In Memory of Maria Sue Chapman

As you may have heard in the news, Christian singer Steven Curtis Chapman's youngest daughter, 5-year-old Maria Sue (who was adopted from China) has been killed in an accident in the family's driveway near Nashville, TN. I can't imagine the pain the family must be feeling.

The Chapmans have established (before this tragedy occurred) an organization called Shaohannah's Hope which helps families fund adoptions, among other things. They are vocal advocates of adoption, and have adopted 3 girls from China (Maria and 2 older sisters), and before adopting they had 3 biological children.

They would like gifts in memory of Maria Sue to be directed to this charity (and can be in her name) to help other families around the country bring children into their homes who would otherwise grow up in orphanages.

If you are looking for a cause to support, certainly check out Shaohannah's Hope today.

Meeting Jesus Face to Face

Today my Great-Grandma got to meet Jesus face to face. I am sorry for those of us who will miss her here, but so happy for her as she gets to start her eternity free of all of the problems we all experience while here on earth. She lived a long and good life, and in heaven she joins her husband who died many years ago, and 2 daughters she lost in infancy/childhood, along with a whole bunch of other family and friends. In the last few years her health has started to suffer, and lately she hasn't had much independence, and I can't help but picture her tonight sitting next to Jesus, free of pain and suffering from now until forever, and more free and happier than she ever was during her time walking on this earth. She was loved and cherished here on earth, and will continue to be, but Grandma is finally "home."