Friday, August 31, 2018
Dear Tyler,
Hi pumpkin! How are you doing on this Friday evening? It is already 5:30 pm. The pups have been fed but Mom and Mark decided to order dinner out tonight so it will be here in about 30 minutes. Mom just got off the phone with a friend. We spoke for over 3 hours chatting and catching up on things plus she does coding and billing so she was trying to help Mom out. That was so sweet of her. I am doing better today than I was yesterday but I am still having a hard time. My friend was telling me that I was really overthinking it. She said for Mom to just go with my gut feeling and learn from my mistakes. Sounds good to me. I have a 3 day weekend as it is a holiday weekend so I am not going to think about it at all for those 3 days...lol! I will pick it back up on Tuesday though and maybe with a better head!
Mom was up early this morning and I didn't even lounge in bed that long. I slept okay but not great last night. My idea of having a relaxing evening didn't really turn out that way. Mom worked herself up so bad yesterday and stressed herself out that I made myself sick all night long. I was pretty much sick from 6 pm to 11 pm last night and just as I was ready to curl up and try to sleep someone was lighting fireworks off again. Mom got to bed around midnight just to be up at 7 am. I did however get up, do a few things around the apartment and then got ready and came straight into my office to study. Tonight, we are hoping to really relax and just do nothing but binge watch our shows that are tape and then go to bed. Tomorrow we will go out and run our errands and Sunday Mom has a nail appointment in the morning and nothing in the afternoon. We have a skype call with Tubal and Karen this Sunday night but that is it. Home on Monday and relaxing for sure. Mom will keep you updated as I know of things but for today I still don't have anything. I think everyone is not calling because of Mark's schedule being all over the place. Next week will be a short week and then everyone will be here for 2 days. Mom can't wait to see them again. It has already been 3 weeks since we have seen them. Doesn't seem possible. Grammy has been with you for that long too. We sure do miss her and we all miss you too. Mom misses you bunches. I love you so much my sweet precious son. To the moon and back and all the way around the world. You are forever my wind beneath my wings and my hero. Always you will be in my heart, mind, body and soul.
Last night there was no sunset again and Mom did not see anything shining in the sky. Guess you are still really busy doing things or learning things but I know one night you will surprise Mom with your painting in the sky. It will make me smile so big. I will look tonight but I don't think there will be anything. Today was a much cooler day. It was 72 degrees and the sun was shining. Mom's favorite weather. Sunny and cool! Days are going to get cooler and shorter now. Tomorrow is already September 1st. Mom was collecting all kinds of Fall/Autumn pics for here for the months of September and October. Got some really nice ones I think you will like and they will make you smile. Mom will continue with pup pictures and a positive quote along with these new ones too. They make me smile so I know it will make you smile too. Tonight I will whisper to you as I always do so be listening for Mom. I will light the candle for you as well. Thank you for watching over us as I know you always do and being there even though I can't see you. You are my shining star that is helping Mom light the way for me. Thank you and I love you. Mom will be back tomorrow with another letter to you but for now I have to get going so that I can be ready for when the dinner comes. I have to go downstairs to get it and pay the driver. They will be here very soon. Have fun tonight while Mom gets some sleep. Come visit me in my dreams if you can. Big hugs and kisses to you, Nana, Pepe, Grammy, our sweet pups and everyone else that is with you on the other side. You are all loved and truly missed more than words can say. Until tomorrow comes.... good night and sweet dreams.
Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!
Here is the prayer:
Hi pumpkin! How are you doing on this Friday evening? It is already 5:30 pm. The pups have been fed but Mom and Mark decided to order dinner out tonight so it will be here in about 30 minutes. Mom just got off the phone with a friend. We spoke for over 3 hours chatting and catching up on things plus she does coding and billing so she was trying to help Mom out. That was so sweet of her. I am doing better today than I was yesterday but I am still having a hard time. My friend was telling me that I was really overthinking it. She said for Mom to just go with my gut feeling and learn from my mistakes. Sounds good to me. I have a 3 day weekend as it is a holiday weekend so I am not going to think about it at all for those 3 days...lol! I will pick it back up on Tuesday though and maybe with a better head!
Mom was up early this morning and I didn't even lounge in bed that long. I slept okay but not great last night. My idea of having a relaxing evening didn't really turn out that way. Mom worked herself up so bad yesterday and stressed herself out that I made myself sick all night long. I was pretty much sick from 6 pm to 11 pm last night and just as I was ready to curl up and try to sleep someone was lighting fireworks off again. Mom got to bed around midnight just to be up at 7 am. I did however get up, do a few things around the apartment and then got ready and came straight into my office to study. Tonight, we are hoping to really relax and just do nothing but binge watch our shows that are tape and then go to bed. Tomorrow we will go out and run our errands and Sunday Mom has a nail appointment in the morning and nothing in the afternoon. We have a skype call with Tubal and Karen this Sunday night but that is it. Home on Monday and relaxing for sure. Mom will keep you updated as I know of things but for today I still don't have anything. I think everyone is not calling because of Mark's schedule being all over the place. Next week will be a short week and then everyone will be here for 2 days. Mom can't wait to see them again. It has already been 3 weeks since we have seen them. Doesn't seem possible. Grammy has been with you for that long too. We sure do miss her and we all miss you too. Mom misses you bunches. I love you so much my sweet precious son. To the moon and back and all the way around the world. You are forever my wind beneath my wings and my hero. Always you will be in my heart, mind, body and soul.
Last night there was no sunset again and Mom did not see anything shining in the sky. Guess you are still really busy doing things or learning things but I know one night you will surprise Mom with your painting in the sky. It will make me smile so big. I will look tonight but I don't think there will be anything. Today was a much cooler day. It was 72 degrees and the sun was shining. Mom's favorite weather. Sunny and cool! Days are going to get cooler and shorter now. Tomorrow is already September 1st. Mom was collecting all kinds of Fall/Autumn pics for here for the months of September and October. Got some really nice ones I think you will like and they will make you smile. Mom will continue with pup pictures and a positive quote along with these new ones too. They make me smile so I know it will make you smile too. Tonight I will whisper to you as I always do so be listening for Mom. I will light the candle for you as well. Thank you for watching over us as I know you always do and being there even though I can't see you. You are my shining star that is helping Mom light the way for me. Thank you and I love you. Mom will be back tomorrow with another letter to you but for now I have to get going so that I can be ready for when the dinner comes. I have to go downstairs to get it and pay the driver. They will be here very soon. Have fun tonight while Mom gets some sleep. Come visit me in my dreams if you can. Big hugs and kisses to you, Nana, Pepe, Grammy, our sweet pups and everyone else that is with you on the other side. You are all loved and truly missed more than words can say. Until tomorrow comes.... good night and sweet dreams.
Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!
Here is the prayer:
You should think of us as Christ's servants, who have been put in charge of God's secret truths. The one thing required of such a servant is that he be faithful to his master. 1 Corinthians 4:1–2, TEV
Dear Father in heaven, open our hearts to see and feel how our lives have been blest. Open our hearts to your blessings so that we may look forward in thankfulness and joy to what lies ahead. Grant that we may be faithful to what we have received from you and never again lose ourselves in the passing moment. May we hold to all you have brought to our hearts from eternity, that your name may be honored and our lives shaped anew in Jesus Christ. Give us courage to overcome the evils in life and to look with joy and confident expectation to the future, when the powers of your kingdom will be ever more clearly revealed. Amen.
Thursday, August 30, 2018
Dear Tyler,
Hi pumpkin! How are you doing on this Thursday afternoon? Mom is just so beside herself right now. I am just so frustrated with this class. I think I have it and then take two steps forward just to fall back 20. I don't know what to do... I really am lost right now with this. I have been studying for about 3 hours to try and complete the last 10 questions on the exam and I just can't. I am raising the white flag in surrender as my stress level is so high that Mom has a huge headache. I am done for the day. I will work on it tomorrow again and try to have a better focus on things.
Today, the weather is again sunny and very warm but it feels good to me. I guess we are suppose to get some thunderstorms tonight during the evening but the sun will be back tomorrow or the next day. Mom didn't see a sunset last night so I am assuming that you have been extremely busy the last several days. I know I will get one before winter comes so Mom is not worried at all. I will look again tonight to see if I see one. I will also light the candle for you too. Mom isn't a fan of the candle that is burning right now. It is really low flames and you can't smell it either but I will continue to burn it until I can't any longer.
Last night was interesting. Mark was suppose to start his first night shift but at the last minute nothing could take place because of something on the customers end. Today was suppose to be the first night shift and again something is holding it up. We are now not sure when the night shifts are suppose to happen or if they will at all. Mark has to play it by ear. Our evening consisted of watching a movie, eating dinner and then Mom chatted with Grandpa for about an hour. After that we went to bed. Mom didn't sleep very good at all. Guess too much on my mind. I am hoping that tonight is a different story and I get a good amount of rest so that I can conquer this exam in the morning. I spoke to Meme this afternoon on her lunch break. Not much going on with her or Bob. She was saying that she has a doctors appointment coming up on the 7th. Guess we shall see what is going on. Bob is well I guess. Haven't heard from anyone else at all in the family or any of my friends in a very long time. Mom is starting to think that I really don't have any friends at all. That is sad to say but true. I used to have so many and now I only seem to be needed if someone wants me for something or they need to vent. It is never just because anymore and no one ever bothers to call to see how I am doing or what is new. When I need a friend no one is ever there for Mom anymore. It has been that way for quite some time so Mom is getting used to it. How sad it that? Mom has Mark and our family and I guess that is all that really matters. I wish you were still here. I would love to talk to you and to hear your voice again. You always cheered me up when I was down. I miss that and I miss you so very much my sweet precious son. I love you beyond any words can say or express. To the moon and back and all the way around the world. You are my hero, my bright shining star and the wind beneath my wings. Forever you will be in my heart, mind, body and soul.
Wow.... it has gotten pretty dark outside. Guess that rain is going to come sooner rather than later. The clouds are really dark and gray....no more blue skies at all. Hope it is just rain and no thunder or the pups will get scared. Mom could use a stress free night. I will whisper to you later this evening so smile when you hear my voice and I will smile back to you. Have a fun night doing all kinds of things that are needed of you and also things that you want to do. Come visit Mom in my dreams. I will be back tomorrow with another letter and hopefully my mood will be better. I might even have some updates for you as well. Mom has a little bit (40 minutes) before it is time to start the night routine stuff so I am going to take a long hot shower and clear my head. Until tomorrow comes.... good night and sweet dreams.
Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!
Here is the prayer for the day:
Hi pumpkin! How are you doing on this Thursday afternoon? Mom is just so beside herself right now. I am just so frustrated with this class. I think I have it and then take two steps forward just to fall back 20. I don't know what to do... I really am lost right now with this. I have been studying for about 3 hours to try and complete the last 10 questions on the exam and I just can't. I am raising the white flag in surrender as my stress level is so high that Mom has a huge headache. I am done for the day. I will work on it tomorrow again and try to have a better focus on things.
Today, the weather is again sunny and very warm but it feels good to me. I guess we are suppose to get some thunderstorms tonight during the evening but the sun will be back tomorrow or the next day. Mom didn't see a sunset last night so I am assuming that you have been extremely busy the last several days. I know I will get one before winter comes so Mom is not worried at all. I will look again tonight to see if I see one. I will also light the candle for you too. Mom isn't a fan of the candle that is burning right now. It is really low flames and you can't smell it either but I will continue to burn it until I can't any longer.
Last night was interesting. Mark was suppose to start his first night shift but at the last minute nothing could take place because of something on the customers end. Today was suppose to be the first night shift and again something is holding it up. We are now not sure when the night shifts are suppose to happen or if they will at all. Mark has to play it by ear. Our evening consisted of watching a movie, eating dinner and then Mom chatted with Grandpa for about an hour. After that we went to bed. Mom didn't sleep very good at all. Guess too much on my mind. I am hoping that tonight is a different story and I get a good amount of rest so that I can conquer this exam in the morning. I spoke to Meme this afternoon on her lunch break. Not much going on with her or Bob. She was saying that she has a doctors appointment coming up on the 7th. Guess we shall see what is going on. Bob is well I guess. Haven't heard from anyone else at all in the family or any of my friends in a very long time. Mom is starting to think that I really don't have any friends at all. That is sad to say but true. I used to have so many and now I only seem to be needed if someone wants me for something or they need to vent. It is never just because anymore and no one ever bothers to call to see how I am doing or what is new. When I need a friend no one is ever there for Mom anymore. It has been that way for quite some time so Mom is getting used to it. How sad it that? Mom has Mark and our family and I guess that is all that really matters. I wish you were still here. I would love to talk to you and to hear your voice again. You always cheered me up when I was down. I miss that and I miss you so very much my sweet precious son. I love you beyond any words can say or express. To the moon and back and all the way around the world. You are my hero, my bright shining star and the wind beneath my wings. Forever you will be in my heart, mind, body and soul.
Wow.... it has gotten pretty dark outside. Guess that rain is going to come sooner rather than later. The clouds are really dark and gray....no more blue skies at all. Hope it is just rain and no thunder or the pups will get scared. Mom could use a stress free night. I will whisper to you later this evening so smile when you hear my voice and I will smile back to you. Have a fun night doing all kinds of things that are needed of you and also things that you want to do. Come visit Mom in my dreams. I will be back tomorrow with another letter and hopefully my mood will be better. I might even have some updates for you as well. Mom has a little bit (40 minutes) before it is time to start the night routine stuff so I am going to take a long hot shower and clear my head. Until tomorrow comes.... good night and sweet dreams.
Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!
Here is the prayer for the day:
My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. John 10:27–28, NIV
Dear Father in heaven, we thank you for moving our hearts so that we may know we are your children. Even in the midst of turmoil and evil, fear and pain, you bring us happiness; we can know that you are holding us with your right hand and will finally deliver us from all evil. Let your Spirit be at work everywhere. Give us patience when time is needed in our own hearts and in the hearts of all people, who also belong to you. Continue to strengthen us so that even the heaviest burden does not crush us and we may exult in hope because you right every wrong, to the glory of your name. Amen.
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Dear Tyler,
Hi pumpkin! How are you doing on this Tuesday afternoon? Mom just got done studying for the day. I am making some progress with my new class but it still is really difficult for Mom. I am getting the hand of some things now but most of it I am completely lost at. I am going to have to take my time on this one for sure. I am almost done with exam 3 and I will finish it up tomorrow and look it over one more time and then submit it. I can't have anyone help me because it is coding so I will have to learn from my mistakes and accept all the grades that I get. Right now I will be happy to get passing grades and not fail anything. That would really bum Mom out. Anyways... I studied for 5 hours today and now I need to just stop and relax for the evening. Mark has been working all day today and starts his first night shift tonight as well. He is going to be some tired that is for sure. I tried telling him to stop but he was not listening and just did what he wanted so I stopped as he would call it "nagging"....lol! He is a grown man and he will learn as he goes that he won't be able to do it all day and night. He will find his new routine and go with it. It will take a few days for the adjustment. I have faith in him. I just feel bad because he always gets stuck with these kinds of jobs. This one will be for the next 3 months and it will not only be nights but weekends too. We just found that out this morning. Mom was not happy at all. That means we can't ever go anywhere, like to NH for the weekend or do anything during the evening because Mark will have to work. Mom thinks it is going to be a long 3 months. We both will get through it just like we always do. I know that you will be right by our sides as well and for that Mom thanks so you much. You are my sweet guardian angel who watches over me every day and night and lights the path for me and Mom wants you to know I notice it most of the time.
The weather today feels like we are in Texas again. The sun is out and shining bright and it is a whopping 98 degrees and the heat index is over 105. That is a record for sure. Mom was chatting with a friend yesterday that is a teacher and she was saying that her students didn't even want to do a thing because it was so hot for their first day of school. Luckily enough after today the temps will be back in the 80's and much much cooler. I know that I will be looking forward to walking again with the pups. Just been too hot to do it in the last 2 days. They miss it too. Should be able to get that started up again tomorrow. Last night Mom did not see a sunset but I did see the moon shining bright in the sky. I whispered to you so I hope you heard Mom. Seeing it made me smile. Mom hopes to see a sunset tonight and the moon as well. I will probably sit outside for a bit tonight with the pups to just get some air. I did it this afternoon for about 20 minutes and it sure was warm but I enjoyed it very much. Ozzy stayed outside with me but Princess went in to be with Mark. I have had the candle burning all day again for you and I will continue to let it burn until I go to bed this evening. Mom will whisper to you again like I do every night so smile when you hear Mom and I will smile back to you my sweet precious son.
Mom doesn't have any updates for you at all. The phone did not ring at all last night. I thought maybe Grandpa and Meme would call but nope. Mark was on the computer with his brother until about 9 pm so Mom lounged on the couch and watched some of her shows that I had on the DVR. We went to bed around 10:30 pm and Mom was fast asleep. I seemed to have slept okay but not as good as the night before. Hope tonight will be better. I hope that I get to see you in my dreams tonight when I fall asleep or if you can't I sure hope that you will be by my side watching Mom. Mom misses you so much it hurts all the time but I try not to show it. I love you to the moon and back and all the way around the world. You are my true hero and the wind beneath my wings. Forever you are in my heart, mind, body and soul.
Mom needs to get going for now because it is already 5 pm and I need to get dinner cooked so Mark has time to eat before he starts his night shift plus I have to feed the pups. I will be back tomorrow night though with another letter to you. Have fun while I sleep Tyler. Fly high and free and tell Grammy, Nan and Pepe hello for Mom and tell them I miss them very much along with all our sweet pups that are with you now. Good night and sweet dreams. Until tomorrow....big hugs and kisses to you.
Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!
Here is the prayer:
Hi pumpkin! How are you doing on this Tuesday afternoon? Mom just got done studying for the day. I am making some progress with my new class but it still is really difficult for Mom. I am getting the hand of some things now but most of it I am completely lost at. I am going to have to take my time on this one for sure. I am almost done with exam 3 and I will finish it up tomorrow and look it over one more time and then submit it. I can't have anyone help me because it is coding so I will have to learn from my mistakes and accept all the grades that I get. Right now I will be happy to get passing grades and not fail anything. That would really bum Mom out. Anyways... I studied for 5 hours today and now I need to just stop and relax for the evening. Mark has been working all day today and starts his first night shift tonight as well. He is going to be some tired that is for sure. I tried telling him to stop but he was not listening and just did what he wanted so I stopped as he would call it "nagging"....lol! He is a grown man and he will learn as he goes that he won't be able to do it all day and night. He will find his new routine and go with it. It will take a few days for the adjustment. I have faith in him. I just feel bad because he always gets stuck with these kinds of jobs. This one will be for the next 3 months and it will not only be nights but weekends too. We just found that out this morning. Mom was not happy at all. That means we can't ever go anywhere, like to NH for the weekend or do anything during the evening because Mark will have to work. Mom thinks it is going to be a long 3 months. We both will get through it just like we always do. I know that you will be right by our sides as well and for that Mom thanks so you much. You are my sweet guardian angel who watches over me every day and night and lights the path for me and Mom wants you to know I notice it most of the time.
The weather today feels like we are in Texas again. The sun is out and shining bright and it is a whopping 98 degrees and the heat index is over 105. That is a record for sure. Mom was chatting with a friend yesterday that is a teacher and she was saying that her students didn't even want to do a thing because it was so hot for their first day of school. Luckily enough after today the temps will be back in the 80's and much much cooler. I know that I will be looking forward to walking again with the pups. Just been too hot to do it in the last 2 days. They miss it too. Should be able to get that started up again tomorrow. Last night Mom did not see a sunset but I did see the moon shining bright in the sky. I whispered to you so I hope you heard Mom. Seeing it made me smile. Mom hopes to see a sunset tonight and the moon as well. I will probably sit outside for a bit tonight with the pups to just get some air. I did it this afternoon for about 20 minutes and it sure was warm but I enjoyed it very much. Ozzy stayed outside with me but Princess went in to be with Mark. I have had the candle burning all day again for you and I will continue to let it burn until I go to bed this evening. Mom will whisper to you again like I do every night so smile when you hear Mom and I will smile back to you my sweet precious son.
Mom doesn't have any updates for you at all. The phone did not ring at all last night. I thought maybe Grandpa and Meme would call but nope. Mark was on the computer with his brother until about 9 pm so Mom lounged on the couch and watched some of her shows that I had on the DVR. We went to bed around 10:30 pm and Mom was fast asleep. I seemed to have slept okay but not as good as the night before. Hope tonight will be better. I hope that I get to see you in my dreams tonight when I fall asleep or if you can't I sure hope that you will be by my side watching Mom. Mom misses you so much it hurts all the time but I try not to show it. I love you to the moon and back and all the way around the world. You are my true hero and the wind beneath my wings. Forever you are in my heart, mind, body and soul.
Mom needs to get going for now because it is already 5 pm and I need to get dinner cooked so Mark has time to eat before he starts his night shift plus I have to feed the pups. I will be back tomorrow night though with another letter to you. Have fun while I sleep Tyler. Fly high and free and tell Grammy, Nan and Pepe hello for Mom and tell them I miss them very much along with all our sweet pups that are with you now. Good night and sweet dreams. Until tomorrow....big hugs and kisses to you.
Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!
Here is the prayer:
Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith...Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings. It is good for our hearts to be strengthened by grace, not by eating ceremonial foods, which is of no benefit to those who do so. Hebrews 13:7, 9, NIV
Lord our God, dear Father in heaven, we thank you for all you do in our lives, for you stretch out your hand to us on earth through our Savior Jesus Christ. We entrust ourselves to you, knowing that everything depends on your rule over our lives. It is your rule that enables us to go forward in your strength and in your light, always finding new joy in spite of struggles and temptations. May your mighty hand be with those who call to you, no matter how they may do it. You see into their hearts. You know those who are sincere, and you will send your Savior to bring them out of all evil and darkness. Be with us today and every day. Amen.
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Dear Tyler,
Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Tuesday evening? Mom just got done studying for the day and it is after 5 pm already. The pups have been fed and dinner is being prepped right now so Mom has a couple minutes to sit and write to you before dinner is done.
The weather is definitely hot hot hot today. It is 96 degrees with the heat index being 103 and the same for tomorrow and Thursday but we will get some rain Thursday evening. Mom is hoping that I will see a beautiful sunset this evening because it has been way too long since I have seen one that has taken my breath away. Guess Mom is hinting to you again!
Mom was up at 7:30 am this morning. I lounged in bed for a bit and then I was up making breakfast, doing the dishes and then got right to studying. Mom did the second exam and I got 1 wrong out of 25 questions so my grade was a 96. Mom was super happy but the third exam is not going to be easy. I am so lost in this type of coding. I think I will be having to really take my time and just do my best. Mom is just hoping for passing grades at this point. Please be with me so that I can do my very best. Thank you my sweet precious son. Mark just got done work. We got a little surprise today. The customer that he is working with right now has a lot for him to do until the end of November and he will be working nights until then. It sucks but that is his job. Mom has decided that I will probably do my studying during the evening as well so my nights will go by faster. I will write to you during the day still. It will give me a chance to do house cleaning, laundry, errands during daylight and study at night. It will also give Mark and Mom a chance to have time together during the day and just not on weekends. Mom will keep you posted on how things go.
Last night I had all the intentions of relaxing and then watching TV and no pone but that didn't happen. We had dinner and then watched a movie. Around 7:30 pm Mom called Grandpa to say hello and we talked until 9:45 pm. Up... there went the night. I went to bed right after as I was pretty tired...lol. Mom didn't get the chance to chat with Meme but I will try this evening and get in touch with everyone else tomorrow. I guess everyone will be coming down next weekend the 8-9th. That will be great because we will be able to celebrate Grandpa's Birthday, Mark's Birthday and Debbie's Birthday altogether. Mom is looking forward to that! Tonight will be a night that I will indeed be relaxing and going to bed early for sure. Everything is going to change for a few months here so Mom needs to get into a new routine and so does Mark. Mom will light a candle for you tonight and whisper to you as I always do every night so smile when you hear me and I will smile back to you. I sure hope that you will have a good evening tonight doing everything that is needed of you and also by doing things you want to do as well. I hope you have fun and you are dancing in the sky. Come be with Mom while I sleep tonight and also visit with me in my dreams. Continue to send those signs like you do so Mom can smile to you. I miss you so much. I love you to the moon and back and all the way around the world. You will always be my hero and the wind beneath my wings. Forever in my heart, mind, body and soul is where you will live and stay.Mom knows you will always be my guiding star that shines bright to light my way and I thank you for that.
August is almost over.... just 3 more days and it is September. Mom will be doing pictures of the Fall season for the month of September on here along with inspirational and positive quotes. This world needs more positivity and less negativity so that is why I will continue. I sure hope you like them along with everyone who reads my letters. I hope they inspire people and makes them smile. I will probably add a little bit to why I select the ones I do and how it pertains to Mom at that time. Just an insight. That will be fun. The kids here where we live are back in school today. First day for them. NH kids start later on September 4th. It is quiet here again during the day with everyone gone so that will be good for Mark. Anyways... that is all Mom has for today. I will write to you again tomorrow. Until then.... good night and sweet dreams Tyler. I love you.
Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!
Here is the prayer for the day:
Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Tuesday evening? Mom just got done studying for the day and it is after 5 pm already. The pups have been fed and dinner is being prepped right now so Mom has a couple minutes to sit and write to you before dinner is done.
The weather is definitely hot hot hot today. It is 96 degrees with the heat index being 103 and the same for tomorrow and Thursday but we will get some rain Thursday evening. Mom is hoping that I will see a beautiful sunset this evening because it has been way too long since I have seen one that has taken my breath away. Guess Mom is hinting to you again!
Mom was up at 7:30 am this morning. I lounged in bed for a bit and then I was up making breakfast, doing the dishes and then got right to studying. Mom did the second exam and I got 1 wrong out of 25 questions so my grade was a 96. Mom was super happy but the third exam is not going to be easy. I am so lost in this type of coding. I think I will be having to really take my time and just do my best. Mom is just hoping for passing grades at this point. Please be with me so that I can do my very best. Thank you my sweet precious son. Mark just got done work. We got a little surprise today. The customer that he is working with right now has a lot for him to do until the end of November and he will be working nights until then. It sucks but that is his job. Mom has decided that I will probably do my studying during the evening as well so my nights will go by faster. I will write to you during the day still. It will give me a chance to do house cleaning, laundry, errands during daylight and study at night. It will also give Mark and Mom a chance to have time together during the day and just not on weekends. Mom will keep you posted on how things go.
Last night I had all the intentions of relaxing and then watching TV and no pone but that didn't happen. We had dinner and then watched a movie. Around 7:30 pm Mom called Grandpa to say hello and we talked until 9:45 pm. Up... there went the night. I went to bed right after as I was pretty tired...lol. Mom didn't get the chance to chat with Meme but I will try this evening and get in touch with everyone else tomorrow. I guess everyone will be coming down next weekend the 8-9th. That will be great because we will be able to celebrate Grandpa's Birthday, Mark's Birthday and Debbie's Birthday altogether. Mom is looking forward to that! Tonight will be a night that I will indeed be relaxing and going to bed early for sure. Everything is going to change for a few months here so Mom needs to get into a new routine and so does Mark. Mom will light a candle for you tonight and whisper to you as I always do every night so smile when you hear me and I will smile back to you. I sure hope that you will have a good evening tonight doing everything that is needed of you and also by doing things you want to do as well. I hope you have fun and you are dancing in the sky. Come be with Mom while I sleep tonight and also visit with me in my dreams. Continue to send those signs like you do so Mom can smile to you. I miss you so much. I love you to the moon and back and all the way around the world. You will always be my hero and the wind beneath my wings. Forever in my heart, mind, body and soul is where you will live and stay.Mom knows you will always be my guiding star that shines bright to light my way and I thank you for that.
August is almost over.... just 3 more days and it is September. Mom will be doing pictures of the Fall season for the month of September on here along with inspirational and positive quotes. This world needs more positivity and less negativity so that is why I will continue. I sure hope you like them along with everyone who reads my letters. I hope they inspire people and makes them smile. I will probably add a little bit to why I select the ones I do and how it pertains to Mom at that time. Just an insight. That will be fun. The kids here where we live are back in school today. First day for them. NH kids start later on September 4th. It is quiet here again during the day with everyone gone so that will be good for Mark. Anyways... that is all Mom has for today. I will write to you again tomorrow. Until then.... good night and sweet dreams Tyler. I love you.
Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!
Here is the prayer for the day:
The Lord reigns, he is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed in majesty and armed with strength; indeed, the world is established, firm and secure. Psalm 93:1, NIV
Lord our God, you are king, founding a kingdom that reaches to the ends of the earth, establishing it to endure forever. We thank you that we may be sheltered in your hands and that no sickness of body or soul can do us lasting harm. We thank you for lifting us again and again to true life with the light and power to overcome what is earthly, true life with the flexibility to remain trusting and confident no matter what happens, true life directed to the great goal of God's kingdom, promised to us in Jesus Christ. Amen.
Monday, August 27, 2018
Dear Tyler,
Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Monday evening? Mom is pretty frustrated with this new class that I am in. It is really hard and I just found out that at the end of this class is a freakin proctor exam.... the ones Mom hates with a passion. These are the timed exams. I was hoping that this was not going to be one of them because Mom is already done chapter one and exam 1 and I am struggling with it. I got 4 wrong out of 25 on the first exam and that grade was an 84. I need to be stepping it up if I want to get an A in this class but that looks highly unlikely at the get go. I need all the strength and power to muddle through this course. I am definitely going to need you right by my side my sweet precious son.
The weather today is sunny and warm. We have been getting alerts all day long saying that the heat index for the next two days is going to be in the 100-103 range and not to go out in it if you don't have too. Guess those will be good days to study my butt off. The rest of the week going into the weekend looks like it will be rain on Thursday and cloudy on Friday and Saturday. Sunshine will be back on Sunday though. This is a holiday weekend so Mark has Monday off. A three day weekend. That is nice for him! Mom won't do school either that day so it will be a short week for me too.
Mom didn't get a whole lot of sleep last night. I was up a lot just tossing and turning. I am hoping to get some solid sleep tonight. Please be with Mom and sit by me so that I can, Tyler. Thank you and hopefully I will see you in my dreams tonight as well. Mom needs to get her butt in gear and feed the pups and also make dinner for Mark and I as it is already 5:20 pm. Mom studied late today. Tonight will be relaxing and watching TV and then going to bed. Mom is going to have a telephone free night so if the phone rings I am going to let the answering machine pick it up. It is much needed. I will touch base with everyone tomorrow.
I don't have any updates for you either today as I have not spoken to anyone in our family since Saturday. It has been kind of a fast day. This morning I gave the pups baths, did the laundry, folded it up and put it away, made breakfast, rearranged the pantry, did garbage, got ready and then called a friend to chat for about 20 minutes. After that I went right to studying as my books were finally here. That is pretty much it. Mom has a candle burning for you already. It has been lit all day long. I will whisper to you as I always do later so smile when you hear me and I will smile back. Mom is sorry that this letter is short but the pups keep bugging me and I need to get things going or we are going to be eating at 7 pm tonight and I don't want that. Mom will be back tomorrow with another letter to you though. I miss you and I love you more than words can say. To the moon and back and all the way around the world. You are my hero, my shining star and the wind beneath my wings forever and always. You will be inside my heart, mind, body and soul too. Mom hopes your evening will be filled with fun, laughter, excitement and all the things you want to do and need to do. Fly free pumpkin. Until tomorrow comes.... good night and sweet dreams.
Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!
Here is the prayer for the day:
Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Monday evening? Mom is pretty frustrated with this new class that I am in. It is really hard and I just found out that at the end of this class is a freakin proctor exam.... the ones Mom hates with a passion. These are the timed exams. I was hoping that this was not going to be one of them because Mom is already done chapter one and exam 1 and I am struggling with it. I got 4 wrong out of 25 on the first exam and that grade was an 84. I need to be stepping it up if I want to get an A in this class but that looks highly unlikely at the get go. I need all the strength and power to muddle through this course. I am definitely going to need you right by my side my sweet precious son.
The weather today is sunny and warm. We have been getting alerts all day long saying that the heat index for the next two days is going to be in the 100-103 range and not to go out in it if you don't have too. Guess those will be good days to study my butt off. The rest of the week going into the weekend looks like it will be rain on Thursday and cloudy on Friday and Saturday. Sunshine will be back on Sunday though. This is a holiday weekend so Mark has Monday off. A three day weekend. That is nice for him! Mom won't do school either that day so it will be a short week for me too.
Mom didn't get a whole lot of sleep last night. I was up a lot just tossing and turning. I am hoping to get some solid sleep tonight. Please be with Mom and sit by me so that I can, Tyler. Thank you and hopefully I will see you in my dreams tonight as well. Mom needs to get her butt in gear and feed the pups and also make dinner for Mark and I as it is already 5:20 pm. Mom studied late today. Tonight will be relaxing and watching TV and then going to bed. Mom is going to have a telephone free night so if the phone rings I am going to let the answering machine pick it up. It is much needed. I will touch base with everyone tomorrow.
I don't have any updates for you either today as I have not spoken to anyone in our family since Saturday. It has been kind of a fast day. This morning I gave the pups baths, did the laundry, folded it up and put it away, made breakfast, rearranged the pantry, did garbage, got ready and then called a friend to chat for about 20 minutes. After that I went right to studying as my books were finally here. That is pretty much it. Mom has a candle burning for you already. It has been lit all day long. I will whisper to you as I always do later so smile when you hear me and I will smile back. Mom is sorry that this letter is short but the pups keep bugging me and I need to get things going or we are going to be eating at 7 pm tonight and I don't want that. Mom will be back tomorrow with another letter to you though. I miss you and I love you more than words can say. To the moon and back and all the way around the world. You are my hero, my shining star and the wind beneath my wings forever and always. You will be inside my heart, mind, body and soul too. Mom hopes your evening will be filled with fun, laughter, excitement and all the things you want to do and need to do. Fly free pumpkin. Until tomorrow comes.... good night and sweet dreams.
Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!
Here is the prayer for the day:
Hear my voice when I call, O Lord; be merciful to me and answer me. My heart says of you, "Seek his face!" Your face, Lord, I will seek. Do not hide your face from me. Psalm 27:7–9a, NIV
We thank you, dear Father in heaven, that you let the light from your face shine into our hearts. Look upon our time, we pray, with your clear, penetrating eyes, and let all people sense that they are watched over by more than they are able to see. Let them realize that a strong God and Father is watching over them. Protect us on our way, and let your light shine ever more brightly, so that in all we do your name is glorified. Amen.
Sunday, August 26, 2018
Dear Tyler,
Hi pumpkin! How are you doing on this Sunday afternoon? Mom is doing okay but feeling a bit rushed today. Mom is sorry that I didn't write to you last night but I never turned my computer on at all yesterday and honestly it felt really good. This is the first time I have turned it on today as well.
Yesterday Mark and Mom decided to take a day and do nothing. We lounged in bed until 11 am and then Mom got up, made brunch for us and then did the clean up of that. I also did a few things around the apartment and prepped dinner early yesterday so I didn't have to do it later in the afternoon. After doing all that stuff, Mom took a shower around 4 pm and then fed the pups and then made dinner for us. We watched 2 movies last night before going to bed. Mom was pretty tired so I decided to call it a night around 0:30 pm while Mark stayed up. I was just about to fall asleep and the freakin kids let off fireworks so to say the least Mom was up with the dogs for another 2 hours. I called the police but as always they don't get up there fast enough to catch who is doing it. Mom is pretty pissed and tired of it for sure. I think we both fell asleep around midnight and was up at 7 am this morning. We got up, fed the pups, Mom gather the garbage while Mark was getting ready, I broke down all the boxes too. After Mark was finished, Mom got ready and we left to go run errands and do some shopping that needed to get done. We got home around 3:30 pm and Mom just got done putting everything away. It is now 4:45 pm. I need to write to you and then the computer will be turned off for the night and pups will get fed and Mom will get dinner going. The night tonight is going to be nothing but kicking my feet up and relaxing. Mom is going to bed early tonight as well. Tomorrow is Monday and back to the studying and work for Mark. This weekend coming up is Labor Day weekend. Everything tourist shuts down until next May and kids go back to school Tuesday. That was a really fast summer. The leaves are turning on the trees so quickly now. It was last week they were green and now they are red and yellow. It is crazy how the time is flying by. All the stores have their Fall/Halloween stuff out. Mom found a toy for the pups that is a Nightmare Before Christmas rope. One end is a pumpkin and the other end is Jack. I said that if you saw it you would have got it for the pups so that is why we bought it. I know you are smiling down on that one!
Last night ended the candle. I burned it for several hours yesterday. I will start another one in a bit. I will whisper to you as I always do so be listening for my voice. Smile when you hear Mom and I will smile back to you my sweet precious son. I miss you more than words and I love you to the moon and back and all the way around the world. You will always be my hero and the wind beneath my wings. Forever in my heart, mind, body and soul. Yesterday, Mom spoke to Meme for a bit. It was a really nice conversation. That is the only person who I chatted with though. I will touch base with Grandpa tonight after our skype call with Tubal and Karen. I am sure to have updates for you tomorrow.
I see on facebook that several of Mom's friends kids are going back to school or college. I see that Mow posted that Zev is now in college and is going to Yale! I am so happy for him. We both always like Mow, Kate and Zev. They are such good people. Mom wished him well and told him congratulations as Yale is a tough school to get into. Not much else is going on right now. Mark is playing his video game as I am writing to you. He will do that until it is time for dinner. That is his way of unwinding. I get it. Writing to you is my way of unwinding for the day going into the night. The weather is very warm here. The next 3 days will be in the mid 90's. Mom is loving that! Mom will be sure to take the pups for their walks early in the morning before it gets too warm. I have a feeling that after these 3 days there will be no more of them so I will enjoy it while it is here still. The days will be getting cooler and shorter too. Anyways....Mom needs to get going so that I have everything done and cleaned by 7 pm for our skype call. I will write to you tomorrow mid day because I am still awaiting my books to arrive. Have a good night and have fun while I sleep. Come visit if you can. I will be looking to see if there is a painting in the sky tonight too. Thank you for watching over us all and for being my shining star. Until tomorrow comes.... good night and sweet dreams, Ty. I love you unconditionally.
Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!
Here is the prayer for the day:
Hi pumpkin! How are you doing on this Sunday afternoon? Mom is doing okay but feeling a bit rushed today. Mom is sorry that I didn't write to you last night but I never turned my computer on at all yesterday and honestly it felt really good. This is the first time I have turned it on today as well.
Yesterday Mark and Mom decided to take a day and do nothing. We lounged in bed until 11 am and then Mom got up, made brunch for us and then did the clean up of that. I also did a few things around the apartment and prepped dinner early yesterday so I didn't have to do it later in the afternoon. After doing all that stuff, Mom took a shower around 4 pm and then fed the pups and then made dinner for us. We watched 2 movies last night before going to bed. Mom was pretty tired so I decided to call it a night around 0:30 pm while Mark stayed up. I was just about to fall asleep and the freakin kids let off fireworks so to say the least Mom was up with the dogs for another 2 hours. I called the police but as always they don't get up there fast enough to catch who is doing it. Mom is pretty pissed and tired of it for sure. I think we both fell asleep around midnight and was up at 7 am this morning. We got up, fed the pups, Mom gather the garbage while Mark was getting ready, I broke down all the boxes too. After Mark was finished, Mom got ready and we left to go run errands and do some shopping that needed to get done. We got home around 3:30 pm and Mom just got done putting everything away. It is now 4:45 pm. I need to write to you and then the computer will be turned off for the night and pups will get fed and Mom will get dinner going. The night tonight is going to be nothing but kicking my feet up and relaxing. Mom is going to bed early tonight as well. Tomorrow is Monday and back to the studying and work for Mark. This weekend coming up is Labor Day weekend. Everything tourist shuts down until next May and kids go back to school Tuesday. That was a really fast summer. The leaves are turning on the trees so quickly now. It was last week they were green and now they are red and yellow. It is crazy how the time is flying by. All the stores have their Fall/Halloween stuff out. Mom found a toy for the pups that is a Nightmare Before Christmas rope. One end is a pumpkin and the other end is Jack. I said that if you saw it you would have got it for the pups so that is why we bought it. I know you are smiling down on that one!
Last night ended the candle. I burned it for several hours yesterday. I will start another one in a bit. I will whisper to you as I always do so be listening for my voice. Smile when you hear Mom and I will smile back to you my sweet precious son. I miss you more than words and I love you to the moon and back and all the way around the world. You will always be my hero and the wind beneath my wings. Forever in my heart, mind, body and soul. Yesterday, Mom spoke to Meme for a bit. It was a really nice conversation. That is the only person who I chatted with though. I will touch base with Grandpa tonight after our skype call with Tubal and Karen. I am sure to have updates for you tomorrow.
I see on facebook that several of Mom's friends kids are going back to school or college. I see that Mow posted that Zev is now in college and is going to Yale! I am so happy for him. We both always like Mow, Kate and Zev. They are such good people. Mom wished him well and told him congratulations as Yale is a tough school to get into. Not much else is going on right now. Mark is playing his video game as I am writing to you. He will do that until it is time for dinner. That is his way of unwinding. I get it. Writing to you is my way of unwinding for the day going into the night. The weather is very warm here. The next 3 days will be in the mid 90's. Mom is loving that! Mom will be sure to take the pups for their walks early in the morning before it gets too warm. I have a feeling that after these 3 days there will be no more of them so I will enjoy it while it is here still. The days will be getting cooler and shorter too. Anyways....Mom needs to get going so that I have everything done and cleaned by 7 pm for our skype call. I will write to you tomorrow mid day because I am still awaiting my books to arrive. Have a good night and have fun while I sleep. Come visit if you can. I will be looking to see if there is a painting in the sky tonight too. Thank you for watching over us all and for being my shining star. Until tomorrow comes.... good night and sweet dreams, Ty. I love you unconditionally.
Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!
Here is the prayer for the day:
Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. Psalm 25:4–5, NIV
Lord our God, be our Father and care for your children here on earth, where it is often bitterly hard and where everything seems to turn against us. Keep us faithful in our inner life, drawing all our strength from you, the eternal power of life, and from Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world. For Jesus has promised to come to us, and you will send him in our time of need. Let your strong hand be with those who often do not know where to turn. Show us paths we can follow, to the glory of your name in all eternity. Amen.
Friday, August 24, 2018
Dear Tyler,
Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Friday afternoon? Mom is doing okay today. The morning was a mess though. I got up to get some water and my body hit my cup and water that was in it went everywhere and the bottle broke and because it had glitter in it (you know Mom...lol) that went everywhere...ugh! It was a mess to clean up but 20 minutes later I finished it. I was super bummed because I loved that water bottle and used it all the time. After that happened, Mom lounged in bed for a bit and then got up made breakfast, did those dishes, did the garbage, got ready and then took the pups out for a nice long walk. Mom is happy to be getting back into the walking. Because of the warm weather we had for about a month, it was too hot to go outside with the pups and also for us as well so Mom didn't do any walking. After the walk I came in and had every desire to start studying but I never did open it up. I thought that having a down day today was a good idea. My coding books should be here Monday so I will start it then. Hopefully the course will make more sense to Mom with the book. I did check on my website today to see if my instructor posted my final grade for the exam that I submitted and indeed she did. Mom thought that she got a 91 on it but I actually got a 100. That brought my final grade in the course to a 96. Mom is super happy about that and I am doing a happy dance right now! I know that you are so proud of me as well. Thank you.
The weather today is super sunny and warm. The next several days are going to be hot hot hot and in the upper 90's. Looks like that will be the end of the summer weather though as next week is the end of August. Mom looks forward to the Fall though. The warm days and the crisp cool nights. I love wearing my sweaters and dress boots too. It will be the season to make lots of our favorite foods and desserts too. You know Mom... I love to cook and bake. This year though I will be making things in moderation though and only servings for 2 instead of 4 like I usually do. Mom is thinking about starting what is called the keto diet. Lots of protein, veggies and very little carbs. I will never give carbs up because I love bread and pasta too much but I can cut portions down. Mom will keep you posted to how that goes. I did go out and purchase this nifty chopper thing for the kitchen. I saw it on TV the other night and it looks really easy to use and cool. Mom will get a lot of use out of it with making my own bread crumbs, spiral veggies, etc.... I will let you know how that goes when I get it in the mail sometime next week. I am super excited for it. Tonight there is not a lot of prep for dinner which is nice for a change. Mark wanted to have your ultimate favorite thing....pepperoni pizza! I remember just how much you loved it. I think of you every time I see one or have a slice. It is one of the many things that I think about you and miss you. They range from simple little things like pizza to major things like your smile, your voice to everything in between. I miss you so much. Some days it still feels like yesterday that you left and other times it feels like it has been longer than 5 years and those are the really tough days. I love you to the moon and back and all the way around the world. You are my hero and the wind beneath my wings. Forever you will live inside my heart, mind, body and soul.
Not too much for updates today. I spoke to Meme and Grandpa last night. Grandpa is doing well. Working again today and all weekend. Debbie goes to the doctors next week to get all the upcoming details of her surgery. Mark and Mom will be there to help support Debbie and Grandpa that day. Mark will take a couple days off from work to go there and I thought that was super sweet. Grandpa is concerned but you know him too... he will not show it at all. Meme is okay. Just tired from working. Bob was at a park meeting last night when we were chatting. I really wish she would just retire but I know that is not going to happen anytime soon. Aunt Beck is away until late Sunday so we will catch up next week at some point. Aunt Shirley went to another funeral today. That makes 3 in the last week. Her and Grandpa lost another friend. That is 4 friends and their Mom (Grammy) all in a weeks time. That is awful. Please watch over them and guide them and us all. Thank you my sweet precious son. I will continue to write to you the things that are happening here when I know of things.
Tonight I will light the candle for you and I will whisper to you, Nana, Pepe and Grammy like I do every night. I sure hope that you all hear me when I talk to you. I hope you all smile as well. I miss you all so very much. I hope you have a fun filled night doing lots of things you need and want to do and you get to go to many new places as well. Come visit with Mom if you can. I love it when you do. I am still looking for that stunning painting in the sky. Hint hint! Get those brushes out for Mom. Thank you pumpkin. Mom will be back tomorrow with another letter to you either in the afternoon or evening. It is Saturday and we have a lot of things to do tomorrow for shopping and errands. Mom is going to get going for now though so that I can pay so bills and just relax for a bit while Mark is working. Until tomorrow comes.... good night and sweet dreams my bright shining star. I love you.
Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!
Here is the prayer for the day:
Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Friday afternoon? Mom is doing okay today. The morning was a mess though. I got up to get some water and my body hit my cup and water that was in it went everywhere and the bottle broke and because it had glitter in it (you know Mom...lol) that went everywhere...ugh! It was a mess to clean up but 20 minutes later I finished it. I was super bummed because I loved that water bottle and used it all the time. After that happened, Mom lounged in bed for a bit and then got up made breakfast, did those dishes, did the garbage, got ready and then took the pups out for a nice long walk. Mom is happy to be getting back into the walking. Because of the warm weather we had for about a month, it was too hot to go outside with the pups and also for us as well so Mom didn't do any walking. After the walk I came in and had every desire to start studying but I never did open it up. I thought that having a down day today was a good idea. My coding books should be here Monday so I will start it then. Hopefully the course will make more sense to Mom with the book. I did check on my website today to see if my instructor posted my final grade for the exam that I submitted and indeed she did. Mom thought that she got a 91 on it but I actually got a 100. That brought my final grade in the course to a 96. Mom is super happy about that and I am doing a happy dance right now! I know that you are so proud of me as well. Thank you.
The weather today is super sunny and warm. The next several days are going to be hot hot hot and in the upper 90's. Looks like that will be the end of the summer weather though as next week is the end of August. Mom looks forward to the Fall though. The warm days and the crisp cool nights. I love wearing my sweaters and dress boots too. It will be the season to make lots of our favorite foods and desserts too. You know Mom... I love to cook and bake. This year though I will be making things in moderation though and only servings for 2 instead of 4 like I usually do. Mom is thinking about starting what is called the keto diet. Lots of protein, veggies and very little carbs. I will never give carbs up because I love bread and pasta too much but I can cut portions down. Mom will keep you posted to how that goes. I did go out and purchase this nifty chopper thing for the kitchen. I saw it on TV the other night and it looks really easy to use and cool. Mom will get a lot of use out of it with making my own bread crumbs, spiral veggies, etc.... I will let you know how that goes when I get it in the mail sometime next week. I am super excited for it. Tonight there is not a lot of prep for dinner which is nice for a change. Mark wanted to have your ultimate favorite thing....pepperoni pizza! I remember just how much you loved it. I think of you every time I see one or have a slice. It is one of the many things that I think about you and miss you. They range from simple little things like pizza to major things like your smile, your voice to everything in between. I miss you so much. Some days it still feels like yesterday that you left and other times it feels like it has been longer than 5 years and those are the really tough days. I love you to the moon and back and all the way around the world. You are my hero and the wind beneath my wings. Forever you will live inside my heart, mind, body and soul.
Not too much for updates today. I spoke to Meme and Grandpa last night. Grandpa is doing well. Working again today and all weekend. Debbie goes to the doctors next week to get all the upcoming details of her surgery. Mark and Mom will be there to help support Debbie and Grandpa that day. Mark will take a couple days off from work to go there and I thought that was super sweet. Grandpa is concerned but you know him too... he will not show it at all. Meme is okay. Just tired from working. Bob was at a park meeting last night when we were chatting. I really wish she would just retire but I know that is not going to happen anytime soon. Aunt Beck is away until late Sunday so we will catch up next week at some point. Aunt Shirley went to another funeral today. That makes 3 in the last week. Her and Grandpa lost another friend. That is 4 friends and their Mom (Grammy) all in a weeks time. That is awful. Please watch over them and guide them and us all. Thank you my sweet precious son. I will continue to write to you the things that are happening here when I know of things.
Tonight I will light the candle for you and I will whisper to you, Nana, Pepe and Grammy like I do every night. I sure hope that you all hear me when I talk to you. I hope you all smile as well. I miss you all so very much. I hope you have a fun filled night doing lots of things you need and want to do and you get to go to many new places as well. Come visit with Mom if you can. I love it when you do. I am still looking for that stunning painting in the sky. Hint hint! Get those brushes out for Mom. Thank you pumpkin. Mom will be back tomorrow with another letter to you either in the afternoon or evening. It is Saturday and we have a lot of things to do tomorrow for shopping and errands. Mom is going to get going for now though so that I can pay so bills and just relax for a bit while Mark is working. Until tomorrow comes.... good night and sweet dreams my bright shining star. I love you.
Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!
Here is the prayer for the day:
And, with all these, take up the great shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Ephesians 6:16, NEB
Lord our God, we long to come into your light, to live in your strength, that we may do what pleases you and furthers your kingdom on earth. Protect us from evil and do not let us be wounded by the flaming arrows of the evil one. Make paths for us whenever we do not know how to go forward. We always know you are our Father. Because you are our Father, we want to be courageous and persevere to the end so that you can make our lives bear fruit for you, to the glory of your name. Amen.
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Dear Tyler,
Hi pumpkin! How are you doing on this Thursday afternoon? Mom is not going to lie... I am exhausted as all heck today. I did not sleep hardly at all last night. My tummy was giving me grief because of what I ate for dinner and then I was up all night with heartburn and needing to go to the bathroom every couple hours. To say the least I got into bed at 11 pm and I was still up at 2 am and then 4 am and finally fell asleep around 5 am or so and slept until 8:30 am. I am feeling much better today but just my eyes are heavy. I did get up this morning, got ready, took the pups for a nice walk and then came in and did my final exam. I submitted it and it looks to be that I will be getting a 91 on it and a 94 for an overall grade in the course. Another A in the books. This will be 18 A's and 1 B for all the classes that I have finished. Mom is very happy with that. My GPA is sitting at a 3.90 and the numeric grade is a 94. I am still on Deans List so that is amazing. 2 years now and going strong. I tried to start my next class but I just can't concentrate so I decided to stop for the day and just relax after I write to you. I can only do exam 1 and 2 before I need my coding book and that won't be here until Monday so I have time to just take my time. Looks like this class is going to give me a run for my money though. It looks really tough.
Tonight, where we live is having their annual BBQ for the residents. Mom and Mark will have dinner here and then maybe go down and join in the fun for a bit later this evening. It starts at 5:30 pm and ends at 8 pm so not too late. I think it will be fun to go met some of our neighbors. We will see how Mom is feeling later though as that is about 3 hours from now. I think it will be a very early to bed for Mom though and not much more so that I can get a good nights sleep to be able to do my studies tomorrow.
Last night I spoke to Grandpa. He is doing good. He is working a lot more now that he has time. I think that is good in a way and then not so much. He is working 5 days this week. That is a lot for him but he does not seem to mind. Debbie is as good as can be. She is getting anxious about her upcoming surgery. It is only 3 weeks away. I guess they are going to come down for a weekend before she has surgery so that way she has something to look forward to and also for them to just get away. She will be out of work for 6 weeks. That is a long time. I guess they are going to come down for Grandpa's birthday and we are going to celebrate it and Mark's and Debbie's altogether the weekend of the 7th-9th. That will be fun and something to look forward too for us all. Aunt Shirley is doing the best she can. she really is lost and Mom knows that feeling all to well. She went up to the county home today to visit with the ladies and have lunch but I think it was way too soon for her to be doing that but she wanted to. I prayed for her. I hope she did okay. Meme and Bob are doing good. I will touch base with them either tonight or tomorrow night. Mom can't believe that it has been a week already that we were in NH for Great Grammy's wake and funeral. That was a fast week. It is crazy just how much time is going by. Tomorrow is already Friday and the weekend is just ahead. Doesn't look like we are doing anything though. The usual... grocery shop and home to relax after the last 2 weekends up in NH. The weather is looking good for the weekend. Lots of sun and 80 degree weather so that is great! Maybe Mom will sit outside for a bit and just take in the fresh air. That will be nice. who knows though but Mom will keep you posted.
No sunset last night or seeing the stars and moon again. I sure do hope to see a couple more at least before Fall comes. Not many at all this summer and that was such a bummer. I will continue to look every night though. I hope that your night is everything you want it to be. Have fun while I get some sleep tonight. Come visit me in my dreams or sit by me so that I can. Thank you my sweet precious son. You are my hero and the wind beneath my wings. Forever in my heart, mind, body and soul. Mom will light the candle this evening for you and I will whisper to you as I always do. I will smile and hope you will to when you hear my voice. Thank you for being the bright star that lights the way for me. It means a lot to me. I will be back tomorrow with another letter to you but for right now I am going to close this letter and go relax until it is time to make dinner. Until next time....good night and sweet dreams later. I miss you and love you to the moon and back and all the way around the world.
Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!
Here is the prayer for the day:
Hi pumpkin! How are you doing on this Thursday afternoon? Mom is not going to lie... I am exhausted as all heck today. I did not sleep hardly at all last night. My tummy was giving me grief because of what I ate for dinner and then I was up all night with heartburn and needing to go to the bathroom every couple hours. To say the least I got into bed at 11 pm and I was still up at 2 am and then 4 am and finally fell asleep around 5 am or so and slept until 8:30 am. I am feeling much better today but just my eyes are heavy. I did get up this morning, got ready, took the pups for a nice walk and then came in and did my final exam. I submitted it and it looks to be that I will be getting a 91 on it and a 94 for an overall grade in the course. Another A in the books. This will be 18 A's and 1 B for all the classes that I have finished. Mom is very happy with that. My GPA is sitting at a 3.90 and the numeric grade is a 94. I am still on Deans List so that is amazing. 2 years now and going strong. I tried to start my next class but I just can't concentrate so I decided to stop for the day and just relax after I write to you. I can only do exam 1 and 2 before I need my coding book and that won't be here until Monday so I have time to just take my time. Looks like this class is going to give me a run for my money though. It looks really tough.
Tonight, where we live is having their annual BBQ for the residents. Mom and Mark will have dinner here and then maybe go down and join in the fun for a bit later this evening. It starts at 5:30 pm and ends at 8 pm so not too late. I think it will be fun to go met some of our neighbors. We will see how Mom is feeling later though as that is about 3 hours from now. I think it will be a very early to bed for Mom though and not much more so that I can get a good nights sleep to be able to do my studies tomorrow.
Last night I spoke to Grandpa. He is doing good. He is working a lot more now that he has time. I think that is good in a way and then not so much. He is working 5 days this week. That is a lot for him but he does not seem to mind. Debbie is as good as can be. She is getting anxious about her upcoming surgery. It is only 3 weeks away. I guess they are going to come down for a weekend before she has surgery so that way she has something to look forward to and also for them to just get away. She will be out of work for 6 weeks. That is a long time. I guess they are going to come down for Grandpa's birthday and we are going to celebrate it and Mark's and Debbie's altogether the weekend of the 7th-9th. That will be fun and something to look forward too for us all. Aunt Shirley is doing the best she can. she really is lost and Mom knows that feeling all to well. She went up to the county home today to visit with the ladies and have lunch but I think it was way too soon for her to be doing that but she wanted to. I prayed for her. I hope she did okay. Meme and Bob are doing good. I will touch base with them either tonight or tomorrow night. Mom can't believe that it has been a week already that we were in NH for Great Grammy's wake and funeral. That was a fast week. It is crazy just how much time is going by. Tomorrow is already Friday and the weekend is just ahead. Doesn't look like we are doing anything though. The usual... grocery shop and home to relax after the last 2 weekends up in NH. The weather is looking good for the weekend. Lots of sun and 80 degree weather so that is great! Maybe Mom will sit outside for a bit and just take in the fresh air. That will be nice. who knows though but Mom will keep you posted.
No sunset last night or seeing the stars and moon again. I sure do hope to see a couple more at least before Fall comes. Not many at all this summer and that was such a bummer. I will continue to look every night though. I hope that your night is everything you want it to be. Have fun while I get some sleep tonight. Come visit me in my dreams or sit by me so that I can. Thank you my sweet precious son. You are my hero and the wind beneath my wings. Forever in my heart, mind, body and soul. Mom will light the candle this evening for you and I will whisper to you as I always do. I will smile and hope you will to when you hear my voice. Thank you for being the bright star that lights the way for me. It means a lot to me. I will be back tomorrow with another letter to you but for right now I am going to close this letter and go relax until it is time to make dinner. Until next time....good night and sweet dreams later. I miss you and love you to the moon and back and all the way around the world.
Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!
Here is the prayer for the day:
Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble, and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 1:10–11, NIV
Lord our God, we thank you that you have given us an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We thank you that you have already begun to give us new vision, that already many things are being transformed, so that we may go gladly and confidently on our way with hope for whatever is still unsolved. May all this live in our hearts and fill us with thanks to you. We want to be courageous and keep in sight what still needs to be changed. Then we can take part as workers in your vineyard. May the light you have given us continue to shine in us and burn ever more brightly, as you have promised. Amen.
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Dear Tyler,
Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Wednesday afternoon? Mom is doing pretty good today! The sun is finally out and it is shining bright. The skies are now blue as well with a few passing clouds. The rain that we got earlier was pretty intense though. It was raining so hard this morning and finally stopped around 10 am. The next few days here is going to be nothing but sunshine and back in the low 80's. Mom will take it!
This morning was pretty busy for me. I was up early and did some cleaning around the apartment, got ready, made something for brunch and then did the clean up for that. After all that was finished, Mom came right in and did some studying. I submitted 2 exams this afternoon. I got a 98 on one and a 96 on the second one. I am happy with those grades. Tomorrow will be the final exam for me in this class. It took me a total of 3 days to complete this course. Next class is another coding course. That will take me about a week to 2 weeks to do as it is a long one with 8 exams total. Mom is down to almost 5 classes left. Looks like I will be completely finished by the end of September or the very beginning of October. Mom is so happy! I guess Mark is going to through Mom a party after I graduate too. That is sweet. It will be in NH and just a handful of family and friends but that will be super nice. Mom has worked hard for the last 2 years. I am proud of myself and I know you are proud of Mom too.
It is only 3:48 pm so I am ahead of schedule today which is a good thing as it will take a bit to get dinner prepped for this evening. Mom is making one of your favorites...Tacos. I remember how much you loved them every time I made them for you. I miss cooking your favorite meals. I miss so much when it comes to you my sweet precious son. Mom just misses you period. I love you to the moon and back and all the way around the world. To infinity and beyond. Mom will light the candle for you later this evening when Mark and Mom are relaxing and watching TV. I will whisper to you later as well when Mom is getting ready to go to bed. I hope when you hear my voice you will smile no matter where you are or what you are doing at that time.
Mom is so surprised that just a bit ago the sun was shining and now the dark clouds are rolled back in and looks like we are going to be getting a pretty good thunderstorm. It is so dark out...almost to the point I need to put a light on. This is so crazy. Maybe the sky will be sunny again and tonight Mom will see a beautiful sunset. As Mom was typing this the sky let loose and it is raining really hard again....lol. It looks like buckets are being thrown. It is pretty cool but the pups are not having it at all. Ozzy just ran underneath the bed and I am not sure why because there is no thunder. Poor little guy. Anyways....
This afternoon, Aunt Beck called me. She was telling me that she had been gone since last Thursday camping and just got home last night and she is leaving again tomorrow morning to teach a class for 3 days. She won't be back until late Sunday night. Everything seems to be going well with her. She is busy for sure with work which is a good thing. John is well too. Bean and her BF went camping for a few days with them. Guess Bean is starting to feel somewhat better. She has a bunch of appointments coming up in the next few months but everything is going better for her. That was good to hear. I know you are with her and watching over her and Mom thanks you for that. I thank you for watching over us all. Please continue. Give Great Grammy a hug for Mom too. I miss her and so does Aunt Shirley and Grandpa. Thank you pumpkin! Mom didn't talk to anyone else last night. It was quiet. Mark and Mom had dinner and then we watched TV for a bit and then discussed a few things that we needed to. We went to bed around 10 pm and we both were sleeping by 10:30 pm. Tonight pretty much will be the same but I will call Grandpa back. Mom will have more updates for you by the weekend.
This weather is crazy... the rain has stopped and the sun is back out. I am sure there is a rainbow somewhere. Guess Mother Nature doesn't know what it wants to do...lol. Mom is going to have to get going as it is now 4:31 pm and I need to be getting dinner prepped and ready and also feed the pups. I will be back tomorrow with another letter to you. I hope you evening will be filled with everything that you need and want it to be. Remember that you are my hero and the wind beneath my wings. Forever you are in my heart, mind, body and soul. Until tomorrow comes.....good night and sweet dreams.
Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!
Prayer of the day:
Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Wednesday afternoon? Mom is doing pretty good today! The sun is finally out and it is shining bright. The skies are now blue as well with a few passing clouds. The rain that we got earlier was pretty intense though. It was raining so hard this morning and finally stopped around 10 am. The next few days here is going to be nothing but sunshine and back in the low 80's. Mom will take it!
This morning was pretty busy for me. I was up early and did some cleaning around the apartment, got ready, made something for brunch and then did the clean up for that. After all that was finished, Mom came right in and did some studying. I submitted 2 exams this afternoon. I got a 98 on one and a 96 on the second one. I am happy with those grades. Tomorrow will be the final exam for me in this class. It took me a total of 3 days to complete this course. Next class is another coding course. That will take me about a week to 2 weeks to do as it is a long one with 8 exams total. Mom is down to almost 5 classes left. Looks like I will be completely finished by the end of September or the very beginning of October. Mom is so happy! I guess Mark is going to through Mom a party after I graduate too. That is sweet. It will be in NH and just a handful of family and friends but that will be super nice. Mom has worked hard for the last 2 years. I am proud of myself and I know you are proud of Mom too.
It is only 3:48 pm so I am ahead of schedule today which is a good thing as it will take a bit to get dinner prepped for this evening. Mom is making one of your favorites...Tacos. I remember how much you loved them every time I made them for you. I miss cooking your favorite meals. I miss so much when it comes to you my sweet precious son. Mom just misses you period. I love you to the moon and back and all the way around the world. To infinity and beyond. Mom will light the candle for you later this evening when Mark and Mom are relaxing and watching TV. I will whisper to you later as well when Mom is getting ready to go to bed. I hope when you hear my voice you will smile no matter where you are or what you are doing at that time.
Mom is so surprised that just a bit ago the sun was shining and now the dark clouds are rolled back in and looks like we are going to be getting a pretty good thunderstorm. It is so dark out...almost to the point I need to put a light on. This is so crazy. Maybe the sky will be sunny again and tonight Mom will see a beautiful sunset. As Mom was typing this the sky let loose and it is raining really hard again....lol. It looks like buckets are being thrown. It is pretty cool but the pups are not having it at all. Ozzy just ran underneath the bed and I am not sure why because there is no thunder. Poor little guy. Anyways....
This afternoon, Aunt Beck called me. She was telling me that she had been gone since last Thursday camping and just got home last night and she is leaving again tomorrow morning to teach a class for 3 days. She won't be back until late Sunday night. Everything seems to be going well with her. She is busy for sure with work which is a good thing. John is well too. Bean and her BF went camping for a few days with them. Guess Bean is starting to feel somewhat better. She has a bunch of appointments coming up in the next few months but everything is going better for her. That was good to hear. I know you are with her and watching over her and Mom thanks you for that. I thank you for watching over us all. Please continue. Give Great Grammy a hug for Mom too. I miss her and so does Aunt Shirley and Grandpa. Thank you pumpkin! Mom didn't talk to anyone else last night. It was quiet. Mark and Mom had dinner and then we watched TV for a bit and then discussed a few things that we needed to. We went to bed around 10 pm and we both were sleeping by 10:30 pm. Tonight pretty much will be the same but I will call Grandpa back. Mom will have more updates for you by the weekend.
This weather is crazy... the rain has stopped and the sun is back out. I am sure there is a rainbow somewhere. Guess Mother Nature doesn't know what it wants to do...lol. Mom is going to have to get going as it is now 4:31 pm and I need to be getting dinner prepped and ready and also feed the pups. I will be back tomorrow with another letter to you. I hope you evening will be filled with everything that you need and want it to be. Remember that you are my hero and the wind beneath my wings. Forever you are in my heart, mind, body and soul. Until tomorrow comes.....good night and sweet dreams.
Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!
Prayer of the day:
As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?...Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. Psalm 42: 1–2, 5, NIV
Lord our God, as the deer pants for refreshing water, so our souls long for you, O God. Our souls thirst for you, for the living God. We stand in your presence and pour out our hearts to you. We bring before you everything that is painful to us, all our suffering and needs. We also bring you all our hopes and the many proofs you have given us that our lives need not go to ruin but can be directed to greater things. May the light of your Spirit shine on us today and always. Amen.
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Dear Tyler,
Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Tuesday evening? Mom is late again as it is already 5:50 pm. The pups have been fed but Mark and I have not had dinner yet. Guess we will be eating around 6:30 pm tonight. I just got done working on an exam and Mom passed it but I am disappointed with myself as I didn't do better than I was expecting. I got an 83 which is a B but I really thought that I was going to get an A on it. Mom is going to message the instructor about a few of them to see so maybe my grade will go just a bit higher. I know I should be proud of that B as these exams are by no means easy but I guess I really put a lot of stress on myself to get A's. I need to stop that because at the end of all this no one cares what my grades all were, they just care that I got a degree. Anyways... tomorrow will be another day and another 2 chapters to go over and then exam 3. I will already be 3/4 of the way through this class and it will be only day 3. Not to shabby!
Mom was up early this morning. I was able to get coffee, snacks and everything that Mark needed to make his way into the office today. After he left I lounged with the pups for a bit and then got ready, made brunch and then started right in on studying. The weather has been nice. Cloudy but in the low 70's. Tomorrow will be all rain all day long with thunderstorms. I hope not too bad so that the pups won't freak out. After dinner tonight I think we will take the pups for a nice walk. That will be good for us all. Later it will be just relaxing and then going to bed. Maybe some TV but not all that much.
Last night was really quiet. I spoke to Meme for a bit and that was it. I never did call Grandpa like I said I would or call Aunt Beck today either. I am really slacking...not really as Mom and Mark are both just trying to catch up from the week we lost and get back into the swing of things again. We will get it together in the next day or two. I will give them both calls tomorrow. I know that Grandpa went over Aunt Shirley's today to sort through some of Great Grammy's belongings. I guess he stayed for a couple of hours and she was really happy about that. I know she misses him and is sad that her and Debbie don't get along anymore. I know if she had it her way things would be different but Debbie is pretty strong in why it is the way it is and nothing will change that. Maybe one day all the petty stuff will get left behind and everyone can get along with one another. That sure would be nice. Not much else for updates I am afraid. Maybe more in the next few days. I will keep you posted though.
Mom will light the candle for you and Great Grammy tonight. Looks like tonight will be the last of this one and tomorrow will start a new one. Mom loves the candles and the aroma that they give off. I get that from Meme. We always had candles burning every night while I was growing up. I will whisper to you later as well. Mom is hoping to get a good nights rest tonight. Guess I have a lot on my mind because I am not sleeping well at all. Please be with Mom so that I can get some solid sleep. Come visit in my dreams or sit next to me while I sleep. Thank you my sweet precious son. Have fun tonight and I hope that you get to do all kinds of neat things. Happy learning and venturing to new parts of the world. I miss you so much. More than words and I love you to the moon and back and all the way around the world. You will always be my hero and the wind beneath my wings. Forever in my heart, mind, body and soul.
Mom is really surprised that I haven't seen a beautiful sunset in a couple months now nor the moon or stars. It sure has been weird this summer. It is already getting dark at 7:30 pm now. That is a sure sign Fall is coming faster. The leaves are already changing too. Soon we will be changing the clocks back and the sun will go down around 4 pm and it will be dark. Mom is not looking forward to that time of the year again as winter will be approaching us soon enough. Guess it looks like a rough winter again with cold temps and at least 5 major snow storms according to the Farmers Almanac. Mark and Mom are still weighing the pros and cons to what to do about moving or staying. We are going to discuss it further later this evening as well. Even though I have not seen the stars shining bright I know you are shining bright for someone who needs it. That makes me smile and makes me proud to still call you my son. Thank you for being my bright shining star. Mom really needs to get going now as it is 6:10 pm and I need to focus on dinner for Mark and I and also do some relaxing. I will be back tomorrow with another letter to you so until then..... good night and sweet dreams.
Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!
Here is the prayer for the day:
Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Tuesday evening? Mom is late again as it is already 5:50 pm. The pups have been fed but Mark and I have not had dinner yet. Guess we will be eating around 6:30 pm tonight. I just got done working on an exam and Mom passed it but I am disappointed with myself as I didn't do better than I was expecting. I got an 83 which is a B but I really thought that I was going to get an A on it. Mom is going to message the instructor about a few of them to see so maybe my grade will go just a bit higher. I know I should be proud of that B as these exams are by no means easy but I guess I really put a lot of stress on myself to get A's. I need to stop that because at the end of all this no one cares what my grades all were, they just care that I got a degree. Anyways... tomorrow will be another day and another 2 chapters to go over and then exam 3. I will already be 3/4 of the way through this class and it will be only day 3. Not to shabby!
Mom was up early this morning. I was able to get coffee, snacks and everything that Mark needed to make his way into the office today. After he left I lounged with the pups for a bit and then got ready, made brunch and then started right in on studying. The weather has been nice. Cloudy but in the low 70's. Tomorrow will be all rain all day long with thunderstorms. I hope not too bad so that the pups won't freak out. After dinner tonight I think we will take the pups for a nice walk. That will be good for us all. Later it will be just relaxing and then going to bed. Maybe some TV but not all that much.
Last night was really quiet. I spoke to Meme for a bit and that was it. I never did call Grandpa like I said I would or call Aunt Beck today either. I am really slacking...not really as Mom and Mark are both just trying to catch up from the week we lost and get back into the swing of things again. We will get it together in the next day or two. I will give them both calls tomorrow. I know that Grandpa went over Aunt Shirley's today to sort through some of Great Grammy's belongings. I guess he stayed for a couple of hours and she was really happy about that. I know she misses him and is sad that her and Debbie don't get along anymore. I know if she had it her way things would be different but Debbie is pretty strong in why it is the way it is and nothing will change that. Maybe one day all the petty stuff will get left behind and everyone can get along with one another. That sure would be nice. Not much else for updates I am afraid. Maybe more in the next few days. I will keep you posted though.
Mom will light the candle for you and Great Grammy tonight. Looks like tonight will be the last of this one and tomorrow will start a new one. Mom loves the candles and the aroma that they give off. I get that from Meme. We always had candles burning every night while I was growing up. I will whisper to you later as well. Mom is hoping to get a good nights rest tonight. Guess I have a lot on my mind because I am not sleeping well at all. Please be with Mom so that I can get some solid sleep. Come visit in my dreams or sit next to me while I sleep. Thank you my sweet precious son. Have fun tonight and I hope that you get to do all kinds of neat things. Happy learning and venturing to new parts of the world. I miss you so much. More than words and I love you to the moon and back and all the way around the world. You will always be my hero and the wind beneath my wings. Forever in my heart, mind, body and soul.
Mom is really surprised that I haven't seen a beautiful sunset in a couple months now nor the moon or stars. It sure has been weird this summer. It is already getting dark at 7:30 pm now. That is a sure sign Fall is coming faster. The leaves are already changing too. Soon we will be changing the clocks back and the sun will go down around 4 pm and it will be dark. Mom is not looking forward to that time of the year again as winter will be approaching us soon enough. Guess it looks like a rough winter again with cold temps and at least 5 major snow storms according to the Farmers Almanac. Mark and Mom are still weighing the pros and cons to what to do about moving or staying. We are going to discuss it further later this evening as well. Even though I have not seen the stars shining bright I know you are shining bright for someone who needs it. That makes me smile and makes me proud to still call you my son. Thank you for being my bright shining star. Mom really needs to get going now as it is 6:10 pm and I need to focus on dinner for Mark and I and also do some relaxing. I will be back tomorrow with another letter to you so until then..... good night and sweet dreams.
Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!
Here is the prayer for the day:
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me – put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:8–9, NIV
Dear Father in heaven, let our thoughts be filled with all that is honorable, just, pure, gracious, good, and praiseworthy. We want to await your Spirit, not giving way to anxiety, but showing ourselves worthy to be your children. We want to be your children, who can rise above even the most difficult conditions and maintain a quiet trust, to the glory of your Spirit within us. Protect us now and always in your divine peace. Amen.
Monday, August 20, 2018
Dear Tyler,
Hi pumpkin! How are you doing on this Monday evening? Mom is running late as usual but that is okay. I will not stress about it at all! I went to bed around 10 pm last night and really didn't sleep all that well like I thought that I would. Guess that little "cat nap" didn't help either...lol. I was up early but I really lounged in bed for a bit and then got up and made breakfast, did the dishes, got ready and came in the office and started to finish up my final exam from last week. I submitted it and did a lot better than what I thought that I would do. It was a toughie but I ended up with a 92 for a final grade in the course so that is another A in the books for Mom. That means I have all A's and 2 B's. That is still Deans List and I am very okay with that. I also started my new class right after. I read the first two chapters and did Exam 1 and got a 92 on that as well. I am pretty happy with those grades! It is after 5 pm and Mom still needs to feed the pups and prep dinner. Mark is still on the phone so I have a bit of time still. The pups seem to be sleeping as well so Mom will have a few minutes before I get interrupted.
Last night we did not have our scheduled skype call with Tubal and Karen as Mom was on the phone with Aunt Shirley. I also spoke with Meme as well. I sent a message to Karen saying that I was sorry and what about next Sunday. I felt bad. Aunt Shirley is doing okay but she is having a hard time finding things to do now that she can be home all the time. I know that feeling because that is how I was when I lost you. My whole world shattered and I didn't know what to do with myself at all. I had so much time on my hands and nothing to do. In the days to come she will figure things out and find things to occupy her time. Every day will get easier. I know she is talking on the phone a lot but that is only going to help for so long. It makes it harder for her as well because of the medical issues that she has going on with her eyes. It is pretty bad and I saw it first hand over the last few days that we were there. It is very sad to see all this happening. Mom will try to call and chat with her a couple times a week just to check in. I still have not called Aunt Beck. Maybe I can do that tomorrow for a bit while Mark is at his office for the day. I will get in touch with Grandpa as well seeings how I didn't get to call him either last night. Mom really doesn't have any new updates for you since yesterday as nothing was really brought to my attention. I will keep you posted on new things that are happening in our family as I know of them.
Tonight will be eating dinner, cleaning up those dishes and then Mark and Mom are going to sit down and have a chat about a few serious things. Nothing to worry about, just things that we need to figure out as the end of the year is in 4 months. Are we going to stay here another year, look for a different place...things like that. We always have to discuss it this time of year...lol. Mom will keep you posted on what we are going to do. I will light the candle for you tonight. Looks like the one I have been burning will either last tonight only or a couple nights and a new one will have to be started. I will whisper to you later as well so smile when you hear Mom and I will smile back. I love you to the moon and back and all the way around the world. I miss you bunches. You are my hero and the wind beneath my wings. Forever in my heart, mind, body and soul. Thank you for watching over us and being my bright star that lights my way. Have a fun night while Mom sleeps and come visit me in my dreams if you can. I will be back again tomorrow with another letter to you so until then.... good night and sweet dreams. Time for Mom to get dinner going.
Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!
Here is the daily prayer:
Hi pumpkin! How are you doing on this Monday evening? Mom is running late as usual but that is okay. I will not stress about it at all! I went to bed around 10 pm last night and really didn't sleep all that well like I thought that I would. Guess that little "cat nap" didn't help either...lol. I was up early but I really lounged in bed for a bit and then got up and made breakfast, did the dishes, got ready and came in the office and started to finish up my final exam from last week. I submitted it and did a lot better than what I thought that I would do. It was a toughie but I ended up with a 92 for a final grade in the course so that is another A in the books for Mom. That means I have all A's and 2 B's. That is still Deans List and I am very okay with that. I also started my new class right after. I read the first two chapters and did Exam 1 and got a 92 on that as well. I am pretty happy with those grades! It is after 5 pm and Mom still needs to feed the pups and prep dinner. Mark is still on the phone so I have a bit of time still. The pups seem to be sleeping as well so Mom will have a few minutes before I get interrupted.
Last night we did not have our scheduled skype call with Tubal and Karen as Mom was on the phone with Aunt Shirley. I also spoke with Meme as well. I sent a message to Karen saying that I was sorry and what about next Sunday. I felt bad. Aunt Shirley is doing okay but she is having a hard time finding things to do now that she can be home all the time. I know that feeling because that is how I was when I lost you. My whole world shattered and I didn't know what to do with myself at all. I had so much time on my hands and nothing to do. In the days to come she will figure things out and find things to occupy her time. Every day will get easier. I know she is talking on the phone a lot but that is only going to help for so long. It makes it harder for her as well because of the medical issues that she has going on with her eyes. It is pretty bad and I saw it first hand over the last few days that we were there. It is very sad to see all this happening. Mom will try to call and chat with her a couple times a week just to check in. I still have not called Aunt Beck. Maybe I can do that tomorrow for a bit while Mark is at his office for the day. I will get in touch with Grandpa as well seeings how I didn't get to call him either last night. Mom really doesn't have any new updates for you since yesterday as nothing was really brought to my attention. I will keep you posted on new things that are happening in our family as I know of them.
Tonight will be eating dinner, cleaning up those dishes and then Mark and Mom are going to sit down and have a chat about a few serious things. Nothing to worry about, just things that we need to figure out as the end of the year is in 4 months. Are we going to stay here another year, look for a different place...things like that. We always have to discuss it this time of year...lol. Mom will keep you posted on what we are going to do. I will light the candle for you tonight. Looks like the one I have been burning will either last tonight only or a couple nights and a new one will have to be started. I will whisper to you later as well so smile when you hear Mom and I will smile back. I love you to the moon and back and all the way around the world. I miss you bunches. You are my hero and the wind beneath my wings. Forever in my heart, mind, body and soul. Thank you for watching over us and being my bright star that lights my way. Have a fun night while Mom sleeps and come visit me in my dreams if you can. I will be back again tomorrow with another letter to you so until then.... good night and sweet dreams. Time for Mom to get dinner going.
Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!
Here is the daily prayer:
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1, NIV
Lord our God, grant that we may be your children who receive the Spirit and all they need from you. You strengthen us not only physically but also inwardly, in our hearts, enabling us to face the uncertainties of earthly life and whatever still needs changing in human society. Keep us from giving in to weakness. May your power be always with us. May we have patience and hope, because you are working for the good and we may wait for it in expectation. Amen.
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