Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son. How are you doing on this Saturday morning? It is the day after Christmas & Mom is still feeling really yucky. I had all intentions on writing to you last night but by the time we got back to the hotel at 7 pm, we were here for about 20 minutes & the Marion & Charlie stopped by with their new puppy & then another friend showed up with her 2 boys. The last of our guest left at 10:15 pm & then Mom did some organizing for a few minutes & then went to bed as I had such a headache. I know I did write Merry Christmas to you on her but I did on your facebook page for all to see. Did you see it? It was a picture of Jack & Zero. Hope you did & it made you happy & smile. Mom just didn't want you to think that I went the day without saying it or make you think that I was not thinking about you because I was all day long & I know somehow deep in my heart that you know that is the truth. 
 So the last 3 days we have been in NH. Mom has gotten to visit with Aunt Shirley, Grammy, Meme, Bob, Grandpa, Debbie, Marion, Charlie & another friend of Mom's Christina. Got to speak to Aunt Beck & Brandy on the phone too. Wish I could have seen them both but hopefully soon. So hard to see everyone in a few short days but even harder when you are sick & don't want to see many people so that that don't get sick. It is tough. Today, Mom will come see you & visit for awhile & then we will spend a few more hours with Meme, Bob, Dad & Grandpa plus I will be seeing Auntie Kristina today for a few minutes. Not too long as I am still sick & I don't want them to get this nasty nasty cold. The rest of the day will be mellow as we leave early tomorrow morning to head back home. All in all Christmas was a good day, missed you so much & honestly I am glad that it is over with. 
 Things seem to be good with all our family & friends. Bob is on a new medicine that is making him dizzy though but he will be calling the doctor this coming week & being taken off that medicine. He looks good though, so awesome to see this after the last few years of hell for him. Meme is good. Always so good to spend time with her. Laughing & joking around. I miss her. Grandpa & Debbie are well. They are doing good. Always laughs & a good time with them as well. Pups are doing ok. They have been kinda naughty this trip. Lots of barking going on. Not sure what their deal is but it has been quite annoying...hahaha. Mark & Mom are well. Hoping this cold goes away & soon. It really is kicking my butt. Tomorrow is our 1 year Anniversary & Bean's Birthday. Can't believe that it has been a year that Mom & Mark have been married. Make sure you go see Bean tomorrow & tell her Happy Birthday. Just be gentle & don't scare your cousin....lol.
 Mom has a couple daily prayers to write out to you so here they are. December 24~ The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness. Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. The Christmas tree, O God is groaning beneath gift wrapped anticipation. The table is spread before us is resplendent with shared foods prepared by loving hands, for which we give thanks. And now, as this waiting season ticks to a bell-ringing, midnight-marvelous close, we around this table are scooting over to make room for the anticipated Guest. Come, blessings us with the gift of your presence as we say, " Welcome. " Amen.
 December 25~ And the Angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. Compassionate & holy God, we celebrate your coming into this world. We celebrate with hope, we celebrate with peace, we celebrate with joy. Through your giving our lives are secure. Through your love we, too, can give love. You are secure of our being. Joy to the world. Amen.
 December 26~ For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The prince of Peace. Lord, how grateful we are that our spirits don't have to sag once the excitement of Christmas is over! We don't want to be like ungrateful children tearing through a pile of presents just to say, " Is that all? "  For the gift you gave us at Chrsitmas, your beloved son among us, is a gift that is ours all the days of our lives & throughout eternity! Thank you for the greatest gift of all, Lord. Amen.
 Well,  Mom is all caught up again. It is just turning 9 am & my head is pounding, my throat is on fire & my nose is so stuffy. Going to be a wonderful day though... trying to think positive. Mom is hoping that you have a day that you need & want. May you travel to many places & see many things. I know that you are learning so much. I hope that when night falls tonight that you will have a chance to relax & get some sleep. May you close your eyes & have sweet dreams. Come see me in my dreams tonight as well. Hope that the moon & stars will be shining bright for me to see. Nevertheless, Mom will whisper to you as I always do so hope you will hear my voice. I miss you so much, Tyler. I love you to the moon & back & all the way around the world. You are forever in my heart my sweet precious son.
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!