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

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.