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:

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.