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

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.