Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Wednesday afternoon? Mom is doing better today and I am not so tired. I did get a bit of sleep last night which was nice. Hoping for more tonight as well. Today is the day before thanksgiving and it has been pretty quiet around here. Things have been calm for the most part. Mom was up early this morning as usual and I fed the pups and made coffee for everyone. I relaxed for a bit downstairs before making my way upstairs. I was able to put clothes away, make the bed, vacuum the carpets and get ready before Meme and Bob got back home. They went to the bank and post office. Mark has been working all day long. It is nice for him to have a quiet day as well. Everyone is on vacation this week. It is 3 pm right now and it is so silent. The only thing I can hear is Mom typing your letter. Bob is outside, Meme is downstairs and the pups are sleeping. Meme has already started to cook the turkey for tomorrows dinner. She said she will cook it for a few hours today and tonight and then the rest of the way in the morning. We should be eating by noon. Mom is in charge of all the sides. The potatoes, veggies, rolls, etc... That is a piece of cake. I will peel the potatoes in the morning so that I don't have to later on. I am sure we will be watching the Macy's Parade like we do every year. That will be nice. For the last 7 years it has just been Mark and Mom and we treat it like another day. Mom sure will be missing you my sweet precious son! 
 Yesterday, I was so tired while I was writing your letter. I had to get up and do things just so I wouldn't fall asleep. I took the pups for a walk, prepped dinner, did dishes and then fed the pups and took them for another walk. Around 7 pm I vacuumed and everyone decided that they were going to bed. Mark and I watched TV until 10 pm and then Mom fell asleep. I think Meme was in bed at 6:30 pm as she was so tired....lol. Bob went up shortly after. Guess he is back to sleeping all day long and not sleeping at night again. Not good but Mom is saying nothing. I am keeping my Mom shut. Tonight will be about dinner, walking the pups and then watching a TV show before going to bed. I know we will all be up early tomorrow morning...well everyone but Bob. Mom will make coffee and hot cocoa and maybe some muffins or french toast for breakfast. The rest of the day will be about eating, watching football and relaxing. Mom has not forgot the true meaning and I will be sure to count all my blessings as I do daily. I will write to you later that evening when everything is settled down. I will be writing it on my phone because I know I will not be turning my computer on at all. 
 Not much for updates at all. No one has called. Uncle Dick is still at rehab and not home yet. I see pictures of him and he is looking good! I know we will touch base with Aunt Beck, Grandpa and Bean tomorrow so I will let you know how everyone is then because right now I don't know. The issue that Mark and Mom are having has back fired in our face yet again. We thought we had the issue solved and it wasn't. We will be just taking it day to day for now. That is all that we can do. Things will be rough for awhile but we will manage. We always do. Please just be with us and watch over us. Mom and Mark need you now...we need you all the time. Thank you, pumpkin. It means a lot. Mom will still be praying to have things get better as well. I know the power of prayer works and I believe! 
 I am sure that you are busy doing so many things up there and where you are but if you can, come visit Mom in my dreams tonight. Have fun learning, doing things you need to do and also things you want to do. Continue to fly high and free. Give everyone hugs and kisses from Mom. I miss everyone so much! I love you to the moon and back and all the way around the world. You are and always will be my hero and the wind beneath my wings. Forever you live inside my heart, mind, body and soul. Mom is going to get going for now. I am going to take the pups for a nice walk and then it will be time for dinner. Until tomorrow comes....good night and sweet dreams later.
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!

Here is the prayer for the day:

Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in his ways. He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way. Psalm 25:8–9, NIV

Lord our God, dear Father in heaven, we thank you that we may be your children, led by you. We thank you for guiding us in times of grief and never forsaking us. Now, as of old, you are with us, Lord our God, and you show us the way in every situation. Protect us in this present time, and grant us strength to go on patiently even when our lives hold much suffering and distress. We thank you for your guidance and rejoice in your help for our time. Reveal your hand in power, for soon, very soon, your right hand will change everything. Amen.