Cinderella (In memory of little Maria)

[WritingMommy]

My heart just breaks for Steven Curtis Chapman and his family at the loss of little Maria.  I heard the news yesterday and I remember thinking, wow, how tragically sad.  I thought about it for a few minutes then went on with my day.

In looking for a new song for my page on myspace, I decided to go to his site and put one of his songs on in honor of his little one.  That's when I heard Cinderella for the first time.  I sat here at the keyboard just soaked in tears at what this family has been through this week.  The thought of how when he wrote this song, he had no idea how prophetic it would turn out to be.

I am so glad that he took the time to cherish those moments because now, for one of his precious daughters, they are gone.  It's time to slow down and play with your kids.  Hug them, hold them, tell them how much you love them.  I know I plan to tell mine today how cherished they are and how glad I am that they are in my life no matter how chaotic it gets at times. 

I can guarantee, if this happened to us, we'd be praying for the chaos to return.  We will definitely be praying for this family.

 

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[Jules_]

May. 22, 2008 at 4:00 PM Thank you for posing this!  I voted popular so it would get more views!  I can't imagine what this family is going through.  I have a 5 year old daughter and I would be devastated if this happened to us.  Believe me I am holding my girls a tad bit closer today.  My prayers are with his family.

[WritingMommy]

May. 22, 2008 at 6:52 PM My heart really breaks for the brother as well.  He will live with this for the rest of his life.  It's just so sad.

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[annamomma1]

May. 31, 2008 at 10:39 PM I hadn't heard about his daughter until this post. That is so unbelievably sad. I can't imagine. The worst part being it was right in their driveway. I mean you think your kids  are safe at home. I will really be praying for this family.