Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son! How are you doing today on this Friday evening? Mom has been pretty busy today with doing so much stuff. I am looking forward to relaxing in a few minutes & watching some TV. Mark & Mom have a busy weekend ahead of us so it will be going to bed early so we can start our day tomorrow. Mom was able to touch base with Grandpa, Meme & Auntie Kristina today. We chatted for some time. Everyone is doing well. I think they are all anxious for Christmas so that they can see me. I miss our family & friends very much. It will be good to see everyone. While I am back in NH Mom is hoping to catch up with a few other folks too. Some people that I have not seen in years. I am looking forward to it. I will also be coming to spend some time with you. I hope the weather is good. I don't care if it is cold...just no rain would be nice. I will be leaving you the annual Christmas ornament... I just hope no one steals it this time. That makes me so angry when that happens. Meme was telling me today that her neighbor that I have met a few times now is very sick. He was diagnosed with stomach cancer & has just been told that it has now spread to his liver & his lungs. This is so sad. He is a nice man & helped Bob out so many times in the past. I know there is probably nothing that can be done for him but I do hope that he does not suffer. No one should ever go through that. Please watch over him for Meme & Bob, Tyler. Thank you so much my sweet precious son. Not much else is new... I did get the chance to speak to another friend on the phone. Mom has been friends with him for 3 or 4 years now but it was the first time we have connected as in hearing each other. It was nice. He is going through some things right now as well. His daughter & 2 grand babies live with him. They are very cute & I spoke to his daughter too. She is really nice. It's funny at times because those that you think really aren't your friends, more like acquaintances really turn out to be your friends & vice versa. Mom is finding this out the hard way again. It has happened in the past as well but not for a very long time. This time is really hurts like hell. I am trying to not let it bother me but it does & I know you see it. I know in time all wounds will heal but waiting for that time to come is the hardest part. I know I can do it because you are right by my side, so thank you my sweet precious son. Mom needs you. I miss you so much. I wish that I could see you, talk to you & have you talk back to me. I love you more than life itself. You are my hero, my wind beneath my wings. Forever you will live in my heart, mind, body & soul. 
 The evening sky is now upon us. The sunset was pretty again tonight but no stars or moon are out just yet. Maybe later. I will whisper to you as I always do. Be listening out for Mom's voice. I hope that your evening is all that you need & want it to be. May you have fun tonight while Mom is sleeping. Come visit me in my dreams, please. Before I end this letter here is the daily prayer for today: December 2~ The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; I have a godly heritage. Thank you, Lord, for the blessings you have bestowed on me. Thank you for the love of my family & friends & for the " extended family " of my circle of friends. Thank you for the work I do each day, whether I get paid for it or not. Thank you for laughter & music & creativity. Thank you for a world rich with wonder. Thank you for the the opportunities you have given me to learn & grow, to care & communicate, & to share with others. I think back on all the " coincidences " that have brought me to the place where I am today & I'm grateful for your hand in them. Those boundary lines don't just fall in pleasant places. You put them there. Thank you. The faithful will abound with blessings. Amen.
 Well, Tyler..it is that time where Mom has to make dinner & do the nightly things that have to get done. I will write to you again tomorrow. Until then..... good night & sweet dreams.
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!