Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Thursday afternoon? Mom is doing okay today. I was able to get some pretty good sleep even though I was up a few times during the night but I was lucky enough to just fall back to sleep again! I was wide awake at 7 am and lounged in bed for about an hour and then I was up, made breakfast, did the clean up on that, got ready, took the pups for a nice walk and then came right in to start my final exam in my class. I finished it about 30 minutes ago and submitted it. There were only 25 questions but they were worth 4 points each so not a lot of room for error. Mom got a 96% on it! Only 1 wrong and the one I did get wrong I had the correct answer and then changed it right at the end. I am happy with that grade and my overall grade in that course is an 91 ~ Another A for Mom! I am pretty dang proud of myself. I am now at 8 classes to go and then I will be completely finished and I will have my associates degree. Mom is waiting for the college to release my next set of books electronically so I had time to write to you now! It is only 12:52 pm so I will still have some time to do some house cleaning and then hit the books again in my new class. I am finally at the coding stage again. I really like coding. It is fun so I know I will enjoy this class very much. It is challenging though and there are absolutely no room for errors at all in this so I have to take my time and do the best I can.  Mom will keep you filled in on my progress.
 The weather today is sunny and it is a lot more humid than I thought it was when I took the pups out for their walk this morning. We didn't stay out long because I didn't want to hurt their little puppy pads on the pavement. We will go out again later today as well for a longer one. Mark is knee deep in work today. He was on the phone early this morning and now he is busy doing something else. The pups are sound asleep too. It is pretty quiet here. All I hear is the sound of Mom typing to you. Sometimes that is a very good thing. I enjoy the quiet time. Mom will probably go sit outside as well to get some more fresh air in a bit.  There was no sunset last night and I couldn't see the moon either. I thought that was weird but oh well maybe tonight I will. Mom is crossing her fingers that their will be an amazing colorful painting in the sky this evening. It has been too long since we have seen one. I noticed last night that the sun is setting earlier now. It is dark again around 8 pm. That sure is a sign that Fall is coming and fast too. The leaves are starting to change as well on the trees around here. Funny how the time is flying by here. Today is already the 2nd day in August. Before we know it, it will be the end of the month and September will be here. The warm days and the crisp nights. The season for wearing light sweaters, jackets, scarves and dress boots! Mom's favorite time of year still. It was yours too. we shared so many likes and dislikes. We were so much a like. Two peas in a pod my sweet precious son. I miss you and all the times we got to spend together. I miss our talks, our walks, our playing games, watching movies, going out shopping, etc.... I miss it all so much. Mom doesn't go and do all kinds of things anymore though and if I do I am doing it because either I have to get it done or it is just a motion with no emotion. That is sad but true. Maybe someday it will be different and it will change but it has been over 5 years now and it hasn't yet. 
 Last night was super quiet. Mark and Mom sat outside for a bit and then came in and watched some TV. Mark later in the evening played his game and chatted with his brothers while Mom lounged on the couch and watched a couple of her TV shows. We were in bed at 10:15 pm. The phone never rang at all. It was kind of nice! Tonight I am hoping to have the same kind of night. Just relaxing after dinner and then a little TV and then bed. Mom has been pushing herself with school all this week so having a break and quiet time to do what I want is really nice for a change. I have absolutely no updates for you today but I am sure to have some as the weekend will be upon us in a couple days. Mom hopes that your evening is filled with all kinds of wonderful things for you to do and see. Have fun tonight while Mom is sleeping. Come visit me in my dreams or sit with me while I sleep. Thank you. I will light the candle later on for you and I will, as always, whisper to you when I go to bed. smile when you hear Mom and I will smile to you as well. Always know that I love you to the moon and back and all the way around the world. You will forever be my hero, the wind beneath my wings and my bright shining star lighting my way. You will always be inside my heart, mind, body and soul as well. Nothing will change that. Mom is going to go for now though so that I can do a few things and then check on the college site to see if my books are ready. I will be back tomorrow though with another letter to you. Until tomorrow comes..... good night and sweet dreams later this evening. Mom loves you unconditionally and I will be looking for that painting in the sky...hint hint...lol!
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!

Here is the daily prayer:

Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, NIV

Father in heaven, we thank you that we may feel your leading, your lordship, for you have blessed us with every spiritual and heavenly gift in Christ. We thank you that we may be among those who receive true life always anew, who praise and glorify you, exulting even in difficult days. For it is just in the difficult days that we need to belong to those who are thankful and joyful, who always find new certainty in their lives. With them may we experience the good you give on earth so that humankind may be blest and come at last into your hands. Amen.