Dear Tyler,

Hi pumpkin! How are you doing on this very rainy and windy Wednesday evening? The weather here is horrible now. Mom took Mark to his PT appointment and dropped him off and I ran to the stores again just like I did on Monday. When I got out of the store, it was just barely raining. Around 3 pm. the rain started coming down like crazy and it has been that way ever since. It is so dark in here as well! 
 Mom has been up since around 6:45 am. I am very tired today but I think the weather has a lot to do with it. It is already going on 5 pm but I am ahead of the game. Mom already has dinner cooking in the oven and it will be done in about 20 minutes. We are having willow tree pie, white rice and mixed veggies with garlic breadsticks. Dessert will be brownies and ice cream. Mom remembers how much you loved the willow tree pies. I think of you when I get them. Mark and Mom never got home until after 1:30 pm. Mom put everything away and then we both grabbed a bit to eat. Mark went into his office and so did I. I made a few calls and the rest of the day has been looking at many things on line that we will be needing and also sending several emails back and fourth to a few people. After this letter is done, Mom is going to shut her computer down for the day and resume things first thing in the morning. My eyes are very tired and I just want to snuggle on the couch and watch tv for the evening. 
 Mom spoke to Meme this morning. I shouted...Happy 1st day of retirement and never having to work again! She said it seemed weird to her but it also felt like she was on vacation. It will hit her next week when she doesn't have to go anywhere. She was telling me that there is a showing on their home on Sunday. Mom is crossing her fingers and praying that the house sells before we leave or shortly afterwards so that she doesn't have to worry about that or carry the burden of it for long. I know you are watching over them. Thank you my sweet precious son. Debbie and Grandpa are good. Uncle Dick is still in the hospital. I spoke to Aunt Jacqui today as well. She said it is the waiting game on when they are going to do the surgery. She is going to keep us posted. I will do the same for you. Everything here is starting to shape up. We are at 10 days now. That is crazy! Mom is getting nervous but more on that on tomorrows letter to you. 
 Mom just wanted to take a couple minutes to write to you before I went to feed the pups and get our dinner. I felt a short letter was better than no letter at all. I will write more tomorrow though. I promise. I will have more time and not feel so rushed. I will light your candle in a bit. I will whisper to you later so smile for me and I will smile for you. I miss you so much. I love you to the moon and back and all the way around the world. To infinity and beyond. You will always be my hero and the wind beneath my wings. Forever you live in my heart, mind, body and soul. 
 Mom needs to get going now. Have fun tonight while I sleep. Come visit if you can. Until tomorrow comes....good night and sweet dreams.
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!

Here is the prayer for the day:

In you, Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness. Turn your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue; be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me. Psalm 31:1–2, NIV

Lord our God, give us your Spirit, we beseech you, that we may find your paths on earth and live in the hope and certainty that everything is in your hands, even when we see much that is unjust and evil. May we remain under your protection, living by your commandments and in your Spirit. For your Spirit witnesses to the truth and longs to change and lift up our lives. Your Spirit longs to reach all people who have felt your touch, longs that they may come to you and have life. Amen.