Dear nurture,

I have lots of thoughts, but not many things to say, about the definition and practice of marriage.

The only thing I'd like to acknowledge at this time is that kids need mommies.

I love my mommy. She taught me that you need to get up each morning ready to fight whatever battles are thrown at you.

I still need her. And I'm 20 years and 11 months and 1 day old.