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:

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.