Dear Tyler,

Good afternoon to my sweet son. I hope you are doing well on this sunny day! Today, in Texas the sun is finally shining. I am so happy because that means I will finally see my bright star tonight when I look to the sky. 
 Today has been a day on the phone for Mom. I have spoken to Grandpa, Meme, & Aunt Becky, plus a couple friends. I know you already know all this... even before I do, but Grandpa didn't win the Election. He came in 5th. So close for him. I know he is disappointed, & sadden, but actually he did wonderful for his first time running. There were  Chairs open and if there were 5 Grandpa would have won. I am so proud of him and he should be proud of himself. The City of Claremont is no different from anywhere else. Good people that deserve something and could make a difference don't get the chance and people that are in it for themselves get it all. My hometown is falling apart and going to hell the folks that have the power and can make all the changes don't. People aren't staying there & people are not moving there... they are doing everything to leave there. Not surprising at all. Maybe some day people will get their heads out of their asses and learn and make the necessary changes. Meme isn't doing much better. She has been sick for several weeks now and is not getting any better. Bob is going through a rough time too. Not physically, but mentally. I am really concerned at this. I wish there was something we all could do to change things there but no one is sure of what to do. Can you do me a favor and watch over Grandpa, Meme, & Bob. Thank you pumpkin. I know you do this on a regular basis but I think they all may need just a bit more these days.
 Mom is doing ok these days. I have my car now thanks to Aunt Becky & Uncle John bringing it down to me. I have yet to go out on my own because for some reason I am not feeling like myself these last couple days. I can't put my finger on it. It is like I am not getting enough sleep or perhaps it is due to this damn time change. I plan on getting things in order and next week start to venture out on my own. Maybe to get my hair or nails done and then start grocery shopping. Baby steps for Mom.. I will get there though! I promise you this. The pups are well. Snickers is Snickers. No changes there but Max in my opinion is slowing down more. His eye is worse and he sleeps a lot.. more than usual and his left hip appears to be giving him problems now. I feel so bad for him. He is a stubborn boy. He has had a good life and continues to truck along. Please watch over Max and when it is his time to cross over, please be with him so he is not alone. Thank you so much. It means a lot to Mom. I know it means a lot to you too. 
 It is getting dark now. I hate the time change. Please listen for Mom's whisper tonight. I miss you so much. I love you beyond words. Not having you here with me crushes my world every day. Remember that you were my world. You always will be. Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!