Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son. How are you doing on this Wednesday evening? Hope you are somewhere warm & sunny. It was so cold here today again...huh. Not sure I am ready for this weather yet but it is coming no matter what. 
 Today was an exciting day for Mom... I turned in my final exam & I passed! Not the greatest grade but I will take it. I would have received a higher grade if I did not change a few answers & stayed with my original ones. It is ok though because this will be the way I will learn. Anyways, my goal was to have an A for a final grade & be on Dean's List & Mom did just that. I am so happy & really proud of myself. I didn't think I had it in me to do this all but I did. I know you were with me, cheering me on every step of the way. I did this for me but I also did it for you to, Tyler. Hope Mom is making you proud. Next step is to take my certification board test & when passing that I will be able to go look for a job. I am excited but scared for this whole thing. Something new, a new change but I know I will do just fine. Continue to be with me every step of the way as I always need you by my side. Thanks pumpkin.
 Well, tomorrow is Thanksgiving. We will head out early in the morning to go be with Meme, Bob, Grandpa & Debbie. Wish I was going to be seeing you to. I will come to visit you in the afternoon. Mom wanted to put the Jack bust down there but the ground is to frozen now so I will have to wait until Spring to do it. That is ok. I know you understand it all. Please be with us as we are on the road. Mom is hoping that nothing happens like the last time we tried 3 weeks ago. I am a little scared to say the least. Thanks Ty!
 Here is your daily prayer for today. November 25~ O Lord, we give thanks for your presence, which greets us each day in the guise of a friend, a work of nature, or a story from a stranger. We are reminded through these messengers in our times of deepest need that you are indeed watching over us. Lord, we have known you in love & care of a friend, who keeps us company in our despair. When we observe the last morning glory stretching faithfully to receive what warmth is left in the chilly sunshine, we are heartened & inspired to do the same. When we are hesitant to speak up & then read in the newspaper a story of courage & controversy, we find our voice lifted & strengthened by your message in black-and-white type. Lord, we are grateful receivers of all the angelic messages that surround us every day. Amen.
 The night is fully upon us & Mom is sure to see the moon & stars shining brightly as the sky today was clear. Be listening out for Mom's voice as I whisper to you as I always do. Mom is hoping that you have a wonderful night & may it be all that it needs to be for you. Get some sleep if you can & hope you have sweet dreams tonight. Mom is hoping to see you in my own dreams when I fall asleep tonight too. I miss you so much Tyler. I love you beyond life itself. You are forever in my heart, mind & soul my sweet precious son. Never forget this.
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!

PS Tomorrow is Auntie Donna's Birthday so make sure you stop in & say hello to her! Love you xoxoxo.