were not a powerhouse, but the power you brought to the village in the form of your presence, constancy, and spirit will be missed. You had a vision that you shared with me, and although we each had our own nuanced view of how things would be better, I thought we clicked. I liked fighting beside you, I liked reflecting with you, and I liked talking about the future of the village with you.

Congratulations on your upcoming new little person, and make time for the baby momma, who may (read: "will probably") find number two exponentially more draining than number one. It is so easy to forget each other when that incessant demanding cry wakes you up for the umpteenth time in the night. All the same, those hard times were good times. Enjoy them fully.