i don’t know if you heard about the tragedy that struck the Chapman family. . . if not, here’s the short version.
Steven Curtis Chapman is a singer/songwriter, who sings the message of God through his songs. he’s struck a chord in many hearts, as witnessed by the 10 million albums sold, and 5 grammy awards.
he’s been blessed with 3 children, then blessed with 3 adopted children.
a recent song of his speaks of ‘dancing with cinderella’, and talks about how soon the day will come when his daughter will be married off, and the clock will strike midnight, and she’ll be gone.
however, last week, his five-year-old daughter was killed by a car accident in his own driveway. as i drove last friday morning, i heard the news. my wife had just called to tell me. then the song came on, and i wept.
today, my little cinderella helped me work on my deck most of the day. then we went to get some lumber. she was talking to my mother on the cell phone, and as we walked through the aisle, ‘dance with cinderella’ came on the store speakers. i had to just stop, watch her, listen to her giggling with her oma, and enjoy.
later, back home, she danced a little outside as we listened to harry connick jr.
she’s so beautiful
eh