Dear Tyler,

Hi pumpkin! How are you doing on this Thursday afternoon? Mom is doing the best she can for today. Every day is better with the meds but still in a lot of discomfort. I was actually able to get some sleep again last night so that sure helped out. I woke up at 3 am, then 5:30 am & again at 6:30 am and decided to just stay up. I took my medicine at 7:15 am and had a little something to eat and then I lounged in bed for a bit. Mark left around 9 am to go take a certification exam and Mom got up then, made the bed, got ready and then I headed out the door at 11 am. I had a nail appointment and I wanted to go so I decided that I would try it. I was in pain the whole time there but I stuck it out until the end. I have pretty nails again at least...lol. Now Mom is home writing you your letter and then I am going to go sit on the couch and relax the rest for the rest of the afternoon and evening. Mom is kind of concerned about the drive to NH tomorrow and if I can actually do it or if I need to stay home while Mark goes. I talked to Mark about it already and he said that we could play it out and make the decision tomorrow morning. Guess I will just wait and see until then! 
 Last night was quiet. I did get the chance to chat with Aunt Beck yesterday afternoon. She filled me in on Bean. She went on Tuesday to see the doctor and they took 16 vials of blood and told her that they would be in touch. The office called her about 30 minutes later saying that some things were "out of whack" and she needed to go to the ER immediately. She called Aunt Beck in tears and was so scared. Poor thing. Her BF met her at the ER and she had more blood drawn there and said to go home, rest, drink plenty of water and go to the doctors again Wednesday morning. I guess they took more blood and she is waiting on those results still. I have texted Aunt Beck to check in so Mom will continue to keep you posted as I know. I feel so bad for her. I wish she didn't have to go through any of it. I know that you are with her and watching over her along with Pepe. I hope that everything will be a simple fix for Bean. I spoke to Meme briefly as well last night. All is well there. Haven't chatted with Grandpa all week but I am sure that he feels he needs to give me time to rest. I will try to call him tonight though and just talk for a little bit. Oh yeah.... Mom wanted to tell you that Spencer (your brother from another Mother) got married last weekend. He posted it on social media. Mom was surprised but happy for him. I knew he went through h*ll with his ex so it is nice to see him happy again. I feel bad that he never gets to see his little boy though. He is in NH now and the ex and son are in FL still. I guess that is a whole messed up thing. Spencer wants to see him but I guess the ex doesn't want that. How sad is that? I spoke to Megan last week. She is having a tough time too. She is basically playing the role of a single parent when she isn't one. Guess the Dad of the 2 kids is always busy or have excuses to why he can't spend time with them. Meg is a good Mom and she is so upset seeing her kids hurting. Mom gave her some advice. She was sweet and said that meant a lot to her and she thanked me. I hope things get better with her as well. I know you watch over them too. I know she talks to you a lot as well. That makes me smile. Please continue to watch over us all like I know you do. It means a lot to Mom. I miss you and love you beyond any words that could ever be said. You are my hero, my wind beneath my wings, and the shining star that leads my path daily. You are always on my mind, in my heart, mind, body and soul. Tonight I will whisper to you like I always do so listen for my voice and smile when you hear Mom. I will do the same to you my sweet precious son. I will light the candle as soon as I am done writing to you and will let it burn throughout the afternoon and evening. Mom sure hopes that your evening will be filled with all the things you need to do and may like to do as well. Have fun while I sleep tonight and if you can come visit me in my dreams. Thank you pumpkin. I will be back tomorrow morning with another letter to you before we head out for the weekend. Mom is not sure if I will get the chance to write to you Saturday or not. I will bring my iPad with me just incase I can sneak in a quick letter to you. If not then I will write to you on Sunday afternoon when we return home. Mom is going to get going for now. I have laundry going and I still need to do a few small things and it takes me a lot longer to move around right now. Until tomorrow comes.... Good night and sweet dreams. I love you.
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!

Here is the prayer for the day:

 But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12:9–10, NIV

Lord our God, we rejoice that we may be called your children. In our weakness we ask you to shelter us in your hands. Strengthen us in the hope and faith that our lives will surely go the right way, not through our strength but through your protection. Grant that through your Spirit we may come to know more and more that you are with us. Help us to be alert in our daily life and to listen whenever you want to say something to us. Reveal the power and glory of your kingdom in many people, to the glory of your name, and hasten the coming on earth of all that is good and true. Amen.