Dear Tyler,

Hi pumpkin! How are you doing on this Tuesday afternoon? Mom is doing fine. I took the day to just do some things that I needed to get done. I was able to do some housework & then I cleaned out my closet. Mom was able to purge some clothes that I don't wear as they are too big or just items that I haven't worn in over a year. I even got rid of some of my boots as well. It took a little bit but after it was all said & done I have to say that it felt wonderful to do it. I never throw away the clothing & I always donate them so I know someone will be getting clothes that are either brand new or almost brand new. It makes Mom smile when I can do something like that for others. The rest of the day was just chatting with a few friends & taking the pups for a nice walk. It was so cute...did you see Princess & Ozzy playing in the snow? That is the 1st time they have ever done that so it sure was special. Usually they don't like to be near the snow because their feets get cold too fast but today, I guess was an exception. It made Mom laugh & smile that is for sure. Hope you saw it all & you smiled as well. Mom is now listening to some Secret Garden & writing your letter. It has been awhile since I have listened to Secret Garden & I am not sure why as I feel very much at peace right now. I am very relaxed & enjoying my time writing to you. 
 One of the conversations that I had with a friend today was a little disturbing to Mom. He said that he couldn't explain it to me in words but he was scared for me. I assured him I was fine but he just kept saying he had his doubts. I really am not sure what all that is about but if you do then please help Mom. Make sure that I am well & nothing goes wrong my sweet precious son. I thank you for always being near me & by my side. It means so much to me. 
 I do have to tell you about one of my dreams that I had early this morning though..... I am not sure where Mom was but I knew some of the people that were in my dream. They were from high school. We were out by the water leaning over a stone wall. Mom was taking pictures of the dolphins that were swimming by. It was almost like they were working with their trainers. As the dolphins were swimming back towards our way...1 dolphin 
started to swim right towards Mom. I noticed it & I put my camera down. Everyone around was in awe & I started to pet it & talking to it. Then as I thought it was going to swim away....it got up out of the water like & kinda gave me a hug. I looked right into its eyes & I said your name...Tyler.... & the dolphin swam off just like that & fast. Right after I woke up. It felt like a dream but it seemed so real. It was the best dream I have had in a very long time. Something tells me you had a lot to do with that so thank you. I am going to look up the meaning of dreaming of dolphins. I will let you know what I find out! Alright...so Mom went & looked up the meaning of the dream.....it says if you dream of dolphins it symbolizes connection, empathy & different forms of happiness. It signifies the improvement & strengthening of a current relationship with someone important in your daily life. It says that the dreamer has an optimistic sign that she strongly wishes to improve her situation. Lastly it says a dream in which the dreamer is touching or making eye contact with a dolphin represents a sensual connection to someone, based on physical & intense emotional attraction. Wow...just wow! That was so interesting to read. 
 Mom really doesn't have many updates for you tonight. I spoke to Grandpa last night. They are well. I spoke to Meme & they are well too. Chatted with Aunt Beck for a few on line & we will connect on Thursday for a bit on the phone. Other than that things have been quiet. Mark is busy as usual with work & Mom will be back to having her nose in a book tomorrow. Hopefully later in the week I will have more for you.
 Here is your daily prayer for the day of January 10~ I will sing to the Lord, because he has dealt bountifully with me. I know I have a million reasons to sing today, O Lord! Please flood my mind with them even now. I have more reasons to be joyful than to be upset. Would you help me tune my heart & mind to a frequency of praise & worship today & avoid places on my emotional " dial " that tune in to channels of gloom & grumbling? I'll start by praising you for your bountiful grace & love. What would I do without them? Thank you, Father! O. for a thousand tongues to sing My great Redeemer's praise. The glories of my God & King. The triumphs of His grace! Amen. 
 Here is Mom's quote for the day: " If you can lie down at night, knowing in your heart that you made someones day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day. " 
 Here is another one: "  I am so very grateful this very second. Just to be able to see, just to be able to breath, to be able to walk, to hear, to talk, to love, to live. Enjoy.....every second is a precious gift! " 
 Well the night sky is upon us now & Mom will whisper to you later tonight as I always do. Be listening out for my voice. I will be sure to smile so you can see it & I will close my eyes & picture yours, Tyler. I hope that you night is made up of all the things that you need & want to do. Mom hopes you have fun while I am sleeping tonight. Come be with me in my dreams again if you can. I love that. It lets me know you are doing well & that you are happy. Remember you are my hero & the wind beneath my wings. You forever live within my heart, mind, body & soul. I miss you more than words can say & I love you to the moon & back & all the way around the world. Good night & sweet dreams, Tyler. Until tomorrow night.....
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!