(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, TENNESSEE...
5/21/08... At approximately 5pm on the afternoon of Wednesday 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 Children's Hospital in Nashville, transported by Life Flight, but died of her injuries there. Maria is one of the close knit family’s six children and one of their three adopted daughters.
This tragic story is not in the headlines today, but I wanted to share with those of you who may want to pray for this family. Many of you many know Steven Curtis Chapman from his success as a Christian music artist. He and his family have also become strong adoption advocates, and they are the founders of Shaohannah's Hope, a foundation that awards grants to assist adoptive families.
The 5-year-old daughter of Steven Curtis Chapman has been struck and killed by a sport-utility vehicle driven by her brother. Authorities in Tennessee say the girl, Maria, was hit in a driveway at the family home today south of Nashville and died later in hospital. The Toyota Land Cruiser was driven by the girl's teenage brother. Reportedly several members of the Chapman family witnessed the accident. The brother apparently did not see the little girl. No charges were expected to be filed.
Chapman and his wife have promoted international adoption and have three daughters from China, including Maria. They also have three biological children. The singer's web site says the couple was persuaded by their oldest daughter to adopt a girl from China. The experience led the family to adopt two more children and create Shaohannah's Hope, a foundation and ministry to financially assist thousands of couples in adoption. The Chapmans did missionary work at Chinese orphanages in 2006 and 2007, according to the web site.
More than five years ago, Chapman and his wife Mary Beth 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.
In lieu of flowers, the Chapmans request any gifts be directed to Shaohannah’s Hope.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Prayers to the 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, TENNESSEE...
5/21/08... At approximately 5pm on the afternoon of Wednesday 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 Children's Hospital in Nashville, transported by Life Flight, but died of her injuries there. Maria is one of the close knit family’s six children and one of their three adopted daughters.
This tragic story is not in the headlines today, but I wanted to share with those of you who may want to pray for this family. Many of you many know Steven Curtis Chapman from his success as a Christian music artist. He and his family have also become strong adoption advocates, and they are the founders of Shaohannah's Hope, a foundation that awards grants to assist adoptive families.
The 5-year-old daughter of Steven Curtis Chapman has been struck and killed by a sport-utility vehicle driven by her brother. Authorities in Tennessee say the girl, Maria, was hit in a driveway at the family home today south of Nashville and died later in hospital. The Toyota Land Cruiser was driven by the girl's teenage brother. Reportedly several members of the Chapman family witnessed the accident. The brother apparently did not see the little girl. No charges were expected to be filed.
Chapman and his wife have promoted international adoption and have three daughters from China, including Maria. They also have three biological children. The singer's web site says the couple was persuaded by their oldest daughter to adopt a girl from China. The experience led the family to adopt two more children and create Shaohannah's Hope, a foundation and ministry to financially assist thousands of couples in adoption. The Chapmans did missionary work at Chinese orphanages in 2006 and 2007, according to the web site.
More than five years ago, Chapman and his wife Mary Beth 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.
In lieu of flowers, the Chapmans request any gifts be directed to Shaohannah’s Hope.
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What a tragedy for this family. I also see in the blogging community, the 18 yo son of John Dobbs was killed in an accident and will be buried tomorrow. I'll be praying for both families.
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