Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Thursday afternoon? Well the sky is cleared and it is sunny and warm here today. We got the rain they predicted but not the storms so that was a pleasant surprise. The AC is working overtime that is for sure today. It won't shut off at all. Guess it is in the high 80's today but the weekend will be much cooler. I think our days here of having hotter weather are done. The nights are getting shorter now. The sun is setting at 7:15 pm instead of 8:30 pm or later. Fall is coming faster than what we thought. 
 Yesterday and today have been quite stressful for Mark and Mom. It started yesterday morning with text messages and phone calls and went as long as late last night. This morning it started at 8 am and is still going on. It has been very painful to try and get things done that is needed when some of it is out of our hands due to the Hurricane that is headed that way this weekend and into Monday. A lot of places are already shut down until after the hurricane passes early next week. We were just told that our closing will not be on the date that we were given next week. It has been pushed back a week because of this weather. Mom is hoping that everyone around the area will be safe. If the hurricane stays in the path that it is going right now and does not move to the North, the area where we will be living will be hit with a Category 4. The highest is a Category 5. That is not good news at all and we are really shaken up about this. We don't know what the damage will be to the house that we are buying. We are praying for everyone in the State of Florida that they are safe and sound and that the hurricane goes out to sea. We will be watching the weather closely this weekend. It is suppose to touch land there by Sunday night/Monday morning. This weekend is also the long holiday weekend where it is Labor Day. It will be observed on Monday September 2nd. This will be the last weekend opened for all the tourist spots. They will shut down and not reopen up until next May.... on Memorial weekend. Nights will be cooler and the days will still be warm. Lots of baking and comfort food will be made and football season starts officially this Sunday! It is crazy to think we are already there. Sunday will be September 1st. Fall/Autumn was always our favorite time of the year. We loved everything about it even though we knew what season was coming next. We enjoyed every minute of it together. I miss those times my sweet precious son. I miss you so much. Nothing is the same anymore. Things that mattered to Mom 6 years ago don't any longer. I lost you and I lost me. My world changed with you not in it and it never will be the same again. Mom tries her hardest but there are more days than I care to admit that are harder for me. I never say anything to anyone... I always say I am doing good as it is easier that way. I stay quiet most of the time too. I am sorry that you have to see this and I am sure it is not easy but I really do try my best. Maybe after the move things will be easier for Mom. I will never be alone again and Mom will have our family with her. Time will tell though.
 Mom spoke to Aunt Beck today. That was so nice. She is doing well. Busy busy busy with work and teaching but she is well. Her trip was kind of messed up. She loved the places that she went to but her group that she was with and the guide was pretty much chaos. she is glad to be home. I asked about Bean....guess she was in the ER this past weekend with kidney stones. She was in a lot of pain but is doing much much better now. That was good to hear. John is good and happy Aunt Beck is home again. Spoke to Meme today as well. Bob received a phone call today saying that he was not a candidate  for the surgery that he was hoping to get. He is taking it pretty hard right now. I feel so bad because he really wanted it done. He was hopeful that things could change. My heart hurts for him. meme has an appointment tonight and Skittles is not getting any better at all. He has been sick now for over 3 months. Meme is starting to believe that something else is going on with him and Mom is feeling the same way. Poor little guy. Mom hasn't spoken to Grandpa lately but I am sure he will call this evening. Mark was doing really well in the healing process this time but last night I think he may have re reinjuried himself again. We were sitting up in bed and watching TV when he sneezed hard 3 times. After that he grabbed his side and let out a noise. Mom bolted upright and asked if he was alright. He said no. He had a hard time getting up out of bed but when he managed he took some medicine. He slept sitting up and today he is in a lot of pain as well. We go next week to the specialist so hopefully we get some answers. Please be with us all, Tyler. We all need you. Thank you pumpkin. Mom will update you more over the weekend. 
 Your candle has been burning since this morning. I think after today a new one will need to be started. Mom will whisper to you later tonight so smile for me and I will smile to you. Have fun while I sleep tonight. Come visit me in my dreams if you can. Remember always that you are my hero and the wind beneath my wings. Forever you live in my heart, mind, body and soul. I will be back with another letter to you tomorrow. For now, Mom needs to get going and do all the things that I need to have done earlier but couldn't because of the emails, the calls, etc... that were needed. Until tomorrow....good night and sweet dreams later. I love you to the moon and back and all the way around the world. Thank you for being my bright shining star that is lighting the way for me.
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!

Here is the prayer for the day:

Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith...Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings. It is good for our hearts to be strengthened by grace, not by eating ceremonial foods, which is of no benefit to those who do so. Hebrews 13:7, 9, NIV

Lord our God, dear Father in heaven, we thank you for all you do in our lives, for you stretch out your hand to us on earth through our Savior Jesus Christ. We entrust ourselves to you, knowing that everything depends on your rule over our lives. It is your rule that enables us to go forward in your strength and in your light, always finding new joy in spite of struggles and temptations. May your mighty hand be with those who call to you, no matter how they may do it. You see into their hearts. You know those who are sincere, and you will send your Savior to bring them out of all evil and darkness. Be with us today and every day. Amen.