Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Friday evening? Today is day 2 of the new year. Things were good for Mark & I today. We actually did a lot & accomplished quite a bit. We got to have lunch with Meme & Bob, did some emails that were needed, & phone calls that had to be done. It actually felt good to do all this. We are starting to get things going for the next phases of this trip we are still on! I know you are continuously with us & I am so happy & blessed to have this. 
 The weather has been good...cold, but no snow until today. There were some snow showers that were pretty bad this morning. Several accidents & a huge 50 -100 car pile up on the interstate here in Vermont. That was awful. Guess the weather is suppose to be bad this whole weekend. Not looking forward to that but it will be nice to maybe have a very much needed " down days." Do you remember those really cold, bad Northeastern storms? I bet you do! I remember that you used to hate that weather, but we always made the most of it... hot homemade meals, cozing up in warm blankets, & watching tv when I wasn't outside shoveling the snow. Oh, how I miss those times with you. The quality time we spent together. The laughing, the cooking, the everything we did days. I miss you so much. I wanted to come visit you but I didn't get that chance. I hope you forgive me pumpkin. I have to run errands tomorrow morning before this crappy weather starts so I will come see you while I am out. I promise you this. I can't wait to get your stone & your bench. I know you will like it so much. You deserve the best & that is what you are going to get! I won't settle for less than that!
 Here is the daily prayer for today~ January 2~ The Father himself loves you. God, they say all you need is love, & that is true. Your loving care has gotten me through so many humps & bumps, & you continue to be there for me at each & every turn on the road to life. My heart shines with the love that never ceases----the love of you, my God, who always watches over me & makes clear my way. You take away my burdens & lighten my load, & your love smooths the path you have set out for me. Thank you, God. God's love brightens & beautifies even the darkest days. You have gotten me through so many bad ordeals in my life in the last several years. I am so thankful for all the love & the blessings that you & the Angels have given me. I am in awe of everything that you do for me & I am so thankful. I take nothing for granted & you know that. I never will. I want to do the work that you want me to do here. I want to be happy, give hope to others & help wherever I can. Please continue to let me do this for all. I love you, Lord. Amen.
 I will be walking Snicks pretty soon for the last time tonight. I will be looking to the sky & hopes to see the moon & stars shining brightly. I will whisper to you whether I see them or not. I know you are out there somewhere. I hope you still watch over us all. Thank you for everything Tyler. You still amaze Mom even if I can't see you anymore. I know you are doing wonderful things. May you have a restful & wonderful evening. Sweet dreams my sweet precious son. I hope to see you in my dreams tonight. Remember you are forever in my heart, mind, & soul. I love you to the moon & back & all the way around the world.
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!