I'm sure you've already heard about the tragic accident that took the life of Steven Curtis Chapman's youngest daughter, Maria, yesterday. Today we received an email from their Shaohanna's Hope grant foundation, which you'll find below:
In memory of Maria Sue Chapman (2003-2008)
Last night Maria Sue Chapman, adopted and youngest daughter of Steven
Curtis & Mary Beth 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. The friends of the Chapmans and Shaohannah's Hope
have overwhelmed the website servers and jammed phone lines with
gracious words and heartfelt prayers. The Chapman family is so
grateful.
Obviously, we cherish your prayers for all in the Chapman family,
please continue to pray for:
- God's comfort and healing for the whole family, that He would be
near to them and they would find refuge in the shadow of His wings
- The church to lift them up in prayer, word, and deed, helping them
to bear the burden of this tragic loss
- God to work in glorious ways to quickly pour out His redemption,
grace, and peace to all affected by this heartbreaking situation
* We welcome you passing this along to others to pray, encouraging
them to sign up for weekly orphan prayer updates.
http://members.shaohannahshope.org/site/R?i=ojRyFhCS3rZXGxIFLHzetQ
* Any updates or information we get, we will post here >
http://members.shaohannahshope.org/site/R?i=YVzzcP3EsGd_BBG9T2Zigw
* If you'd like to meet Maria and express your condolences click
here >
http://members.shaohannahshope.org/site/R?i=NPf7K0YBt12BmvgW_AW_eA
In memory of Maria Sue Chapman (2003-2008)
Last night Maria Sue Chapman, adopted and youngest daughter of Steven
Curtis & Mary Beth 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. The friends of the Chapmans and Shaohannah's Hope
have overwhelmed the website servers and jammed phone lines with
gracious words and heartfelt prayers. The Chapman family is so
grateful.
Obviously, we cherish your prayers for all in the Chapman family,
please continue to pray for:
- God's comfort and healing for the whole family, that He would be
near to them and they would find refuge in the shadow of His wings
- The church to lift them up in prayer, word, and deed, helping them
to bear the burden of this tragic loss
- God to work in glorious ways to quickly pour out His redemption,
grace, and peace to all affected by this heartbreaking situation
* We welcome you passing this along to others to pray, encouraging
them to sign up for weekly orphan prayer updates.
http://members.shaohannahshope.org/site/R?i=ojRyFhCS3rZXGxIFLHzetQ
* Any updates or information we get, we will post here >
http://members.shaohannahshope.org/site/R?i=YVzzcP3EsGd_BBG9T2Zigw
* If you'd like to meet Maria and express your condolences click
here >
http://members.shaohannahshope.org/site/R?i=NPf7K0YBt12BmvgW_AW_eA
* In lieu of flowers, the Chapmans request any gifts be directed to
Shaohannah's Hope. Donate here at showhope.org/maria >
http://members.shaohannahshope.org/site/R?i=1V9X84ohIfkDBZrEskHHKw
Thank you again for your prayers and support,
Shaohannah's Hope
"Prayer does not equip us for greater works-- prayer is the
greater work."
- Oswald Chambers
There just aren't words to adequately express our sympathy. Please join in praying for their prayer requests as outlined above. God bless.
3 comments:
What a beautiful family. Thanks for posting this information. I had a few tears as I watched the video of Maria and her daddy doing the dishes. You can tell how much he loved her....how sad this all is.
You just know God is going to give him a beautiful song from this tradgedy that will help many people down the road. They are such a giving family.
May God bless them richly in the days ahead.
We were on vacation when we found out about this tragedy. We just could not shake the grief we feel for this family or hang onto our girl's hands all the more tighter when out in traffic. I feel so badly for them!!!
God bless! 5 steps from Grief to Grace is my advice to the Chapmans, and you – you may read here my new essay on the subject: http://frankahilario.blogspot.com/
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