Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Sunday afternoon? Mom has been up since 6 am. Just couldn't sleep, I guess there is just so much on my mind these days. I am sorry that I didn't write to you yesterday like I said that I would but Mom went out and ran errands with Mark until the afternoon, then we got home and I put groceries away that we bought, had some lunch and then relaxed before the real groceries got delivered. I spoke to Meme for a bit and I also spoke to Bean for the first time in like 9 months almost. She is doing great. She loves her new job, Justin and her are well. They go and do so many things. They camp, hike, and a lot of outdoor things. Meme said that you could see that he really loves her and takes care of her. That is so nice to see. I have never personally met him but I hope to some day. I miss Bean a lot. She is my only niece and I hate not ever talking to her or seeing her. It has been almost 5 years now. Same for Aunt Beck. I haven't seen her in that long as well but we speak at least a couple times a month. I really hope that they all come down to visit us when we move. I know everyone will love that! 
 Today is the 30 day mark! We fly out and leave the place where we have called home for 5 years now and venture on to a new state and a new place to start calling home. There is still a lot of things left to do but Mom will get it done in the next couple weeks. That way I have a couple weeks to just relax before the craziness really starts. We are going to put the pictures of the furniture that we want to sell on line here this week as well. I hope we can make some money at least! Monday and Wednesday, Mark has PT so I will be taking him there and Wednesday is also his 50th Birthday! I feel bad because we are not doing anything special for that milestone because of the move but Mom is hoping to take him to lunch or dinner and then have cake in the evening. At least it will be something. I saw on my facebook page that 3 years ago today we were flying out to go on our Florida vacation for  2 1/2 weeks. It is crazy to think it was that long ago but it has been. It has been 9 years since I took you for the last time. We went at Christmas. Oh how we had fun! Gosh, I miss you so much, Tyler. Every day seems to get harder and not easier at all. You are always on my mind and in my heart. Forever you will live there. I love you to the moon and back and all the way around the world. You are my hero and the wind beneath my wings. Always know that my sweet precious son.
 Mom has already done a few things today since I have been up. I colored my hair this morning, did laundry, got ready, and then vacuumed. I am making bacon with scrambled eggs and toast for brunch. It will all be done in a few minutes. Later on Mom is going to relax and watch some football. The Cowboys play the Redskins at 1 pm. That should be a good game! After that I will be getting dinner going and feeding the pups. Later tonight I will call Grandpa like I usually do and then head to bed early. Hopefully Mom will be able to get some sleep. I will be lightning your candle in a little bit and I will whisper to you throughout the day and later this evening as well. Smile for Mom and I will smile to you. Have fun tonight doing all the things you need to do and want to do. Come visit me in my dreams if you can. I will be back tomorrow with another letter to you but for now Mom needs to go finish making brunch for Mark and I. Until tomorrow comes.....have a wonderful day and later, good night and sweet dreams.
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!

Here is the prayer for the day:

For my thoughts are not your thoughts, and your ways are not my ways. This is the very word of the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:8–9, NEB

Lord our God, we thank you for allowing us to come to you and to stand before your face. We thank you for helping us throughout our life on earth, for strengthening our faith in you and our trust in all you do. Bless us and give us courage. May your light shine out among the peoples so that they recognize your will. May your light shine out so that your name may be praised and we can rejoice in the new time you give us. For you will be at work and you will accomplish it. Even when we do not know what will become of our time, you know what our time needs, and you will carry out your will. You will let your name be honored. You will bring your kingdom, and you will change everything for the good. Amen.