Widow of Flight 93 passenger tells group to choose hope (Lisa Beamer God is in control)

AP VIA NEWSDAY ^ | 11/10/2001 | AP

[TLBSHOW]

The widow of one of the passengers whose hijacked plane crashed in a Pennsylvania field on Sept. 11 said Saturday she was left with the choice of living with fear or hope, and chose hope.

Lisa Beamer of Cranbury, N.J., addressed a Women of Faith Conference on Saturday at Philadelphia's First Union Center.

[nancetc]

She is giving so much to her children right now. She is giving them the gift of her love of her husband. The faith they both shared in God. She is giving them the best education available in life that there is a God and that He loves us so much. And she is giving this nation a gift of a value that has been demeaned so much by the liberals like NOW and alot of demoncrats and socialists...a woman who loved her husband and her family and God.

[OldFriend]

My only point is that babies need their Mommy. In this case, their Daddy left home one morning and never came home. For now, they need to know their Mommy is there with them. They are not of an age to understand what has happened to their family. Yes, she is inspiring others but the babies ought to be the recipient of all she has to offer.

[Guenevere]

#22....I couldn't agree with you more!!....
...And I truly think she's the kind of Mommy you want her to be.

...but at this moment in time, and while the tragedy is still fresh in folks minds, she wants to honor her husband in this way.

She will take care of her babies......and I have no doubt her parents or in-laws are supporting her efforts as well, and helping with her family.

I think you can put your mind to rest :)

[Terry Mross]

How do you know how much time she's spending with her children? Geez, she went to a conference. Doesn't she have the right to get out of the house every now and then? Or do you spend every waking moment with your children? If you do, more power to you but I wonder if your kids are going to learn any social skills. I said IF you spend every waking moment with them.

[maestro]

FL-93, VICTORY #1...........they lost!!