Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Monday afternoon? Mom feels like such a jerk in plain english because I did not write to you yet again yesterday. Mom has been so out of my routine for a month now and it is quite tough getting back into the swing of things again but I am going to make the effort to do just that. I need it badly. This last few days (5 to be exact) starting back last week put me even further behind because of the issue I was having with my shoulder, bicep and tricep. Today it feels really good. I am definitely on the mend for sure. The past 2 days I have done basically nothing and yesterday was my first day out in over 3 weeks. We went and did some grocery shopping and then picked up a few things that we needed at a couple stores. We were gone for about 3 hours at the most and it really wiped Mom out. We got home and I put everything away and then crashed on the couch until it was time to get dinner going. After that I did the dishes and then groceries were delivered. I put those away and then crashed again on the couch until about 10 pm and then went to bed. Mom has not been in her office since Saturday when I wrote to you and then I was right back out. I haven't even studied for over 10 days because of the move. Mom is hoping that come tomorrow I will be ready to zip into the old routine and get things done! We were also suppose to have a skype call with Tubal and Karen but that didn't happen either. They went to West Virginia to check on the ranch because of the rain and hurricane that they had down there. We postponed the call until this coming Sunday. Mom did chat with Grandpa and Debbie last night for a few. All is well there. They are starting their Christmas shopping already. It is just crazy to think that Thanksgiving is in 21 days and then in 46 days it will be Christmas. Yesterday in the stores people were just going nuts buying everything. I have said it for many years now but the shopping piece of Christmas is so commericalized.  I wish everyone would see that it is not about gift giving and start seeing what the true meaning of the holiday is. start seeing that spending time with family and friends are just as important. You know I have said that for many years now. I used to say it to you, Megan and Christoper as well. 
 Today has been going by pretty fast for me. I was up at 6:45 am and lounged in bed for a bit and then got up, prepped for dinner tonight as I am making beef stew in the crock pot with garlic cheese biscuits and then ice cream and homemade cookies for dessert.After that I made breakfast, did the dishes, got ready and then now I am writing to you. We turned the clocks back yesterday so now it gets dark at 4:30 pm. Mom will be writing to you earlier in the morning so that I have a full day of studying and then when it gets dark I can call it a day and get the night routine started. Tonight it will be resting and watching TV and then bed for us. The weather again is cloudy and overcast. I don't think the sun is really ever going to come out again. It has been this kind of weather for over 3+ months now. It just plain stinks. Mom needs that sunshine to feel good! My arm is doing pretty good today but after everything that I have done today it is starting to get pretty sore. I will put my aromatherapy pillow on it in a few and that has been helping me out quite a bit the last few days. I put it in the microwave for 2 minutes and the heat makes it feel better. I think in a couple more days I will be back to normal. 
 Mom misses you like crazy, Ty! You are always in my thoughts and on my mind. I love you to the moon and back and all the way around the world. You will forever be my super hero and the wind beneath my wings. I will be lighting the candle for you in a couple hours so know it is burning bright for you. I will whisper to you later this evening as well. Smile when you hear Mom and I will smile back to you. Hope you have fun tonight while I get some rest. Come visit if you can. Thank you my sweet precious son. Mom will be back tomorrow morning with another letter to you and hopefully some updates as well so until then...good night and sweet dreams. It is time for Mom to go put her pillow on her shoulder and arm. I love you pumpkin!
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!

Here is the prayer for the day:

The eyes of the Lord are on those who love him, a mighty shield and strong support, a shelter from scorching wind and a shade from noonday sun, a guard against stumbling and a help against falling. Ecclesiasticus 34:19, NRSV

Lord God Almighty, whose eyes keep watch over the whole world, we come before you with the evil from our surroundings still clinging to us. Grant that our lives may be in your hands. Give us your strength to find the way, even through suffering and distress. For we are yours, O Lord our God, and you have chosen your people to be strong and to be freed from all evils. Help us, we beseech you. May we know that you are with us and may your Word bring us blessing, to the glory of your name forever. Amen.