Tragedy - thoughts and prayers to the Chapman family

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLYxtuC0oRk (Steven Curtis Chapman and his family are huge advocates for Chinese adoptions and have helped bring several children home to other families. He is also a Christian songwriter who writes lots of adoption songs - another one of his songs is on the sidebar of my blog and has been a favorite of mine since I found before we got Lili. I'd encourage you to watch the video on you tube -listed above- the song is titled Cinderella - it is beautiful and you will LOVE it and hopefully it will inspire you to enjoy your Cinderella. They tragically lost little Maria on Wednesday.)

Maria Sue Chapman 2003 - 2008 (below is copied from the website)

Photo by Mary Beth ChapmanLast 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.Mail to PO Box 150156 Nashville, TN 37215.*In lieu of flowers, the Chapmans request any gifts be directed to Shaohannah's Hope .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)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)