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Thursday, May 22, 2008

Terrible Tragedy - - - Pray for the Chapman Family

I just read that Steven Curtis Chapman's youngest daughter, Maria, who was adopted from China, was tragically killed this afternoon when she was hit by a vehicle driven by her brother in the driveway of their home. Apparently, he did not see her. What a terrible tragedy that this family is having to endure. Lift this family up in prayer during this terrible time. Below is a press release from his website:

Chapman Family
(Left to right Will Franklin, Maria, Steven, Shaoey, Mary Beth, Stevey Joy, Caleb and Emily)

MARIA SUE CHAPMAN, DAUGHTER OF STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN, DIES IN ACCIDENT

AT FAMILY HOME

NASHVILLE, TN...5/21/08... At approximately 5pm on the afternoon of Thursday May 21st, Maria Sue Chapman, 5 years old and the youngest daughter to Steven and Mary Beth Chapman was struck in the driveway of the Chapman home in Franklin, TN. Maria was rushed to Vanderbilt Childrens Hospital in Nashville, transported by LifeFlight, but died of her injuries there. Maria is one of the close knit family’s six children and one of their three adopted daughters.

More than five years ago, Chapman and his wife MaryBeth founded The Shaohannah’s Hope Ministry after bringing their first adopted daughter, Shaohannah, home from China. The ministry’s goal is to help families reduce the financial barrier of adoption, and has provided grants to over 1700 families wishing to adopt orphans from around the world. Chapman is a five-time GRAMMY ® winner and 54-time Dove Award winning artist who has sold over 10 million albums and garnered 44 No. 1 singles.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I heard about this and it brought tears to my eyes. I can't even imagine what they must be going through right now!