Dear Tyler,

Hi pumpkin! How are you doing on this Thursday evening? Mom is running super late tonight so I need to get going and make dinner for Mark and I as it is already going on 5:30 pm. I wanted to at least write to you a short letter instead of not at all tonight. Mom is just really frustrated with her school and I have had a headache all day long. Last night I did not get hardly any sleep for some reason and I am just really tired. I sat on the couch all night long last night, had dinner alone as Mark was on a call that was suppose to last for an hour but ended up lastly 5 hours instead. He was done work at 10 pm and was asleep by 11 pm. He was pretty tired today but was up and back at it again at 8 am. I think he is taking tomorrow off. He has put in over 50 hours already this week. we shall see though. Mom studied all day long and it was trying to say the least. It sucked! Tomorrow is another day for me to keep plugging away at it. All I can do is do my best and that is it. Mom will keep you posted on my progress.
 I have had the candle lit all day today. I will continue to let it go until night time when I go to bed. I sure hope that you will come visit Mom in my dreams tonight while I am sleeping. Have some fun too as I know you are busy. The rain has finally parted here and the sun is out. The skies are finally turning blue after 6 days. I am so glad as the weather was playing a big part of Mom's emotions. Mom will be hoping to see a sunset tonight! I will whisper to you as I always do so be listening for my voice. Smile for me and I will smile back. I miss you beyond words and I love you more than anything. To the moon and back and all the way around the world. You are my hero and the wind beneath my wings. Forever you remain alive in my heart, mind, body and soul. Thank you for watching over Mom and our family and for being my bright shining star. I promise to write to you tomorrow with a longer letter and the pictures. For now though I have to get going to start the night stuff and Mom really just needs to relax. Sorry Tyler but I know you understand and see how stressed out I am. Until tomorrow comes.... good night and sweet dreams.\
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!

Here is the prayer for the day:

For it is by his grace you are saved, through trusting him; it is not your own doing. It is God's gift, not a reward for work done. There is nothing for anyone to boast of. Ephesians 2:8–9, NEB

Lord our God, we know that we are your children, and in this certainty we gather in your presence as a community. Grant us your Spirit, the Spirit who works in us and frees us from the many evils that still torment us. Be with us and let the power of your great grace and mercy be in our hearts so that we may gain the victory and lead joyful lives on earth in spite of our many shortcomings, blunders, and sins. For your grace is great, much greater than all our failings. You are our God and Father, and we want to keep our consciences clear today and always through your grace. Amen.