Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Tuesday afternoon? Mom wishes she was doing better than what she was. Last night I went to bed and woke up early this morning with a headache and it just has continued. I have ate, taken a hot shower, medicine, etc... and nothing is working. I think I may just be really tired. Hope that tonight I will get a good nights sleep and everything will be back to normal tomorrow. Mom hasn't had one of these kinds in a very long time. It is above my left eye and it is where I broke all the bones and shattered that eye socket. I think later I will put my aromatherapy pillow on my face to see if that helps any. Not much is going on today. Mom had all intentions of studying all day and finishing up my exam but I don't think that is too wise of a thing to do so I will just do it tomorrow. I did get up early this morning and feed the pups and make coffee for Mark and then I laid back back for a couple hours. I decided to get up around 10 am and make something to eat, do the dishes, get ready and then did a bit of housework before coming into my office and making out 30 Christmas cards. Those are all done so I will mail them out later this evening so everyone gets them before next Tuesday~ Christmas. Mom is usually on the ball and has cards done and out by the 2nd week of December but not this year. Nothing is completed at all. I have to finish it up this weekend. Nothing like leaving it to the last minute. Mom is not worried though. It will all get done!
 Last night Mom was able to watch 2 movies and also chat with Grandpa for about an hour. All is good. They were headed to do Christmas shopping today. He sounds better but he now has the cough. That sounds bad though and I told him to start taking his medicine. Debbie was with him and she had to get back so she could go to work this evening. I think she is counting the months until she can retire or at least work just part time. Mom was in bed last night at 10 pm but I was up a lot between needing to go to the bathroom and the wind, I didn't get much sleep at all. The winds are still nasty out there today. They were 35 mph all last night and this morning. Now they are down to about 20 mph. The temps are cold too. It is only 29 degrees even with the sun out. That will be setting soon though as it is already 2:33 pm. Tonight will be a relaxing night. Mark is going to feed the pups and cook dinner seeings how I don't feel so hot. That will be a very nice change. Mom wanted to at least write you a small letter instead of no letter today. My head is just pounding and typing on this keyboard is not helping it at all. I sure hope that you can visit me in my dreams tonight while I am sleeping or at least sit next to me. Have fun doing all kinds of things that you need to do and want to do as well. Mom will whisper to you later so smile when you hear my voice and I will smile to you. I will light the candle in a bit so when you see it burning bright you know it is for you. I miss you so much and love you to the moon and back and all the way around the world. You will forever be my hero and the wind beneath my wings. Always you will live inside my heart, mind, body and soul. Mom will be back tomorrow with another letter to you but for now I am going to go lay on the couch and close my eyes for a bit. Until tomorrow comes my sweet precious son...good night and sweet dreams later.
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!

Here is the prayer for today:

Praise awaits you, O God, in Zion; to you our vows will be fulfilled. O you who hear prayer, to you all men will come. Psalm 65:1–2, NIV

Lord our God, our Father, out of reverent silence comes the praise that is due to you, O God in Zion. It is right for us to praise you and to keep our promises to you. People everywhere shall come to you, for you answer prayer. Protect us your children in the task you have given us. Watch over us so that we can serve you in the right way and receive from you the gifts we need in order to go toward your kingdom and witness to your name. Help us on every step of the way. May our lives be entrusted to your hands, and may we always find our strength in you, our God and Savior. Amen.