Dear Tyler,

Hi pumpkin! How are you doing today on this Friday afternoon? Mom can't get out of her own way today. I am so tired it is not funny! I did not sleep well again last night. I think this is going on night 3 of this. Mom sure is hoping to sleep well tonight because I need a good night rest. The weather today is again super cloudy, gray skies and rain. I know the weather has a huge part in it. Mom is getting depressed with having no sun for so long. I have tried eating sugar and chocolate to see if that helps me to get some energy and nope...did the complete opposite. It made me even more tired. Guess it will be very early to bed tonight for me. 
 Mom got up at 6:45 am to feed the pups and make coffee for Mark this morning while he slept in. After that I lounged in bed for a bit and then got up, did the dusting, vacuuming, made a nice breakfast....bacon and french toast, did the dishes, got ready and then came into the office to start studying but that did not happen. I ended up chatting with Jennifer (Bob's daughter) for a while and then I chatted with another friend for a bit. It was nice to chat and catch up with both of them. I was sad to hear that one of my friends sisters had a massive stroke. That is horrible. I guess she was at Valley then transported to DHMC and is now in Keene in rehab. I guess it was pretty bad by the sounds of it. She is so young too. Only 38 years old. Jennifer is doing well. Her and the girls are constantly busy. She will be going to see Meme and Bob next weekend. I sure hope that an olive branch will be extended between her and Meme. It is time to let the past be the past and move on. I know that would make Bob very happy. Mom has her fingers crossed for sure with this. I spoke to both Meme and Grandpa last night. Everything is okay. Mom told him how sorry I was to hear of his good friend passing. He was saying that he had just gotten home from the services when he called. Mom's heart is with the family during this time. I was friends with Roland's daughter and still am friends with her. She actually messaged me today telling me she saw Grandpa last night and they had a nice chat. That made me feel good. Meme and Bob are busy making lists and starting to put a lot of things together for what they want to keep, want to sell and want to donate. I am so proud of them both. It will be a big change for all 4 of them. They have only known what it is like to live in NH and no where else. I think it will be a great move though. Mom is looking forward to it that is for sure. mark put some resumes out there this morning. I am proud of him as well. Mom is still trucking a long in her studies. I am now 40% finished! I think that is wonderful! I am still enjoying it so that is a very good thing. I am learning a lot and retaining everything as well. I will start a new lesson on Monday while Mark is working. I heard briefly from Aunt Beck yesterday. We didn't chat long though but it was good to hear from her. Still nothing from Bean. Mom basically stopped texting her. When she gets around to getting back to me she does. That is about all I have for updates for you today. Not much at all. Phones have not rang at all today which has been a bit weird but good for a change. I think tonight will be quiet as well. We plan on having dinner and watching a couple movies before going to bed. Mom will be lucky if I get through one of the movies...lol. This weekend will be just a quiet couple of days. We have some grocery shopping to do but nothing else. That is okay. Mom has things around here that she can do....clean out the kitchen and the closets. Then after those are done there will be nothing let to do so when it comes time to pack for the move everything gets packed up. Mom is being smart this time and not waiting 3 weeks before a move to do it all. I think I will be able to get rid of quite a few little things that I no longer need or I am not using. I am ready to downsize a bit more! Mom will keep you posted on that stuff as well.
 I will light your candle in a little bit. Think tonight will be the last of that one and I will be starting a new one either tomorrow night or Sunday. Mom wants to make sure I burn through all the candles that we have so I do not have to pack any this time. Maybe one or two is okay but not 2 whole boxes of them this time! I am being very smart and not shopping a lot at all these days. The less I buy the less I have to pack! I will whisper to you later this evening when I go to bed so smile when you hear Mom and I will smile back to you. I hope your night is filled with all the things you need to do and want to do. If you can, come visit me in my dreams while I am sleeping. Always remember that you are my hero and the wind beneath my wings. Forever you are living inside my heart, mind, body and soul. I will be back tomorrow afternoon or evening with another letter to you. For now, Mom needs to get dinner prepped for this evening and then feed the pups. I am actually ahead of schedule today...first time all week. That is a bonus! Until tomorrow comes.... good night and sweet dreams my sweet precious son. I miss you beyond words and I love you to the moon and back and all the way around the world. 
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!

Here is the prayer for the day:

But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. 1 Peter 2:20-21, NIV

Dear Father in heaven, we thank you that the Savior has been with us on the earth and that in our day we can still follow him and wait for your will and your rulership. For you are Almighty God, and your kingdom must come, your will must be done, and all promises be fulfilled. Carry out your will, we ask and beseech you. Establish your kingdom among all nations, even if today this is possible with only a few. For through your working, hearts can change so that your name may be praised and all promises may be fulfilled. Thanks be to you for allowing us to live in such great hope. Stay by us in our work on earth so that it may be done in your service. In every situation deepen our longing for the Savior to come and establish your kingdom. Be with us during the night and bless us in your great goodness and faithfulness. Amen.