Dear Tyler,

Hi my pumpkin! How are you doing on this Wednesday afternoon? Here in Texas the weather is nice again. Not as sunny as the last couple of days but the temps are just perfect. I will take it. Went for a walk with Snickers already & it was so quiet. I can't believe that it is December 10th & I am still wearing flip flops & short sleeve shirts. I really like the weather here from October through May. June through September is kind of rough with the really warm temps. I will really miss it when we leave though. Nothing beats no snow & cold weather! 
 Last night when we were walking Snickers the sky was so amazing. The moon was shining bright with clouds around it & the stars were so clear. It was beautiful. I was whispering to you as I always do. Mark & I were also chatting about you! Did you hear us? I was saying how smart & bright you were & how you had a love for History, Astronomy, & Mythology. I used to be wowed by all that you knew. Sometimes you made Mom feel a little stupid because there were things that I should have known but I didn't. I was telling Mark last night that I have never seen the constellations so vivid until living here. I am trying to figure out what I see each night... it is either the Big Dipper or the Little Dipper. I will research it & let you know. I wonder if you ever go to your star? Is it pretty? This Christmas will be 2 years since I gave that gift to you by naming a star after you. I think that was the best gift to you & Mark ever. I still remember your face. You said that was so awesome & had a huge smile. Made my day! Always made my day to see your sweet face, hearing your voice, your laugh, seeing you smile. Oh how I miss it so much. I miss you so. I love you to the moon & back & all the way around the world. Never forget that Tyler.
 Before I forget... here is the daily prayer for today. December 10~ Sin will have no dominion over you, since you are not under law but under grace. I know it's true, Lord. Because of your presence in my life, the sins that had so much control over me in the past aren't the least bit enticing anymore. You orchestrated that change in me by your grace, & I thank you. I thank you, too, that you didn't create a long list of laws for me to follow, knowing full well I couldn't keep them all perfectly. Instead, you simply asked me to believe in you & receive the abundant provision of your grace. What a wonderful, awesome way to save me, Lord! I thank you with all my heart--- & with my life. Amen. When it seems as though God is treating you like a favorite child, that's grace. Through the years I have done some things that I am not proud of at all. I was younger, & foolish. Still that is not an excuse what the things that I have done. I look back & it is all a stepping stone to where I am now in my life. Like this prayer says... none of that is enticing to me anymore. I want my life to be drama free, no stress.. as a friend of mine would say... a vanilla life style. Smooth sailing from here on out. That is how I prefer it to be now. It is easier to deal with & handle. I like the simple things. I thank you God for all the forgiveness. Amen.
 I hope that later tonight when the evening sky is upon us I will get the chance to see the moon & stars shining again. I know that the next couple of days we will be getting rain so I most likely won't see anything. Regardless, I will look to the sky & whisper to you as I always do. I hope that you are content, happy, & have a restful nights sleep. Sweet dreams my sweet precious son. I love you with all that I have. You are forever in my heart, my mind & my soul. 
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!