Maria Sue Chapman 2003-2008

Last night Maria Sue Chapman, adopted and youngest daughter of Mary Beth & Steven Curtis Chapman, was killed in a tragic accident in the family driveway. She was LifeFlighted to Vanderbilt Children's Hospital but for only reasons God can explain she went home to Him... not back to Franklin as we all so desperately wanted.


We are all humbled by the incredible outpouring of love and support at this difficult time. I have watched you, the Chapman friends, overwhelm website servers and jam phone lines with your gracious words and heartfelt prayers. The Chapman family is so grateful. Obviously, we cherish your prayers for all in the Chapman family, and we welcome you passing this along to others to pray and encouraging them to sign up for Steven's e-mail list to receive continuing updates.
If you'd like to express your condolences and get a glimpse of this beautiful little girl through a short video clip, click here.
Mail to PO Box 150156 Nashville, TN 37215.
In lieu of flowers, the Chapmans request any gifts be directed to Shaohannah's Hope, click here.
In closing, as many of you know, the song "Cinderella" was written by Steven to help him (and us all) grab a hold of the special moments with those we love we might otherwise rush by. It was inspired by a bath time that Steven tried to "hurry," Maria and her sister Stevey Joy were not exactly cooperating. : ) Let us all be reminded again today what Steven compels us to with the lyric of this special song.
Maria, we already miss you so much, and we only take comfort in The Hope that assures us we'll see you again soon.


On behalf of the Chapman team and family, Jim Houser (Manager)

More crafty Chris

Chris is such a creative, crafty, wiz. Mom received this pop up box recently and since we loved the mother's day card we had to share this as well!

Matt's gift to me

Matt sent me this framed charcoal drawing he did recently. He has been taking a drawing class and waking his artistic side of the brain. This is a US Navy man statue overlooking the Pacific on a bluff. Matt told me that it was fun to draw outside because people would come up to him, look, and start a conversation. I love this! Thanks Matt.

Creative Chris (aka Martha)

Chris sent mom a handmade pop-up card that had us grinning from ear to ear. I had to share it with you! A familiar song sung in our childhood, "I love you a bushel and a peck, a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck!"

Happy Mother's Day

We had a quiet, nice Mother's Day with Bob and Andrew. They made us a lovely meal. Thank you mom for all the years of love and commitment to us! We love and appreciate you.

Hummingbirds

Aren't these pictures awesome?