Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son. How are you doing today? Mom has had a busy day but in many ways it has been emotional. Today marks the 2 years that we laid you to rest, it has been 1 year that Frank, Aunt Shirley's husband passed away, it is 28 years from the terrible car accident that Grandpa & Mom were in with Audrey, it is 35 years from when Aunt Joe passed away, & today Grandpa's friend, Mom's friend's Dad passed away at 1:30 pm. I am so sadden for Grandpa & my friend. Pat was a very nice guy & so liked by many. If you see him up there in the Heavens his name is Pat McCann. You would like him. Today is also the Relay For Life in Claremont. Remember when we used to go together? You would do the Survivor lap with Mom & with Grandpa. I haven't been in a couple years. Last year I was in Texas & this year I couldn't make it as we are here & we were just up there last weekend. I did register as a Survivor & Marion & Charlie got Mom her tshirt. I can't be there physically but everyone knows I am there spiritually. I miss it & I think I will be looking into doing something on the committee next year as I will have time & I am so much closer. I could go up for the day & stay awhile & then drive back home. It would be a lot but I could do it. I miss those special bonding times with you. I miss all my time with you, actually. It is just so hard to believe that it has been 2 years & 6 days that I have not seen your face or heard your voice. You have always been my everything & my one true love & you always will be. Please always remember that. 
 Meme went & checked out Mom's new car today. She was very impressed with it. Said it was very clean on the outside & the inside. She said I lucked out with such a great deal. That makes me happy. It is a white SUV, 2006. It is all power everything, tan leather interior, moon roof, 6 disc cd changer, new transmission, all new tires, new motor. It has 20,000+ less miles than it should for that year. It was a one owner..older couple that took really good care of it. I get to pick it up in a couple weeks. It will be different driving something so big again but that is ok. It is 4WD & that is what we need up here in the winter months. I think you had something to do with it. Thank you pumpkin! I love you to pieces.
 Mom submitted another test today for college. I have 2 tests out there awaiting to be graded. I hope I did ok. I hope that I can still maintain my A average. My fingers are crossed. Any help you can give Mom will be greatly appreciated. Thank you again.
 The evening sky is upon us now & it is dark. The weather today started out being cloudy with clouds & cool but later in the day it changed to blue skies & sunny. It ended up being a nice day but on the cooler side. That is ok. I thought it was wonderful weather! Mark worked a very long day again today. He left at 7 am & didn't get home until 6:30 pm. He is so tired. I am going to let him sleep & I will watch some tv for a bit. We have company coming over tomorrow. One of Mark's friends. It will be a very nice change to have company. I am looking forward to it. I will write to you tomorrow night while the guys are catching up & chatting outside. 
 I hope you have a peaceful evening tonight. Be everywhere you want to be & more. Fly high & fly freely. May you have sweet dreams if you get to close your eyes and rest. May Mom see you in my dreams tonight when I fall asleep. Continue to watch over Mom, Mark & us all. I love you so much my sweet precious son. I miss you terribly. You are forever in my heart, mind & soul.
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!

P.S. here is the short daily prayer for today. June 26~ I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word. Dear God, help us to see that none of us are immune to losing ourselves or to hurting one another. Please help us stay on course so that we may find our own true essences. Amen.