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)
Labels: e-mailed to me by Jill Hughes
posted by Ruth @ 10:38 AM
3 Comments
3 Comments:
This is so sweet and sad. My prayers are for this family and for all who suffer the loss of a little child. Especially for those who were a part of the tragic accident. I hope they remember that little Maria isn't suffering, but is in her Father's arms. It is those left behind who miss her that need our prayers. May they feel His loving arms as well. I don't know this family, but my heart aches for them.
Helen
Seeing the little asian girls is hard for me and they have done so much for adoptions. It's funny how sad you can be for people you don't really know, but we somehow can share in the grief in part.
Helen,
Steven Curtis Chapman is one of my favorite Christian artists. (that song, "When love takes you in" he wrote about adoption.) He has three biological children and three adopted. He has done so much for adoption. I cannot imagine their broken hearts. God is near to the broken hearted.
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