Dear Tyler,

Hi pumpkin! How are you doing on this Thursday afternoon? Happy Thanksgiving in heaven. Mom knows that you are happy where you are but I sure wished that you were here so we could be today & celebrate just like we did for so many years. This makes the 6th one without you. Mom is doing okay for the most part. I have done exactly what I said I would do & that was treat it like every other Thursday. Mom was up early. I fed the pups, made coffee, made breakfast that was eggs, bacon, toast & then I decided that since we were not doing a turkey dinner that we would have homemade beef stew so Mom got that started as well....all before 9 am. Then I got ready, gathered up all the garbage & put it in the vehicle to take to the dumpster & then walked the pups. Mark finished up the trash & now he is on his computer while I write to you. we both have been able to make a few phone calls to at least wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Meme called first thing this morning & we spoke for about an hour, then I called Grandpa but he was in the shower so I spoke with Debbie. That poor thing is sick sick sick like Grandpa was. She is not sleeping & she feels & sounds like poop. She has to work tonight. Mom wishes that I had all kinds of money so that I could give it to everyone & they would no longer have to work...they could just enjoy life. Grandpa is feeling better but she is afraid that she will give it back to him. I just want them to be over this nasty cough & cold that they have. Mom will call him later this evening to talk. Aunt Beck texted me to tell me she would call tomorrow as they are on the road all day driving. Bean is working today so she will be having dinner I suppose with her BF later this evening. Mark called his Dad & Karen... they are also working  today & he got to talk to both brothers. A few friends wished me a Happy Thanksgiving on line. That was nice but Mom has to be honest with you.... it does not feel like a Holiday today at all. Even Meme said the same thing. I completely agree with her. when you are around no family or friends.... these kinds of days just blend in with the rest of them. We will be eating dinner around 4 pm while watching the football game. The Cowboys are playing the Chargers. Another game where they will get there butts kicked. Cowboys are not looking good at all this season. Guess there is always next year! Later Mom will watch a couple movies while snuggled up in a blanket & then head to bed. Mark & I are going to go out tomorrow... yep... on Black Friday & do some shopping. That will be an adventure all on its own...lol! Mom has done everything that was needed so I will have the weekend to do absolutely nothing at all! Looking forward to that very much. I might paint though. Not sure yet but at least I will not have to do house cleaning or laundry. That is always a bonus! Not much else is going on. It is very quiet here. Everyone is gone. The sun will be setting in about 1 1/2 hours & the night sky will be upon us. It is a clear, cold, sunny day today so maybe just maybe we will see the stars & the moon shining bright tonight. Mom will be looking. I will whisper to you as I always do every night so be listening out for my voice. Smile when you hear Mom & I will smile right back to you. Mom is hoping that your evening will be filled with all the things you need & want to do. Please continue to watch over us all my sweet precious son. Thank you. Have fun while Mom sleeps tonight & come be with me if you can. I miss you so much... every hour of the day & even more on days like these. It is a constant reminder just how much everything has changed. It makes me very sad but I do my best not to show it. 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. Here is a prayer for the day:
  Over the next few days, may you let go of the little stresses that nag you, and instead, learn to enjoy the journey. Look around and give thanks for the everyday provisions you'd miss if they went away tomorrow. Slow down long enough to take in the sights, scents, and simple joys of this season. You're more loved than you can fathom and more blessed than you know. Take a deep breath, exhale, and enjoy your holiday. You have Jesus and He will one day restore every part of your story. Happy Thanksgiving.
 Here are a couple sayings for the day as well:
 " You don't always need a plan. Sometimes you just need to breathe, trust, let go & see what happens. "
 " Never stop believing in hope because miracles happen everyday. "
 Well,  Tyler....Mom needs to get going so that I can get the rest of our dinner going so it will be done all at the same time. I sure do miss you so much. Mom will be back tomorrow with another letter to you so until then.... fly high baby! Good night & sweet dreams. Give everyone with you hugs & kisses from Mom & tell them I love & miss them too. Give a couple extras to Max & Snickers & the rest of the pups. Thanks Ty. I love you, my sweet shining star!
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!