Dear Tyler,

Hi my sweet son! How are you doing on this Monday afternoon? Mom is very sorry that I did not write to you yesterday like I said I would. Things got a bit complicated and I was on the phone all afternoon from 1 pm until 9:30 pm last night. Auntie Kristina called me in tears. She was crying and it was so heart wrenching to listen to it. I tried my very best to console her. Here is what happened....about 1 month ago, a mutual friend of Auntie Kristina and Mom's went into the hospital. She was having a lot of pain and the doctors were going to do studies and tests to see what was going on. About 2 weeks into her stay there.... the doctors told her BF that she had cancer. They were hopeful though. As more test studies were done and a surgery, they knew a bit more each time. No one outside of her BF and about 3 others knew that she was there and what was going on. I knew because I was helping Auntie Kristine through it all. Last week the update was that the doctors were talking about rehab. everything was going ok until yesterday morning when her BF got a call saying that she took a turn for the worst and that she was having an emergency procedure done. That seemed to last the entire day or at least felt like it. I was on the phone with Auntie Kristina when she received a call saying that things were grim. Her BF was headed up to the hospital as they were basically keeping her alive until he got there. It was horrible news. Mom received another called at 5:30 pm with no new news but at 7 pm when I was doing dinner dishes... Auntie Kristina called me crying her eyes out. Our mutual friend had taken her last breath and chose that it was time to leave this world. That happened at 5:29 pm. I stayed on the phone with her for a long time. I also made another call and then spoke to Grandpa. Mom went to bed around 10 pm but just couldn't sleep. Too much was on my mind. I hurt for everyone that knew this woman. Mom just wanted to take a minute to say that she, "TS" (no names for privacy at this time) was loved by so many...more than she really knew and that she will be missed. Mom hopes that her passing last night was painless and quick. I hope that she had a beautiful reunion waiting for her on the other side by her family and friends. May you R.I.P. for eternal life now. Fly high and free with the Angels above.

Today was an off day as well. Mark went to the office and Mom has been home all day. I had things to do but nothing got done as I was on the phone all day long again with Auntie Kristina several times, another cousin and a friend. I will be out and about tomorrow for a bit but I hope that I can get up early in the morning and get some of the things done before I go out for the afternoon. I am also out Wednesday all day but Mom is home Thursday and Friday. I will tell you about something on tomorrows letter to you. Tonight will be feeding the pups, walking them, making dinner and then night 3 of a Christmas movie. I chose Saturday night, Meme chose last night and I am not sure who gets tonight. everyone is quiet here. There was an incident that happened with Bob this morning. Mom called Aunt Beck to talk about it. I will discuss that with you tomorrow as well. It is 5 pm almost and Mom has to get going. I will whisper to you later this evening. Smile for me and I will smile to you. I will light a candle tonight in your honor and for "TS". Have fun while I sleep. Auntie Kristina says hello to you and to make sure you get to meet her crazy friend...lol. She loves you too. I love you more than words. To the moon and back and all the way around the world. To infinity and beyond. You are my hero and the wind beneath my wings. Forever you live in my heart, mind. body and soul. Come visit me in my dreams tonight if you can. I will be looking for the bright star in the sky tonight. I hope I see it! Until tomorrow comes...good night and sweet dreams. I miss you my sweet precious son.

Always, Mommy xoxoxo. Muah 🎄🎅⛄💚