Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Monday early evening? Mom is doing so much better today. For a Monday it was pretty good. Earlier in the day I was able to get a lot accomplished so that was nice. I have an appointment tomorrow morning that I need to go to so I had to get all my paperwork together. Printed out a bunch of things for that & then I spoke to Grandpa on the phone for a bit. He did not get the position that he was going for but the City Manager asked him to be on something else. Grandpa was happy with that as the position that he will be sitting in on was his 2nd choice so all is well with that now. I am happy for him. Mark was able to work out of the house today so that was a nice change of pace for him as he seems to be traveling long distances these days. The weather was so sunny but cold & windy. Mom will take that over the winter we had last year. Hope it stays this way! The sun is setting as I write to you & it really is pretty. Lots of blue, purple & pinks tonight. I know that the sky will be clear later so I should see the moon & stars shining bright. It will be nice because I haven't seen it in 3 or 4 nights now. Mom will be whispering to you as I always do so I hope that you can hear me. Hope it makes you smile that smile that I miss so very much. I love you to the moon & back & all the way around the world. My love for you will always be unconditional & that will never ever change.
 Mom has a friend, someone that you never got to meet but, we have a lot in common. You see he lost his son 16 years ago. I have never really asked what happened because I didn't think it was my place to. Today would have been his son, Justin's Birthday. It breaks Mom's heart to see my friends go through so much pain because I know 1st hand how it feels. Parents who have lost a child really dislike 2 days out of the year... their child's Birthday because you are no longer here so we can celebrate it & the date ( anniversary ) of their child's passing. Every other day is hard but those 2 are the most difficult to us all. Mom's friend believes that you know his son & that you both play & hang out... I bet you do as well. Please do Mom a big favor & when you see Justin, let him know that he is missed & loved by so many family & friends. Please tell him Happy Heavenly Birthday from me too. Hope he gets the chance to go visit his Dad. I am sure he would love it. Thanks Tyler. 
 Not many updates for you tonight as I only spoke to Grandpa & Auntie Kristina. I did get a message that Grammy ( Great Grammy to you ) was not having a good day. Guess it was an off day for her. Makes Mom sad to hear this. I love her very much & I know you do as well. I know you are watching over her along with Uncle Joe & the rest of her family & friends. Hope tomorrow is a better day. I am sure that you will have more updates from Mom tomorrow & during the week but that is all I have for now.
 Here is the daily prayer for today. January 11~ Not rendering evil for evil or railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. Let's revive the custom of blessing. When we bless someone, we show love & respect. Sincerely honoring the people & things in our lives is a wonderful way of showing gratitude to the Lord. Amen. 
 The evening sky is upon us now.. that was fast. The sky tonight is almost a violet/black color. Makes me think of the night sky in Texas. It was never black. It was always deep purple/sapphire blue. So pretty. Mom misses Texas a lot. I miss the people I met. I think of Ms Betty, Roxy, Ms Shirley, & Ms. Mary Louise quite often. Mom lost touch with them several months ago. I hope & pray that they are well. Those 3 ladies ( Roxy... the sweetest pup ) touched my heart & made me feel at home while in Texas. They will forever be in my heart. Anyways... got off track...lol....going down memory lane.... like Mom said earlier, I will be looking to the sky tonight & whispering to you as I always do. I hope that your evening is filled the way you need & want it to be. May you get the chance to relax & close your eyes. May you have the sweetest of dreams if you do sleep. Come visit Mom in my dreams tonight when I go to bed & fall asleep. I love you my sweet precious son. You still are Mom's world. I miss you like crazy...no words can ever explain just how much. Please continue to watch over us all. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Continue to fly high & free no matter where you are & no matter where you go. Remember....you will forever be in my heart, mind & soul. You will forever be the Wind Beneath My Wings.
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!