Kendalalley’s Blog

(written yesterday…)

It’s hard to believe it has been a year since the Chapman Family’s adopted daughter, Maria Sue, passed away. I remember on May 21st last year when Kristopher called me and we were talking and by the end of the conversation he asked, “so are you doing ok?” and I was just like, ummm… yes?? I didn’t know what he and others knew. I had managed to not get online or around a TV or radio to hear the tragic news of the accident. And little did I know that my mother and Ashley had decided not to bring it up to me. I got off the phone, and began watching news clips online. Have you ever been so devastated and shocked that you can’t even cry? I just felt hopelessly overwhelmed with pain for the Chapman family like so many others were feeling. As time passed, there is no doubt that the Chapman family has held tightly to their faith and promise from their Lord to be reunited with their little Maria. As SCC has said, their future with Maria is for eternity and how blessed they are to know that this little girl came to know the Lord as her Savior at such a young age. The Chapman family has had a busy year as well with Emily’s Wedding, Caleb’s Wedding, the SCC/MWS tour, Maria’s Big House construction, and I’m sure so much more. They are such an inspiration to us all, and “us all” is now including more than just the CCM fans… with their appearance on Larry King and Good Morning America, they have expanded their witnessing field to those around the world suffering and dwelling in pain instead of trusting in the Lord, Jesus Christ.

A year later and I still have to turn the radio when I hear “Cinderella”… and I still look at this beautiful and adorable little girl and get teary eyed. Let’s make a special effort to lift the Chapman family up during this week for them…