Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Saturday evening? Mom knows that you don't celebrate Birthdays anymore but here in the physical world we still do. Today is July 29th... It is your Birthday. You would have been 27 years old today. Mom has had some moments where I have gotten sad & shed a few tears but I am trying to be stronger than I really feel. I know you don't want to see Mom sad so I am trying so hard not to be. There are many of Mom's friends, our friends & family that have wished you a Happy Birthday today. I hope you have been able to somehow see them all on Mom's page. Every one of them have put a smile on my face. You were so loved by so many & you still are. At least Mom knows she did something right. 
 Today Mark & Mom just took off for the day & went on a road trip. We went too Seekonk, MA & around the Attleboro, MA area where we used to live when you were just a few months old. I haven't been back there in 26 years. It was nice to go. There was a store Mom loved to shop at in Texas & I had no idea there was one so close by. It took about 45 minutes to get there. The weather was nice too. It was overcast & at times it rained but the temp was 70 degrees. When we arrived at our destination Mom looked at the clock & it was exactly 12:12 pm... I knew that was a sign telling me that you were right there as that was the exact time you were born 27 years ago. Mom was a little emotional but I did keep it together quite well. I also got emotional as we were in the store because I saw this Jack thing you would have loved. It was one of those Halloween blow ups... where you plug in & they inflate & then unplug & they deflate. I have never ever seen a Jack one. Mom went to go get it & there were none. I was so bummed out. I wanted to get it & use it just for you. Now that I know they make them I will be on the look out for one for sure! 
 Mom really has no updates for you as we haven't been home really. I will be sure to touch base with everyone tomorrow when I get home from running errands during the day. I did chat with Uncle Dick, Aunt Jacqui & Andrea yesterday. Meme called & so did Grandpa. I don't think I have told you yet but it is now in the open for everyone that they wanted to tell I think so I guess I can fill you in on it now too..... Grandpa & Debbie are getting married! That is right...married! Mom was so surprised as Grandpa said he would never get married again but after all these years he has had a change of hearts. The date is set for September 30th. That is right in between both their birthdays. Mom is happy for them both. They have asked Mark & I to stand up for them as a Best Man & Matron of Honor. We were very surprised by that as well but very honored. Mom is also helping them with getting everything they will need for their day. I will be doing some of the food & making all the centerpieces for the tables. Mom is glad to do that as I really love doing these things. I should have been a Wedding Planner...lol! Mom will keep you posted about there progress with this as I know. 
 Mom wrote this on social media today & wanted to share it on here as well for you:
 Oh Tyler, another year & another one of the many emotional days for Mom. Today, 27 years ago I gave birth to the most precious baby ever..you! I didn't know what life would be like with you in it & I sure know what it is like to not have you here. I know that things have to be different now, you know why that is & someday I will too. I wish that I could see your face once again, see your smile, give you a hug & a kiss, talk to you & hold your hand, but I can't any longer. What I can do & will always do is hold you in my heart forever, laugh & smile at the memories of all the times we shared together. I miss you so much & I love you to the moon & back & all the way around the world. 
Happy Heavenly Birthday to you my sweet precious son! I hope that your day is special in all the ways you want. I am sure that you are celebrating with many in the Heavens above. Continue to fly high & fly free. Always, Mom xoxoxo. Muah ♡♡♡ I hope that you like it. I put a couple pictures on my social media page as well for you. I will post them on here tonight as well. Enjoy them & I hope that you smile when you read them too.
 Here is a daily prayer for you today: May the Lord bless you & protect you. May the Lord smile on you & be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor & give you his peace. Amen.
 Here are a couple inspirational quotes for you as well: 
 " The great thing in this world is not so much where we are, but in what direction we are moving. "
 " If you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it. "
 speaking of candles.... Mom will be lighting one for you tonight & letting it burn until we go to bed. Know that is for you my sweet precious son! Mom will whisper to you as I always do each night so hope you can hear me. Smile & Mm will too. I miss you so much & days like this make it harder for me & let me know that the reality is so real that you are gone. I love you to the moon & back & all the way around the world. You live inside my heart, mind, body & soul forever. You are Mom's hero & the wind beneath my wings. Never forget that or stop feeling that deep in your soul. Mom is hoping that your evening will be everything you need & want it to be. Hope you get to have fun while I am sleeping. Come visit me in my dreams if you can. Thank you. Mom will be back again tomorrow with another letter to you so until then....Good night & sweet dreams. 
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!