Dear Tyler,

Hi pumpkin! How are you doing on this Thursday late afternoon? Mom sure has been busy all day long today & it is already 4 pm. I have the time to write to you then I will have to start the night routine stuff. Mom is quite tired today as last night was the 2nd night in a row that I went to bed after 11 pm & was up at 6 am. I am hoping to get lots of good sleep tonight though. To bed early tonight & just relaxing & unwinding is on the agenda after we decorate the damn gingerbread house..ugh! Last night, Mark & Mom had our Christmas together. We ordered dinner out & sat down & exchanged gifts. As usual, Mark spoiled Mom like crazy. I got a few things for my office that I wanted.... a new mouse, a new mouse pad, a stapler. I got this really cute balloon dog statue that is like a copper color. I got a gift card for new clothes, a Paris calendar, a Mickey Monthly box membership where Mom will get a box every month with all kinds of Disney things it in. That is so cool & then Mark gave Mom a diamond & ruby ring. That is your birthstone. That was so special that he did that. I teared up. For our Anniversary, Mark bought me the matching necklace to the ring he bought me for my birthday. It is an Emerald ( Mom's birthstone. ) Oh yeah... I got a ton of chocolate too....lol! He was so thoughtful, as always. Mark got spoiled as well... he received the perfect notebook that he wanted, a guitar stand, 12 packs of Teavana Tea, an canister to hold some of the tea, a Japanese tea cup, a golf club that holds post it notes, 20 pack of cinnamon & whiskey cigars, 3 Sin City Fuentes cigars, a couple electronic items that he wanted, a flash drive, a Fossil watch, whiskey book & chocolates. For his Anniversary gift he got the Sinatra Jack Daniels Whiskey. We both are very blessed. We got done so late last night that I was tired so that is why we didn't do that dang gingerbread house. Meme & Grandpa both called as well & I spoke to them & got off the phone around 9 pm. Mom did the clean up & got the garbage altogether & by the time I was done it was 10 pm. I sat down & had a glass of wine & then went to bed. We didn't even watch TV at all. That was so nice. We gave the pups their stockings too. Ozzy went nuts taking all his toys & also Princess'. She just kept chewing the cardboard...lol. They were both cute. Ozzy has successfully destroyed 3 toys already. Again... tonight will be relaxing & that is it!
 Today, Mom had to do some rearranging in the pantry to fit everything from last night. That took me a couple hours. Then I vacuumed, paid bills, used my gift card from last night & then I took a shower & got ready. Now I am writing to you. Mark is working away so while he is doing that Mom will prep dinner. I spoke to Meme briefly today along with Grandpa & Debbie. Mom wanted to let them know that because of the weather they are going to be getting tonight into Saturday, Mark & Mom made the decision not to chance the traveling. We will not be headed to NH on Saturday but early Sunday, Christmas Eve morning. NH is suppose to get over a foot of snow, then freezing rain by Saturday day & Saturday night it turns to just rain. We would be traveling there in the snow & freezing rain. Here is is not suppose to do anything. Maybe rain but that is it. We would rather be safe than sorry. It does put a damper on things for our visiting with some family & friends but I can't control the weather. So the new plan is to head up extremely early in the morning. Please be with us while traveling so we are safe. Thank you my sweet precious son. Mom loves you so much. To the moon & back & all the way around the world. You are missed so much by Mom & our family & friends. We all wish you were with us. You are my hero & the wind beneath my wings. Always, you will be inside my heart, mind, body & soul. Mom will whisper to you tonight so smile when you hear me & I will smile back to you. Have fun tonight while I sleep & come visit me if you can. Hope your evening is everything you need & want it to be. 
 Here is a quick saying for the day:
 " See the light in others & treat them as if that's all you see. "
 " You will never have to force anything that is truly meant to be. "
 Here are the prayers for the day:
 May God do such a deep healing work in your soul that you're able to look at your disappointments and heartbreaks with a grounded sense of hope and perspective. May your emotions rest on God's unchanging love for you. Your Rock is Christ and He is immovable. Stand on Him. Stand strong because of Him. And know this, one day He'll make your righteousness shine like the dawn and will reveal to the world that you belong to Him! Find your sturdy place in Him today.
 May God, this very moment, lift your heavy load and breathe fresh life into your weary sails. May He give you relief from your pain, rest from your fears, and refreshment in your perspective. Sometimes we just need to pause, open our hands, and give back to God the things we’re holding so tight. May Jesus help you! May the Holy Spirit infuse you with power and inspire you to trust Him more fully. May your mind, body, soul, and spirit experience an awakening as you trust Him with your cares and take Him at His Word.

I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being (Ephesians 3:16 NIV).

Mom needs to get going for now but I will be back tomorrow with another letter to you. Until then.... good night & sweet dreams my bright shining star. I love you with all my heart.

 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!

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