom is hoping to go to bed pretty early tonight so that I can get up early as both Mark & Mom have appointments at 10 am. After those we will go pick up the groceries that we need & then I guess Charlie & Marion are going to stop by for a couple hours before they drive back home. We probably will go out to eat with them & then call it a day. I texted Charlie yesterday & he told me that they had no plans on spending the night at all. Mom wasn't surprised one bit. I came very close to telling him not to bother stopping by but I didn't. Guess we shall play it by ear on what happens. Mom will fill you in tomorrow night.
The weather today started out being sunny & blue skies and now it is cloudy, gray & overcast. I knew we were suppose to get some rain later tonight but I didn't think it was going to be this afternoon. It was sprinkling when we were out with the pups. Oh never mind... I just looked out the window & it is indeed raining. Bummer! Looks like Saturday will be sunny & 70 degrees but Sunday is back to rain again. Cooler temps again as well too for Monday & Tuesday. This Tuesday will be May 1st already. Mom will be posting pics for the first half of the month with sunny skies & the 2nd half of the month I will do Memorial day pics. I think you will like them.
It is too early to have a countdown for sure because it is a year away but Mark & Mom are taking Grandpa, Debbie, Meme & Bob back to Florida for 12 days. Mom has the itch to go back as it has been almost 2 years since we were there last & everyone else thought it was a great idea again. Mom will have some homework looking into flights & a place to stay but then after that everything will fall into place. I know that we are going to Sea World this time. Its been 9 years since we went & Mark, Meme & Bob have never been at all. The other thing we are going to do is go to Discovery Cove & swim with the dolphins. That is something that I wanted to do with you but we could never find a way so Mom is going to do this in your honor. I know you definitely will be with Mom when that happens. You will be right by my side & I can't wait! The rest will be up in the air to what we do. I think everyone should pick something & that way no one gets left out & everyone gets to do something they want. Mom thinks that is fair. It gives us all something to look forward to again.
Nothing else really has been going on. It really has been a very quiet 3 days. Meme called last night & we chatted for about 10 minutes. Everything is good there. We talked about the pics that Aunt Beck has been sending us. We are loving them & looking forward to seeing more as well. They have 8 days left. I think today they are just walking around & enjoying their time by the water. I will get the chance to chat with her in about 10 days. I can't wait. It will be exciting to hear about everything. Mom spoke to Auntie Kristina today. Things are okay with her. They all have been sick including the pup. Ryan is doing well. He is a big boy. No girlfriend at this time but he is busy with his job at the bank & his friends. His Pop Pop (Bob's dad) is not doing well at all. He has Stage IV lung cancer & a few other medical issues now. Things look bleak & Ry is having a hard time with that. I am sure you are watching over them as you always got along with Bob & Ry & you were close for a long time. I know that you watch over us all...our family & friends & Mom can't thank you enough. You are missed so much by so many but no one misses you more than Mom. You were & still are my everything. You are my hero & the wind beneath my wings. You will forever live inside my heart, mind, body & soul. I love you to the moon & back & all the way around the world. To infinity & beyond. Mom hopes that you will always feel that deep in your soul.
I hope that your evening tonight will be filled with all the things that you need to do & may want to do. If you can, come visit me in my dreams tonight. I always love that. Mom will light the candle later & whisper to you like I do every night as well. Smile when you hear me & I will send you a smile back. Mom will be back either tomorrow morning or evening with another letter. Continue to fly high & free wherever you are. Until the next letter... good night & sweet dreams.
Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!
Here is the pray for the day:
You answered me when I called to you; with your strength you strengthened me. Psalm 138:3, TEV
Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Friday afternoon? Mom is doing alright today. I am not feeling yucky anymore so that is good. I went to bed early last night & was up early this morning. ^ am my alarm went off & I could not get back to sleep so I got up & fed the pups, made coffee for Mark while he was sound asleep. He looked comfy so I didn't want to bother him so I laid in bed quietly & looked at my email & a few sites until he woke up. after that Mom got right up & made breakfast, ate, did the dishes, dusted, did laundry, vacuumed, cleaned out my closet again, got ready, & then took the pups for a nice long walk. Everything was done & finished by 12:30 pm. Now Mom is writing to you & then will have a couple of hours to work on her studies before the night routine needs to get done. Mom is hoping to go to bed pretty early tonight so that I can get up early as both Mark & Mom have appointments at 10 am. After those we will go pick up the groceries that we need & then I guess Charlie & Marion are going to stop by for a couple hours before they drive back home. We probably will go out to eat with them & then call it a day. I texted Charlie yesterday & he told me that they had no plans on spending the night at all. Mom wasn't surprised one bit. I came very close to telling him not to bother stopping by but I didn't. Guess we shall play it by ear on what happens. Mom will fill you in tomorrow night.
The weather today started out being sunny & blue skies and now it is cloudy, gray & overcast. I knew we were suppose to get some rain later tonight but I didn't think it was going to be this afternoon. It was sprinkling when we were out with the pups. Oh never mind... I just looked out the window & it is indeed raining. Bummer! Looks like Saturday will be sunny & 70 degrees but Sunday is back to rain again. Cooler temps again as well too for Monday & Tuesday. This Tuesday will be May 1st already. Mom will be posting pics for the first half of the month with sunny skies & the 2nd half of the month I will do Memorial day pics. I think you will like them.
It is too early to have a countdown for sure because it is a year away but Mark & Mom are taking Grandpa, Debbie, Meme & Bob back to Florida for 12 days. Mom has the itch to go back as it has been almost 2 years since we were there last & everyone else thought it was a great idea again. Mom will have some homework looking into flights & a place to stay but then after that everything will fall into place. I know that we are going to Sea World this time. Its been 9 years since we went & Mark, Meme & Bob have never been at all. The other thing we are going to do is go to Discovery Cove & swim with the dolphins. That is something that I wanted to do with you but we could never find a way so Mom is going to do this in your honor. I know you definitely will be with Mom when that happens. You will be right by my side & I can't wait! The rest will be up in the air to what we do. I think everyone should pick something & that way no one gets left out & everyone gets to do something they want. Mom thinks that is fair. It gives us all something to look forward to again.
Nothing else really has been going on. It really has been a very quiet 3 days. Meme called last night & we chatted for about 10 minutes. Everything is good there. We talked about the pics that Aunt Beck has been sending us. We are loving them & looking forward to seeing more as well. They have 8 days left. I think today they are just walking around & enjoying their time by the water. I will get the chance to chat with her in about 10 days. I can't wait. It will be exciting to hear about everything. Mom spoke to Auntie Kristina today. Things are okay with her. They all have been sick including the pup. Ryan is doing well. He is a big boy. No girlfriend at this time but he is busy with his job at the bank & his friends. His Pop Pop (Bob's dad) is not doing well at all. He has Stage IV lung cancer & a few other medical issues now. Things look bleak & Ry is having a hard time with that. I am sure you are watching over them as you always got along with Bob & Ry & you were close for a long time. I know that you watch over us all...our family & friends & Mom can't thank you enough. You are missed so much by so many but no one misses you more than Mom. You were & still are my everything. You are my hero & the wind beneath my wings. You will forever live inside my heart, mind, body & soul. I love you to the moon & back & all the way around the world. To infinity & beyond. Mom hopes that you will always feel that deep in your soul.
I hope that your evening tonight will be filled with all the things that you need to do & may want to do. If you can, come visit me in my dreams tonight. I always love that. Mom will light the candle later & whisper to you like I do every night as well. Smile when you hear me & I will send you a smile back. Mom will be back either tomorrow morning or evening with another letter. Continue to fly high & free wherever you are. Until the next letter... good night & sweet dreams.
Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!
Here is the pray for the day:
You answered me when I called to you; with your strength you strengthened me. Psalm 138:3, TEV
Dear Father in heaven, we thank you that we are your children and that your eyes watch over us and see all that is in our hearts. You hear the request of each heart, and you will answer at the right time. Stretch out your strong hand to us, for we are weak and often heavy-hearted, not knowing what to do nor how to find you. But you are with us in every need in spite of all our faults and shortcomings. You are with us; you lead us through everything to our life’s true goal, until each of us can rejoice over all you have done, to the praise of your name, our Father. Amen.
Thursday, April 26, 2018
Dear Tyler,
Hi pumpkin! How are you doing on this Thursday afternoon? Mom is doing a little better than I was yesterday but still not at 100% just yet. I am sorry that I didn't write to you at all yesterday but Mom did not go on her computer at all. I got up from bed & went right to the couch & stayed there all day long. I was covered up with a blanket with the pups right beside me. I had a fever, headache & I was kinda stuffy. I just felt like poop. I went to bed at 10 pm last night & got up at 8 am. My tummy is acting up today & I feel nauseous from time to time. I don't have the headache any longer but Mark said I did have a slight fever this morning. I got up, feed the pups, made breakfast, cleaned up the dishes, took a shower & got ready & then I pushed myself to take the pups for a long walk. The weather today is beautiful. The rain finally stopped this morning, the gray skies are clearing now & the sun is shining. It is about 70 degrees but with the wind it doesn't feel it but it sure is nice out there.
Not much for updates for you at all in the last 2 days. The phone has not rang at all. Aunt Beck did send me a picture yesterday of the botanical gardens. I guess it was Wisteria Lane. It was beautiful in the picture so I can just imagine what it looked like in person. She said that it was gorgeous. They left Florence this morning & now are headed to the coast for a few days. They have 9 days left in Italy before they are on a plane back home. Those 3 weeks really went by fast for them I am sure. Mark's brother was back in Vegas for 2 weeks & he goes back to the UK on Saturday for another 8 weeks to finish up a contract & then he is back in the states again. Everyone seems to be doing well. That is a good thing! Charlie & Marion are suppose to be coming for a visit on Saturday but Mom is not sure right now if that is going to happen. I know Charlie wants to but Marion keeps changing her mind on it. First it was they were coming for the weekend, then it was for the day only, then it was they didn't really know what they were doing, then it was maybe we will stay the night. It keeps changing & Mom is getting pretty tired of it. Marion & I are not close really anymore. Not sure why but it has been that way for several months to a couple years now. She has no time to be my friend but she can be friends with other people. Mom has spoken to Charlie about it & he says he doesn't get it either. He sees what she is doing & he doesn't like it but he can't do anything to change it either. This is really driving a wedge between our friendship as well. I want to see Charlie & hang out when we can but Marion not so much now. She has changed since she started to hang out with her co-worker who is 21 years old. I don't understand that at all & I am not even going to try. If that is what she wants then so be it but I don't have to tolerate the way she treats me. I have done nothing wrong to deserve it. I think this weekend will be Mark & I hanging out. Shopping like we always do on Saturday & then Sunday I think we will go to the movies to see the new Avengers. Mark wants to see it so it will be fun to go. We haven't been since December when we saw the Star Wars movie. Mom has a nail appointment in the morning while Mark is getting his hair cut. The whole thing with Marion really bothered Mom for a long time. I was hurt, then angry & now I am at the point I don't care. It is what it is. I know that is probably the wrong way to think & feel but I can't always be the one who makes the effort to communicate with her, ya know? Oh well... enough of that subject!
Mom got her grade for her final exam yesterday. It was a 93! I was super excited! My final grade was an 89...B+. That was 2 points from an A- but I will take it. My GPA still stands at a 4.0 with a numerical grade of 97. Mom started her next class. Seems like it will be interesting for sure. I am planning on working on some of it after I write to you as well. Just a couple hours today & a full day tomorrow. I will keep you posted on things.
That is about all I have. Like I said earlier. It has been a very quiet 2 days which has been nice. Mom hopes that your evening tonight will be filled with everything you need & want it to be. Come visit Mom in my dreams tonight if you can. Thank you my sweet precious son. 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. Forever you will live inside my heart, mind, body & soul. I will whisper to you later this evening so smile when you hear Mom. I will smile right back to you. I will also light the candle so know that it is for you as you see it shining bright. I will be back to write to you more tomorrow so until then... good night & sweet dreams later on.
Always, Mommy xoxoxo Muah!
Here is the prayer:
How good it is to give thanks to you, O Lord, to sing in your honor, O Most High God, to proclaim your constant love every morning, and your faithfulness every night. Psalm 92:1-2, TEV
Hi pumpkin! How are you doing on this Thursday afternoon? Mom is doing a little better than I was yesterday but still not at 100% just yet. I am sorry that I didn't write to you at all yesterday but Mom did not go on her computer at all. I got up from bed & went right to the couch & stayed there all day long. I was covered up with a blanket with the pups right beside me. I had a fever, headache & I was kinda stuffy. I just felt like poop. I went to bed at 10 pm last night & got up at 8 am. My tummy is acting up today & I feel nauseous from time to time. I don't have the headache any longer but Mark said I did have a slight fever this morning. I got up, feed the pups, made breakfast, cleaned up the dishes, took a shower & got ready & then I pushed myself to take the pups for a long walk. The weather today is beautiful. The rain finally stopped this morning, the gray skies are clearing now & the sun is shining. It is about 70 degrees but with the wind it doesn't feel it but it sure is nice out there.
Not much for updates for you at all in the last 2 days. The phone has not rang at all. Aunt Beck did send me a picture yesterday of the botanical gardens. I guess it was Wisteria Lane. It was beautiful in the picture so I can just imagine what it looked like in person. She said that it was gorgeous. They left Florence this morning & now are headed to the coast for a few days. They have 9 days left in Italy before they are on a plane back home. Those 3 weeks really went by fast for them I am sure. Mark's brother was back in Vegas for 2 weeks & he goes back to the UK on Saturday for another 8 weeks to finish up a contract & then he is back in the states again. Everyone seems to be doing well. That is a good thing! Charlie & Marion are suppose to be coming for a visit on Saturday but Mom is not sure right now if that is going to happen. I know Charlie wants to but Marion keeps changing her mind on it. First it was they were coming for the weekend, then it was for the day only, then it was they didn't really know what they were doing, then it was maybe we will stay the night. It keeps changing & Mom is getting pretty tired of it. Marion & I are not close really anymore. Not sure why but it has been that way for several months to a couple years now. She has no time to be my friend but she can be friends with other people. Mom has spoken to Charlie about it & he says he doesn't get it either. He sees what she is doing & he doesn't like it but he can't do anything to change it either. This is really driving a wedge between our friendship as well. I want to see Charlie & hang out when we can but Marion not so much now. She has changed since she started to hang out with her co-worker who is 21 years old. I don't understand that at all & I am not even going to try. If that is what she wants then so be it but I don't have to tolerate the way she treats me. I have done nothing wrong to deserve it. I think this weekend will be Mark & I hanging out. Shopping like we always do on Saturday & then Sunday I think we will go to the movies to see the new Avengers. Mark wants to see it so it will be fun to go. We haven't been since December when we saw the Star Wars movie. Mom has a nail appointment in the morning while Mark is getting his hair cut. The whole thing with Marion really bothered Mom for a long time. I was hurt, then angry & now I am at the point I don't care. It is what it is. I know that is probably the wrong way to think & feel but I can't always be the one who makes the effort to communicate with her, ya know? Oh well... enough of that subject!
Mom got her grade for her final exam yesterday. It was a 93! I was super excited! My final grade was an 89...B+. That was 2 points from an A- but I will take it. My GPA still stands at a 4.0 with a numerical grade of 97. Mom started her next class. Seems like it will be interesting for sure. I am planning on working on some of it after I write to you as well. Just a couple hours today & a full day tomorrow. I will keep you posted on things.
That is about all I have. Like I said earlier. It has been a very quiet 2 days which has been nice. Mom hopes that your evening tonight will be filled with everything you need & want it to be. Come visit Mom in my dreams tonight if you can. Thank you my sweet precious son. 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. Forever you will live inside my heart, mind, body & soul. I will whisper to you later this evening so smile when you hear Mom. I will smile right back to you. I will also light the candle so know that it is for you as you see it shining bright. I will be back to write to you more tomorrow so until then... good night & sweet dreams later on.
Always, Mommy xoxoxo Muah!
Here is the prayer:
How good it is to give thanks to you, O Lord, to sing in your honor, O Most High God, to proclaim your constant love every morning, and your faithfulness every night. Psalm 92:1-2, TEV
We thank you, Lord our God. How much good you have poured out on us throughout our lives! And how much we should thank you every day! We thank you that again and again we feel your help and know that you can fill our earthly life with what is of heaven. May your kingdom come over the whole world, for all people are longing for faith and for mercy and are to be gathered into your house under the staff of the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ. Watch over us during the night. May your help go far and wide into the whole world. Stand by those who call upon you, even when they do not understand how they should pray. Help us and grant that the Savior may come, to the glory of your name. Amen.
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Dear Tyler,
Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Tuesday afternoon? Mom is doing okay. I have been up since 5:30 am so I am getting tired pretty fast though...lol! The weather today is so beautiful out. It is blue skies & 65 degrees. It will be changing quickly though as it is going to cloud up & rain all day tomorrow. Guess from 5 am in the morning until 5 am Thursday morning. Heavy rain & some wind mixed in as well but Thursday during the day it will be once again sunny & nice.
Grandpa & Debbie left today around 1 pm. They were going to leave later but decided against it as the traffic would start to get heavy & they didn't want to be stuck in it at all. I don't blame them at all for that. Traffic here is always chaos but during the week it gets even worse. They called Mom already to say that they made it to Concord & they were stopping off to have a dinner. They will call Mom again when they get home. Out time as always goes by so quickly. They arrived here around 10:30 am. We visited for a couple hours & then headed out to the mall & a couple other stores. Debbie got a new cell phone. Mom helped her set it all up & get everything all set so she was familiar with it before she left. Mark worked on their computers for them as well. They were very grateful for everything as they always are. We went into a few stores around the mall & the went & had lunch/early dinner at the Cheesecake Factory. After that we came back home, Mom fed the pups & Grandpa & Mark had a drink along with Debbie & Mom. We sat around chatting & visiting & then we watched a show on DVD & then we watched a movie called The Shack. Mom had never heard of it before but it was so good. A lot to take in so I think I will be watching it again. It was so sad though. I cried for sure. Very touching story but put several things into perspective. Everyone is telling me to read the book as it was excellent so I guess I will be looking into that as well. After the movie was over it was after 10 pm so we decided to call it a night & go to bed. This morning Mom got up, got ready right off & fed the pups, made a big breakfast for us all...eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, coffee, juice, etc... did the clean up while everyone else was getting ready, took the pups for a nice long walk with everyone after & then came back up & visited for a couple more hours & then everyone left. Mom always is happy to have company but sad to see them leave when it is that time for them to go. The pups did amazing this time. They didn't even bark hardly at all. They were quiet & slept & laid next to us when we we all together. It was a nice change! Tonight will be a relaxing night watching some TV after we have dinner & take the pups for a nice long walk again. Tomorrow will be work for Mark & then my new class for Mom. I started part of it today. Looks interesting for sure. We shall see. Mom did submit my final exam this afternoon. Out of 75 questions I got 73 correct. That is awesome! Now the instructor needs to grade my paper. No matter what now, Mom can bomb the 5 page paper & still get a 75 on the final & possibly an 85 for an overall grade! I am happy & excited about that for sure. All I wanted to do was pass the course & I will now. So much weight lifted off my shoulders for sure now! Tomorrow I will continue on with reading my 1st 2 chapters in my new class & then take the 1st exam as well! Should be exciting & interesting as I have been working on this other class for so long now..ugh! Mark is getting booked solid with new clients as well so he will be quite busy for the next couple of months.
Mom hasn't spoken to Meme in the last couple of days so I will touch base with her tonight. Aunt Beck sent me a few pictures today of there site seeing today. The architecture is simply beautiful. Later this week they will be leaving Florence & heading to the Amalfi Coast for a few days. She is just enjoying herself & Mom can't wait to hear all about it! I know you are watching over her & John plus all of us as well. Thank you so much for this. It always means so much to Mom. I sure do miss you pumpkin. I love you to the moon & back & all the way around the world. You are my hero & the wind beneath my wings. Forever you are in my heart, mind, body & soul. Mom is hoping that you have a wonderful & peaceful evening tonight. May you get to do all the things you want to do & need to do. Come visit me if you can in my dreams. Have fun while I sleep too. Mom will be back tomorrow with another letter to you so until then... good night & sweet dreams. Mom will whisper to you later & light a candle for you as well. smile when you hear me & I will smile back my sweet precious son. You are my bright shining star.
Mom needs to get going for now. The pups have been fed already & now it is time for me to get things going for dinner. Mom will be looking for the painting in the sky tonight from you! Hope it is a pretty one.
Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!
Here is the prayer:
And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. 2 Peter 1:19, NIV
Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Tuesday afternoon? Mom is doing okay. I have been up since 5:30 am so I am getting tired pretty fast though...lol! The weather today is so beautiful out. It is blue skies & 65 degrees. It will be changing quickly though as it is going to cloud up & rain all day tomorrow. Guess from 5 am in the morning until 5 am Thursday morning. Heavy rain & some wind mixed in as well but Thursday during the day it will be once again sunny & nice.
Grandpa & Debbie left today around 1 pm. They were going to leave later but decided against it as the traffic would start to get heavy & they didn't want to be stuck in it at all. I don't blame them at all for that. Traffic here is always chaos but during the week it gets even worse. They called Mom already to say that they made it to Concord & they were stopping off to have a dinner. They will call Mom again when they get home. Out time as always goes by so quickly. They arrived here around 10:30 am. We visited for a couple hours & then headed out to the mall & a couple other stores. Debbie got a new cell phone. Mom helped her set it all up & get everything all set so she was familiar with it before she left. Mark worked on their computers for them as well. They were very grateful for everything as they always are. We went into a few stores around the mall & the went & had lunch/early dinner at the Cheesecake Factory. After that we came back home, Mom fed the pups & Grandpa & Mark had a drink along with Debbie & Mom. We sat around chatting & visiting & then we watched a show on DVD & then we watched a movie called The Shack. Mom had never heard of it before but it was so good. A lot to take in so I think I will be watching it again. It was so sad though. I cried for sure. Very touching story but put several things into perspective. Everyone is telling me to read the book as it was excellent so I guess I will be looking into that as well. After the movie was over it was after 10 pm so we decided to call it a night & go to bed. This morning Mom got up, got ready right off & fed the pups, made a big breakfast for us all...eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, coffee, juice, etc... did the clean up while everyone else was getting ready, took the pups for a nice long walk with everyone after & then came back up & visited for a couple more hours & then everyone left. Mom always is happy to have company but sad to see them leave when it is that time for them to go. The pups did amazing this time. They didn't even bark hardly at all. They were quiet & slept & laid next to us when we we all together. It was a nice change! Tonight will be a relaxing night watching some TV after we have dinner & take the pups for a nice long walk again. Tomorrow will be work for Mark & then my new class for Mom. I started part of it today. Looks interesting for sure. We shall see. Mom did submit my final exam this afternoon. Out of 75 questions I got 73 correct. That is awesome! Now the instructor needs to grade my paper. No matter what now, Mom can bomb the 5 page paper & still get a 75 on the final & possibly an 85 for an overall grade! I am happy & excited about that for sure. All I wanted to do was pass the course & I will now. So much weight lifted off my shoulders for sure now! Tomorrow I will continue on with reading my 1st 2 chapters in my new class & then take the 1st exam as well! Should be exciting & interesting as I have been working on this other class for so long now..ugh! Mark is getting booked solid with new clients as well so he will be quite busy for the next couple of months.
Mom hasn't spoken to Meme in the last couple of days so I will touch base with her tonight. Aunt Beck sent me a few pictures today of there site seeing today. The architecture is simply beautiful. Later this week they will be leaving Florence & heading to the Amalfi Coast for a few days. She is just enjoying herself & Mom can't wait to hear all about it! I know you are watching over her & John plus all of us as well. Thank you so much for this. It always means so much to Mom. I sure do miss you pumpkin. I love you to the moon & back & all the way around the world. You are my hero & the wind beneath my wings. Forever you are in my heart, mind, body & soul. Mom is hoping that you have a wonderful & peaceful evening tonight. May you get to do all the things you want to do & need to do. Come visit me if you can in my dreams. Have fun while I sleep too. Mom will be back tomorrow with another letter to you so until then... good night & sweet dreams. Mom will whisper to you later & light a candle for you as well. smile when you hear me & I will smile back my sweet precious son. You are my bright shining star.
Mom needs to get going for now. The pups have been fed already & now it is time for me to get things going for dinner. Mom will be looking for the painting in the sky tonight from you! Hope it is a pretty one.
Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!
Here is the prayer:
And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. 2 Peter 1:19, NIV
Lord God, we thank you for giving us light here on earth, where it is so often completely dark. But in the darkness the name of Jesus Christ shines out as the prophetic Word: “Be comforted. After darkness comes light, after night comes day!” We thank you for this light. In joy we thank you, for we have experienced that Jesus lives and comes to meet each one, bringing victory over enemy powers. In the name of Jesus Christ and in his name alone we ask you to remember the needs of our time. We do not want anything that comes from ourselves. We do not want any earthly peace. We want your peace, Lord God, the peace in which everything becomes new, born anew even in suffering, to the eternal glory of your name. Amen.
Monday, April 23, 2018
Dear Tyler,
Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Monday morning? Like Mom promised... I am writing to you before Grandpa & Debbie get here. It is 10 am & we should be expecting them within the next 30 minutes or so. Mom has everything all finished up that I can do so I thought this would be the perfect time to write you your letter.
The sun is shining brightly already this morning & Mom was up at the crack of dawn again...6 am to be exact. I didn't get much sleep last night at all. Aunt Beck was messaging me around 3 am...lol. She is not getting the time change but that is okay. Mom hears the phone looks at it quickly to make sure everything is going okay & then I go back to sleep. She was telling me that she loves Florence even more than Venice & she really loved it there. She sent me a couple pictures of her balcony with a quaint little table & chairs to have coffee on in the morning or a glass of wine at evening time. Mom thinks it would be just like that in Paris. I dream of the day I can actually go there & visit & see everything that I dream & daydream about. Maybe in the next year or so. Right now Mark & Mom have a few things we need to do before we can save for a trip like that. Mom will get there though. That is a fact.
Not much else has happened since Mom wrote to you yesterday afternoon. Our evening was quiet. I spoke to Meme for about 20 minutes. All is well there with her & Bob. she was telling me that she has heard from Aunt Beck as well. I am sure that made her extremely happy. The evening for us consisted of having an early dinner, dessert later & then we watched a movie. We were going to take the pups for another long walk but voted against it as I think Mom has overdone it maybe just a little. Every bone & muscle in my body is hurting me so bad & to top it off I have chin splints that are painful. I will continue to walk & work out but maybe ease up on it and take my time & try & not go all out all at once anymore. This is a "build up" kind of thing anyways. Mom continues to enjoy it & I am not going to stop now!
Today will consist of going to the mall per Grandpa & Debbie's request and then having a late lunch, early dinner this evening & then coming back & just relaxing & visiting with them. I am sure there will be some kind of baseball game on that Grandpa & Mark will be watching. Debbie & Mom will probably go to bed early...lol. Tomorrow morning Mom will make a nice breakfast for them & then hang out here before they leave to go home tomorrow afternoon. It is a quick visit but Mom cherishes the time, any time I get to spend with them. I miss them very much. I miss you very much as well. I hope that you are with us too when they are here. We talk about you all the time. Mom will never stop. I love you to the moon & back & all the way around the world. I will whisper to you tonight just like I do every night. I will also light the candle. when you see it, know that it is burning bright in your memory. Mom hopes that later tonight that your evening will be peaceful. May you have the chance to do all the things that are needed of you & things that you may want to do. Have fun while Mom sleeps. If you can, come visit Mom in my dreams or sit beside me while I sleep. Thank you my sweet precious son. I will be back tomorrow with another letter to you so until then... good night & sweet dreams tonight. Mom needs to get going as they will be here in about 10 minutes.
I love you my bright shining star.......
Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!
Here is the prayer for the day:
I look for your deliverance, Lord. Genesis 49:18, NIV
Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Monday morning? Like Mom promised... I am writing to you before Grandpa & Debbie get here. It is 10 am & we should be expecting them within the next 30 minutes or so. Mom has everything all finished up that I can do so I thought this would be the perfect time to write you your letter.
The sun is shining brightly already this morning & Mom was up at the crack of dawn again...6 am to be exact. I didn't get much sleep last night at all. Aunt Beck was messaging me around 3 am...lol. She is not getting the time change but that is okay. Mom hears the phone looks at it quickly to make sure everything is going okay & then I go back to sleep. She was telling me that she loves Florence even more than Venice & she really loved it there. She sent me a couple pictures of her balcony with a quaint little table & chairs to have coffee on in the morning or a glass of wine at evening time. Mom thinks it would be just like that in Paris. I dream of the day I can actually go there & visit & see everything that I dream & daydream about. Maybe in the next year or so. Right now Mark & Mom have a few things we need to do before we can save for a trip like that. Mom will get there though. That is a fact.
Not much else has happened since Mom wrote to you yesterday afternoon. Our evening was quiet. I spoke to Meme for about 20 minutes. All is well there with her & Bob. she was telling me that she has heard from Aunt Beck as well. I am sure that made her extremely happy. The evening for us consisted of having an early dinner, dessert later & then we watched a movie. We were going to take the pups for another long walk but voted against it as I think Mom has overdone it maybe just a little. Every bone & muscle in my body is hurting me so bad & to top it off I have chin splints that are painful. I will continue to walk & work out but maybe ease up on it and take my time & try & not go all out all at once anymore. This is a "build up" kind of thing anyways. Mom continues to enjoy it & I am not going to stop now!
Today will consist of going to the mall per Grandpa & Debbie's request and then having a late lunch, early dinner this evening & then coming back & just relaxing & visiting with them. I am sure there will be some kind of baseball game on that Grandpa & Mark will be watching. Debbie & Mom will probably go to bed early...lol. Tomorrow morning Mom will make a nice breakfast for them & then hang out here before they leave to go home tomorrow afternoon. It is a quick visit but Mom cherishes the time, any time I get to spend with them. I miss them very much. I miss you very much as well. I hope that you are with us too when they are here. We talk about you all the time. Mom will never stop. I love you to the moon & back & all the way around the world. I will whisper to you tonight just like I do every night. I will also light the candle. when you see it, know that it is burning bright in your memory. Mom hopes that later tonight that your evening will be peaceful. May you have the chance to do all the things that are needed of you & things that you may want to do. Have fun while Mom sleeps. If you can, come visit Mom in my dreams or sit beside me while I sleep. Thank you my sweet precious son. I will be back tomorrow with another letter to you so until then... good night & sweet dreams tonight. Mom needs to get going as they will be here in about 10 minutes.
I love you my bright shining star.......
Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!
Here is the prayer for the day:
I look for your deliverance, Lord. Genesis 49:18, NIV
Lord our God, help us in these days that are so difficult for us. Help us never to lose our expectation of the time that is to come, the time of Jesus Christ, Lord of heaven and earth. Strengthen us, we pray, and strengthen those all over the world who have to endure great suffering, especially the destitute and the dying. May your heavenly hosts come down to the many who are in misery, so that your name is praised in life and in death, in whatever we have to go through. For we shall praise you, no matter what happens now or in the days ahead. May your glory remain in our hearts, with the joy that you, O God, are the Father of all. Amen.
Sunday, April 22, 2018
Dear Tyler,
Hi pumpkin! How are you doing on this Sunday afternoon? Mom is so sorry that I did not write to you yesterday. The day was kind of weird for Mom to be honest with you. It started out good in the morning & then I got to doing things & by the time Mark & Mom were ready to go out to do our errands it was after 1 pm. I told Mark that I really didn't want to go anywhere at that point so we took the pups for a long walk & then came inside & watched a movie. It was called Wonder. such another movie that Mom could relate to. I saw a lot of you & I in that movie for sure. I laughed, I cried but I am so happy I watched it. Anyways.... after the movie, Mom made dinner, did the dishes & then it kind of went downhill from there. I got a headache, was cold & I sat & watched TV for the rest of the night. Mark knew something was up because I was really quiet. I wanted to take a hot bubble bath & I didn't even have the energy to do that. Mom went to bed at 10 pm & got up at 8 am this morning. I never turned my computer on yesterday & this is the first time I have turned it on today. I will be turning it right off after this as well. It is already 3:20 pm. Mom & Mark have had a pretty great day today. We were up early. I got ready & we took the pups for a nice walk again & then we headed out for the day. We went & took a nice long walk by the ocean. It was so windy but it was wonderful. So many others were out there walking as well. We parked & walked one way & then turned around & walked the other way. We did 1.5 miles & I was surprised. It took us maybe 30 minutes total. After that we went grocery shopping. We got home, Mom put everything away, made a macaroni salad for part of our dinner tonight, did laundry, folded other laundry, vacuumed & now I am writing to you. Later on Mom will finish prepping dinner & then we will take the pups for another walk, watch a little TV & call it a night as we will be up & ready for Grandpa & Debbie to get here in the morning. Not sure what we will be doing but I am sure we will have a good time with lots of laughs as always. Wish Meme & Bob were coming as well but Meme has to work. Mark & Mom will be up in NH in about 3 weeks so I will see them then!
There really are no updates for you today. The phone was quiet yesterday & no one called today either. The weather is so nice that everyone is outside for a change instead of being cooped up inside. The sun is shining bright & the sky is so blue! It will be this way for another couple of days & then we are getting rain. After that it will be nice & sunny again for a few days! Mom loves this weather for sure. The temps are in the 60's. I did hear from Aunt Beck again. Everything is well & they are having such a great time. They have already been in Italy a week & have been to Rome, Venice & Florence. Not sure what is next for them but I am anxious to see more pictures from them. I will probably hear from them in a day or two again.
Mom is doing pretty good with tracking her burned calories, steps, & sleep still. I am enjoying it so much. I am really getting back into the swing of working out & wanting to be healthy again. Mark & Mom compare with each other. I walk more & he burns more calories than I but we are pretty close for the most part. Today I have met my goal at 1 pm. It has been 2 weeks & Mom is hitting goal almost 98% of the time. There was a day I missed it by just a little bit but all the other days I have. I noticed that I am eating less as I am not as hungry as I once was. I eat a lot of protein... eggs, fish & drink this juice that gives me fruits & veggies. I hope you smile when you see Mom trying to make an effort. I am doing it solely for me though. If I was doing it for someone else it wouldn't be right. Mom will keep you posted on my progress. I really want to go walking by the ocean more often as it was just wonderful this morning. Think Mark & Mom will be doing that on Saturday & Sundays from now on providing the weather is good!
Mom is hoping that your evening is all that you want it to be & need it to be. May you have the chance to come be with Mom tonight or visit me in my dreams. Get those paintbrushes ready so Mom can see a pretty pink sunset! I will be looking. Mom will be back tomorrow morning to write to you before Grandpa gets here. Later I will whisper to you as I always do so be listening for my voice. Smile for Mom & I will smile to you. I will light a candle as well. I miss you so much my sweet precious son & I love you to the moon & back & all the way around the world. You are my hero & the wind beneath my wings. You live inside my heart, mind, body & soul.
Mom is going to close this letter for now. I need to finish up the laundry & get dinner going. Until tomorrow.... good night & sweet dreams.
Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!
Here is the prayer for the day:
Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning, like men waiting for their master to return from a wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him. Luke 12:35–36, NIV
Hi pumpkin! How are you doing on this Sunday afternoon? Mom is so sorry that I did not write to you yesterday. The day was kind of weird for Mom to be honest with you. It started out good in the morning & then I got to doing things & by the time Mark & Mom were ready to go out to do our errands it was after 1 pm. I told Mark that I really didn't want to go anywhere at that point so we took the pups for a long walk & then came inside & watched a movie. It was called Wonder. such another movie that Mom could relate to. I saw a lot of you & I in that movie for sure. I laughed, I cried but I am so happy I watched it. Anyways.... after the movie, Mom made dinner, did the dishes & then it kind of went downhill from there. I got a headache, was cold & I sat & watched TV for the rest of the night. Mark knew something was up because I was really quiet. I wanted to take a hot bubble bath & I didn't even have the energy to do that. Mom went to bed at 10 pm & got up at 8 am this morning. I never turned my computer on yesterday & this is the first time I have turned it on today. I will be turning it right off after this as well. It is already 3:20 pm. Mom & Mark have had a pretty great day today. We were up early. I got ready & we took the pups for a nice walk again & then we headed out for the day. We went & took a nice long walk by the ocean. It was so windy but it was wonderful. So many others were out there walking as well. We parked & walked one way & then turned around & walked the other way. We did 1.5 miles & I was surprised. It took us maybe 30 minutes total. After that we went grocery shopping. We got home, Mom put everything away, made a macaroni salad for part of our dinner tonight, did laundry, folded other laundry, vacuumed & now I am writing to you. Later on Mom will finish prepping dinner & then we will take the pups for another walk, watch a little TV & call it a night as we will be up & ready for Grandpa & Debbie to get here in the morning. Not sure what we will be doing but I am sure we will have a good time with lots of laughs as always. Wish Meme & Bob were coming as well but Meme has to work. Mark & Mom will be up in NH in about 3 weeks so I will see them then!
There really are no updates for you today. The phone was quiet yesterday & no one called today either. The weather is so nice that everyone is outside for a change instead of being cooped up inside. The sun is shining bright & the sky is so blue! It will be this way for another couple of days & then we are getting rain. After that it will be nice & sunny again for a few days! Mom loves this weather for sure. The temps are in the 60's. I did hear from Aunt Beck again. Everything is well & they are having such a great time. They have already been in Italy a week & have been to Rome, Venice & Florence. Not sure what is next for them but I am anxious to see more pictures from them. I will probably hear from them in a day or two again.
Mom is doing pretty good with tracking her burned calories, steps, & sleep still. I am enjoying it so much. I am really getting back into the swing of working out & wanting to be healthy again. Mark & Mom compare with each other. I walk more & he burns more calories than I but we are pretty close for the most part. Today I have met my goal at 1 pm. It has been 2 weeks & Mom is hitting goal almost 98% of the time. There was a day I missed it by just a little bit but all the other days I have. I noticed that I am eating less as I am not as hungry as I once was. I eat a lot of protein... eggs, fish & drink this juice that gives me fruits & veggies. I hope you smile when you see Mom trying to make an effort. I am doing it solely for me though. If I was doing it for someone else it wouldn't be right. Mom will keep you posted on my progress. I really want to go walking by the ocean more often as it was just wonderful this morning. Think Mark & Mom will be doing that on Saturday & Sundays from now on providing the weather is good!
Mom is hoping that your evening is all that you want it to be & need it to be. May you have the chance to come be with Mom tonight or visit me in my dreams. Get those paintbrushes ready so Mom can see a pretty pink sunset! I will be looking. Mom will be back tomorrow morning to write to you before Grandpa gets here. Later I will whisper to you as I always do so be listening for my voice. Smile for Mom & I will smile to you. I will light a candle as well. I miss you so much my sweet precious son & I love you to the moon & back & all the way around the world. You are my hero & the wind beneath my wings. You live inside my heart, mind, body & soul.
Mom is going to close this letter for now. I need to finish up the laundry & get dinner going. Until tomorrow.... good night & sweet dreams.
Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!
Here is the prayer for the day:
Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning, like men waiting for their master to return from a wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him. Luke 12:35–36, NIV
Lord our God, we wait in expectation. Even in the great distress on earth, we wait in longing for your day to come, for the pangs of death to pass, so that your kingdom may arise and the reign of Jesus Christ may spread over the whole world in power and glory. May your promise be fulfilled and your will be done on earth. May there always be people who believe and who pray in faith, “Lord God, come! Come, Lord God. Humankind does not understand how to live. Send us Jesus Christ, the Savior, Lord, and Judge of the dead and the living. Put an end to sin and death!” We thank you for giving us this faith and for letting us pray at all times, “Come, Lord Jesus. Yes, come soon, Lord Jesus!” We ask you to protect us in this faith. Bring this faith to fulfillment for the glory of your name. Amen.
Friday, April 20, 2018
Dear Tyler,
Hi pumpkin! How are you doing on this Friday afternoon? Mom has had a pretty good day today! I was up early just like I always am. I was able to get up, make breakfast, do the dishes, dust, clean the bathrooms, fold laundry, get ready, take the pups for a nice long walk & then I got right on working on my final exam. I am very proud to say that I am 100% finished with my paper. I have gone over it & proofread it all as well. I am happy with what I wrote & hopefully I did a good job & my instructor will feel the same way. My grade is sitting at an 88 right now. I am 3 points from an A in the class. Mom will be happy with a passing grade. At this point my overall grade is a 97 for the 10 classes that I have done. Mom already went over the 75 questions for this exam & I will go over a few of them one last time over the weekend & then I will be submitting it on Sunday. I will start my new class on Tuesday as Grandpa & Debbie are coming down Monday morning & staying over night & leaving Tuesday. I will work on my studies after they leave as I won't have hardly any cleaning up to do after they leave. I will have laundry but that is about it. Mom is looking forward to having company. The weather is suppose to be close to 60 degrees & all kinds of sunshine! That is amazing! The weather today was on the chilly side but the sun is out & shining so brightly. The skies are blue with big puffy white clouds. Mom is hoping to see a painting in the sky tonight while the sun is setting. The sunrise today was not one like it usually is. Mom was taking pictures of the sun with the clouds as I thought it was pretty & I enlarged the photo to get a close up & I saw the most surprising thing.... there was a rainbow in the clouds. It was nothing like I have ever seen. Mom will post a picture or 2 of it on here tonight. It was something that made Mom smile so big.
Everything was quiet last night. The phone rang only once. Mark & Mom just had dinner & we watched TV & then went to bed. Tonight we are going to have dinner & then do the dishes & we are going to take the pups for another long walk because it is really nice out. This weekend will be all about grocery shopping Saturday & then chilling out for the evening. Sunday we are getting up early & going for a long walk by the ocean & then coming home for the rest of the day, having brunch & then doing whatever. Mom will do some cleaning before Grandpa & Debbie arrive though. I am sure I will have laundry to do as well! Mom heard from Aunt Beck today! She was funny as she is so confused on the time difference from Italy to here. I explained it to her but I am not sure she completely understood...lol! She was telling me that she likes Venice a lot. Rome was okay but I don't think she would stay there for a few days. As she put it, it was a passing by city. Sunday they are headed to Florence for a few days & then it is off to the city where some of our family is. I can't believe that in a couple days they will have been there for a week already. Time flies & I am sure it is flying faster for her! She looks very happy in the pictures. That makes Mom happy too! I will share the pics with Meme later tonight. I just have not got around to it just yet. Mom was completely focused on her studies. Not much else is going on. Mom will have some more updates for you over the weekend though.
I can't believe that today is 58 months exactly since you went away. It is April 20th. Time does not make it any better for me but I try my best for you pumpkin! I miss you so much. Some days it hurts really bad & other days it hurts like hell! I love you to the moon & back & all the way around the world. You are my hero & then wind beneath my wings. Forever you are inside my heart, mind, body & soul. Mom will whisper to you later this evening so smile when you hear Mom & I will smile right back to you. The candle will burn bright for you as well. I will be back tomorrow afternoon with another letter to you. For now, Mom needs to get things ready for dinner for Mark & I. Pups have been fed already. Until tomorrow my sweet precious son... good night & sweet dreams.
Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!
Here is the pray for the day:
Before they call I will answer; while they are still speaking I will hear. Isaiah 65:24, NIV
Hi pumpkin! How are you doing on this Friday afternoon? Mom has had a pretty good day today! I was up early just like I always am. I was able to get up, make breakfast, do the dishes, dust, clean the bathrooms, fold laundry, get ready, take the pups for a nice long walk & then I got right on working on my final exam. I am very proud to say that I am 100% finished with my paper. I have gone over it & proofread it all as well. I am happy with what I wrote & hopefully I did a good job & my instructor will feel the same way. My grade is sitting at an 88 right now. I am 3 points from an A in the class. Mom will be happy with a passing grade. At this point my overall grade is a 97 for the 10 classes that I have done. Mom already went over the 75 questions for this exam & I will go over a few of them one last time over the weekend & then I will be submitting it on Sunday. I will start my new class on Tuesday as Grandpa & Debbie are coming down Monday morning & staying over night & leaving Tuesday. I will work on my studies after they leave as I won't have hardly any cleaning up to do after they leave. I will have laundry but that is about it. Mom is looking forward to having company. The weather is suppose to be close to 60 degrees & all kinds of sunshine! That is amazing! The weather today was on the chilly side but the sun is out & shining so brightly. The skies are blue with big puffy white clouds. Mom is hoping to see a painting in the sky tonight while the sun is setting. The sunrise today was not one like it usually is. Mom was taking pictures of the sun with the clouds as I thought it was pretty & I enlarged the photo to get a close up & I saw the most surprising thing.... there was a rainbow in the clouds. It was nothing like I have ever seen. Mom will post a picture or 2 of it on here tonight. It was something that made Mom smile so big.
Everything was quiet last night. The phone rang only once. Mark & Mom just had dinner & we watched TV & then went to bed. Tonight we are going to have dinner & then do the dishes & we are going to take the pups for another long walk because it is really nice out. This weekend will be all about grocery shopping Saturday & then chilling out for the evening. Sunday we are getting up early & going for a long walk by the ocean & then coming home for the rest of the day, having brunch & then doing whatever. Mom will do some cleaning before Grandpa & Debbie arrive though. I am sure I will have laundry to do as well! Mom heard from Aunt Beck today! She was funny as she is so confused on the time difference from Italy to here. I explained it to her but I am not sure she completely understood...lol! She was telling me that she likes Venice a lot. Rome was okay but I don't think she would stay there for a few days. As she put it, it was a passing by city. Sunday they are headed to Florence for a few days & then it is off to the city where some of our family is. I can't believe that in a couple days they will have been there for a week already. Time flies & I am sure it is flying faster for her! She looks very happy in the pictures. That makes Mom happy too! I will share the pics with Meme later tonight. I just have not got around to it just yet. Mom was completely focused on her studies. Not much else is going on. Mom will have some more updates for you over the weekend though.
I can't believe that today is 58 months exactly since you went away. It is April 20th. Time does not make it any better for me but I try my best for you pumpkin! I miss you so much. Some days it hurts really bad & other days it hurts like hell! I love you to the moon & back & all the way around the world. You are my hero & then wind beneath my wings. Forever you are inside my heart, mind, body & soul. Mom will whisper to you later this evening so smile when you hear Mom & I will smile right back to you. The candle will burn bright for you as well. I will be back tomorrow afternoon with another letter to you. For now, Mom needs to get things ready for dinner for Mark & I. Pups have been fed already. Until tomorrow my sweet precious son... good night & sweet dreams.
Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!
Here is the pray for the day:
Before they call I will answer; while they are still speaking I will hear. Isaiah 65:24, NIV
Our great God, still hidden and yet so evident and near, we thank you that you are at work in us before we think of asking. We thank you that you hold us by the hand and lead us before we are aware of it. Stay with us in this way and awaken our hearts at the right moment, that we are not surprised by the painful things we experience but can be prepared at all times to watch and pray, trusting that we are not forsaken in the constant strife on this earth. Grant us hope, O God, that the time is coming when all people will hear the proclamation, “See, a new heaven and a new earth, because you have learned to see God’s honor in everything.” Amen.
Thursday, April 19, 2018
Dear Tyler,
Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Thursday afternoon? Mom is doing alright. I have been very busy all day long that is for sure! Mom took advantage of the rainy weather to get some things done around the apartment this morning. I was able to get up, do a workout, which I have not done since we left Texas (it is a 1 mile walk in 15 minutes.) It really felt great to do that! After my workout, Mom made breakfast, did the dishes & then got ready. It was raining so hard that the pups did not want to go for a walk today at all so I got on my computer & dabbled around doing a few things & then I went right to working on my school work. I got so much accomplished on my paper today & it felt great! I will be completely done with it tomorrow. Should take me a couple hours to finish it & fine tune it & then...as the saying goes... the rest is history with this class!!!! It is already 5:45 pm & Mom is just starting to cook dinner for Mark & I. The pups got fed but I was so busy that I am so far behind on everything. Mom will apologize right now as this letter will probably not be very long at all tonight. I really am tired right now & after dinner I am going to relax. Maybe take a nice hot bath & then watch some TV for a bit & then go to bed. I want to get up early in the morning, do another workout & get started on school. That way I have the entire day to work on it if I have to.
The weather was raining all day long. Gray & overcast but the rain now has stopped & the sun is actually out. That is so nice to see. The next several days will be in the 50's with lots of sunshine & no rain! Yipee! Mom is very excited about that for sure. I get so much more accomplished when it is bright & sunny outside. The sun just energizes me so much!
Mom doesn't have a lot of updates for you but I do have a couple. Aunt Beck sent me a picture of John with his new Italian hat that he bought. He looks good. Happy just like Aunt Beck is. I think they are having a really good time! It is pretty hard to try & chat with the time change between us but it is nice to hear from her from time to time. I can't wait to see pictures from Venice. Mark has been there & he says that it is beautiful. I am sure without a doubt that it is. Meme, Bob, Grandpa, Debbie, Aunt Shirley, Richard, Great Grammy are all doing well. nothing new to report there for right now. Mom did have a quick conversation with Jeremy... your brother from another mother...lol! He is doing pretty good. He looks great. He was telling Mom that he is needing new equipment because his MD/MS is getting worse & he is having trouble doing the things that he can. He is looking into a computer system that he can control with his eyes alone. This way he will be more independent. It broke my heart to hear that he is at that point though. Mark & Mom are going to help him get this. It cost a bit but we are going to do all that we can. Jeremy told me that he stays strong for you, Tyler. I truly believe that. You both were so close...like brothers. I know he misses you & I know you watch over him. Mom read that last night & I had tears. It was the sweetest thing he could say. Please watch over us all so that we can do everything in our power to get this for him. Thank you my sweet precious son. Mom misses you so much. More than I can ever express to you or anyone. 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 will be in my heart, mind, body & soul.
Mom hopes your evening will be everything that you need & want it to be. I hope you have time to come be with Mom or visit me in my dreams while I sleep tonight. Thank you. I will whisper to you as I always do & I will light your candle tonight as well. Smile to Mom when you hear my voice & I will smile to you. I will be back tomorrow with another letter & more updates for you I am sure. For now though... Mom needs to get going so that I can get everything else done for the evening so I can relax. Until tomorrow...good night & sweet dreams my bright shining star.
Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!
Here is the prayer for the day:
And in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ give thanks every day for everything to our God and Father. Ephesians 5:20, NEB
Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Thursday afternoon? Mom is doing alright. I have been very busy all day long that is for sure! Mom took advantage of the rainy weather to get some things done around the apartment this morning. I was able to get up, do a workout, which I have not done since we left Texas (it is a 1 mile walk in 15 minutes.) It really felt great to do that! After my workout, Mom made breakfast, did the dishes & then got ready. It was raining so hard that the pups did not want to go for a walk today at all so I got on my computer & dabbled around doing a few things & then I went right to working on my school work. I got so much accomplished on my paper today & it felt great! I will be completely done with it tomorrow. Should take me a couple hours to finish it & fine tune it & then...as the saying goes... the rest is history with this class!!!! It is already 5:45 pm & Mom is just starting to cook dinner for Mark & I. The pups got fed but I was so busy that I am so far behind on everything. Mom will apologize right now as this letter will probably not be very long at all tonight. I really am tired right now & after dinner I am going to relax. Maybe take a nice hot bath & then watch some TV for a bit & then go to bed. I want to get up early in the morning, do another workout & get started on school. That way I have the entire day to work on it if I have to.
The weather was raining all day long. Gray & overcast but the rain now has stopped & the sun is actually out. That is so nice to see. The next several days will be in the 50's with lots of sunshine & no rain! Yipee! Mom is very excited about that for sure. I get so much more accomplished when it is bright & sunny outside. The sun just energizes me so much!
Mom doesn't have a lot of updates for you but I do have a couple. Aunt Beck sent me a picture of John with his new Italian hat that he bought. He looks good. Happy just like Aunt Beck is. I think they are having a really good time! It is pretty hard to try & chat with the time change between us but it is nice to hear from her from time to time. I can't wait to see pictures from Venice. Mark has been there & he says that it is beautiful. I am sure without a doubt that it is. Meme, Bob, Grandpa, Debbie, Aunt Shirley, Richard, Great Grammy are all doing well. nothing new to report there for right now. Mom did have a quick conversation with Jeremy... your brother from another mother...lol! He is doing pretty good. He looks great. He was telling Mom that he is needing new equipment because his MD/MS is getting worse & he is having trouble doing the things that he can. He is looking into a computer system that he can control with his eyes alone. This way he will be more independent. It broke my heart to hear that he is at that point though. Mark & Mom are going to help him get this. It cost a bit but we are going to do all that we can. Jeremy told me that he stays strong for you, Tyler. I truly believe that. You both were so close...like brothers. I know he misses you & I know you watch over him. Mom read that last night & I had tears. It was the sweetest thing he could say. Please watch over us all so that we can do everything in our power to get this for him. Thank you my sweet precious son. Mom misses you so much. More than I can ever express to you or anyone. 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 will be in my heart, mind, body & soul.
Mom hopes your evening will be everything that you need & want it to be. I hope you have time to come be with Mom or visit me in my dreams while I sleep tonight. Thank you. I will whisper to you as I always do & I will light your candle tonight as well. Smile to Mom when you hear my voice & I will smile to you. I will be back tomorrow with another letter & more updates for you I am sure. For now though... Mom needs to get going so that I can get everything else done for the evening so I can relax. Until tomorrow...good night & sweet dreams my bright shining star.
Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!
Here is the prayer for the day:
And in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ give thanks every day for everything to our God and Father. Ephesians 5:20, NEB
Dear Father in heaven, accept our thanks today for all you allow us to learn and to receive from you. Help us, your children, to follow the Savior with a right spirit and with true understanding. Protect us from evil, from all the works of Satan. In our generation may we experience your rulership and your wonders. In the name of Jesus we pray, reveal yourself with power. May your will be done on earth as in heaven, that all may realize they are in your hands and that it is your will to set everything right. Be with us this night. Bless and strengthen us for all the work entrusted to us. Amen.
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Dear Tyler,
Hi pumpkin! How are you doing on this Wednesday afternoon? The weather today was exactly what they said it would be....blue skies, sunny & cold temps. I will take it though as some places are still getting snow & a lot of it. It is crazy to think that but it seems like winter does not want to end at all. I really don't think that we will have a "Spring" at all this year. I have a funny feeling that it will go from cold temps right to one day being warmer & then it will be summer. Looks like tomorrow will be another day of rain but then after that we will have about 5 days of sunny skies. Mom is hoping that during those days I will get the chance to see a some of your beautiful paintings in the sky. I am looking for the pink sunrises & sunsets so I am putting my requests in now...lol!
Today was a pretty low key day for me. I was up early this morning, lounged around in bed for an hour or so & then got up, made breakfast, did the clean up of that, got ready, & then took the pups for a nice long walk. After that I came right in & started writing my paper for school. I got my grade for exam 6. I got an 86% on it. I am happy with that. I got 4 questions wrong & 1 essay question wrong. I am doing the best I can & that is all that matters to Mom. I am doing better than what I ever thought I would so that is a bonus in itself for sure. Mom should have her paper down & submitted to my instructor either Friday or over the weekend. I am excited as all h *ll! Finally I am able to put this all behind me & more forward! The phones were also quiet as well. It didn't even ring once & Mark was on 2 calls all day long. That is a good day for him. Looks like tonight will be a night of having dinner, cleaning up & then relaxing for the most part. Mom is kinda tired today so I am hoping to get some good sleep tonight.
For about a week now, I have what is called a Misfit. It is like a Fitbit but it's a different company. I wear it all the time & it tracks the steps that I take all day long, calories I burn & puts the steps I do take into how many miles that it is equivalent to. At night, it tracks my sleep to when I am awake, to light sleep & to restful sleep. The whole thing is interesting. They give you a goal to meet that is based on your height & weight. To say the least I am doing really well with the steps & meeting my goal. I am averaging walking 2-3 miles per day, doing between 6,000-10,000 steps daily & burning some calories as well. Sleep on the other hand is not so great. In an 8 hour period, Mom is usually awake for about 40 minutes, 3 hours of light sleep & 4 hours of restful sleep. Mom really needs to get better sleep for sure & so does Mark. He is worse than I am. I really enjoying the walking & getting the exercise again. I am getting back into it & I am also slowly trying to start running. That will be a work in progress....lol! I am eating less junk food & trying not to eat a snack at night time. Mark is pretty proud of me so that also makes Mom feel good. I keep my sleep journal in a book so I can monitor it weekly. Mom also gets out in the evening & goes for a nightly walk with the pups as long as the weather is good. If it is not I walk laps around the apartment...believe it or not. Sounds funny but it works. I do 10 laps in the morning, 10 laps int he afternoon & 10 laps at night. I really am into this & I hope I get stronger & lose weight. That is Mom's goal for herself.
I have no updates for you at all tonight as I have not spoken to anyone at all for yesterday & today. I didn't hear from Aunt Beck but I didn't think I would as she is on her vacation. I will look forward to the random pictures that I get though. They are off to Venice tomorrow so they say goodbye to Rome for a couple of weeks. It is going on 10:45 pm there so I am sure they are already sleeping. It is 4:45 pm here. Mom needs to get going in a few minutes so that I can fed the pups & get dinner for Mark & I. Mom hopes that your night will be all that you need & want it to be. May you get to do all that you need & want to do. Come be with Mom or visit me in my dreams if you can tonight. I love it when you do. I miss you so much my sweet precious son. I love you to the moon & back & all the way around the world. You are my hero & the wind beneath my wings. Forever you are always in my heart, mind, body & soul. I hope you always feel that deep inside your soul. You are loved unconditionally. Mom will be back tomorrow with another letter to you & possibly some new updates. I will light the candle for you tonight so when you see it shining bright you will know it is shining for you! Mom will whisper to you later as well. I will smile & hope you will be smiling too. Until tomorrow.... good night & sweet dreams!
Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!
Here is the prayer for the day:
I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name. Revelation 3:8, NIV
Hi pumpkin! How are you doing on this Wednesday afternoon? The weather today was exactly what they said it would be....blue skies, sunny & cold temps. I will take it though as some places are still getting snow & a lot of it. It is crazy to think that but it seems like winter does not want to end at all. I really don't think that we will have a "Spring" at all this year. I have a funny feeling that it will go from cold temps right to one day being warmer & then it will be summer. Looks like tomorrow will be another day of rain but then after that we will have about 5 days of sunny skies. Mom is hoping that during those days I will get the chance to see a some of your beautiful paintings in the sky. I am looking for the pink sunrises & sunsets so I am putting my requests in now...lol!
Today was a pretty low key day for me. I was up early this morning, lounged around in bed for an hour or so & then got up, made breakfast, did the clean up of that, got ready, & then took the pups for a nice long walk. After that I came right in & started writing my paper for school. I got my grade for exam 6. I got an 86% on it. I am happy with that. I got 4 questions wrong & 1 essay question wrong. I am doing the best I can & that is all that matters to Mom. I am doing better than what I ever thought I would so that is a bonus in itself for sure. Mom should have her paper down & submitted to my instructor either Friday or over the weekend. I am excited as all h *ll! Finally I am able to put this all behind me & more forward! The phones were also quiet as well. It didn't even ring once & Mark was on 2 calls all day long. That is a good day for him. Looks like tonight will be a night of having dinner, cleaning up & then relaxing for the most part. Mom is kinda tired today so I am hoping to get some good sleep tonight.
For about a week now, I have what is called a Misfit. It is like a Fitbit but it's a different company. I wear it all the time & it tracks the steps that I take all day long, calories I burn & puts the steps I do take into how many miles that it is equivalent to. At night, it tracks my sleep to when I am awake, to light sleep & to restful sleep. The whole thing is interesting. They give you a goal to meet that is based on your height & weight. To say the least I am doing really well with the steps & meeting my goal. I am averaging walking 2-3 miles per day, doing between 6,000-10,000 steps daily & burning some calories as well. Sleep on the other hand is not so great. In an 8 hour period, Mom is usually awake for about 40 minutes, 3 hours of light sleep & 4 hours of restful sleep. Mom really needs to get better sleep for sure & so does Mark. He is worse than I am. I really enjoying the walking & getting the exercise again. I am getting back into it & I am also slowly trying to start running. That will be a work in progress....lol! I am eating less junk food & trying not to eat a snack at night time. Mark is pretty proud of me so that also makes Mom feel good. I keep my sleep journal in a book so I can monitor it weekly. Mom also gets out in the evening & goes for a nightly walk with the pups as long as the weather is good. If it is not I walk laps around the apartment...believe it or not. Sounds funny but it works. I do 10 laps in the morning, 10 laps int he afternoon & 10 laps at night. I really am into this & I hope I get stronger & lose weight. That is Mom's goal for herself.
I have no updates for you at all tonight as I have not spoken to anyone at all for yesterday & today. I didn't hear from Aunt Beck but I didn't think I would as she is on her vacation. I will look forward to the random pictures that I get though. They are off to Venice tomorrow so they say goodbye to Rome for a couple of weeks. It is going on 10:45 pm there so I am sure they are already sleeping. It is 4:45 pm here. Mom needs to get going in a few minutes so that I can fed the pups & get dinner for Mark & I. Mom hopes that your night will be all that you need & want it to be. May you get to do all that you need & want to do. Come be with Mom or visit me in my dreams if you can tonight. I love it when you do. I miss you so much my sweet precious son. I love you to the moon & back & all the way around the world. You are my hero & the wind beneath my wings. Forever you are always in my heart, mind, body & soul. I hope you always feel that deep inside your soul. You are loved unconditionally. Mom will be back tomorrow with another letter to you & possibly some new updates. I will light the candle for you tonight so when you see it shining bright you will know it is shining for you! Mom will whisper to you later as well. I will smile & hope you will be smiling too. Until tomorrow.... good night & sweet dreams!
Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!
Here is the prayer for the day:
I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name. Revelation 3:8, NIV
Dear Father in heaven, we thank you that you know us all and that you look deep into our hearts, watching over us in everything we go through, whether easy or difficult. We thank you that we do not stand alone but that you hear the smallest sigh of each of your children. We thank you that darkness must give way to light, distress to joy, and fear to strength and courage. For you lead us through everything; it is what you bring about from your future world, not anything within our sight, that gives us strength and courage and that endures through everything. We thank you from our hearts for your unending gifts, and we are amazed that it was possible for us to receive all this from you. Protect us and keep us childlike, so that we remain in the fellowship that the Lord Jesus has given us, singing praise to him and to the glory and honor of your name. Amen.
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