Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Friday afternoon? It is already 4:11 pm & Mom decided that it was time to stop studying for the day & write to you. I have been up since 7 am & I have done a lot today. I was able to go over my final exam & submit it, do laundry, hang up clothes & fold other clothes, made breakfast, did the dishes, gathered trash, got ready & studied the rest of the time. Mom didn't take the pups for a walk yet because it is so warm out there today. We will go for a walk later this evening when it cools down some. I don't want them to burn their puppy pads. 
 My final exam I thought for sure I was going to do well on but that was not the case really. There were some trick questions that could have gone either way. My gut told me one thing & then I changed it. If I would have stayed with my gut feeling then I would have done wonderful but again... that wasn't the case. My final grade for it was an 85 & overall grade in the class is a 95. It is still an A & doesn't change anything at all with my being on Deans List. I am super okay with that. In all the classes that I have taken (12) I have all A's & one B+. Not too shabby for someone who has been out of school for almost 30 years! Mom started her next class & it is going to be a bit of a challenge for me but I will do it. It is working with a computer program that I am not familiar with & because my computer is newer than the book nothing matches up correctly & it is tough for Mom to follow along. I will get it though. I will not give up! Hopefully this class will go by quickly & I can move forward! I know you are with me & I thank you as you were so smart & good with computers & well... Mom... not so much...lol! I can hear your laugh right now as I type this to you. Oh how I miss that laugh. I miss everything when it comes to you, Tyler. These days are really sensitive for Mom as we are getting closer to your Anniversary. It is exactly 3 weeks & 5 days. Mom is going to have everyone come here for Father's Day this year which is on June 17th & then Mom & Mark will come up just for the day on that Saturday.... June 23rd. I am hoping to pull something together to have at the cemetery but I am just not sure what at this point. Sam had that idea of the Jack candles around your bench but they are super expensive. I might do some thinking of this & research over the weekend when I have time. I know whatever Mom does you will appreciate it when you are there with us. Help me out & send me some signs on things I can do my sweet precious son. I will be looking for them. Thank you!
 Last night there was no sunset really. Mom is hoping where the sun has been shining & temps have been super warm today that there will be a beautiful one tonight. I will be looking. Our evening here was quiet. The phone didn't ring at all. Mom made dinner, did the clean-up & when our groceries arrived I put that all away. Mark & Mom watched a couple of our TV shows & then called it a night. Tonight, Mom is going to do some grilling. we are going to have BBQ chicken, veggies & potato. I need to start that soon because it will take a bit to prep & cook. I think tonight we will sit outside for a bit & enjoy the warm air. TV will probably be later on for a bit & then sleep. It is the start of the long holiday weekend for everyone. Lots of people see it as a 3 day weekend, a day to gather with family & friends & have BBQ's. Everything opens up for the summer until Labor Day when everything shuts done. I think just like every other holiday, people don't see the true meaning of it. Memorial Day is not all fun. There are families missing & grieving the loss of loved ones. It is people that are visiting cemeteries & lots of sadness. It is not easy or fun for many. It is not any joy to go day to day without their loved ones. My heart goes out to everyone who feels that way over the weekend & especially on Monday when the actual holiday is celebrated. I will keep everyone in my prayers just like I always do but extra during this time. I will post some pictures during the weekend & some poems as well when I write to you. I hope you & everyone who reads my letters likes them. Just know that I will be thinking of everyone when I do. Many blessings to all.
 Mom is hoping that your evening will be filled with everything that you need & want to do. Have fun while I sleep tonight & come visit Mom in my dreams if you can. I will whisper to you as I always do & I will light the candle as well. Know that it is burning bright for you my sweet precious son. I miss you so much & I love you to the moon & back & all the way around the world. You will always be Mom's hero & the wind beneath my wings. Forever you will live inside my heart, mind, body & soul. Mom will be back tomorrow with another letter in the afternoon/evening time. Hopefully I will have some new updates for you as well. Smile when you hear Mom tonight & I will smile to you as well. I love you unconditionally. You are my bright shining star. Until the next letter.... good night & sweet dreams.
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!

Here is the prayer for the day:

God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful. 1 Corinthians 1:9, NIV

Lord our God, we stand before you and rejoice that we may have fellowship with you through the Lord Jesus Christ. Grant us the light of your Spirit. Grant our hearts strength for life. Open for us the paths of life, that we may find joy and hope in spite of all the suffering we must go through on earth. Let all humankind be entrusted to your care. Rule over them with your power, whether they are aware of it or not, and take world history into your hands so that all people may receive your mercy. Amen.