Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Wednesday? Today is a sad day for the United States. It is a day of mourning for us all. It is September 11th. Some call it Patriots Day as well. It is the day where 2 planes were attacked and crashed through the Twin Towers in NYC and then the Pentagon was attacked as well. 246 people were on one flight, 2,606 people were in the twin towers working, 343 fire fighters perished, 60 police officers perished, 8 paramedics perished and several trained dogs perished. All of these people and animals never saw past 10 am on September 11, 2001....18 years ago today. In one single moment, life was never the same for so many people. People that we running, standing by and watching didn't even know how to feel or what was really happening in that moment. Everyone watched with tears streaming down their faces. In weeks and months to come the rubble was cleared and American stayed and stood strong for our country. We all came together in that moment in time. Mom prayed for the men, women, animals, families, friends, neighbors that had experienced loss that day and have continued from that date forward. Every single one of these people were brave, they are all heroes. Mom has seen photos and videos of that day 18 years ago and it brings tears to my eyes. I cry because I knew where I was when everything happened. I called you that evening just to hear your voice and to tell you that I loved you. I did that every day and night but Mom needed you to know that especially that day. I don't think that anything was ever the same for us in the United States again after 9/11. Such sadness and sorrow. Tonight on Mom's pictures that I will be posting will not be the usual ones. They will be about 9/11. Mom will resume the usual pictures tomorrow but for today I just don't think that it is appropriate. I know that you will understand. 
 It is late here...after 5 pm. Mom has been on the phones all day again. Mark has too but it has been for work. Mom was getting numbers crunched and details figured out and tomorrow I will be back on the phones again after we get back from Mark's doctor's appointment. The rest of the week looks to be that way as well. I have to start calling companies to disconnect or transfer service. Lots to still do that is for sure. We have 33 days left. It became official today...the house is ours! We got the closing documents. Mom wants to be excited and happy but I am just exhausted and tired and I am starting to have a lot of emotions. I am sure as it gets closer it will be exciting but just not today. Mom needs to get going as the pups have not been fed and dinner is not even started for us yet either. I don't even know what we are having at this point. Mom plans to be in bed early tonight so that I can get some sleep. I sure hope that you come visit me in my dreams if you can but I am sure you will be extra busy tonight with comforting all those who need it. Mom is proud of you. I don't know what you do all day and night but I am still proud. I always have been. You are my hero and the wind beneath my wings. I miss you and I love you to the moon and back and all the way around the world. I will write to you tomorrow as soon as I can or later in the evening when I am relaxing. I have no updates for you today but maybe some tomorrow. I will whisper to you later my sweet precious son. Smile for me and I will send you a smile as well. I will light a candle for you tonight and for every single person that lost their life on this tragic day. Mom is going to close this for now but until tomorrow comes....good night and sweet dreams.
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!

Here is the prayer for the day:

After he has suffered, he will see the light of life and be satisfied; by his knowledge my righteous servant will justify many, and he will bear their iniquities. Isaiah 53:11, NIV

Lord our God, our Father in heaven, we thank you for letting our failures and sins come before you and for giving us One who steps in to help us just as we are, with the right help for the good and the evil things in our lives. We thank you that our whole age can be comforted, and even the terrors of our days can be turned to the good because everything has already come before your holy eyes. Salvation will come out of disaster, life out of death. Praise to your glorious and almighty name! Protect our faith in your Servant. May we always find strength and courage, even when we are in pain. The time is coming when your loving-kindness will be revealed among all nations on earth. Amen.