Hello, God. It's me, Mara.

You know, Lord, a three-generation family occupies a row in church. The young family has three little children; Mamma holds baby, 2-year-old hugs Daddy, the 4-year-old climbs onto the seats, walks over to Grandpa; the audience stands, singing. Gramps knows she's there, but waits until she pats his arm, turns, smiles and picks her up. She hugs him just as little sister hugs Daddy; she puts her head on his shoulder and shuts her eyes. So cute.

Dads and fathers, may you pay attention to what and how our Lord wants you to be. There's a story about a chap, in a distant town, in the hospital, no...