Posts Tagged ‘Maria’
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 MoreApril Prayer Focus: AvaJo
We’re so excited for you to meet AvaJo. She is a 3-year-old princess who we just love. She’s full of life and spunk, and her curiosity keeps her on her toes! AvaJo is always exploring when she plays outside. AvaJo is friendly and outgoing, and she’s also cuddly and sweet. She can go from playing full-speed…
Read MoreA Whimsical God
Have you ever pictured God as whimsical? I hadn’t until about eight years ago. I’ve often pictured God as loving, gentle, strong, and jealous—you know, the characteristics many of us grew up reading about. Those characteristics would allow my imagination to conjure up a picture of God in my mind. Whether that was an image…
Read MoreA Word From Mary Beth Chapman: Glimpses of Goodness
May is always a difficult month for the Chapmans. It reminds us of what is missing, or broken if you will. Maria as most of you know, went to be with Jesus on the 21st of May, 2008. Since that day, May always presents itself with the dread of anticipating “the day”. Our family always…
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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