Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son. How are you doing on this Thursday evening? Today is what they call the Black Moon Day. It is where you have more than 1 New Moon in 1 month... t sounds cool. It can only be seen in the daytime though. It is almost nightfall here and it is very cloudy and overcast so we couldn't see anything. Always seems to happen here in Texas when something cool takes place. I hope that you got a chance to see it.
 I am so sorry that I didn't get a chance to write to you the last 2 nights. Tuesday during the day I was fine and when it came to early evening and we took the dogs out for a walk I came back in and sat down. It hit me like a ton of bricks. I got a headache, I was cold and couldn't get warm and I started to have the body shakes.. then came the fever. I went to bed and slept all night to awake yesterday with all the same symptoms but the headache was so much worse. The fever was higher and I actually slept until 5:30 pm and woke up to have alittle something to eat and stay awake for a couple hours so I could sleep last night. Today, the headache is slight and tolerable, the fever is not so high but still there, and I have been up since 10:00 am. I actually got out of bed and came o the couch for the day. I am feeling half human which is good. Tomorrow I should be feeling back to myself again. The pups have been with me and by my side the entire time and I am sure you were as well. I know you hate to see Mom sick and would do anything to take it all away. Mark was wonderful again as usual. He was making sure I was resting and taking Tylenol when I could. He made sure that I was hydrated and had food in my stomach. He is so good to me. I am really lucky to have him by my side. Anyways...
 Not much else have been going on the last few days. I am awaiting the warmer weather that is coming in tomorrow and the weekend. It is suppose to be 70 -75 degrees and partly cloudy. I will take it. Sunday is the Superbowl. None of our favorite teams are in it but I will still watch it for all the commercials. I did see that the Doritos has one and it has a " doxie " in it. Looks a lot like Ziggy. It is cute and funny! I know you will like that one. There is a new M & M commercial too. Will tell you about that one on Sunday night when I see it. I wish that you were here still so we could watch it together or at least skype and watch it together. I miss you so much. I love you my sweet son. I know I say I miss you but I hope you know I truly do. It comes from my heart when I say it. I don't think I will ever be able to express it to you or anyone on how I really feel... the loneliness, the sadness, the pain, the emptiness that I feel.
 Obviously, I have not been able to look up to the sky the last couple nights but I do know that it was overcast and there were no stars shining brightly. I know you still were up there shining and watching over Mom and the rest of our family and friends. I still whispered to you so I hope you heard Mom. No stars tonight either but I will look to the sky and whisper to you as I always do. Be listening for Mom's voice. 
 I hope you have a wonderful night and it is restful and peaceful for you. Sweet dreams my precious Angel. I miss you so much and I love you beyond words. 
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!