--- node.pages.old.inc	2009-03-07 12:11:41.000000000 -0500
+++ node.pages.new.inc	2009-03-07 12:12:09.000000000 -0500
@@ -161,6 +161,7 @@ function node_form(&$form_state, $node) 
       '#title' => t('Log message'),
       '#rows' => 2,
       '#description' => t('An explanation of the additions or updates being made to help other authors understand your motivations.'),
+      '#default_value' => $node->log,
     );
   }