Hello, God. It's me, Mara.

You know, Lord, having just visited with a couple of near neighbors who are moms of small kids, sharing some nighttime incidents, it brought back memories from long ago - but things like "back then" probably still transpire today.

Back then, when we were little kids, we'd go to bed and all would be hushed in our house, except for some normal night noises; one of which might awaken one of us from first sleep. Pusillanimously or nervously, we'd call out, "Mommy." If there was no answer, we'd call again a little louder, "Mom-m-my!"  If no answer, it would be followed shortly by "MOMMY!"  T...