Oh my dear bloggy friends. I have a very sad and heavy heart right now. We just got word that our dear friends the Chapman family (Steven Curtis Chapman) lost one of their children in a TERRIBLE accident today. Life is fragile and we must take each second we can to love each other and our kids. Please, Please pray for this amazing family. I know the strength of the Lord will prevail but now.... it is tough!!! Lift them up at all times and pray for peace, understanding and family unity. We love you Steven, Mary Beth and the whole clan. You are forever in our prayers!!
One of contemporary Christian music star Steven Curtis Chapman’s six children was killed this afternoon when she was struck by a car said to be driven by her teenage brother in the driveway of the family’s Williamson County home.
The child, Maria, age 5, was taken by LifeFlight to Vanderbilt Hospital, which confirmed the death, according to Laura McPherson, a spokeswoman for the Tennessee Highway Patrol.
She was hit by an SUV driven by her teenage brother, she said. Police did not give the driver’s name.
The teen was driving a Toyota Land Cruiser down the driveway of the rural home at about 5:30 p.m. and several children were playing in the area, McPherson said. He did not see the 5-year-old in the driveway before the vehicle struck her, she said
“It appears to be a terrible accident,’’ McPherson said.
No charges are expected, she said. The accident was witnessed by two other children; the entire family was home at the time, McPherson said.
Veteran singer/songwriter Chapman and his wife Mary Beth have long been supporters of international adoption, having brought three girls from China into their family. Maria is one of their adopted daughters.
The couple is so active they formed an organization, Shaohannah’s Hope, to aid families wanting to adopt.
The tragedy was announced during services at Harpeth Hills Church of Christ, which the family attends. The young girl had just graduated from the church preschool.
Most of the family was at Vanderbilt children’s hospital after the accident and could not be contacted.
4 comments:
wow...wow...just puts a sick feeling in the stomach. this precious family will definitely be lifted up. Makes me think of "Cry Out To Jesus" and the Peck family. May He be especially close to them! Thanks for letting us know.
Soooooooooooooo sad. We too will be lifting the family up in prayer.
so so sad! H
Yes, we are praying. Our hearts are very heavy as well. Like you said, we have to pray as we have never prayed before. Hugs to you and your precious family, Stephanie.
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