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radio script #30.Mother’s Day 2006.51406 

A Message to All Women On Mother’s Day. Part 1--  Hello all of you out there -- this is Rick Lawrence speaking from a Christian world view --  I dedicate this mother’s Day message not only to those women who are actual mothers, but every woman who if it were not for circumstances might have given birth and been a participant in the closest thing to God’s creation of life – the creation within a woman that results in the delivery of a baby boy or girl. Further, not all women seem called to motherhood. But they could be excellent mothers if they chose to be.    

Opener: story or illustration – What is it like to be a nurse in a women’s cancer ward, especially when some of the women who come there for treatment are going to experience the deepest sorrow a woman can ever go through?  Nan Pinkston, RN, is such a nurse. Nan told about one experience she had with a 32 year old patient by the name of Rebekah.  I must shorten this story because of time limits for this program, but here is Nan ’s story:    

REBEKAH WAS JUST 32 years old. Her eyes sparkled and her ponytail bounced as she introduced me to her husband, Warren, and daughters Ruthie, 6, and Hannah, 4. Two-year old Molly wiggled in her lap. While I filled out forms -- she directed the unpacking of her suitcase, I was admitting Rebekah for her first chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer.  
"I need to place a needle in your arm to give you chemotherapy," I said.

During the next 18 months, Rebekah was in and out of the hospital regularly for treatments. Then one day, a chest X-ray showed that the cancer had spread. Her prognosis was poor. Hearing the news, I wondered what I could possibly do to help her. Entering her room, I was startled to find it cluttered with paper, audiotapes, and a recorder.  

"Nan, I'm making tapes for my daughters," she said. "I want them to know what I feel, think, and advise on important matters. I don't want them to forget me. Here, what do you think of my list?" I skimmed her topics: first day of school, confirmation, first date, first kiss-every milestone she could imagine for her girls. Rebekah recorded daily, even as she grew weaker. Each tape was filled with motherly advice and encouragement. 

One evening, when a colleague called me at home, I knew Rebekah's death was imminent. The nurse said Rebekah was frantic, begging someone to bring her a blank tape and asking to see me-right away. Mentally reviewing the topics she'd already taped, I couldn't imagine what she'd forgotten. I said I'd come in with a blank tape. When I reached her room, tape in hand, I saw that she was severely short of breath. "Nan," she gasped, "do you have a tape?" Assuring her that I did, I set up the recorder. "This will be my most important tape," Rebekah whispered. "Please keep it until the girls need it."  

I held the microphone close to her mouth, and she began, "Ruthie, Hannah, and Molly, someday your daddy will bring home a new mommy. I want you to make her feel special. I will feel very proud if you are kind and encouraging as she learns how to care for each of you. Help her set the table. Please bring her dandelions to put in the special vase. Most of all, hug her often. "Please don't be sad for long. Jesus cried too. He knows how sad you are, and He knows that you will be happy again. "I love you very much, Hannah, Ruthie, and Molly. Big hugs, your first mommy."  

I turned off the recorder. "Thank you," Rebekah said. "I can sleep now." I adjusted the pillow under her head and left quietly. In 2 days, Rebekah was dead. Four years later, I mailed that last tape as Warren and the girls prepared to welcome Warren's new wife. I'll never forget Rebekah. She taught me how to help patients say good-bye to their families in a way that supports and comforts them as they move from grief to a new life.  

Hello all of you readers -- this is Rick Lawrence speaking from a Christian's world view --  I dedicate this mother’s Day message not only to those women who are actual mothers, but every woman who if it were not for circumstances might have given birth and been a participant in the closest thing to God’s creation of life – the creation within a woman that results in the delivery of a baby boy or girl. Further, not all women seem called to motherhood. But they could be excellent mothers if they chose to be.  

And we must not forget the hard times of poverty, dysfunctional family life, domestic violence and a number of other problems that keep or cause many women to forgo being a mother, and some fall into drug and other addictions such as alcoholism, prostitution and other degraded life styles and find their lives are a mirror of the dark side of life and are ruined; some are in prison.  There are women who just lose it and by neglect and other problems have their children taken away from them. It makes for a hard life.  

"Why are you crying?" a son asked his mom. "Because I'm a mother," she told him. "I don't understand," he said. His mom just hugged him and said, "You never will!" Later the little boy asked his father why Mother seemed to cry for no reason.  "All mothers cry for no reason, she’s probably happy about something, said his father.”

Polls show us that more women attend church than men. Why? Maybe it is in a mother’s heart to seek God and also to see that her children are taught about God and Jesus. Recent research has stated that 60% of Christian younger generations know very little about the Bible, or God and Jesus Christ. The Bible, the Word and will of God says every new generation needs to be taught about God and His Word. [Psalm 145: 3-13]. 

Mothers, see that your children are taught about Jesus and His way to eternal life. And mothers, you want your child to have a true Christian mother, don’t you? If you haven’t done so before, you can make the vital and eternal decision today to become spiritually born again by making Jesus Christ the Lord of your life. This very moment can be the start of a new spiritual beginning in your life and the guarantee that you will be going to heaven when you die.   

In John chapter 3, Jesus told a man that unless a person is born again he will not see the Kingdom of God. The man asked, “How can I be born of my mother again?” Jesus said, “no, I’m talking about being born in your spirit.” When you are spiritually born again, you are completely changed in your spirit. Jesus does a supernatural miracle and comes into your heart to live by the Holy Spirit.

In Rev. 3:20 Jesus says, "Look! I have been standing at the door, and I am constantly knocking. If anyone hears me calling him and opens the door, I will come in and fellowship with him and he with me.” Jesus is speaking to all people in this verse. The door he is standing at is the door of your heart.  Why not invite him in, now! Let me help you pray. Pray this prayer with me, and speak the words as we pray: Dear Jesus, I confess that I am a sinner. Thank you for taking upon yourself, all of my sin by your death on the cross. Jesus, I ask you to forgive all of my sins. I promise to turn from my sins. I want to enter into a relationship with you. I ask you to come into my heart and life as my Savior and Lord of my life, from this day forward. Thank you for giving me eternal life and thank you for this new beginning. Help me to live for you and do what please you.  Amen. 

If you've made this decision, be sure to tell someone about it. This is Rick Lawrence, God bless you.  

Closing:  by Craig Burnett.com: Radio/Television announcer [Nebraska]