Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Wednesday afternoon? Hope you are somewhere warm & sunny because here where Mom is it is 25 degrees with blustery winds making it feel like 5 degrees. It is just so damn cold. Just took the pups out for a walk & in less than 5 minutes Princess was shaking & she lifted her paws up... they stuck to the snow & ice. Ozzy lasted a little longer but on our way back he lifted his paws up too. Mom felt so bad for them. Neither have ever seen snow or ice before & by the looks of it they did not like it one bit. They don't mind the cold but not that white stuff.... guess they are Mom's dogs after all! The sky was blue & sunny today which I was so surprised at. Yesterday the weather was down right crazy. One minute it was clear, next it was so foggy, the it was snowing ( a white out, remember those? ) & then minutes later it slowed down & then nothing....fog lifted & it was clear. Totally crazy. Mom is hoping that I get the chance to see the stars & moon shining bright tonight. Just like always, it doesn't matter as I know you are shining bright for someone who needs it. Mom will whisper to you as I always do. Hope you will be able to hear my voice. When & if you do make sure to smile that sweet smile that I love & miss so much. 
 This morning Meme called to tell me that someone that I had the pleasure & honor of meeting several years ago lost her battle with cancer yesterday. Her name was Chaunee & she was such a sweet lady. A true fighter & inspiration to many people. She will be missed dearly by so many friends & family. You met her a few times when you came with Mom to the Relay For Life event. She earned her Angel wings just like you & so many others. I am sure that you will meet up with her at some point. I bet you meet everyone who crosses over to your side, huh? I often wonder that & so many other questions.
 Mom is doing better. Healing every day that goes by. I know you see it & you are with me every step of the way. Yesterday, Mom went to the RMV here & surrendered my Texas license & got a new one for Mass. I can't lie as I was so sad to do this but it needed to be this way. One day I am sure I will surrender this one as well when we move somewhere warmer again! I am so sorry that I didn't write to you last night but things were crazy busy here with Mom being on the phone all afternoon, I also started dinner late & then I did talk on the phone for several hours. Hope you will forgive me. 
 Tonight will consist of relaxing & being bundled up with my blanket while watching tv & then going to bed early. Way too cold to do anything else. Mom is quite tired tonight & not really feeling so hot all of a sudden. Please be with me & continue to watch over me & all our family & friends. Thank you my sweet precious son.
 Here are the daily prayers that I need to catch up on. January 12~ He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, & herb for the services of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth; And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, & oil to make his face to shine, & bread which strengtheneth man's heart. Lord, each day you furnish us with our daily bread. You feed & nourish us, yet often we neglect to acknowledge your gifts of food. Forgive us, father for our selfishness & our disregard for your faithful care. We know that prayer should be a necessary part of every meal. If, in our haste, we forget to thank you, Lord, remind us of our rudeness. Our meals are not complete until we thank the giver for his many gifts. Amen. 
 January 13~ A friend loveth at all times, & a brother is born adversity. People can often sense when someone is in need of a prayer----even if that someone is miles away. If the thought of a friend should come into your mind, why not stop & say a little prayer on their behalf. Amen. 
 All caught up yet again. The evening sky is upon us & so far it looks pretty clear out. Mom hopes that your night is all that you need & want it to be. If you rest I hope that you have the sweetest of dreams & hope that you come visit Mom in my own dreams tonight. I love you to the moon & back & all the way around the world. I miss you like crazy. 
 You will forever be in my heart, mind & soul. You will always be Mom's Hero & my Wind Beneath My Wings.
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!