I just received this email and it is the real thing. I am on the Chapman’s email list and read their blog often! This is not fake and it is not a joke. This email was sent by the Chapman manager so please please please pray for them! Maria Sue Chapman 2003 – 2008 Photo by Mary Beth Chapman 
Last night Maria Sue Chapman, adopted and youngest daughter of Mary Beth & Steven Curtis Chapman, was killed in a tragic accident in the family driveway. She was LifeFlighted to Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital but for only reasons God can explain she went home to Him… not back to Franklin as we all so desperately wanted. We are all humbled by the incredible outpouring of love and support at this difficult time. I have watched you, the Chapman friends, overwhelm website servers and jam phone lines with your gracious words and heartfelt prayers. The Chapman family is so grateful. Obviously, we cherish your prayers for all in the Chapman family, and we welcome you passing this along to others to pray and encouraging them to sign up for Steven’s e-mail list to receive continuing updates. * If you’d like to express your condolences and get a glimpse of this beautiful little girl through a short video clip, click here. * Mail to PO Box 150156 Nashville, TN 37215. * In lieu of flowers, the Chapman’s request any gifts be directed to Shaohannah’s Hope, click here. In closing, as many of you know, the song “Cinderella” was written by Steven to help him (and us all) grab a hold of the special moments with those we love we might otherwise rush by. It was inspired by a bath time that Steven tried to “hurry,” Maria and her sister Stevey Joy were not exactly cooperating. : ) Let us all be reminded again today what Steven compels us to with the lyric of this special song. Maria, we already miss you so much, and we only take comfort in The Hope that assures us we’ll see you again soon. On behalf of the Chapman team and family, Jim Houser (Manager)\ Here are the lyrics for the whole Cinderella song By SCC She spins and she sways To whatever song plays Without a care in the world And I’m sitting here wearing The weight of the world on my shoulders It’s been a long day And there’s still work to do She’s pulling at me Saying “Dad, I need you There’s a ball at the castle And I’ve been invited And I need to practice my dancing Oh, please, Daddy, please?” So I will dance with Cinderella While she is here in my arms ‘Cause I know something the prince never knew Oh, I will dance with Cinderella I don’t want to miss even one song ‘Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight And she’ll be gone… She says he’s a nice guy and I’d be impressed She wants to know if I approve of the dress She says, “Dad, the prom is just one week away And I need to practice my dancing Oh, please, Daddy, please?” So I will dance with Cinderella While she is here in my arms ‘Cause I know something the prince never knew Oh, I will dance with Cinderella I don’t want to miss even one song ‘Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight And she’ll be gone She will be gone Well, she came home today with a ring on her hand Just glowing and telling us all they had planned She says, “Dad, the wedding’s still six months away But I need to practice my dancing Oh, please, Daddy, please?” So I will dance with Cinderella While she is here in my arms ‘Cause I know something the prince never knew Oh, I will dance with Cinderella I don’t want to miss even one song ‘Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight And she’ll be gone
