Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son. How are you doing on this Monday evening? I hope you are well. Mom is so sorry that I was not able to write to you over the weekend, but as you already know it was quite the harsh couple of days. Mark & Mom headed to NH on Saturday & the ride there was quite rough for Mom. I wasn't saying anything because I thought it would go away but as we got closer but boy was I wrong. It got much worse for me. I went & saw Grandpa really quick & after that I told Mark to take Mom to the ER @ Valley Regional. I was there all afternoon. I was diagnosed with a kidney infection. Mom is on antibiotics for the next 7 days. I am on dose 5 right now out of 14. The meds are making me nauseous & not wanting to drink or eat but I need to so that I can make the meds work. I really didn't do anything at all today. I slept for most of it but I think that I needed it. I was so tired. Every time I started to get to sleep last night I had to get up to use the bathroom. Anyways... to say the least Mark & Mom were not able to go see all the family & friends we wanted to & we didn't do all that we wanted either. I needed to just relax & bed rest so that is what I did. I am following the docs orders so that I can get better & back to feeling like myself again. I know that you understand & you have been with me through out this whole ordeal. Thank you pumpkin.
 So when we were in NH we saw Meme, Bob, Grandpa, Marion & Charlie. Meme was doing well with all she has been dealing with. It was so good to see her. I miss her a lot. Bob was having a couple rough days but I guess to him those are normal days. I must be honest though & say that it was hard to look at him & watch him. Several times I had to look away so that I wouldn't cry. It is so hard to see him the way he is. From just a month ago he is showing more signs of declining health. I just kept saying to myself that Bob does not deserve any of this. He is such a sweetheart that would do anything for anyone. Just like you, Ty... you were such a sweet heart that did not deserve any of what you went through either. Grandpa was doing good. Mark fixed his computer for him. He was so happy. He hasn't been able to use it for over 3 weeks now. It was good to see him too. I miss my Dad. Charlie & Marion are well. They came to the hotel where we were staying to help Mom out. They made me forget about the pain & they had me laughing quite a bit. Grandpa was telling us that Uncle Joe is holding his own but has a very long way to go for recovery. Guess he needed CPR the other night & he is in a insulated warmer. I remember you being in one for a short time to get your body temperature up. I am still praying that he will get better. I know you are watching over him too for our whole family. Great Grammy is doing good. I really wanted to go see her this weekend but I didn't get to because of everything with Mom. Aunt Shirley put some videos of her singing some of her favorite songs. It was so sweet to see. It made me smile.
 Well, the evening sky is upon us now. The night weather is very cool tonight. I am not sure if the sky is clear tonight or not. Last night the sky was beautiful. I smiled when I saw the bright stars shining bright. I whispered to you as I always do. I also wished Snicks a Happy Birthday. I hope you gave him kisses from Mom. Thanks Ty! Well I know that we will walk the pups again tonight & I will look to the sky tonight & see if I see the moon & stars. Either way I will whisper to you so be listening out for Mom's voice. I hope you have a peaceful night & may it be all that you want it to be for you. I hope if you rest you will have sweet dreams & I hope to see you in my dreams tonight. I miss you so much Tyler & I love you to the moon & back & all the way around the world. Never forget this. You are forever in my heart, mind, & soul. 
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!