Yesterday, the youngest child of Steven Curtis Chapman was tragically killed in an accident at their home. Maria Sue, 5 years old, was struck by a SUV driven by her older brother. The Chapman family has done so much to raise adoption awareness. They have adopted three daughters from China.
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.
I can't begin to imagine the grief this family must be experiencing. My prayers are with their family during this horrific time.
For a beautiful look at Maria, as her Daddy sings a song while doing dishes... go to the following site.
http://chapmanchannel.typepad.com/inmemoryofmaria/