Dear Tyler,

Hi pumpkin! How are you doing on this Monday afternoon? Mom decided to write to you now so that if I get caught up in studying then my letter to you will already be done. It is only 1:18 pm and I have a few minutes before I need to start my studies and you were on my mind so I thought I would use this time to tell you that I miss you beyond words and that I love you to the moon and back and all the way around the world.
 Last night, Mom did not sleep very well. I had a couple of really bad dreams and they both woke me up out of a sound sleep. They were the kind of dreams that Mom has... I was so freaked out about them that I even told Mark about it this morning and I never do that at all. I usually keep them to myself. To be honest, Mom is still freaked out about them but I am trying to divert my thinking. 
 Mom is a bit confused as to what the big yellow thing in the sky is today! We haven't seen the sun in over a month! The skies are blue and there are very little clouds. Such a nice change but Mom is not going to get too excited because the rain is coming back for the rest of the week but I certainly will take the sun today. Maybe there will be a nice pretty painting in the sky for me later...hint hint! Do you have your paint brushes ready? Mom sure does hope so. Anyways.....
 Mark has been up bright and early this morning and on the phones helping his clients out. He has a small break right now but will be back on the phones in about an hour until after 5 pm. Looks like tomorrow will be another day like today for him. His job is certainly keeping him busy! I guess that is a good thing. Mom is keeping her fingers crossed that he hears from the other places that he applies for over the weekend. Having him find a job is the key to us relocating in the Fall. Tyler, Mom is asking you to do all that you can so that this happens. Thank you my sweet precious son. This weekend is Mother's Day and it is one of those days that I dread every year. It hurts so much to have this day come. I know that I still have Meme and I am so thankful for that but I can't bring myself to be happy on that day. Mom made an appointment to have her nails done that morning and then I think Mark is going to take me to lunch that day. That is it though. Mom and Mark have Meme and Debbie's Mother's Day gifts here and they will get them when they come down the following week. Mom will have lots of updates for you when they are all here. This week will be all about studying and to see how far I can go. Mark will be busy at work, himself and our nights will be all about relaxing and enjoying our time together. It will be going to bed early so that we can get a good nights sleep to be able to be ready to start each new day with a smile. 
 Mom has been watching for updates about our cousin's daughter. Nothing really new as of right now. I know today was a day with a lot of tests going on. Mom and so many others have been praying like crazy for her and the entire family. They have an army behind, beside and in front of them and also an army in the Heaven's above watching and praying for the best. Mom will keep you posted as I know of things. 
 Mom needs to get going for now as it is going on 1:40 pm. I really need to get some studying done today. I will be back tomorrow with another letter to you. I will whisper to you later so smile when you hear my voice and I will smile back to you. Have fun tonight while Mom gets some sleep. Come visit if you can. Remember that you are my hero and the wind beneath my wings. I love you with all my heart and soul. Until tomorrow comes...good night and sweet dreams.
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!

Here is the prayer for the day:

I heard a loud voice proclaiming from the throne: “Now at last God has his dwelling among men! He will dwell among them and they shall be his people, and God himself will be with them. He will wipe every tear from their eyes; there shall be an end to death, and to mourning and crying and pain; for the old order has passed away!” Revelation 21:3–4, NEB

Lord our God, we look to you and to Jesus Christ our Savior. Continually renew your grace and your power in our lives, we pray. Renew your grace and power, that we may have light even in dark and distressing times and through the Savior may overcome as we wait faithfully for your kingdom. Help us to be ready to take anything upon ourselves, to serve you with body and soul, with all we have and are. May we belong to the hosts of those who go to meet you, who wait for your coming kingdom, which will bring comfort to the world and to all people who now suffer and grieve. O Lord our God, have mercy on our times and on our world. Grant that with thanks and praise we may soon see the signs of the fulfillment of your promises. Amen.