General Updates
Just Try to be Present
From Mary Beth Chapman, Show Hope’s co-founder and president. This week, I’ve been reflecting on my most recent Mother’s Day. I found myself anxiously waiting for the day to pass. But when the day actually came, I realized how blessed I was to be celebrating it. Our Maria’s 14th birthday was Saturday, May 13th.…
Read MoreNEWS: Emily Chapman Richards becomes Vice President of Show Hope
Show Hope began with a divine spark in the heart of an 11-year-old girl. Emily Chapman was in Haiti, and for the first time in her life she met face-to-face with children living as orphans. Emily came home with a fire burning in her heart and knew she had to do something. That flame was…
Read MoreMerry Christmas from the Chapman family!
This time of year is so important. It is a time to be thankful for what we have, to rejoice in the love God has given us, and to give that love to others. This is also a time of waiting. We celebrate with great hope the glory that is yet to come in Jesus.…
Read MoreHonoring Dr. Karyn Purvis
We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Dr. Karyn Purvis, a leading force in TCU’s Institute of Child Development. Dr. Purvis changed the lives of countless individuals for the better as she used her gifts, research, and talents to advocate and meet the needs of vulnerable children and their families. Through her tireless efforts,…
Read More5000 Orphans No More
Adoption is a beautiful thing. We desire for every child to know the love and protection of a family. So far, over 5,000 children have come to know that love with the help of a Show Hope grant. While we rejoice in that, we also know that many children are still waiting. There is…
Read MoreThe Great Adventure in China
“The Lord sits enthroned over the flood; the Lord sits enthroned as king forever. May the Lord give strength to his people! May the Lord bless his people with peace!” Psalm 29:10-11 When the sea rages violently on and the mountains tremble, God is still enthroned.When the tears fall like rain and the grief seems…
Read MoreMaria’s Legacy in One Year
May 21 marks the one year anniversary of Maria Sue Chapman’s entrance into heaven to be with Jesus. Five days after the tragic death of Maria the show hope team gathered for the first time, formally, in our board room.I clearly remember the tears trickling down my face and sharing with everyone the overwhelming sense…
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