by steve
Some very sad news has been making its way through the adoption community, and I want to take a moment to mention it here and encourage prayers on behalf of this hurting family.
Back in December, Christy mentioned an organization called Shaohannah’s Hope, which is an organization that helps with adoptions through grants, resources, etc. This organization was started by Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman.
Steven Curtis Chapman is a longtime Christian Contemporary musician with many dove awards, grammy awards, and best-selling albums on his résumé, so you might be familiar with his name.
Steven Curtis and Mary Beth have adopted three children internationally, and devote a lot of their time and resources to promoting adoption, both domestic and internationally.
Recently, in a very tragic accident, the youngest of their three adopted children (they also have three biological children) was killed. Maria was just five years old.
The Chapmans have set up a special blog in memory of Maria. Comments are being made on a post there at about a rate of 1,000 per hour, it appears. (Just in the time that it took me to type this post, more than 200 more comments have been added.)
Our hearts go out to the Chapmans. As I was holding Hope Giver on my lap this morning, I could not fathom the idea of losing her in such a tragic way. I can’t grasp the idea of going through so much to bring a child into your family, only to have them gone in such a short time.
Steven Curtis and Mary Beth, our hearts and prayers are with you and your family today. You have done so much for the adoption world, and I hope you know how much that community is now lifting you up. May the God of all peace and comfort wrap His loving arms around you in this time.
May 22nd, 2008 at 1:37 pm
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May 23rd, 2008 at 8:32 am
Steve-
Heather and I heard a similar story on the radio Wednesday morning. A local father was sharing how he had accidentally ran over and killed their 18 month old, Lillie Grace, on December 15, 2007 (Our Grace’s birthday). Her second birthday would have been tomorrow, May 24th. The next day we learned of the tragedy in the Chapman family. I cannot image the pain these families are going through. Our prayers are with them…
Blessings,
Brandon