GINA: (Looks lovingly at her child) It's hard to believe how much you have
changed, sweetheart. Just a few weeks ago your Daddy and I brought you home
from the hospital. Most people say you have your Daddy's nose. (Slight chuckle)
Poor girl.
(Pause) Now, don't tell Daddy I said that. It'll be our little secret OK?
(Thoughtful) Sometimes, I'm a little overwhelmed when I think about how much
the world has changed since we found out you would be making your debut. Things
used to seem so safe. (Pause) Now - well, now I just don't know. (Suddenly brave)
But, your Daddy and I are going to do everything we can to protect you - keep
you 'safe'.
(Near tears) Oh, how can I promise that - "Keep you safe"...? I'm not sure anyone
can promise that. But, (Sniffs) I can promise you that Daddy and I will love
you, and will pray for you every day. They say that you are part of a baby boom.
I suppose you are, but you are much more than that to me, Sweetie.
Someone once said, "A baby is God's way of saying that the world should go on."
So, here you are, Mama's little girl. So full of wide-eyed wonder. So alive
with curiosity. A heart yet to be weighed down by things like - more month than
money, dealing with in-laws, car repairs and (Pause) the image of two buildings
in a dance of death.
They say that you will never forget where you were when you first heard the
news. It's true, I still remember ordering a Tazo Chai Tea with a squirt of
raspberry and vanilla at Sand Dollar Emporium when I heard that a plane had
crashed into the first tower. It had to be an accident - I was just sure it
was. Then came the report of a second plane. More reports of more planes and
fears of more terror.Airports closed, nations mourned; and all I could think
of was "Where is God?"
Later, as you grew inside me, I knew that God had never left and that He must
grieve over the cruelty of that day. I felt you kick and I began to hope for
a better future than the not-to-distant past. That's not to say that my faith
wasn't shaken, or that I don't still wonder why sometimes.
When the nurses brought you to me after they cleaned you up and checked you
over, you looked at me and wrapped your tiny hand around my finger - you seemed
so content. At that moment I wondered at the sanity of bringing a new life into
a really messed up world, but I was so glad you were here.
Then something really amazing happened, I began to think about your future.
At first I couldn't seem to think of a time beyond a few months, then I thought
of your first steps, your first words, your first day in school, your first
date (Smiles) That's when I really got scared. (Looks at the child) Things will
not be the same as when I was a little girl, but then again, when I was a little
girl things had changed a lot from when my mom was young. But I grew up in a
family that loved me, and I want to do the same for you.
And when I feel a little overwhelmed don't be surprised if I call out your name.
I love you, Hope.Let's face the future, no - let's face today together, all
right? That is as soon as you take your nap (Hugs Hope, wipes a tear and walks
off stage).
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Copyright 2002 by Glenn A. Hascall
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