Dear Tyler,

Hi pumpkin! Happy New you to you in Heaven. It is almost 14 hours into the New Year & the sun is shining & the sky is blue. It is chilly out there but overall a very nice day. Mark & Mom were going to go out for a bit but decided that we should make this a " down " day as we were up until 2 am & woke up at 7:30 am. To say the least that was not enough sleep time for your Momma & I am tired today. I didn't want to try & push it by going out. Instead, I took down most of the Christmas decorations, dusted & cleaned everything & then did laundry. The Christmas trees will be coming down tomorrow after we get back home from going out. It is a shame that the tree is coming down as it has been nice to look at for about 6 weeks but it will be back up again in about 10.5 months. Last night was a good time filled with food, friends, fun & laughter. We rang in the New Year with some champagne & a toast. Mom wished you a Happy New Year, did you here me? I sure hope so. I miss you so much. No matter how much time has passed it does not get any easier for Mom or our family. You will continue to always live in my heart, mind , body & soul. Mom loves talking about you & I never will stop. You are my hero & the wind beneath my wings. I love you unconditionally. To the moon & back & all the way around the world. I hope you always feel this in your soul. 
 Mom spoke to Meme today. Things are good on their end. They fell asleep before the new year rang in...just like I said they would. I have not heard from Grandpa yet but I am sure I will later when he gets home from work. I know they went out & went dancing. I am sure they had a good time. I will touch base with everyone in the next few days just to catch up on things & give you updates. Please continue to watch over us all like I know you do. Mom is so lucky to have you as my Guardian Angel. Thank you my sweet precious son for all you do. It means so much to me.
 Here is the 1st daily prayer for January 1~ He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see & fear  put their trust in the Lord. Lord, resolutions often fade with time. Sometimes I forget all about them & sometimes I just give up on them., despite my best intentions. I do want to thank you though, for this fresh start today, for this sense of a new beginning. And I was wondering if, instead of me trying to come up with some better approach to my life, you would come today & fill my heart & mind with reasons to be glad in you. I pray that these would overflow into songs of praise----songs that will continue throughout this year, lifting my own heart & encouraging others to look to you as well. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen. Music quickens time, she quickens us to the finest enjoyment of time. Amen.
 Mom is going to look for a book or something to find quotes that I can write to you on here daily as well. I just haven't found one yet. Hopefully I will when I am out tomorrow. The night will be here in just a few short hours. Mom wanted to write to you now because I know when I go to sit down later my body will be tired & I know I will be going to bed very early tonight. I hope that you evening will be all that you need & want it to be. May you be with Mom tonight when I am sleeping. I will whisper to you as I always do so be listening out for my voice. I will indeed smile & I will see yours in my mind. Have fun & hope you have many adventures today as you start out 2017. Continue to fly free like Mom knows you are. Good night & sweet dreams. Until tomorrow..... I love you, Tyler.
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!