Singing star's son runs over daughter (Stephen Curtis Chapman)

Fox and Friends | May 22, 2008 | unknown

[Mercat]

SMH Can't be posted due to copyright issues. Heard on Fox news.

[Mercat]

Just caught this on Fox. He has a hit song out about dancing with his little girl. He's one of my favorite singers - did the song for The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe. Please pray for this wonderful family.

[Mercat]

Here’s a link I think I can post.

http://www.theledger.com/article/20080521/BREAKING/416828329

[Pablo64]

Prayers for the whole family, especially the son.

[grey_whiskers]

Like, *PING*, ladies and gentlemen.

Don't know if you ladies are into contemporary Christian music, but it *is* typically pro-family.

Prayers up for him, and his family, even though I think his music is trite.

[Pegita]

Heavenly Father, wrap this family in the Mantle of Your Love, for only You can reach the depths of the agony of their souls. Have mercy, Lord ... have mercy, in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ ... Amen ...

[neodad]

I can’t even imagine. Isn’t she adopted? I know that’s a big ministry for Stephen. Prayers for the whole family.

[wideawake]

The little girl died of her injuries.

This family needs prayers indeed.

[neodad]

http://members.shaohannahshope.org/site/PageServer

[Dr. Scarpetta]

The Chapmans

God bless this family...

[Tax-chick]

Oh, how terribly sad.

[Sue Perkick]

This is a wonderful family. I can’t imagine what they must be going through. Prayers for all.

[Sue Perkick]

I believe she was the youngest of the three little girls Steven & Mary Beth adopted. What a terrible tragedy.

[Mercat]

I do listen to contemporary Christian music, a lot and I agree that some of it is trite. But I have listened to his new release Cinderella a couple of times because I have a 7 year old granddaughter who just recently told me that “grandma, I am so over princesses.” But she was sure into them at the age of 5, just like this little girl must have been and that song captures the magic of a daddy dancing with his little girl. I’m sure that they will be playing it today on the radio and I’m going to have to pull over in the car and cry.

[Manic_Episode]

Unimaginable horror.

Prayers up for the family.

[Scotswife]

I don’t know if I’ve ever heard this guy’s music.

What a terrible terrible thing to happen.

The brother will carry a heavy burden the rest of his life.

I hope the little girl didn’t suffer long.

[MaryFromMichigan]

Steven Curtis Chapman, The Story Behind the Song "Cinderella"

Song here: Cinderella.

Prayers for the family.

[Theo]

A terrible tragedy. I will be praying for the Chapman family.

[day10]

Prayers up for him.

He is a pioneer of sorts in contemporary Christian music and has been around for a while. He is the genuine article. He has made some good stuff. I saw him last winter at a Winter Jam concert and his sons were in his band and they put on a great show.

[Mercat]

Thanks.

[Mercat]

Thanks. The clock will strike midnight and she’ll be gone.

[Mercat]

“She is now at the ball—dancing with the Prince of Peace. May God fill the Chapman family with His mercy and grace.”

Be sure to read the posts to this Youtube.

[Sue Perkick]

If you’ve ever listened to Contemporary Christian radio you’ve heard him. This one goes a ways back but it’s probably one of his most well known songs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrrjbTc0urk

[I'm ALL Right!]

So awful. I pray for them, and for their son. Now he will really learn about Grace and unconditional love. May God hold them tight in their time of need.

[day10]

I’d also recommend:

Live Out Loud
All Things New
Speechless
I Will Be Here (you’ve heard this at countless weddings no doubt!)

[MaryFromMichigan]

Thank God this family loves the Lord.
They’ll need the comfort that only He can give.

[piperpilot]

Playing “Cinderella” on XM 32, The Message right now as I write this response. Very, very sad.

[MEGoody]

How terrible. Prayers for the family. I can’t imagine what they all must be going through right now.

[cubreporter]

Another heartbreaking story. There are no words.

God bless the entire family especially the brother. :(

[rawhide]

(Left to right Will Franklin, Maria, Steven, Shaoey, Mary Beth, Stevey Joy, Caleb and Emily)

[RoseofTexas]

When I heard about the accident I literally cried for his family, especially for his teen son. OMG, what a terrible tragedy! His Declaration CD, is one of my favorite. Prayers for the whole Chapman family.

[grellis]

Oh, how sad...heartfelt prayers from Michigan.

[silverleaf]

What an awful way to headline this.

Here are links to his site if anyone wants to post condolences, plus a video of him singing about his adoption experiences.
http://www.stevencurtischapman.com/

when love takes you in
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=demRHgul2Zk

[silverleaf]

http://www.stevencurtischapman.com/

when love takes you in
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=demRHgul2Zk

[Mrs. Don-o]

Just horrible. Unspeakably horrible. The whole family slashed with a wound that will never be healed in this life. Prayers for all: especially the poor boy at the wheel.

[My hearts in London - Everett]

Prayers for Steven Curtis Chapman and his family, especially his son. SCC is a great witness for Christ through his contemporary Christian music and his family’s burden for providing a loving Christian home for these children.

[peggybac]

My Favorite SCC song, “Not Home Yet.” Prayers for his daughter is now home.

(Steven Curtis Chapman)

To all the travelers
Pilgrims longing for a home
From one who walks with you
On this journey called life’s road
It is a long and winding road

From one who’s seen the view
And dreamt of staying on the mountains high
And one who’s cried like you
Wanting so much just to lay down and die
I offer this, we must remember this

We are not home yet
We are not home yet
Keep on looking ahead
Let your heart not forget
We are not home yet
Not home yet

So close your eyes with me
And hear the Father saying, “welcome home”
Let us find the strength
In all His promises to carry on
He said, “I go prepare a place for you”
So let us not forget

We are not home yet
We are not home yet
Keep on looking ahead
Let your heart not forget
We are not home yet
We are not home yet
Keep on looking ahead
Let your heart not forget
We are not home yet

I know there’ll be a moment
I know there’ll be a place
Where we will see our Saviour
And fall in His embrace
So let us not grow weary
Or too content to stay
‘Cause we are not home yet
We are not home yet
Not home yet
So let us journey on

We are not home yet
We are not home yet
Keep on looking ahead
Let your heart not forget
We are not home yet
Not home yet

[Mr. Silverback]

I can see why some people aren’t big fans, but when he hits the mark, he hits it. “I’m Free,” “When You Are A Soldier” are musically and lyrically astounding, and the lyrical content in many of his songs is eloquent and real. Whether they’re Shakespeare or not, these lines from “I Will Go There With You” have always captured for me way a real man offers his strength to the woman he loves:

“I will take a heart whose nature
Is to beat for me alone
And fill it up with you
Make all your joy and pain my own”

I’d like to note that one of his albums has a song called “Maria.” It’s not about his daughter because it was written about 13 years before she was born, but I do wonder if it didn’t have something to do with her having that name.

[pillut48]

I am just stunned to hear of this tragedy, and I'm praying for the whole family at this sad time. :*(

I've loved his music since the 80s--if you aren't familiar with it, go to youtube and do a search for his songs--a very wonderful Christian warrior for God through his music and lyrics!! I was fortunate to see him in concert years ago when "The Great Adventure" came out, and a few times after that when the radio station here in Dallas (KLTY Christian radio) had free 4th of July celebrations and concerts at Southfork Ranch...the main song my husband and I used at our wedding was his "I Will Be Here", still brings a tear to my eyes after all these years. :*)

I am so sorry for his family's loss, so many prayers going out for all of them right now. May God give them the strength to get through their sorrow over losing this poor little girl so early in her life.