Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Sunday afternoon? I hope it is bright, sunny, & cheerful where you are. Today the weather started out snowy & cold, but as the day went on it was actually pretty descent outside. We took Snick for a short walk. The wind was not blowing, the sun was shining a little, but mostly behind the clouds...lol & the pavement was not snow..it was slushy. I will take that. I told Mark that if winter was like this with no snow I could be a happy camper. Hopefully the weather can start warming up so that the snow starts to melt. Maybe there is still some hope yet...lol! 
 The weekend went by way to fast. As it always does. I had a good time. Mark & I really didn't do much at all. Went to Walmart for a couple hours Saturday & hung out at the apartment today & did some things around the place. Now I am just writing to you before I have to start dinner. Later tonight we will be skyping with Mark's Dad & Step Mom. They are such sweet people. You would have really liked them. Mark is very much like his Dad & I am very much like his Step Mom. Funny how that is. We try to skype with them every other Sunday so that we can stay in touch with our loved ones that live a distance away. I wish I could skype with you. I miss those times. I wish I could see what you do, how you spend your time. That way things would not be a mystery for Mom & I wouldn't be so curious. 
 On Friday, we received the things that our friend Bill sent us from Texas. I was so surprised as it was not suppose to come until later this week. I couldn't wait to rip open the boxes. I was like a little kid at Christmas. I had all our pictures packed, the ones of you as a baby, the ones that I framed & all the ones in between. We also got the crosses that were by your pictures, the urns with Max & Daisey's ashes in it, the teddy bear that I gave you with the star that is named after you, a couple Paris boxes, your old lap top you used to use all the time, & a few more odds & ends. I was so happy to see these things as they mean so much to Mom & Mark. We should be getting the rest of our stuff in 3 weeks to a month. That way the apartment in Texas will be complete & done & no more worries. That will be weight lifted off our shoulders for sure.
 Got a couple daily prayers for you so I would like to start them. February 21~ I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that lived first in your grandmother...& your mother. Today, Lord, I want to lift up all the mothers of young children to you. Their days can seem so long, Lord, & the expressions of appreciation for what they do can be so few & far between. Please renew them with the understanding that they are doing mighty & meaningful work. Smile down on them today, Lord., wherever they may be, & give them the encouragement & the confidence that only comes from you. Assure them that you see every shoe they tie, every spill they clean up, & every little tear they dry. Each time they hug their children, may they feel your arms around them. Thank you, Lord. Amen.
 February 22~ Blessings are on the head of the righteous. Heavenly Father, I thank you for the abundance of blessings you continue to bring into my life. I appreciate my family & friends, the walls around me, the clothing I wear, & the food that I eat. Each & every one of these comes only through your love & continued devotion to me. All that I am, all that I have, all that I will be is because of you. Amen. All our opportunities, abilities, & resources come from God to hold sacred trust for him. Thank you indeed Lord for everything that you provide for me, my family, & my friends. I thank you for all the blessings we have on a daily basis. I take nothing for granted in my life or this world. I just want to say thank you. Amen. 
 What a beautiful prayer for today ( 22nd ). It is a wonderful reminder that what we have is from God. We should be thankful for all that we have & never complain for the things we don't. Take nothing for granted that's for sure. I don't & I thank God morning, noon, & night for all the blessings. I am forever grateful!
 The night sky is falling & it is time that I go make dinner. I will be walking Snicks later so I am hoping to see the moon & stars out as the sky was pretty clear. I will whisper to you as I always do. Hope you can hear what Mom says to you. I believe that you can...that is all that matters to me! I hope you have a wonderful night. May you have sweet dreams & may I see you in my own tonight. I love you to the moon & back & all the way around the world. I miss you like crazy. You are forever in my heart, mind, & soul my sweet precious son.
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!