Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Thursday evening? Mom is writing to you while dinner is in the oven so I apologize if this letter is rather short tonight. Mom's day was pretty good. I was able to get up this morning & do a few things around the house, took the pups for a walk & then got on my computer to just check things out. I should have done a couple of training sessions for my CEUs but I guess I just needed the day to chill out as tomorrow I have another long class to take. Mom kind of look at things for her Birthday party that Mark is going to throw me in May. I need to get on top of it as it will be here sooner than I think...lol. The rest of the day was really quiet. Only 1 phone call today & it was a wrong number. Other than that no one checked in on us & I didn't check in on them either. Guess life is pretty busy for us all these days. I know Mom's is getting rather busy & so is Mark's. I will assume & you know I hate to assume but I will this time that everything is going good for everyone. Still getting into the swing of it being a new year even though the 1st month is almost over with..... 12 days until its February. Sometimes it just blows my mind on how fast time is going for us here in the physical world. I am sure it is a lot faster where you are though. I think Mom kept busy today as I know that it is the 19th of January & it marks 31 months since I last spoke to you. It has been in the back of my head all day but staying busy has helped me not to shed the tears that I really want to. I know they will fall from my face later tonight when I am not as busy. Please forgive me for that my sweet precious son but it is still very hard for Mom. No time will ever make it easier for me. I know you want me to move on but it is easier said then done. I am trying but I guess it is at a turtle's pace. Mom is suppose to touch base with a call tomorrow with Aunt Beck so I am looking forward to that. She leaves next Wednesday for a month so I will sure miss talking to her but I know she will enjoy her time in South America. Please watch over her as I know you will. I am sure you will be right by her side. Thank you. Please continue to watch over us all as well. It means so much to us. Thank you.
 Here is your daily prayer for today, January 19~ The earth is the Lord's & all that is in it, the world & those who live in it. So often I think of myself as being autonomous & independent or I think of myself in terms of my roles & relationships here on earth. The reality, dear Lord, is different than how I think & how I feel. The truth is that I belong to you. You made me, you sustain me, you have saved me & you promise me that I am eternally yours. Help me live wholeheartedly for you today & not merely to please myself or those around me. Help me trust you by giving you your rightful place as Lord of my life. Truth on the shelf of our lives is merely ornamental, but truth applied to our lives is powerful to transform us & influence those around us. Amen.
 Here are a couple quotes for the day from Mom as well:
 " The work of today is the history of tomorrow & we are it's makers. "
 " Some people come into our lives & quickly go. Some people stay for awhile & move our souls to dance. They awaken us to a new understanding, leave footprints on our hearts & we are never, ever the same. "
 Both quotes are so true. The 2nd one is very close to my heart though. I think back to how many people were in my life, our lives & most of them are no longer there....either they have passed on, moved away or just are no longer a part of my journey. Makes me sad at times for sure but change happens & we have to move forward & not look back. Tough lessons but they are needed. 
 Mom is hoping that tonight you have a peaceful & wonderful evening filled with things you need to do & want to do. Have fun while Mom sleeps. Come visit me. Thanks, Tyler. I will whisper to you as I always do so be listening out for my voice. I will smile & hope that you will too. I miss you so much. It hurts my heart every day. I love you to the moon & back & all the way around the world. You are my hero & the wind beneath my wings. You will forever live in my heart, mind, body & soul. Good night & sweet dreams. Until tomorrow night.....
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!

P.S. Go say hi to Uncle Ray as today is his Birthday. Just don't scare him....lol. Love you xoxoxo.