Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Friday afternoon? Today is Good Friday. That means Easter is in two days...Sunday. It will be Mom's 5th one without you. Every day is tough without you but Holidays are even tougher. It never gets easy that is for sure. Meme, Bob, Grandpa & Debbie will be here Saturday morning & will be spending the weekend with us so that will help Mom out. I sure hope that you will send a sign to let me know that you are near. Thank you. 
 The weather today is really overcast, cloudy, gray & rainy. The sun peeked out for a few seconds but that was about it. Guess it is suppose to rain off & on all weekend. The temps are nice though. It is 60 degrees here & the weekend will be in the mid 50's. I can say that any place that had snow on it, it is all melted except for the snow banks. If the temps stay nice & the rain hits them then I will assume we will have the snow banks for probably a couple more weeks & they will be gone as well. We have a tree directly across our balcony & Mom has been watching it daily. It now has little tiny leaves on it. It wasn't like that a couple days ago. It is neat to watch but crazy all at the same time. The birds are certainly chirping away a lot lately. That sure is a nice sound to hear. Spring is in the air for sure. Mom has done quite a bit today. I was up early & made breakfast, did laundry, gave the pups a bath, dusted, got ready, cleaned the outside furniture off, did a few things on the computer & now I am writing to you. Later, I will fold the laundry & put it away, fed the pups in a few hours & then make dinner for Mark & I. Tonight will be a relaxing night as I will be going to bed early so that I can be completely ready for everyone when they get here tomorrow morning. Mom is planning on making muffins & having assorted cookies & coffee for when every one gets here! Not sure what we will do during the day or evening but just being with them & visiting will make Mom very happy. 
 Mom chatted with Meme & Grandpa last night. Everyone is feeling better & doing well. They are excited to be coming here as well. It is always nice to get away for a day or so & just relax. We will think of something to do...we always do! Mark & Mom even went out & did Easter Baskets for everyone. I think they will be surprised & happy with the little things we got them!!!
 Mom is hoping that your evening tonight will be all that you need & want it to be. May you get the chance to come be with Mom & sit beside her or visit me in my dreams. I sure would like that my sweet precious son. Thank you for watching over us all like I know you do daily. It means so much to have you do that. I miss you bunches. More than I could ever express & I love you to the moon & back & all the way around the world. You forever will be the wind beneath my wings & my hero. Always, you will live inside my heart, mind, body & soul.  
 Mark is out today with his friend, Rick. They decided to go to lunch over near where Mark's office is. Mom was invited as well but declined so that I could just have some time alone to clean & do whatever I wanted. It is peaceful right now. The pups are both sleeping & it is really quiet outside. Mom is listening to Secret Garden while typing to you. It is relaxing for sure. I am clearly enjoying my last day of vacation. Monday will be back to hitting the books & taking the long awaited final exam. I am ready to do this & get it done! No matter what happens I with my grade in this class, I will pass it so that makes Mom happy. That is all I really wanted. I have several other classes to keep my grade in a solid A so I am not worried in the least. My goal is to get the last 10 classes done in 8 weeks. That is pushing it but I think I can do it! I know you will be with Mom through it all & I can't thank you enough! 
 Well, Tyler.... Mom has a few more things to do before it is time to start the night routine stuff so I must get going. Before I go here is a saying for the day:
 " Dear Beautiful you, You must not be afraid to start a new chapter.... Yes, new beginnings can be scary, endings can be difficult, but your life is meant to be lived & YOUR story is still unfolding.... So go ahead & turn the page.... Your next chapter is waiting...."
 Mom will be back tomorrow morning with another letter to you before everyone arrives & I will do a letter to you Sunday evening before our skype call with Tubal & Karen. Until tomorrow morning.... good night & sweet dreams to you my bright shining star. Mom will whisper to you later this evening so smile when you hear me & I will return a smile to you. Watch for that candle burning as well. It is for you. I love you with all my heart.
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!

Here are the prayers:
  Maybe you’ve sensed the winds of change starting to blow. Does it stir up fear, the thought of letting go? May you take a deep breath, and remember what you already know about the heart of God: He is good, He is for you, and it’s impossible for Him to fail you. Now exhale your fears and lay hold of faith. That land up ahead is a pleasant land, filled with promise, fresh with purpose. Do not fear change; instead, trust God. He’s only answering your prayers. You can trust Him.
 Jesus was a man of sorrows, a friend of sinners, and the One who came to save the world. He bore our sin and made us His heirs. He took the blame and cleared our name. Whatever your past sins, whatever your losses, whatever your hurts, whatever you’ve been through, remember today that your Redeemer is greater still. Jesus obliterated the enemy’s power to destroy your life. He can try, but he’ll never succeed. In Christ, you’re forgiven. You’re loved. And You're redeemed. You’re on your way to a brilliant eternity you cannot imagine and there’s nothing the enemy can do about it. Death has given way to life. Victory has a Name and it’s Jesus! Resurrection power is alive in you! Easter blessings to you this weekend!