Daughter of Christian Singer Chapman Killed

271. I would like to say how sorry I am to the entire family most of all the mother and the father so much joy has been received by this pretty little girl and remember you have only been givin this child by god to care for until he came back for her you will see her again one day .... one day at a time sweet Jesus that is all you can ask of thee thoughts and prayers too all

Posted at 3:59PM on May 26th 2008 by pam

272. First, the accident was witnessed by several family members, so there were plenty of people out there. However, we don't knkow if Maria darted out in the driveway suddenly and there was no time to save her, or whatever happened. People need to stop judging this family. Also, the driver was not the son that just graduated.

I understand that it is hard for non believers to understand how we as Christians can turn to God in a time like this. Just listen to Chapman's song "With Hope". Or Michael W. Smth's "Hello, Goodbye" and "I Hear Leesha", or Twils Paris' "A Visitor From Heaven". Those songs from Smith and Paris were written for children that they knew who died. Christians know we will see our loved ones again. We have faith that little Maria is with Jesus, and that she is healthy and happy with Him. Because of that faith, the Chapmans will keep turning to God, and I have NO DOUBT that they will use their pain to somehow help others.

'With Hope" was written for the students that were killed in a school shooting in Paducah, Kentucky(SCC is from there)

We need to pray for Will Chapman. His brother Caleb said it best at the funeral: "God healed Maria in a way we did not like, but He will heal my brother in a way that we're going to like." Everyone in the church(2000 people) stood and applauded.

Posted at 4:24PM on May 26th 2008 by Michelle

273. NOBODY better have the nerve or odacity in anyway to blame any of this on a family . If they do you are one sick idiot! You do not know what it is like 2 b in ourshoes. go thru something like this then we'll see if you have any balls to place blame on a family member when they are at the lowest. Everyone should b praying.Not writing ill filled sentences regarding this tragedy. ACCIDENTS do happen. Think throughly b4 you type something so stupid! God Bless the Chapman Family. Our prayers are with youat thedifficult time.

Posted at 7:24PM on May 26th 2008 by hayley who lost a daughter as well

274. to who put first very crass my heart goes out to the family ,so very sad

Posted at 10:00PM on May 26th 2008 by harvey leven b,,,,,,tch

275. Jimmy,

That was beautiful, I hope you forward that to his site in case he does not see it here.

Posted at 3:39PM on May 27th 2008 by Michelle

276. That was the most beautiful poem. God must be smiling down on you Jimmy. God Bless you. I lost my little girl when shw was 4. So i know all to well how this is. Grief is not a particular good friend of mine.I'll pray for steve and his beautiful family.Please everyone keep them in your prayers & thoughts!

Posted at 5:15PM on May 27th 2008 by hayley who lost a daughter as well

277. Such a beautiful poem, thank you for sharing that. I agree, you need to post that on his website.

Posted at 5:50PM on May 27th 2008 by Geri

278. To say this tragedy was sensless is not entirely true. Though it may not make any sense to us, it does make perfect sense to God. I myself have no children, but I have just suffered through my second miscarriage of this year. The loss of a beloved child, born or unborn, will forever leave a scar on those who loved the child. A permanent reminder that there will always be a sacred place in one's heart reserved only for that child. This is such a terrible tragedy, and my heart sincerely goes out to the Chapman's and their family and friends. To the brother who was driving the vehicle, please do not blame yourself. We are all instruments of God, and though this tragedy may appear to be completely evil, you can bet that God has great good planned for you, as well as the rest of your family. Maybe now, you will be able to comfort other parents who have lost their children. I know a man who was driving home from work one afternoon, and he pulled into his driveway and hit and killed his little girl. It is not an easy thing to endure. In fact, it is almost impossible. But, we all know that with God, all things are possible, and He will never cause us to bear more than we can endure. Stay strong and know that you are greatly loved and cared for, all the world through, and that God is not angry with you. He loves you and is holding you right now. He has one arm around you and the other around Maria. You will see her again someday, and for now, she will never know pain or sadness or loss or hopelesness or any of the other excrutiating things we all have to go through while we are here. She is finally home. And she has plenty of other little children to play with in Heaven. Know that from here to eternity, she will always be smiling down on you. I am praying for you and your entire family. May you continue to feel God's loving embrace. Peace be with you.

Posted at 11:09AM on May 29th 2008 by Amber Short

279. I am saddened by this tragic accident but even more saddened to see people question Christianity because of this. Being a Christian is not a "free ticket" out of tragedy and pain in our lives. We are not exempt from bad things happening. Instead we have the comfort of a personal relationship with Jesus to sustain us and help us through the pain. We live in a sinful world where we all have to die at somepoint and we will all experience the pain of loosing the people we love. Is it realistic to expect that being a Christian means God has to protect everyone from looseing loved ones? Far from it! That is a very unrealistic view. Thank the Lord the Chapmans are so grounded in Him that they can draw their confort, strength, and will to go on from Jesus who is our comforter.

Posted at 8:01PM on May 29th 2008 by Christy