From the Tennessean:
Steven Curtis Chapman’s youngest child died Wednesday evening after being struck by a car driven by her teenage brother in the driveway of the family’s Williamson County home.
Maria, one of the Christian singer’s six children, was taken by LifeFlight to Vanderbilt Hospital, which confirmed the death, according to Laura McPherson, a spokeswoman for the Tennessee Highway Patrol.
The 5-year-old was hit by an SUV driven by her teenage brother, she said. Police did not give the driver’s name.
The teen was driving a Toyota Land Cruiser down the driveway of the rural home at about 5:30 p.m. and several children were playing in the area, McPherson said. He did not see Maria in the driveway before the vehicle struck her, she said.
“It appears to be a terrible accident,’’ McPherson said.
They've set up a special blog so you can meet Maria and express your condolence. I just couldn't believe it when I read some of the details. They were celebrating their oldest daughter's engagement and just hours away from celebrating a son's graduation. And they've got some videos on there of Steven singing and washing dishes with Maria not too long ago. You just never know what the day will bring do you?
I'm one of those people who struggles with finding the right words to say when it comes to grief. Nothing seems quite right. All I can think of is carrying them to the Throne of Grace. Only He can carry them through this.
Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace,
that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Hebrews 4:16
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