Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Wednesday afternoon? Mom is doing alright. A little set back today but I was up early this morning, fed the pups, got ready, made something to eat and now I have been studying for a couple hours now. I needed to take a break so I decided to write you your letter for the day. I think that Mom's body is getting used to having food in it again. I have been pretty light-headed today and a bit dizzy. I am making sure that I am drinking lots of fluids to stay hydrated. I did get some much needed sleep last night and it felt so good! I have no headache or stomach pains either so there will be no complaining whatsoever on my end. 
 The weather is really nice. The temps are on the cool side but the skies are blue and the sun is shining. The snow totals that we got were not even close to what they were predicting at all. They said 1-3" during the day and another 5-8" overnight and we got about 1-3" of snow for a total. The pavement and roads are already clear...just wet and we can see some grass again. Again, no complaints at all from Mom on that either! 
 Mark has been on a conference call since 10 am this morning and it is still going on. It is now 1:15 pm. I think it will be going on for another couple hours. It feels good to be in my office and doing some school work. I think after my letter is done I will call it a day though and just go and relax. I do not want to push it too too much. I am sure that after today and Mom has eaten and gotten another good night sleep tonight I will be back to 100%. I am definitely looking forward to it. Being sick this time was so rough for me. Everyone that has had it has felt the same way as well. Takes a bit to bounce back and you can push things either. It was so good today to finally eat real food! It was wonderful. It is the little things, ya know? 
 Meme called me this afternoon. We chatted for a bit. It was nice to just catch up on things. She was saying that the last couple of days she was not feeling well at all. I sure hope she is not coming down with what I am getting over. Bob is doing pretty good I guess. She didn't say much about that at all. What we did talk about was her retiring and it needs to be soon. She is in agreement and is going to talk to some folks about it next week. I was very happy to hear that. It is about time! Grandpa called last night as well. We spoke for a bit. He was saying that all is good there. Debbie is thinking of retiring at the end of the year as well. she is just miserable at her job. She is doing the leg work to make sure she can come that time. I think Grandpa will be retiring as well come December. Mom is so happy to hear all this. It is about time for them all. They have worked so hard for so long. It is time for them to relax, take it slow and enjoy life! Mom is going to look at the calendar for the next couple of weeks to see if there is a chance that they can all come down here for a visit on the weekend. We haven't seen each other since Christmas....going on 2.5 months. I miss them all very much. I miss you so much, Tyler. No words can express it. I whisper to you all the time day and night and oh how I wish we could have a conversation. I miss your voice and your smile. I miss your laugh and your jokes and all the times you would get so angry with Mom. I miss it all. I love you to the moon and back and all the way around the world. You are my superhero and the wind beneath my wings. Forever you live inside my heart, mind, body and soul. Mom will keep you updated on how things are going with us all. Please continue to watch over us and be by our sides. It means the world to Mom. Thank you. I will be sure to whisper to you later this evening so smile when you hear Mom and I will smile back to you. I will be lighting a new candle for you this evening. I sure hope you enjoying watching in burn in your memory. I hope that your evening will be filled with all the things that you need to do and want to do. Come visit Mom tonight while I am sleeping if you can. I will be back tomorrow with another letter to you but for now I must try to go back to my studying for a bit. Until tomorrow comes....good night and sweet dreams my sweet precious son. You will forever be my bright shining star that lights my path here in the physical world.
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!

Here is the prayer for the day:

Take all that shall be brought upon thee: and in thy sorrow endure, and in thy humiliation keep patience. For gold and silver are tried in the fire, but acceptable men in the furnace of humiliation. Ecclesiasticus 2:4-5, DRA

Lord our God, we thank you for helping us again and again. Praised be your name for all you do for us and for all your help in many dangers and hardships! We trust you completely and have faith in you through Jesus Christ, the Savior. He reveals your grace everywhere, in every hardship, giving us the courage and freedom to look toward your kingdom. Help us remain courageous when we have to face suffering, for we want to be your disciples in Jesus Christ, the Crucified One. He has made suffering holy, that our suffering too may bear fruit for you in time and in eternity. Amen.