Praying for this family
Chapman daughter struck, killed by car in driveway
Many of you probably are familiar with Christian musician Steven Curtis Chapman. This is a song from his Speechless album several years ago - it now has poignant relevance. I pray that through God’s grace, they can cry with hope even in this terrible tragedy.
This is not at all how we thought it was supposed to be
We had so many plans for you, we had so many dreams
And now you’ve gone away and left us with the memories of your smile
And nothing we can say and nothing we can do
Can take away the pain, the pain of losing you
But we can cry with hope, we can say goodbye with hope
‘Cause we know our goodbye is not the end, no no
And we can breathe with hope, ’cause we believe with hope
There’s a place where we’ll see your face again
We have this hope as an anchor
‘Cause we believe that everything God promised us is true
Update: The Chapman family has set up a blog in remembrance of Maria. You can see a sweet video of Maria and her dad, as well as leave condolences for the family.
Filed under: Christianity, Marriage/Family, Struggles on May 21st, 2008
Aww, that’s so sad.
no words can express. I’m praying for the family. Just can’t even begin to imagine.
Wow…thank you for letting us know about this Anna. My heart is burdened for them as they deal with this painful loss. I look forward to how the Lord is going to use this to glorify Himself in their ministry to others.
I am a huge fan of SCC’s music, and I will definitely be praying fo rhis family at this time
…I don’t even know what to say…
I will definitely be praying.
Hello! Thank you for the comment! You have a wonderful blog here.
That is so sad about the Chapman family. What a difficult thing for their son to have to experience - for all of them to have to go through. I will be praying for them.
Have a blessed day,
Amanda
That would be terrible to live with the fact that you hit your sister w/ a car like that. praying for them…
I heard about their tragedy this morning…so sad! What a beautiful picture of their family…I will be praying for them!
I heard about this earlier today and I can’t even imagine the depth of pain Chapman’s family is enduring. I’ll be in much prayer for them.
How TERRIBLY tragic!! It makes me cry whenever I think about it. I have been and will continue to pray for the Chapmans! I CANNOT imagine the pain they must be going through! I pray that the brother doesn’t feel guilty and accepts God’s wonderful grace instead of blaming himself! Also that God can use the Chapmans in this terrible situation to lead others to Him, in spite of everything.
What a wonderful song…thanks for posting this Anna!
God bless,
Sydney
This is such a tragedy…..I can’t imagine the pain this family is going through - particularly the brother. But God is still in control and He will help them during this difficult time - I am praying!