Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Sunday afternoon? Mom is doing alright. I have been extremely busy all day long though and this is the first time I have turned my computer on all weekend. Mom is sorry that I did not write you a letter yesterday but Mark and Mom were out all day. we left at 10 am and got back at 3 pm, then I have to put everything away. By the time I was done, it was time to feed the pups and make dinner. After dinner, Mom did the dishes and cleaned up and then no sooner did I sit to relax our groceries were delivered so I ended up putting them all away. Mom finally sat down at 7 pm and watch a movie and then thought about getting on the computer but honestly I was wiped right out. I watched another movie and then went to bed. mark stayed up for a bit but I fell right to sleep. I talked about you all day and night yesterday but that was nothing new because I do that all the time, every day. I hope you hear everything that I say to you.
 Today was a day that we stayed in. Mom thought about going out but then said no. It was a good thing too because it was sleeting earlier. Yesterday was cloudy and overcast but 52 degrees and today....it was cloudy and overcast and only 41 degrees. I guess tonight we are suppose to get some sleet and snow. 'Tis the season I suppose. This morning mark and Mom lounged in bed for a bit. he was watching TV and I was playing a game. we got up around 9:30 am and I started on prepping the homemade beef stew for dinner tonight and then we made pancakes for breakfast. Mom did all the clean up and then we decided to have our Christmas this afternoon because this week will be so busy for us both and then we leave a week from today so there would not be any other time to have ours. We have a lot of fun. We had the Christmas tree on while watching a Christmas movie. We laughed and joked and exchanged our gifts to one another. Mark was happy with what Mom gave him and Mom was happy with what Mark gave me. The gifts were thoughtful this year. I hope you were right there with us and watching. Mom sure wishes that you were here physically though. I miss you so much my sweet precious son. Next week definitely does not feel like Christmas at all. Mom says that every year though since you have been gone. It is nice to gather with most of our family and have good food but even though the gifts are thoughtful, it is not what the holiday is about. I guess as you get older your Christmas wish list are things that can not be bought. I hope you send Mom a sign to let me know that you are with us during the holiday. I know you send them all the time and I know I miss them and I don't want to anymore. I love you unconditionally. To the moon and back and all the way around the world. To infinity and beyond.
 Mom spoke to Meme yesterday. Bob seems to be the same but doing okay. She was in a chipper mood so that was nice. They went and saw Bean yesterday. She was doing okay. Meme did say that she wasn't as peppy as she usually is though. I also spoke to Grandpa and Debbie. Grandpa is sick with a cold. He sounded really tired too. We didn't chat for long because I wanted him to relax. I will touch base quickly tonight to see how he is doing. That is all I have for you for updates today. Not much at all. Tomorrow is Monday so I am sure I will have some during the week. I sure hope that your evening will be everything that you need and want it to be. If you can, com visit Mom in my drams tonight. Have fun while I get some sleep. Mom will light the candle in a few minutes and I will whisper to you later this evening. Smile for me and I will smile back to you. I will be back tomorrow with another letter to you but for now I have to get the pups fed and get the rest of dinner going for us. Until tomorrow....good night and sweet dreams my bight shining star. You will forever be my hero and the wind beneath my wings. You live inside my heart, mind, body and soul for life. 
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!

Here is the pray for the day:

The Sovereign Lord has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being instructed. Isaiah 50:4, NIV

Lord our God, we thank you for giving us the task of serving you in the name of your servant, Jesus Christ, for letting each of us have a part in carrying out your will. Keep us true to this service. We want to be faithful, always listening to you, for you open our ears and help us know your will and respond to it. Be with us in these days. Strengthen your love and compassion in all hearts. May the life of Jesus Christ gain greater and greater power in all people on earth. Amen.