Steven Curtis Chapman

[xominnieox2]

I just saw on the news that Stephen Curtis Chapman's little girl Maria, was killed today. Her older brother hit her while backing out of the driveway.
It's sooooo sad.

 

[livndisney]

I just saw on the news that Stephen Curtis Chapman's little girl Maria, was killed today. Her older brother hit her while backing out of the driveway.
It's sooooo sad.

I have no words. What a tragedy.

 

[antree]

OMG

 

[billwendy]

That is so sad - the poor brother - they seem like such a close family - this fall we saw SCC in Lancaster, PA and his boys were playing in his band - soooo sad....gives the Cinderella song even more meaning....

 

[smwf71]

This is terrible - I have friends from my old church that moved to Tennessee and are friends with them. I wonder what they know (his son and my friends son went to school together)

I was just talking about SCC last night because I love his music and I was watching AI.

I'm babbling - sorry - I think I'm in shock. I will pray for their family!

 

[SLDL]

I heard about this on our local news last night & it is just unbelievable. We saw him last Dec. at the Candlelight Processional & have met him before while he was touring in our area. I feel so bad for all of them.

 

[Lucky'sMom]

I saw that on the computer last night, and I just can't get it out of my head. We recently adopted two children from Russia, and he has songs about adoption that I used to listen to that helped me get through the waiting period. His family is such a beautiful story, and those girls are just so precious! And Maria was their "baby". Oh, I just can't imagine what they are going through. I feel so badly for their son, too. What an horrific thing to have to carry with you for the rest of your life. Such a tragedy.

 

[tam626]

That is so tragic! A similar thing happened a couple of years ago not far from here, a mother backed out of her driveway, thinking her 3yr. old dd was in the house with her dh, and ran over her.

 

[mrsklamc]

I would encourage you to watch this music video, it is a song he wrote about his two youngest daughters, which was released a few weeks before the accident.

After the song is over, there is a short piece explaining what inspired the song. It's very poignant.

http://www.stevencurtischapman.com/radio/frame.htm

 

[JB111107]

Just thought I'd share for anyone that missed it, Good Morning America aired the interview that Robin did with SCC and Mary Beth, along with the older 3 kids this morning. Be prepared to cry, because it was full of photos and video clips of Maria and the family together.

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=5519704&page=1

Also, SCC and Mary Beth will be on Larry King Live tomorrow evening for anyone interested in watching.

Stephen has changed the last line of "Cinderella" as well as added a new verse to the song "Yours" after Maria's death. Both are worth listening to. If you get a chance to catch him on tour with Michael W. Smith this fall I would highly encourage it. Tour kicks off in October.

 

[billwendy]

Whew, I didnt watch this yet = I know I'll cry....

I am planning on going to the Bethesda Concert on Halloween - I cant wait for it - those are my 2 favorite singers!!!! Is anyone opening for them?

Wendy

 

[Dizneycrazy3]

Thank you for posting this.I forgot to tivo this.What an incredibly strong family.What a true heartbreak this is for them.Whenever I listen to this song I will always think of Maria.

 

[mlraabe]

Our daughter is doing a lyrical dance duet to his "Cinderella" song in this upcoming dance competition season. It makes me teary every time I listen to it. During the spring recital DH and the other dad are coming onto the stage to dance with the girls. I don't think there will be a dry eye in the place! And now after watching that interview I think I will be even more emotional!

 

[SLDL]

Did any of you see Larry King last night? I thought it was great.

My church is hosting a Cinderella Ball this weekend in honor of Maria and to raise money for Shaohannah's Hope & 2 other orphanages. Dads and daughters will be able to enjoy some one on one time and esp. get to dance to Cinderella.

PP, I'm sure that dance will be beautiful!!

 

[rcpae]

OMG! I just cried enough to last for months. How touching! The support they are to each other just encourages me. They are truly a special family.

 

[HeidiPA]

We met Steven last fall in Lancaster. We went to the concert to volunteer in the Shaohannah's Hope booths, as we were the recipients of a grant in '06, when adopting our little boy from Vietnam. Steven is so friendly and down to earth, just a really great guy. I cannot even fathom this tragedy, but the family's faith is so strong - they are special people, for sure.