Dear Tyler,

Hi pumpkin! How are you doing on this Thursday evening? Mom has been up since 7 am this morning & on the go ever since. I was suppose to go to my nail appointment but it was changed from today until Saturday morning. That worked out better for me. I got right up, made breakfast, did the dishes, hopped on line to do the grocery shopping as it was a big order because we didn't do it last week as we were gone, paid a bunch of bills, got ready, took the pups out for a nice walk, chatted on the phone with a friend & then started my final exam. Mom has been working on that all day long. I decided to stop so that I could write my letter to you. I will look it over this weekend & I will submit it then too. I will get that grade for the exam & my over all grade either on Tuesday or Wednesday as it is the long holiday weekend. The exam was pretty tough like they usually are. There were 20 essay questions & 5 charts that needed to be done. I am hoping for a good grade & possibly an A but I am not sure. Just depends on how the instructor grades it. Time will tell. Mom will be stating her next class which is a Lab tomorrow. That should be interesting....yikes! I know you will be by my side like you always are so that eases my mind a bit. 
 The weather today is a lot warmer than what it said it would be. That was a nice surprise! The sun is shining & the skies are blue. Just like yesterday. Mom was hoping to see a beautiful painting in the sky last night but as the sun was setting the clouds rolled in & we got a pretty good thunderstorm around 8:30 pm until 9:30 pm. Mom was on the phone with Grandpa but we got off the phone after a few minutes. Maybe tonight I will see a painting in the sky! Mom is putting her request in so get those brushes warmed up my sweet precious son! Tomorrow is Friday & it says that it will be 87 degrees with sunshine. Saturday the temps will be in the high 80's as well with rain & thunder in the afternoon & it is going to rain all day Sunday. Mom & Mark don't have anything to do on Monday so that will be a good day to be home, do housework, laundry, cook a nice brunch & then dinner. We are going to go have some fun on Saturday though. Mom will get her nails done, Mark will get a haircut, then it will be a day of fun shopping as Mom has birthday prezzies to spend & then we will probably go out to eat. Sunday we are off to the movies for a couple hours in the afternoon & then we will be home. Nice busy weekend ahead for us. It will be nice to just spend time together with no school or work or electronics. Mom will still write to you though so don't worry! Mom always feels close to you when I do. It makes me smile. I hope you can see that!
 Yesterday, Mom spoke to Aunt Beck. She called around this time last night. She was telling me that business is really picking up for her all over the United States.... in New England, Florida, Virginia, the Carolina's, Arizona & some other places. That is so awesome for her! Mom is happy because she is happy. I guess she will be going back to Italy in October as well for 2 weeks. This time she will be meeting some friends over there & John will be staying home. She has mixed feelings about that but she seems happy to have the opportunity to go again. Bean is doing well but I guess she is having some medical issues right now. Aunt Beck is concerned. Hopefully Bean will go see a doctor about it. Watch over her & all of us for Mom. I know you already do but I still like to ask. Thank you. Grandpa & Debbie are doing well. Just working & staying busy. Grandpa will be in the local parade on Monday for Memorial Day in NH so that will be nice. Hope someone gets a picture for me. Meme didn't call today but she did last evening. Mom is trying so hard to have patience. I will call her over the weekend just to touch base. Great Grammy was sick last week but is feeling better. Aunt Shirley I guess is doing okay but honestly haven't heard from her in a while now. Maybe I will give her a call over the weekend as well.
That is all the updates that Mom has for you today. I am sure to have more in the next few days though!
 It is 5 pm & Mark just fed the pups for Mom. I need to get dinner going though & groceries will be delivered between 5:45 - 8 pm this evening. I need to make sure that dinner & dishes are all done before that time. I hope that you night will be everything that you need & would like it to be. Have some fun tonight while Mom gets some rest. I hope to sleep better tonight than what I did last night. Come visit me again in my dreams like you did last night or early this morning. I miss you more than words. 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 remain in my heart, mind, body & soul. I will be back tomorrow with another letter to you so until then.... good night & sweet dreams.
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!

Here is the prayer:

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord. Luke 4:18-19, RSV

We thank you, dear Father in heaven, for the many times you let us experience that we do not need to despair because of darkness, weakness, or sickness. You hear the desires of our hearts. You love us for all that we love when we love the Savior and when we praise his name. Let us remain in this spirit. Come to us with many proofs of your power, to the glory of your name. Come in the inner quiet of heart through which we are able to grasp what it means for us that you are our Father in Jesus Christ. Amen.