In Memory of Maria

I just found out the five-year-old adopted daughter of Steven Curtis Chapman, one of my favorite Christian musicians, was killed in a tragic accident on Wednesday.

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

Your prayers are needed for all in the Chapman family. This is a family who has so generously loved and given to so many. Just hours before this close knit family was celebrating the engagement of the oldest daughter Emily Chapman, and were just hours away from a graduation party marking Caleb Chapman's completion of high school. Now, they are preparing to bury a child who blew out 5 candles on a birthday cake less than 10 days ago. These words are unthinkable to type. And yet we trust in a God who was not surprised by this and because of Jesus I am certain through faith in Him we will see Maria again. - Jim Houser (Manager)

The family has started a blog with more information. They are asking for donations to Shaohannah's Hope in lieu of flowers.

Apparently Maria was hit by a SUV driven by her older brother, making this even more tragic for the family. I can't imagine the pain he must be going through right now.

I've been a fan of Chapman's for a very long time. Please keep him, his son, and all of their family in your thoughts and prayers during this tragic time.

P.S. -- Here is a cute video of Maria and her daddy recorded just two months ago:



This is so incredibly sad.

(HT All That Naz)