Dear Tyler,

Hi pumpkin! How are you doing on this Friday afternoon? Today is one of your favorite days....it is Friday the 13th plus tonight there is suppose to be a full moon. That has not happened since 2001 and it won't happen again until 2049. I think it is pretty cool! I remember you would watch all the scary movies that were on TV. Nothing phased you at all. The bloodier and scarier they were the more you liked them. You took after Grandpa with that. Mom on the other hand did and does well with them but still not the Halloween Series. He still scares the crap out of me...lol. Guess some things will never change. 
 Mom was up early this morning. I helped feed the pups and then I crawled back into bed for a bit before having to get up and get ready. I got side tracked with doing things on the computer that I am a bit behind in making some of the phone calls that I need to make. I wanted to write to you quickly now just incase I get to involved and it runs into dinner time. At least I know that my letter to you is done. 
 Last night was a night of eating dinner, clean up from that and then Mark and Mom binged watched a TV show called Lucifer. You would absolutely love it. It is funny but has a dark side to it. It used to be on regular TV but it got canceled after the 3rd season but Netflix picked it up. There is 10 shows in the season and we are at #7. Tonight we will finish it up. I also spoke to Meme briefly and then Grandpa later in the night. He gave his notice at work. They are very sad to see him go but it is time for Grandpa to just relax and enjoy life. I really wish they were moving with us all in a couple weeks but he is still insisting that they stay through the winter and come down in March. He has 4 more shifts and then he is done. Debbie has 10 more shifts and she will be finished as well. Meme has 12 more shifts. It is coming fast for them all. I hope they will be happy with their decisions. I know Grandpa and Debbie will be but Meme I think will have a hard time. I still have not spoken to Aunt Beck at all but I will try over the weekend or next week to check in. I will update you when I have new things to share. That is it for now I am afraid.
 Things are going to get crazy in the next couple of weeks. Mark and Mom are going to be working on the garage tomorrow and getting that cleaned out. After that Mom has about 4 boxes to pack and we are officially finished. The rest will be left to the movers to do. I think all in all it is going very well. I am happy with the way everything is progressing. I have to say that there was not a lot of stress at all except for last week with those 2 days with the house. If people say that it is not stressful when buying a house...they are lying...lol. It is but our realtor was wonderful and so helpful to us. We could not have asked for a better one. 
 Mom will light your candle later this evening so know when you see it, it is burning bright for you. Last night the sunset was so pretty. I tried to get pictures of it but the colors from my camera didn't do it justice at all. I am hoping to see another one tonight plus the full moon. Mom will whisper to you later tonight so smile to me and I will picture it in my mind. I will smile to you as well my sweet precious son. Have fun while I sleep tonight. I miss you like crazy and 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. Forever you live in my heart, mind, body and soul. I will be back tomorrow evening with another letter to you. For now, Mom needs to get on the phones and call a few of these companies. Until tomorrow comes....good night and sweet dreams.
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!

Here is the prayer for the day:

For it is by his grace you are saved, through trusting him; it is not your own doing. It is God's gift, not a reward for work done. There is nothing for anyone to boast of. Ephesians 2:8–9, NEB

Lord our God, we know that we are your children, and in this certainty we gather in your presence as a community. Grant us your Spirit, the Spirit who works in us and frees us from the many evils that still torment us. Be with us and let the power of your great grace and mercy be in our hearts so that we may gain the victory and lead joyful lives on earth in spite of our many shortcomings, blunders, and sins. For your grace is great, much greater than all our failings. You are our God and Father, and we want to keep our consciences clear today and always through your grace. Amen.