[Jeff Head]

Friends, this article is the epitomy of why our nation is strong. It reflects and reveals the inner strength, a faith that awaits the requisite moment to reveal itself ... a quiet, non-assuming faith. Not the presumptuous, compelling tyranny of our enemies.

And yet, in that dark moment of my soul, I first cried out to God. I knew without a doubt that my hope wasn't based on Todd or any other human being. Nor was it based even on life itself, when I got right down to it. My faith wasn't rooted in governments, religion, tall buildings, or frail people. Instead, my faith and my security were in God.

I will immediately add this book to my family's library and read it with the entire family when it becomes available. Non-assuming, straight forward statements like this are inspirational and should give all call for reflection.

Never before in my life had the difference between those who believe in the Lord and those who do not believe been so obvious to me. Following Sept. 11, I saw firsthand many dear people who were trying their best to cope with loss, hurt, anger, fear, and a host of other feelings. Some had lost a husband, father, daughter, mother, or friend. They wanted to soar like eagles; they deeply desired to get on with life. They wanted to look on the bright side and do the things the cliches recommend, but they didn't have the strength. Worse yet, they had no hope. My family and I mourned the loss of Todd deeply that day ... and we still do. But because we hope in the Lord, we know beyond a doubt that one day we will see Todd again. I hurt for the people who don't have that same hope, and I pray they will see something in our family that will encourage them to trust in the Lord.

Indeed Mrs. Beamer ... and I hope and pray that your humble and honest prayer will be answered many million fold. Todd's life and sacrifice will then continue to give through your faith.

[COB1]

Thank you, Jeff.
And thank you, old friend, Singapore_Yank, for posting this.
This is an absolutely moving testimonial.
I've got to bump a few friends.

[muggs]

Singapore_Yank, thanks for posting this, it is very moving.

Thanks Jeff for calling this to my attention.

Does anyone know when the book will be available?

[Darlin']

Thank you for the ping, Jeff. What a lovely testimony of Mrs Beamer's strength through her faith.

Whenever I think of all those innocent people who lost their lives on 9-11, especially those on the airplanes, I am reminded of a beautiful hymn. It is called On Eagle's Wings and it is one of my favorites.

On Eagle's Wings

You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord,
Who abide in His shadow for life,
Say to the Lord, "My Refuge,
My Rock in Whom I trust."

And He will raise you up on eagle's wings,
Bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun,
And hold you in the palm of His Hand.

The snare of the fowler will never capture you,
And famine will bring you no fear;
Under His Wings your refuge,
His faithfulness your shield.

And He will raise you up on eagle's wings,
Bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun,
And hold you in the palm of His Hand.

You need not fear the terror of the night,
Nor the arrow that flies by day,
Though thousands fall about you,
Near you it shall not come.

And He will raise you up on eagle's wings,
Bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun,
And hold you in the palm of His Hand.

For to His angels He's given a command,
To guard you in all of your ways,
Upon their hands they will bear you up,
Lest you dash your foot against a stone.

And He will raise you up on eagle's wings,
Bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun,
And hold you in the palm of His Hand.
And hold you in the palm of His Hand.

[MeekOneGOP]

Let's Roll: Exclusive excerpts from
Lisa Beamer's book about Flight 93

See excellent excerpt at post #17. Thanks for the posts and ping, folks !

Please let me know if you want ON or OFF my General Interest ping list!. . .don't be shy.

[Countyline]

Faith simple and pure is our hope in Jesus

Thank you, Jeff, for pinging me.

The book Lisa has written is a testimony of faith.

[swarthyguy]

Thanks Jeff. We should never be allowed to forget this.

[ForGod'sSake]

Thanks for the pings. Very powerful testimony from a wonderful lady steeled by her faith in the Almighty. May He continue to bless her abundantly.

Other posters have stated it in various ways, but the simplest way I know how to say it is that God's ways are only mysterious to us. Girded by an abiding faith in His abilities, we may not understand, but can confront and accept life's challenges with a peace that surpasses all understanding.

Let's Roll...

FGS

[Dubya]

Thanks for the ping. Great guy Todd.

[joanie-f]

Thanks for the ping, Jeff.

Lisa Beamer spoke at a Women of Faith conference earlier this year. I was unable to attend, but several of my friends from church did. They say that it was difficult to categorize her ‘speech’ as such. She seemed somewhat ill at ease at first (probably because of her obvious humility), but, as she gradually loosened up, they say that her faith lit up the assembly. When she spoke you could hear a pin drop, and there wasn’t a dry eye in the place.

…. he stepped into the aisle of that plane, trusting by faith that regardless of what happened, God would be true to His Word.

That is what moved Todd Beamer to do what he did. And that is what no doubt keeps Lisa going. Is there anything more secure upon which to hang one’s hope?

No matter how many ‘successes’ the terrorists of this world enjoy, it is the faith embraced by the Todd and Lisa Beamers of this world that will determine victory in the end. And madmen bent on human destruction will know nothing of that greatest victory of all.

[blackie]

Powerful stuff !!

[harpo11]

"When I did, I saw a hawk soaring high in the sky above the field where the plane had crashed. Suddenly a sense of peace flowed over me. I couldn't explain it, but I was reminded of Isaiah 40:30-31."