me and the girls
The girls got to come with mom out on the road this week with me will and dad. They just wanted to say to everyone reading this. Maria is very sorry she could not attend this photoshoot she was to busy taking a nap in the back of the bus. Maybe shell appear in the next blog. Who knows?
Well until then
hakuna matata
caleb c.
aww, your sisters are adorable! I say hi back. :] Have fun on the road and remember to come back to Wisconsin sometime soon!
-Tania <3
Posted by: Tania | March 08, 2008 at 03:18 PM
Yo. I don't know what urged me to look up yall's tour schedule but wouldn't ya know it, you already came to Houston. Drat. Meh, see you guys next year or something.
I listened to your tunes on your site - GOOD STUFF MAN!! Simple, melody-driven tunes. Awesome. I think I'll attempt to cover one tonight. Don't play guitar but we'll see what i can do on the keys. I'll link you an mp3 later. 'Till then, hope you guys stay safe out there.
Blessings!
-isai
Posted by: Isai | March 08, 2008 at 03:42 PM
OOO!!! I forgot to say HULLO to the girlies.
HELLOOOOOOO!!!!!!! *waves*
Posted by: Isai | March 08, 2008 at 03:45 PM
Awh..what cuties! How fun for them to be able to travel with you.
I (along with friends Abbi and Elli) got to meet you in Milwaukee if you remember.
Thank you so much for your music Caleb. It is really a blessing - I listen to each song as I'm going to bed to calm me down and each morning to get my day started off right. Keep writing songs for us to sing along with you :). God Bless!
Posted by: Jill | March 08, 2008 at 07:12 PM
Aw, that is so great that you get to travel with your family! Do you even read these comments because there are soooo many that just say the same thing over and over! lol I think on your last one the consences was to go for just a trim. What did you decide???? God Bless...and come back to Michigan!
Rachel <3
Posted by: Rachel Beth | March 08, 2008 at 08:20 PM
Silly girls...glad they got to come on the road for a couple days. Tell Maria naps are good! They're what keep me alive!
Posted by: Rebecca H. | March 08, 2008 at 08:47 PM
this pic is too cute!! I wish the weather would have been better in Ohio on the 7th cause I really wanted to see you in concert!! Hey girls!!
Elysha
Posted by: Elysha | March 09, 2008 at 12:01 PM
Hey, i got to see you, your dad and will preform on Friday. I just wanted to tell ya'll that it was an absolutely AMAZING experience for me and thank-you for your sharing your music. You are soooo talented and it was just such a joy to see you share your talent. SO, thanks! And i hope ya'll got out ok, Cinci had like 15 inches of snow!
ps your sisters are adorable!
Posted by: Joanie | March 09, 2008 at 01:42 PM
Your sisters are so adorable!
your family is amazing!
Posted by: Jenna! | March 11, 2008 at 01:03 PM
Hey, I had the privelege of seeing you and your dad perform on Blizzard Day in the 'Nati. You all were so awesome. I thought you were really talented. I play electric violin and I think its so cool when people actually play and sing their music live. Your sisters are so cute!!! Your dad is awesome, you're awesome and I hope you keep singing.
Posted by: Jessica | March 11, 2008 at 01:44 PM
Your sisters are really cute!
I saw you guys in Brookfield, Wisconsin about 2 weeks ago. It was my first concert ever and I loved it! You did a great job!
Posted by: Macy | March 11, 2008 at 03:59 PM
Simply precious.
Posted by: undignifiedhope321 | May 04, 2008 at 03:36 PM
I just heard about what happened. I want you to know that by the time you read this, you will already have had several hundred prayers go up on your behalf. Know that God is close to the broken hearted. Listen carefully for Him to speak to you where you are. Keep a pen nearby to write the words that He gives you. Most of all, get lost in His word. In Christ, Hope
Posted by: Hope-us | May 21, 2008 at 08:39 PM
Oh, I am so sorry for your family right now...I can't imagine the pain. Please know that the prayers of millions will be with you. God is with you.
Posted by: Ann | May 21, 2008 at 09:00 PM
Praying for you--may God comfort you and hold you in the palm of His hand. That is where Maria is right now!
Posted by: Shannon | May 21, 2008 at 10:40 PM
I am so saddend to hear this news tonight. Please know that God has a plan/purpose for all of what you and your family are going through. He will never let you go. We hope that you are feeling all of the prayers being sent your way. your brothers and sisters in Christ are lifting you up...and we will continue to do so. Praying that your testimony will be a witness to all. My deepest sympathy goes out to you right now. Hang on to Jesus...
Posted by: Rachel | May 22, 2008 at 12:06 AM
Hi,
When I woke up this morning my dad rushed into my room. I am the biggest fan of your family..and as I got up to someone whispering in my ear, I knew something happened. My dad told me the tragic news of what has just recently happened in your family. I am completely and totally sorry. I cant even imagine what you and your family are thinking right now. I just wanted to let you know that you are in many prayers, ecspecially mine. God Bless you.
♥ Ashley Reedy
Posted by: Ashley | May 22, 2008 at 05:05 AM
You and your brother touched my heart when I saw you both play on tour. I listen to your cd every day and just think of The amazing talent that the Lord has given you both! I pray that through all of this horrible accident that you both will stay 100% commited to God! His ways are not our ways but He truely know what is best even in the worst situations! Praying of your family!
Posted by: Dusty | May 22, 2008 at 09:28 AM
I am so sorry for the loss of Maria. God knows best and he never does something and regrets it. Maria is rejoycing with the Lord in heaven right now, happier then she has ever been in all of her 5 years of living and someday soon, you will all be able to see her again. Love you guys! May God be with you through this hard time.
Posted by: Macy | May 22, 2008 at 01:54 PM
The shockwave hit our Canadian airways this afternoon with the tragic news. Please rest in the prayers of millions who are praying and are grieving with you over this ACCIDENT!
Why do bad things happen to good people, we don't know? Only God knows.
You are all loved.
Joyce
Posted by: Joyce Neill | May 22, 2008 at 03:06 PM
I am praying for you and your family. I can not begin to imagine what you are going through, but very thankful that your obvious FAITH in our FATHER ABOVE WILL GET YOU THROUGH THIS!!!!
With love and our prayers,
Kristie and family
Posted by: Kristie | May 22, 2008 at 04:34 PM
Although I love and listen to Steven Curtis Chapman, I didn't realize your family had three adopted daughters until I heard about your loss and found this Website. We don't understand God's plan for us, but He had a plan for Maria's life. This tradedy has brought me to here, and, in turn, has me seriously wanting a little Maria in my life. I don't have any children and would love to adopt an orphan child. Thanks for your blogs and ministry!
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Posted by: Jan | May 22, 2008 at 05:04 PM
Hey!! I am a missionary kid in Mexico..and i wanted to say hi....i just wanted you to know that i am praying for you!! You guys are an awesome family, and i know this is a hard time..i cant even comprehend how hard it must be...but i AM praying for you and will have many ppl praying.....i would love to be in contact with you... :) thnx...
Posted by: Charissa Haworth | May 22, 2008 at 05:30 PM
To the Chapman Family,
I immediately said a prayer for your family at 4 am this morning when I heard of your loss of Maria on the news. After viewing the videos on your blog I could see that she was full of joy and she brought that joy into your family. I know that she will be sadly missed however as you said in one of your March blog videos- If any one of you are suffering let him pray.
In Christ,
TD
Posted by: TD | May 22, 2008 at 08:55 PM
Maria seemed like a special little girl with a big cozy heart. You all have the prayers of SO many with you and you all are very blessed to have such a wonderful and strong family. We are thinking about you day and night. May God bless the time to come and be with all of you. I admire your family for everything you all do. Take care and thank you for inspiring me to become a child of God.
:)
Posted by: soblessedtolive | May 23, 2008 at 09:16 AM
We are praying for your family.
We are so sorry for your loss.
The Wheeler family-Elkhart,IN
Posted by: Lisa Wheeler | May 24, 2008 at 07:27 PM
I am very sorry for your loss. May God help you in this difficult time. All my thoughts are with your family,
Posted by: cyntia | May 25, 2008 at 02:01 PM
*hug*
Posted by: Jessica | May 25, 2008 at 03:40 PM
Caleb, Congratulations on such a long road. You give me hope for my two teenage sons. One whose name is also Caleb. Our prayers are with your family during this sorrowful time and during a time of such wonderful accomplishment. May God use you as he has your father. May you all have peace. God being our Father makes all of us family and we grieve with you and your family as if Maria was ours too. My Caleb is adopted, he is 17 yrs. old now and I have 4 biological children as well. God is wonderful to put the spirit of adoption into our lives. With all our love and best wishes. Robin
Posted by: Robin | May 27, 2008 at 05:07 AM
CONGRATULATIONS Caleb! May GOD continue to bless you and use you in such a mighty way. Praying for you and your family.
Posted by: Tera , St. Augustine, Florida | May 27, 2008 at 10:18 AM
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Lean hard on the Lord through this. He is the only one that truly can heal and restore you through this most difficult time. Jesus is a strong tower. We pray that the peace of God will sustain you now and always. We are praying for you all.
The Joy Family
Posted by: Theresa Joy | May 27, 2008 at 04:30 PM
what beautiful little girls. It's amazing how you love them.
Though I did not know her personally, Maria is missed terribly. She was the essence of life. I'm still praying.
Posted by: Jessie | May 28, 2008 at 09:20 AM
Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!! "Earth loss is Heaven's gain" (song by The Singing Cookes) May God Bless you all and keep on using you for His Glory.
Posted by: patsyanndishman | May 28, 2008 at 10:39 AM
Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!! "Earth loss is Heaven's gain" (song by The Singing Cookes) May God Bless you all and keep on using you for His Glory.patsy ann dishman
Posted by: patsyanndishman | May 28, 2008 at 10:41 AM
Congrats! I pray for your family as you go through your lost and as you go where ever God takes you in life. :)
In His Grip,
Allison Windham
MK to Romania XD
Posted by: Allison Windham | May 28, 2008 at 12:33 PM
My heart hurt as I realized this is your life now. One short on this side of life. I am praying for each of your hearts. You all are great examples of your parent's lives. Keep living strong! Your grief may reach more people than you'll ever know. Your music is awesome as well.
Posted by: Rachel W | May 28, 2008 at 08:49 PM
Hey,
Just wanted to say my family has all been praying for yours and we are so sorry that this happened. I have 3 younger adopted sisters from 1-China 2- Cambodia. I love them to death and I cannot imagine what it would be like to loose one of them! Maria reminds me so much of my youngest sister, and I was so sad when I found out what happened. Hang in there.
Posted by: Bethany | May 29, 2008 at 06:26 AM
I'm so sorry.
We're holding on to Jesus with you...
Posted by: Ruth | May 29, 2008 at 01:30 PM
May God Bless and comfort your family. The Lord has woke me many times with your family on my heart and mind and I would pray for you all. May the Lord's grace be sufficient for your every need!
Posted by: Leslie-MI | May 29, 2008 at 03:28 PM
You guies are so cute together. I would like to be loved like you do them cute little girls.
Posted by: Rosie Nordlund | June 04, 2008 at 06:08 AM
i am so blessed by ur music. it it so awsome. i am giving my sympathy to you and your family. god bless you.
melissa kees
Posted by: melissa kees | June 07, 2008 at 02:00 PM
It's really neet you and your family get along so well. A lot of families arn't like that. Being an only child, I have never experienced what it is like to have siblings. Anyway, your a really good brother. Keep it up.
Posted by: Tera Anderson | June 11, 2008 at 08:23 AM
aw! Caleb your sisters are sooo cute!! They're very blessed you love them so much!! Hi Girls!!!
Abby
Posted by: Abby | June 16, 2008 at 02:14 PM
I am 13 years old and want you and your family to know that I heard about maria and that i am praying a lot and I know it is hard but god has a plan and a reason for everything and he can be mysterious but we just have to stay faithful. Also he understands what your family is experiencing but just remember that god promises "I know the plans i have for you...they are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope." (Jeremiah 29:11) i am really sorry. i hope that when and if your family reads this it makes your day brighter. My daddy is the worship minister at franklin christian church here in franklin, tn. We would love if your family could visit sometime. My name is Emily and I have a twin named Amanda and an older sister Bailey. We saw you in concert at Rocketown and we thought you were amazing! i listen to your cd all the time. my favorite song is invisible tears. Also, please tell Will that he is an incredibly gifted drummer. Well, i hope that you and your family have a great week. god bless!
Posted by: Emily Harris | June 23, 2008 at 12:51 PM
Hey Girls!! Hey Caleb! Love the face!!
Posted by: Abby Hagan | July 18, 2008 at 02:45 PM