I reread this every year.
I cry like a baby every year.
Todd Beamer died a father, husband, and hero.
Todd: Hello… Operator… listen to me. I can’t speak very loud. This is an emergency. I’m a passenger on a United flight to San Francisco. Our plane has been hijacked.
Lisa: I understand. Can they see you?
Todd: No. There are three that we know of. They have knives — razor knives, like box cutters. Someone announced from the cockpit there was a bomb. It sounded fake.
Lisa: Your name?Todd: Todd Beamer. United Flight 93.Todd: They killed one passenger in first class. They forced most of us back. Fourteen of us here. Five flight attendants. The guy with the bomb ordered us to sit on the floor.
Lisa: Are you okay?
Todd: We’re going down… wait. No. We’re leveling off. We changed directions. We’re flying east again.
Todd: A guy named Jeremy called his wife. She told him two planes hit the World Trade Center. Lisa, is that true?
Lisa: I have to tell you the truth. It’s very bad. Both towers are gone. A third plane hit the Pentagon. Our country is under attack. I’m afraid your plane may be part of their plan.
Todd: Oh God. Lisa, will you do something for me? Call my wife and my kids. Promise me you’ll call.
Lisa: I promise.
Todd: Our home number is… You have the same name as my wife. Lisa. We’ve been married ten years. She’s pregnant with our third child. Tell her I love her. I’ll always love her. We have two boys — David, he’s 3, and Andrew, he’s 1. Tell them their daddy loves them and he is so proud of them. The baby is due January 12th. I saw an ultrasound. We still don’t know if it’s a girl or a boy.
Lisa: I’ll tell them. I promise, Todd.(Lisa patches in the FBI.)
Agent: Todd, your plane is on a course for Washington. Best guess is the White House or the Capitol.
Todd: I understand. I’ll be back.
Todd: Everyone knows this isn’t a normal hijacking. We have decided we will not be pawns in their plot.
Lisa: What are you going to do?
Todd: Four of us are going to rush the one with the bomb. Then the cockpit. A stewardess is getting boiling water. We’ll take them out.
Todd: Would you pray with me?They pray the Lord’s Prayer. Then: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for thou art with me.
Todd: God help me. Jesus help me.Are you guys ready? Let’s Roll.
Erica Komisar said something every parent needs to hear:
The greatest gift you can give your kids isn’t perfect parenting. It’s loving your spouse, openly, warmly, with real affection, right in front of them.
Your brain is plastic, especially early on. But even if your child is five, ten, or older, it’s never too late. The sooner you fix the “injury,” the faster real healing happens, just like a sprained ankle. Small changes in how you show up can shift everything almost immediately.
Strong marriages don’t just make kids feel safe. They literally help wire their brains for security and love.
Kids don’t need perfect parents. They need parents who love each other.
What’s your honest take, how much does seeing real love between parents actually shape a child?
@dekker Yes! So cool! I’m proud to be a school counselor at SPASH (Sam’s dad works there too) and my husband is a proud Sheboygan Lutheran alum. Loved watching you play with the Badgers, and watching Sam at SPASH, Marquette, Virginia and with the Celtics.
@Target Very frustrated with Target. I ordered two sconces for my dining room, one arrived broken. I have returned and reordered three time and all have arrived broken. I finally called customer service and they said there is nothing they can do.
@HondaCustSvc@Honda What do you have to say about this? https://t.co/UYfVp6KFY3 This is my CRV that has has been serviced at @DahlHonda every 6,000 miles. I’ve owned 10 pre-owned Hondas in my life with no big issues and this was first new vehicle purchase.
May Jesus empower you with tenderness to forgive when relationships are strained. May you see those He's given you to love with fresh eyes of compassion and grace. Believe that miracles still happen our day, because they do. Refuse to turn inward and numb out.
Court rush grade: 9.8/10
Kids, if you’re gonna rush the court take notes. It doesn’t get much better than this: GREAT speed, high volume & the electricity is palpable. Well done Badger students 🦡🔴⚪️
Congrats to the Pacelli varsity basketball players that made 2024 Academic All-State!
Asher Jordan
Zack Jeidy
Grant Hinker
Lucas Haemmerle
Nick Grywacz
Braeden Flaker
Malise Beduhn
Jesus will never get it wrong on our behalf. We can trust Him. Exhale your stress today, knowing that God is on your side. He guards, and He guides. He'll always provide. He sees you, He loves you. You can trust Him.
@Mint_and_Lily I ordered two items on December 2 and your messaging indicated they would be here for Christmas. I have not received any updates or shipping notification. This is very disappointing!