Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Friday afternoon? Mom is doing okay I guess. Not in the best of moods still but I am not as angry as I was yesterday. Just as I predicted, last night was very quiet and no words were spoken. I watched TV for a bit and then I went to bed early...around 9:30 pm. I woke up a few times but fell right back to sleep. I woke up at 7:30 am to feed the pups and then lounge in bed for a bit before getting up and starting my day. I got ready, made breakfast, did the dishes and then went right to studying. Something told me even after I went over my exam again not to submit it but I did and I got a pretty crappy score on it. It was a 73 but I am not going to be hard on myself at all. Some of them I understand why I made the mistakes that I did and others I am not sure why. What I do know is that I would have gotten a better grade if I would have stuck with my original answers and not changed them. I would have gotten an 85 on it but oh well...again I am not beating myself up over any of it. I started studying and reading the next chapter and I am 11 questions into my next exam and my head was not in it so I decided to stop for the day and just walk away from it. I have all weekend if I decide to do some as there are no plans due to the winter storm that is now less than 24 hours out. I watched the latest on it and nothing has changed since yesterday so looks like the snow fall with be 8-12" of snow and ice to follow along with winds up to 40 mph until Sunday evening or Monday. NH will be getting even more snow...18-24" there but there will be no ice or winds. Mom really is hoping that you will be with me during these next couple of days. Please, Mom is asking you that everything will be okay and that the power stays on and everything goes smooth. You know why I am asking that my sweet precious son so no other details need to be given. Thank you so much. It means a lot to Mom. 
 The weather is nice right now. It is blue skies. The clouds are just starting to roll in though. The temp is cold but not like I thought it would be. I guess it is suppose to be nice up until the snow starts. It is kind of like it will be nice and then BAM....a complete turn around and a Nor'Easter will be here. Mom was totally enjoying not seeing any snow at all but I knew it would not last because of where we live. I guess you could say it definitely is the calm before the storm. I think Mom will write to you early tomorrow just to be safe that way I know I can get a letter out there for you. My weekend will consist of doing some laundry, housework and then I will be snuggling up on the couch watching some movies while it is snowing outside. Mom will try to get some pictures to post on your letters for Sunday. Hopefully they will come out. It is tricky to get some but Mom will try. I know it will be pretty when it is on the trees but that is about all I can say about that...lol. You know Mom. I don't mind the cold but I really have a hard time with the snow now. It sucks getting older! 
 Last night Grandpa called around 8:30 pm but I was really in no mood to talk. I didn't want to pretend that everything was okay here when it is not and then I didn't want to be honest and get shit from here so I did the best thing I could and that was not answer the phone at all. I did see Debbie online last night and I told her to tell Grandpa that I saw that he called and why I did not answer the phone. She understood but she kind of sided with Mark. That kind of made me upset but I know what she was meaning to say so I blew it off. I am sure Grandpa will call tonight but honestly I am not sure I will answer the phone again because nothing has changed here. I guess Mom will wait to see what I will do. I will definitely call them tomorrow night to see how they are doing. It will be easier to talk to them then and I will call Meme as well. I will hopefully have updates for you on Sunday's letter. 
 Tonight will be another night like last night. It will be quiet. Mom will feed the pups and then I will make dinner for one, watch TV and then go to bed early. Just a repeat of last night. Sunday will be exciting to see the 2 football games being played. We will find out who will be playing in the SuperBowl in 2 weeks. Everyone is saying that the Patriots and Saints will be playing but Mom still is going with the KC Chiefs and the Saints. Time will tell us all! 
 It is already 3:20 pm. The sun will be setting soon. Mom will be lighting the candle for you in a bit and I will whisper to you later this evening. Have fun while Mom gets some sleep tonight. If you can, come visit me in my dreams. Thank you pumpkin. I miss you so much 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 will be inside my heart, mind, body and soul. Smile tonight when you hear me and I will smile to you as well. I will be back tomorrow afternoon so until then...good night and sweet dreams.
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!

Here is the prayer for the day:

Count it all joy, my brethren, when you meet various trials...Blessed is the man who endures trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life which God has promised to those who love him. James 1:2,12, RSV

Lord our God, be with us. Touch us with your Spirit so that our hearts may receive something from you. Let us find joy even in a life of struggle and temptation. Let us find joy in every need we face, even in the agony of death. Protect us through your Word, and let it always be a light to us so that we can follow you and do your will. Be with us on all our ways. Guide everything with your hand until the goal for all humankind is reached and we may rejoice over all the trials and testing because in the end the glorious prize can be won. Amen.