Dear Tyler,

Hi pumpkin! How are you doing on this Friday afternoon? Today is Friday the 13th. It is one of your favorite days of the year! Mom always remembered it not being a bad day for you but I really good day for us both. No superstitions here for us! Mom is doing alright today. The weather is cloudy & it has started to rain but the temp is just so nice. It is in the middle 60's. Guess it is suppose to be raining tonight & for the next 4 days here. No snow but high winds again. I will take anything at this point other than snow. So over that stuff for this year. I can wait another 7 months before I see that stuff again. Mom was up early this morning. I got things set for Mark as he had to go to the office again today. He left early this morning & said he would be home by 1 pm. It is now 2:36 pm & he hasn't even left his office yet. He will not be home much before 5 pm tonight. We had a fun bet going & Mom one! He always says he will be home early when he goes to the office but I know better. It never happens that way! winner for Mom...lol! Anyways... Mom did a few things around the apartment this morning, redid my computer desk as it was a mess, chatted with Meme on the phone, got ready, took the pups for a nice walk & now I am writing to you. I know I was suppose to study today but my head was not in it at all. I might do some on Sunday when the day is going to be raining & we are not going anywhere. I will get this Final done before next week. That is for sure! Meme had called to say hello & to see how I was doing. I haven't talked to her in a few days so she was just checking in. I guess things are well with her & Bob. She didn't really have much to say really. She asked if I had spoken to Aunt Beck & I said yes but briefly. 2 more days for her & she will be out of the United States & will be in Europe walking around in Rome. Lucky! I told her that I will chat with her over the weekend. I will call Aunt Beck tomorrow just to say safe travels, etc... We will be able to touch base though a fee app that I downloaded on my cell phone that is fee. That will be awesome. I can also call her & we won't get charged. I really hope that this trip will be everything that she is hoping it to be but also so much more. I know that she is super excited but John is not. I don't think he really wants to go. I think he is just doing it for her. Mom has a feeling that you will be close by when they are traveling. Send her some signs to let her know so that she can tell Mom all about it. Thanks Ty! Not much else for updates I am afraid. I did chat with Grandpa briefly last night. All is well there. I will call him over the weekend as well. Mom booked our hotel room for May today. I won't get there for Mother's Day but I will be there the weekend after. Finally the snow will be melted & I can go sit & visit with you for a bit when I am there. Mom is looking forward to that. Mom's friends Mom did pass away last night around 7 pm or a little earlier than that I think. I chatted with her & she said that things were bad & they were not going to prolong anything. She was tired & she wanted to just go to the heavens above where she would no longer be sick. I can understand that. She gained her Angel wings & definitely deserved them. She was a feisty spitfire of a lady! Heaven is not going to be the same now, Ty...lol! May Mama J R. I. P. for eternal life & fly high & free now. 
 here is a saying for the day: " Today, take a look at just how far you have come. You have gone through so much & are headed in the right direction.... Leave your fears behind & keep going....Your strength & perseverance will get where you want to be."
 Mom does these silly tests that are on social media & I did one the other day that said " What is your message from a loved one in Heaven?" I di the test & put your name in it & this is what I got for a result" Sheri, I know it feels hard. Impossible even, But you can make it through this. You are stronger than anyone I have ever known. I am always by your side, bringing you strength in your time of need. Together, we can do anything."  That hit me pretty hard. It was exactly what you would say to Mom. It brought tears to my eyes for sure. I miss you so much, Ty! I love you to the moon & back & all the way around the world. My hero & the wind beneath my wings forever & always. You live inside my heart, mind, body & soul. Mom hopes that tonight will be everything you want it to be. Have fun while I sleep tonight. If you can, come visit me in my dreams. I will whisper to you later this evening as well & I will light a candle tonight. Smile when you hear me & I will smile right back to you my sweet precious son. Mom will be back tomorrow with another letter to you. For now, Mom is going to try & do a little school work while I wait for Mark to get home & also before I have to prep dinner for the evening. Continue to watch over us all. Thank you. Fly high & free. You are my everything. My bright shining star. My love for you is unconditional.
 Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah!

Here are the prayers for the day:
  Courage means you get back up again after you’ve been knocked down. Courage means you face your fears and move past them. Courage means you stand up and remain confident in the face of your bullies. Jesus was the King of Courage and He lives inside of you! Refuse to let your enemy kick dirt in your eyes or spew lies in your ears. YOU are a child of the Most High God. You are someone heaven knows. YOU are profoundly important to the greater Kingdom story. So rise up, wrap yourself up in courage, and face your day. God is with you!
 You don’t have to know the whole plan to be okay. You don’t have to have a detailed map to enjoy the journey. You don’t have to do everything perfectly for a perfect God to intervene. Rest assured that He has a plan, He knows the road, and He’s made provisions for your imperfections. He’s kind, gentle, and compassionate. He’s faithful, mighty, and true. And He enjoys you. So lighten your steps and lift your eyes. You’re in great hands. Have a blessed, restful night.