Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Wednesday afternoon? Mom is doing alright but again, today I am more tired than I was yesterday. Last night, Mom was very uncomfortable and couldn't sleep well. My stomach hurt and a few times I thought I might even get sick but I didn't. It was so warm in the bedroom as well. The AC guy didn't come and upstairs was pretty muggy. Mom is hoping to get some good solid sleep tonight. I have been up since 6 am. I didn't get out of bed until 7 am though. Then it was time to feed the pups and then take them for a walk. I didn't stay downstairs long as I needed to get ready for when the AC guy showed up. Mom made the bed and then took her shower and got ready. I answered 4 calls even before it was 10 am. Mark went out for a bit this morning to run a few errands. The AC guy got here at 10 am or a bit after. The pups were good for the most part....well up until Mark needed to come out and then they were awful. Anyways.... the verdict was that we did have a leak and he sealed it. He had to fill our tank a bit but when he came upstairs, he took the door off and looked at the coil. It was terrible. It was all completely rusted out. He said he has never seen one as bad as this for it only being 6 years old. We have to replace it...just like we did to the downstairs one 2 months ago. This is nuts. It is a $1400.00 job...ugh. We don't seem to be having the best of luck with this house so far. It is discouraging to say the least. The company was going to order the part and then call me when it can scheduled to fix it in the next week or two. Mom is hoping that it will stay running and working for those couple weeks. The weather is just getting warmer and warmer each day. Maybe we will get lucky and it won't be too hot the next couple weeks. My fingers are crossed once again. On a good note.... the house is almost done being painted. The back by the pool was done yesterday so now it is just time to really let it dry. That should be by tomorrow or at least I hope so because Friday, Saturday and Sunday it is going to rain. I think the guys are working on the trim and painting the front door and all the corbels on the garage. Meme likes the job that they have done but Mark and Mom don't really care for it. We have been telling her that right along but she wouldn't listen so we just stayed quiet. The roof, pool area, driveway have all been power washed as well. That looks good! All the stress cracks have been sealed and painted. That looks nice too! I will take a picture of it when it is all done and post it on here. 
 This afternoon has been quiet. Bob is in his room sleeping, Meme is in her room watching TV and Mark is in his office. He has been on a call from 12:30 pm until 5:30 pm tonight. Long day for him. He door is closed up so that he is not disturbed. Mom did laundry, walked the pups at 12:30 pm, I went through the closet and my dresser to donate more clothing and accessories to a lady that I know. I am happy with what I did and then fixed everything in the closet. It looks nice and I like the results. Most items were either too big for me now or I just didn't wear them. Meme got rid of a few things too. She could have gotten rid of more but I guess baby steps for her. She was telling me that she has gained 20 -25 lbs in the last few months. Bob has put on a lot of weight as well. Mark and Mom are losing weight. I am happy about that. I am wearing things I never thought I would. I am going to keep going though. I am liking the results! Mark doesn't need to and really can't afford to lose more weight. I am worried about that with him. Neither of us eat like we used to do. We are walking more and exercising in the pool most weekends. I am missing the pool! Hoping this weekend we can get in it. That will be the best Birthday gift I can have. Swimming, Sunshine, and getting a tan! 
 Tonight will be all about Mom making dinner and then eating around 6 pm after Mark is done with his call. We have been relaxing downstairs, watching TV until 9 pm when it is time to give Oz his meds and then walk them for the last time. We are usually upstairs in the bedroom around 9:45 pm or so. We watch TV for about an hour and then go to sleep. Today started Oz on the every other day steroid. He still gets the pain meds 2 x's a day until Sunday and then he is done with that. He walked a good distance this afternoon. I was so surprised. Mom is hoping that we are doing the best we can in helping him get better without having the surgery. He is still not climbing stairs and we are trying to not let him jump up and down on furniture. we are letting him walk as far as he wants to go but when he is done he tells me and we stop. He is being a very good boy through all this. He is sound asleep right now. Princess is sleeping and relaxing too. They will be anxious in about 30 minutes as it will be time for them to eat and go for another walk outside. 
 Mom hasn't been lighting a candle at night because we haven't been upstairs a lot. I will light one for you tonight though. Mom is sorry for this. I will whisper to you later as well. Smile when you hear Mom and I will smile back to you my sweet precious son. Have fun while we are sleeping and come visit me in my dreams if you can. Please continue to watch over us and keep us safe, healthy and happy. Continue to fly high and free pumpkin. I will be back tomorrow with another letter to you. Until then.... know that I miss you beyond any words can say, 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. Good night and sweet dreams later, Tyler.
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah ❤