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Just Say Yes

Album: 29: Signed, Sealed & Committed

Episode: 377

Lesson/Theme: Foster parenting/Sibling rivalry

Bible Verse: Romans 12:10

Characters: Tom

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Original Air Date: October 11, 1997

Last Air Date: July 8, 2009

Description:
Dr. Tracy Mulligan, a veterinarian, and her blind daughter, Lisa, are at Tom Riley's farm tending to a calf that has been attacked by a cougar. While Tracy works on the calf, Tom explains the Connellsville Zoo is closing down and needs a place for some of the animals. The next day, the Mulligans' cousin, Nick, comes to stay with them for a while and immediately offends Lisa with his crass behavior. Lisa's father, Mike, reminds her that because of her grandfather's death and his regrets about not doing more with his life, their family has decided to reach out to those in need, including Nick, and asks her to give him another chance. However, Nick's smoking and appearance turn everyone off, convincing Lisa that it can't be God's will for Nick to stay with them. Her mother tries to explain that giving our lives to God and others is hard work, but the more we give our lives, the more of God we will get back. Nick breaks the rules and smokes in his room, setting off the smoke alarm and causing Mike to lose his patience. After being sent to his room, Nick runs away. Tracy and Mike leave to search the surrounding area, while Lisa stays at home by the phone. However, just after her parents have left, Lisa discovers Nick outside, trapped by the cougar. Although they are frightened, the two scream loudly to scare the cougar away. Drawn together by their experience, Lisa and Nick decide to start over again and try to be more like family. Tracy mentions the Connellsville Zoo to Mike and, though Mike is reluctant, they agree to pray about possibly keeping the animals on their farm.

Questions:
How did Lisa find it so hard to get along with Nick? Why did Nick run away? Can you think of any ways in your life that you could say "yes" to God?