Chapmans' funeral

Here are a couple of links that tell about the funeral for Maria Sue. I love that they were barefoot.

http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080524/HEADLINES/80524015

and

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20202406,00.html

Audrey Caroline

This made me weep. I found this blog through a friend of a friend...you know how it goes. Anyway, this is the blog of the wife of one of the members of group, Selah. They have twin 5 year old girls, a younger one and sweet little Audrey Caroline, who is now with Jesus. HERE is a good starting point to get the history and HERE is the beginning of their story. She is a wonderful writer and I know some of you have gone through similar losses so grab some kleenex and prepare to have your heart broken.

Still working on our spelling skills

After watching her Safe-Side movie, Rachel decided to make a list of her safe-side adults.
In case you can't decipher this, it says, "Safe Side List. Lisa Grandma, Grandpa, Miss Debbie and Miss Laura."

Chapman Blog

http://chapmanchannel.typepad.com/inmemoryofmaria/

This is so sad!

We heard him and his wife speak at an adoption seminar several years ago and I love their heart for adoption. From their website:

MARIA SUE CHAPMAN, DAUGHTER OF STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN, DIES IN ACCIDENT AT FAMILY HOME

NASHVILLE, TN...5/21/08... At approximately 5pm on the afternoon of Wednesday May 21st, Maria Sue Chapman, 5 years old and the youngest daughter to Steven and Mary Beth Chapman was struck in the driveway of the Chapman home in Franklin, TN. Maria was rushed to Vanderbilt Childrens Hospital in Nashville, transported by LifeFlight, but died of her injuries there. Maria is one of the close knit family’s six children and one of their three adopted daughters.

More than five years ago, Chapman and his wife MaryBeth founded The Shaohannah’s Hope Ministry after bringing their first adopted daughter, Shaohannah, home from China. The ministry’s goal is to help families reduce the financial barrier of adoption, and has provided grants to over 1700 families wishing to adopt orphans from around the world. Chapman is a five-time GRAMMY ® winner and 54-time Dove Award winning artist who has sold over 10 million albums and garnered 44 No. 1 singles.

Woo Hoooo!!!!

I'm shocked, really, but THRILLED!!!!! Yay!!! I love David Cook!! (Sorry, Lisa).

What in the world?!

Ok, so I've missed a few minutes here and there of the American Idol finale, but what are they thinking! I thought the Guru Pitka thing was dumb. And I thought the whole Reynaldo Lapuz thing was very strange. And the marching band?? Did that strike anyone else as a tad bit out of place?

However, I LOVED the duet between Graham Nash and Brooke White. It made me so sad when she was voted off, and I was very happy that they gave her a spot on the finale. I also loved the performance by One Republic. and I love LOVED the George Michael medley at the end.

I'm pulling for David Cook, although I think the teeny-boppers will win and Mr. Archuleta will be the idol. Just my prediction.

And perhaps most interesting of all, during commercial breaks, I discovered a show on the CW called Farmer Wants a Wife. Have you seen it?! Speaking of dumb and hilarious...

Wordless Wednesday

My sweet Rachel

Just now, as I was quickly skimming my usual daily blogs, Rachel walked in and said, "Who are the Hull Munchkins?" I explained that they were friends of ours (David's college roommate) and showed her Abby's picture and told Rachel how Abby was sick and that we needed to pray for her. Rachel said, "Why don't we pray right now?" So we did. Just now. Sitting at the computer. *sniffle*.

Milestones

Mathis is finally starting to talk. He can now say Mommy, Daddy, Day-Do (Rachel), Kitty cat, bubbles, hot, Papa, A-ma (Grandma), ball, Hat, Bee, Cool, cookie, cracker, juice, up, ow.

We're so proud. :)

This is a funny picture of his new favorite place. He loves this little box. He carries it around and sits in it with his books. It's hilarious.