Statement From Steven Curtis Chapman Family

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Sherilyn — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:25:32 GMT

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. That has been my husband and I's biggest fear. Children are stardust blown from the hand of God given to us for as long as we are to have them. Lean on Jesus in the coming days. Peace and prayers to your son.

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Rosie — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 20:36:25 GMT

I can only pray for your family and offer my condolences. Please surround your son with love and support. Maria is with Jesus but your son is still here and must be suffering terribly.

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Jeremiah W Hutcherson — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 14:51:18 GMT

Mr. Chapman and Family, My family cannot understand the grief you must experience and the ache to hold and comfort the child you rescued. My family is experiencing the possible loss of a child yet in the womb. We have yet to hold her, kiss her goodnite, dance with her and protect her. From this ache in our hearts, we surrender fervent prayers for your family and your son, who undoubtedly bears a great burden of grief and guilt himself. We pray for him that the Spirit would fill him with peace, comfort, love and compassion from those around him. You are family and our hearts ache for you- May He who is Worthy and Sufficient meet your needs!

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Johnie — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 03:19:11 GMT

I am praying for your son. I hope he knows that God's mercy is bigger than we give ourselves sometimes. I am praying for you all.

Saying Goodbye (to a child) - Johnie Levell

You ran and kissed me just yesterday -

That day seems so long ago

Now that I know

There's so much I wish to tell you

You're little hands trusted mine

When I tossed you high

You left just a moment ago

And I'm finding it hard to accept

I see you in my mind

When I open the fridge

And I see the jelly only you liked

And I cry, I can't throw it away

My tears just gush when I'm finding your socks

In the laundry - I still fold them.

And your sister's still sleeping with us

She misses your stories in the night

We know you're with the Maker

And we trust God's grace

And I cry to the One who is holding you

When I want to kiss your sweet face

I still see you swinging in the yard

I cried so hard when I had to move

Your fort of toys and cups

To keep the grass from covering it up

I ache and wish to hold you again

You will never leave my heart

But now I'm less afraid of dying

And we're all hugging more, loving more

Knowing that you will be waiting for us someday

Happy and holding Jesus' hand.

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Rhonda — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 02:31:19 GMT

As I write this I have tears in my eyes. God will give you the strength that He promises. Lean on Him. Trust Him. I am so sorry that you have to bear this burden of losing precious Maria. I will be praying for you and your family.

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Betty — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:23:45 GMT

I present to you my heartfelt sympathies. If only I can gift a song to you the way you have gifted to the world through song, helping us understand the love of God. I pray that the Lord will comfort and heal your family just like has uses you and your family to minister to countless others through the ministry of music and family. God Bless You Steven Curtis Chapman Family.

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Steven, Mary Beth and family — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:07:51 GMT

I was deeply saddened to hear of the tragic loss of your precious daughter Maria. We never know what God has planned for our lives, but know that Maria was blessed when she became a part of your family and even though her life on earth was short you will all be together one day. I pray that God will give your family and especially your son the strength to get through the days ahead and that he will use this to glorify his name.

The Pipitone Family

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Jemima — Fri, 30 May 2008 22:14:00 GMT

My family and I wish we can do more than just saying our sympathy...

We can never question God's goodness inspite of what had happened. He is good and He will always be!!!

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Mary Kay — Thu, 29 May 2008 17:58:29 GMT

I am so sorry for your loss and the pain your son must be experiencing. Embrace him, love him, forgive him, help him. He needs you more now than ever before. Maria is with Jesus!! It was not expected so soon, I know. She will grow up in eternity! Forgive yourself, allow Jesus to love you. My prayers are with your entire family.

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C. Wayne Mayhall — Thu, 29 May 2008 04:42:30 GMT

Stephen,

Those days so long ago at Anderson University, with you and Herb and Mark and Brent, up late night in Dunn Hall, playing music and telling jokes...and through the years we've stayed connected through your music...and now your precious Maria...and my heart is broken, too. Since I heard the news, I've held my youngest Claira, who is five, more than ever before, and in a way to honor little Maria, whom I've never met.

Steve, I love you man and I'm praying for you!

C. Wayne Mayhall

wayne.mayhall@gmail.com

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Gina — Wed, 28 May 2008 23:21:00 GMT

I can only begin to imagine what you and your family is going through at this time. I am a SCC fan from way back, remembering the first time I saw you in concert you opened for Twila Paris in Birmingham, AL. Remember the "Dental Hygeine Blues?"

Being a fan from way back, it brings to mind "His Strength is Perfect." I hope and pray that you will listen to the words of that song and know that God is with you and that His Strength is perfect, and that God means no harm to any of us, but wants to keep us in His care. Jeremiah 29:11.

God Bless You All.

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Karen Turner — Wed, 28 May 2008 15:15:43 GMT

Dear Chapman family,

My heart has been so moved with compassion for your whole family. You have been in our prayers and will continue to be. I lost my younger brother tragically five years ago tomorrow. The pain of our family is reoccuring around this time of year just because we miss him so. I was driving to town on Memorial Day, another sad day because it was the last time to see him alive and with the whole family having such a great time, five years ago. I knew my sweet parents were also having floods of memories and pain on this day which pained me deeply. I started talking to the Lord while in my van and I said "YOU ARE BIGGER THAN THIS', YOU ARE BIGGER THAN THIS', YOU ARE BIGGER THAN THIS', It was almost all I could say. I had an assurance in my heart that although I could not wrap my mind around why I lost my brother and how I missed him so much that day and how I could not "fix" the pain my parents and other siblings were feeling.... I did know that GOD IS BIGGER THAN ALL OF IT. HE IS .

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Mischellene Ball — Wed, 28 May 2008 07:35:17 GMT

I am so sorry for the loss of your precious little girl. I simply cannot imagine how difficult this must be for you. I also have a five year old little girl, and so hearing this has happened to your family has you all in my thoughts and prayers. I pray especially for your son that he can heal from this eventually with God's help.

With much love

Mischellene Ball and Family

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emily foreman — Tue, 27 May 2008 22:40:28 GMT

I can honestly say, I know how you feel right now! My husband and I lost our only daughter "Mallory" to a tragic bathtub drowning. She was 13 months old, a twin sister to Marcus and she had 2 older brothers. Nothing I can say can ease your pain...but with time the intense sickening pain does get easier. We are only 9 months out from that tragic day and we still hurt. I have to remind my self that our loving God did not do this to me, but that satan took our daughter from us. I don't believe that a loving God takes our children away from us in such tragic ways. I know God has the bigger picture and I have to be strong for my remaining children. I pray for your son...and I hope he heals from this accident. However, I understand his guilt, because I walked away for a second and I lost my daughter. Guilt will kill you! Help him rise up and focus on the positives and know that satan did this, not him! I pray for your entire family. From one grieving family to another...and to see our precious babies again!

Maria and Mallory are having sooooo much fun right now! Try to keep that in mind!

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Daina — Tue, 27 May 2008 22:27:34 GMT

My goodness, I'm grieving with you, I'm praying for you all, sometimes in the middle of the night and in the early morning hours, whenever I look at my five year old little girl, I pray and thank God for the special moments. May Jesus send His Holy Spirit into all the voids and fill them to overflowing and give you all a tangible comfort that each of you need on personal levels. In His Glorious Name as Maria dances with our God!

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Cottshop — Tue, 27 May 2008 17:16:17 GMT

Wow, the words just don't come when trying to express my sorrow. Seems we CHristians must endure the toughest of circumstances sometimes, and in these times it seems God can be a million miles away, but never lose faith, run the good race, and finish knowing God is good in ways we can't immediately see in situations liek this. May God bring them uch needed manna to strengthen you, and like Elija, may you be strengthened to finish in the glory of the Lord.

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judi — Tue, 27 May 2008 08:06:13 GMT

This is a very sad time for all of your family.You have touched so many lives all over the world with your music,your love for orphaned children, who have been given hope and a future.Now you will all walk a different journey without Maria. She will not be physically present, but you will carry her everywhere in your hearts.God has allowed you all to experience the immeasurable loss He must have felt when his Son was crucified for all mankind. We are called for a purpose. Will, you will have a ministry that you would never have had if God did not allow you to go through this. I believe it will be far reaching!Please take comfort in the Saviour's loving arms as your little sister will also be there.

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allison — Tue, 27 May 2008 03:30:42 GMT

My heart aches for your loss. I have watched your family from afar at church. You all radiate joy and love for one another. How difficult it must be to go through your worst nightmare in the limelight. Will Franklin, be merciful to yourself. God wasn't surprised by Wednesday's events - not a hair falls from our heads without his consent! I don't understand why this happened, but I am praying that you will find comfort and peace. You are loved.

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Eny Quintanilla — Mon, 26 May 2008 19:34:15 GMT

All i want to say my dear brother and his precious family is that God is in control, His eyes are upon you. i know he will bring the healing and the joy to your family and specially to your son once again. we love you!

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Tina Russell — Mon, 26 May 2008 13:15:41 GMT

I was driving in my car when I heard of the terrible accident and began thinking of my little girl and boy and after one of the radio dj's finised speaking of what happened they played, "I can only imagine". I began praying for God to overshadow this family and be there for them during this time, as I prayed it felt as though my prayers were raining from the ground up, into the heavens and then I began feeling the presence of the Lord, it was raining outside and then began raining inside of my car, I began feeling the power of God truly letting me know everything was going to be okay, I believe that in praying for others, God responds on our compassion and then gives us what we need in our lives. I wouldn't have had that moment in time when God kissed the earth where I was. We need to have more selfless prayers and by doing so I believe that God will take care of the things that we need through praying for others. I will continue to pray for your family. Remember the forgotten beatitude, "blessed is he who is not offended in me".

In His service,

Tina Russell

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Jennifer — Mon, 26 May 2008 00:56:33 GMT

My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family, especially for the brother. Nobody can express the pain the family is going through right now. God be with them all!

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Ann Sanders — Sun, 25 May 2008 21:01:14 GMT

Oh how my heart breaks for y'all, but we can rest in our heavenly Father's sovereignty that He had this planned from the very beginning. How I have prayed for you over the past few days and will continue to do so. Please know that we are blessed by your ministry and know that you are hurting right now. Your son is also in our prayers. We know this must be very difficult, but what an impact on all of us. We are thinking of you and praying for you.

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Beverly — Sun, 25 May 2008 17:37:06 GMT

To the whole Chapman Family,

My heart and prayers go out to you. I know that you are not only dealing with the passing of your your beautiful daughter Maria. She was co cute in the video you recently posted. But we also know you are having to reassure your son that it was an accident and that God is in control and that you will see her again someday. A family that is so close knit as yours I know prays together and that will get you through this. May God's blessing be on all of you!

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Frankenstein — Sun, 25 May 2008 11:36:13 GMT

There are lessons for all of us in the Steven Curtis Chapman double tragedy where the youngest son accidentally kills the youngest daughter. How do you deal with such grief? With faith, hope and love. That explains my essay, which if you wish, you can read here: ‘Good Grief! Steven Curtis Chapman, please don’t be Sue-sad’ (frankahilario.blogspot.com).

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Frankenstein — Sun, 25 May 2008 11:22:01 GMT