Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Tuesday afternoon? Mom is doing alright. I am so tired though. I am not really sleeping at night all of a sudden and I am not sure why. I need to get some serious sleep and rest soon. My eyes are tired and blood shot. Mom is sorry that I did not write to you yesterday but I never got on my computer. I did a few things around the house but in the afternoon I tried to relax for a little bit but that didn't work out too well. I ended up putting the window coverings on the front door and then I started making and prepping dinner. We ate around 5:30-6 pm last night and then we all watched TV until 8 am. Meme and Bob went to bed and mark and Mom stayed up and watched a little bit more of TV. Mom turned in around 10 pm but I was unable to sleep. I was up all hours of the night and morning. I sure hope I get some sleep tonight. 
 Today, Mom was up at 7:15 am. Mark fed the pups for me and made the coffee. That was a nice change. I went downstairs and visited with Meme and then talked to Auntie Kristina for a bit. I came upstairs and I gave the pups baths in hopes that their itching would stop but that didn't happen. I took a shower and got ready afterwards. This afternoon, I have been on the phone and emailing a bunch of folks that I needed to. It is already 2:30 pm. Mark is on a conference call and Meme is downstairs doing whatever. Bob is somewhere outside....maybe by the pool area. In a couple hours it will be dinner and relaxing and then bed. Tomorrow Mom and Meme have a day out. We are going to get our nails done, go to the post office, run errands and then grocery shop. We will be gone for most of the day. I think it will be a nice outing with Meme and I am looking forward to it! I think she is too! 
 Things seem to be the same ole same ole around here and Mom is not to sure on what to do. It is Mark that works every day, long hours, Mom is the one who does all the cooking and cleaning and everything else, Meme just finished getting all her stuff unpacked and sorted, and then there is Bob....his life is like the movie Groundhog Day. It is the same no matter the day of the week. Last night he made me so mad. I said nothing but I said something to Meme this morning. She said she didn't know what to do and she just overlooks it all now. I told her that was unacceptable. I am hopeful that things may change for the better but Mom isn't sure. My fingers are crossed. If there is anything that you could do from where you are that would help Mom out that would be super. I could use your help now pumpkin. Thank you! 
 As I sit here, my eyes are heavy and I want to close them and take a nap but I know if I do then I won't really sleep tonight. Debbie was telling Mom that it is snowing there today. It is dark, overcast and cloudy. Here it is in the mid 60's and sunny. Such a nice change to not have to deal with the snow this year. I just hope that everyone is smart and safe up in NH/VT/MA. Not much to update you on at all as Mom has not spoke to anyone in the family. We were having issues with the home phone. I was talking to someone earlier today about it. A few hours later, the problem corrected itself which is nice. We are happy about that! I will update you on things when I have anything. As far as I know things with Uncle Dick are going well and Cassie is still fighting the fight. Such a sweet and strong gal there. My thoughts and prayers are with her and everyone daily. 
 Mom is going to close this letter for today though because I think I need to close my eyes for a bit. I am so tired. I will be back tomorrow with another letter to you. I will light your candle and whisper to you as well so smile when you hear Mom and I will smile back to you. Come visit me in my dreams tonight if you can. Have fun while I sleep. 
 I miss you so much and I love you to the moon and back and all the way around the world. Forever you live inside my heart, mind, body and soul. Always know that you are my hero and the wind beneath my wings. Until tomorrow comes my sweet precious son....good night and sweet dreams later.
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!

Here is the prayer for the day:

But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong. 1 Corinthians 1:27, RSV

Lord our God, we come to you poor and yet rich, weak and yet strong, with the prayer that your promise may be fulfilled in Jesus Christ, our dear Lord and Savior. Let the time come when the heavens open and a new light shines over the earth, a time when people will praise and thank you and receive everlasting peace and happiness with you. Remember the many people who come into need these days. Remember our nation and all who work for the good of our country. Bless them and help them. And help the dying, O Lord our God; grant that they come to you, for they are yours. Your help will bring life out of death, joy out of grief and need. May your name be honored, dear Father in heaven, may your kingdom come and your will be done on earth as in heaven. Amen.