Dear Tyler,

Hi pumpkin! How are you doing on this Wednesday afternoon? Mom has had a much better day today that is for sure! I went to bed at 10 pm last night and slept until 7 am this morning. I was up twice during the night but not for long and then fell right back to sleep. Mom got up this morning and fed the pups, made coffee for Mark and then crawled back in bed for about 1 hour and then got up again, made breakfast. Mark left after that to run some errands so while he was gone Mom did a lot of stuff. I managed to make a homemade apple pie, do all the dishes, fold laundry, dust, vacuum, dry all the dishes and put them away, do the garbage and then I came in and went over my exam. I will be submitting it tomorrow morning first thing. I sure hope I do okay on it. I think I got a passing grade so that is exciting. Mom will let you know what I get on tomorrows letter to you! 
 While I was dusting, Mom was listening to music and I stopped suddenly. Wind Beneath My wings came on and although I was singing it tears were in my eyes. I try not to listen to that song even though I love it as it was the song Mom was singing to you as you were passing. I still have a very hard time listening to that because it always takes me back to that day and time. I am sure that you saw Mom and I have no doubt that you were right next to me. Thank you.
 This morning Aunt Beck called. We chatted for a few minutes. That was nice to catch up on things. I told her about Uncle Dick being in the hospital, Debbie having surgery, Bob and his blood pressure, Meme being super stressed out still and what has been going on here with Mark and I. She told me about Maine, how busy she is with work and that Bean is doing really well. The meds are working and she is able to do so much more now. She is finally losing the weight that she gained and she seems very happy. That made me happy. I have not spoken to her since May....so going on 4 months and the time before that was after Christmas. So in 9 months we have spoken two times. I miss her but I guess she is busy with her life. Mom has always been the type to be the one to call everyone and see how they are doing but in the last couple of months I have not been that person anymore. I have decided that I am not going to be the only one who tries in friendships. Other than family, Mom speaks to about 2 friends and that is it. I never hear from Auntie Kristina, Charlie, Marion and a few others. It hurt in the beginning but now I am just like "whatever." They use the excuse that they are busy all the time. I am busy to but would take the time to chat. They are just busy when it comes to me. They make time for others because I see it all over social media. Guess you could say that I have smartened up and I no longer allow people to use me, walk all over me. It feels great and I am okay with it now. Mom spoke to Grandpa yesterday afternoon. All went well with Debbie and the surgery. That was super to hear. Last night around 7 pm she messaged me to tell Mark Happy Birthday from her and she told me I could call her so I did. She sounded great! She said that all went well with her surgery and that the doctor was very pleased with the results. She said she got sick a couple times due to the anesthesia but she was feeling better. That was great to hear. She was going to get sleep and then be ready for this morning to have Grandpa come get her. I did see that she is home and was discharged from the hospital this morning around 11 am. She said she was doing fine but sleepy. I will call after dinner tonight and check in. Meme called me today as well to tell me that Uncle Dick is out of the hospital. They will be watching him closely though as they are watching his low kidney function. Mom will keep you posted on that when I hear of things. That is all the updates I have for today. 
 It is already 5 pm and it is time to feed the pups and get dinner going for Mark and I. I sure hope that your evening is all that you want and need it to be. I hope that if you can you will visit me in my dreams tonight or at least be next to Mom so that I can get sleep. Mom will whisper to you as I always do tonight so be listening out for my voice. I will smile to you and hope that you will smile to me as well. The candle has been burning for you since 12 noon today. Have fun while Mom gets some sleep. I miss you like crazy and I love you to the moon and back and all the way around the world. You are my hero and the wind beneath my wings. Forever you are in my heart, mind, body and soul. You will always remain living inside me. Mom will be back tomorrow with another letter to you so until then...good night and sweet dreams my sweet precious son! Hope I get to see a painting in the sky soon. The sun is finally out. It just started shining about 30 minutes ago. Mom will be looking for your "work!" I love you.
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!

Here is the prayer for the day:

You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles' wings and brought you to myself. Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. Exodus 19:4–6

Lord our God and our Father, we thank you for all the light you let shine on earth to gladden our hearts. Your light shows us how to live in your creation with open eyes and open hearts, accepting in a childlike way all the good gifts from your hand. How much good you send to many sorrowful hearts, and how much strengthening to those in weakness, poverty, and sickness! Grant that we may recognize what comes from you, that we are not cast down in spirit but mount up again and again on wings like eagles. May we learn to say at all times, "Through how much need has not our merciful God spread out his wings to protect us!" Amen.