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:

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.