Final Post - New Blog

Well, the time has come to end this blog. With two little ones at home, keeping up with two blogs is a bit much. It's easier to focus on one blog rather than two. We've had thousands of hits from all over the world on Mia's blog and I hope that everyone will continue to follow her story at our new family blog. You can find it at:

www.gigglesandcurls.blogspot.com

Thanks to all of you that followed our journey from our first post, to our trip to India to meet Mia, bringing her home and all of the adventures since. We've appreciated your support and encouraging posts. Please come visit our new blog! The story continues...

Bollywood

I saw this clip featured on CNN's website several weeks ago and LOVED it! I didn't even think about posting it on my blog until I saw it on another blog. Great idea...I'm gonna steal it! He, he, he! Anyway, enjoy a small taste of bollywood!

CNN's Larry King Live

Steven Curtis Chapman and his family will be guests on CNN's Larry King Live tonight (Thursday). As some of you may know, Steven Curtis Chapman has been a huge adoption advocate and has adopted 3 daughters from China. They recently lost one of their adopted daughters to a tragic accident at their home. They will be speaking tonight about adoption, their recent tragedy and their faith.

Happy 10th

Today is our 10th anniversary! We would have never known 10 years ago how much we would go through together. Life has thrown us some curveballs at times, but more importantly we've been blessed by the greatest joys in life. Through it all we've had each other and for that I'm forever grateful.

The Ever Interesting Ms. M!

Here are some new pics of Miss Personality. If you want to check out Mia's sister's blog you can find it at www.emysjourney.blogspot.com.

Coming soon...MIA'S FIRST CRUSH! Oh, and it's a big one!

Enjoy the slideshow!

OrphanCare International

This is a video from OrphanCare International, an organization born from Dillon International. Mia (as a baby) is shown about half-way through the video (after the white screen that says "Act"). Ian, her little buddy, is also shown in the video.

Prayers for the Chapmans

Tragedy Strikes Steven Curtis Chapman Family
May 23, 2008 12:05 PM
By Suzanne Kayian
LiveDaily Contributor

Steven Curtis Chapman's 5-year-old daughter, Maria Sue, died May 21 after being struck by a car driven by her teenage brother in the driveway of the family's home near Franklin, TN, according to a statement on the Christian singer's website. The girl was air-lifted to Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, where she died of her injuries.

A spokesperson for the Tennessee Highway Patrol said Maria was hit by a Toyota Land Cruiser driven by her brother, but police have not released the boy's name or exact age. Several children reportedly were playing in the area of the driveway. Police said the boy did not see Maria before the vehicle struck her. "It appears to be a terrible accident," said THP spokesperson Laura McPherson. No charges are expected to be brought.

The accident was witnessed by two other children; Chapman and his wife, Mary Beth, have six children. Maria Sue was the youngest.

A public memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. at Christ Presbyterian Church. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Shaohannah's Hope Ministry, which was founded by the Chapmans 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 more than 1,700 families wishing to adopt orphans from around the world. The China-born Maria was one of the Chapmans' three children who found their parents via international adoption.

Chapman has called off his planned Saturday (5/24) concert in Orlando, FL.

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Before the this tragedy struck, Steven Curtis Chapman's daughter, Maria, inspired him to write this song. The words seem somewhat ironic now.




Steven Curtis Chapman is very well known in the adoption world for his courageous efforts to raise awareness for international adoption. Our prayers are with the Chapman family as they cope with this tragic loss...and especially for Maria's brother who will always live with the guilt of that tragic day.

Mia's B-day Party

Mia's actual b-day is the 20th, but we celebrated early this year. Hope you enjoy the pics!

Mia's Little Sister's First Laughing Fit

"Sometimes I'd like to ask God why He allows poverty, famine, and injustice in the world when He could do something about it...but I'm afraid God might ask me the same question." ~Anonymous

IMAX Movie - Mystic India

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