for the Chapman family. Last week when I heard the news that Maria Sue died l I literally pulled my car to the side of the road and cried. The whole story is so tragic and as a mom I can not imagine the loss of a child. I have always believed there is no greater loss then that of a child. It is not supposed to happen. We should all outlive our children…. it is what God intended…. but then the plan somehow changes for some people… I do not understand. Ever since I heard the news, my heart has ached. Steven Curtis Chapman is a very important person to Jeff and me. Most of you do not know our adoption story but I promise to share it all with you in the next few weeks. I do want to tell you though that Eliza would not be a part of our family without God using S.C.C. to speak to our hearts at just the right God ordained moment.
Last Wednesday, the day Maria died, Jeff brought lunch to my studio for me. I was not here. I was out with our oldest son running errands. When I walked into the studio I heard music coming from my office. I walked in to find lunch sitting on my desk and Cinderella (by Steven Curtis Chapman) playing on my computer. He left me a precious note about how he had heard that song on the radio on his way over and how much it reminded him of Eliza and how very special she is to us. She is our Cinderella. If you have not heard the song yet then I highly suggest you grab some tissues and have a listen!
Anyway, I feel a little better now. I know this is a highly personal note for my fun business blog but with my heart so heavy I wanted to share with some of you. I know if it has saddened me so much, I am sure some of you too are feeling the sorrow of the loss of Maria Sue. You do not have to know her personally to know that she leaves a huge void in her families lives.