OK....A reminder....I'm posting this again....Tell everyone you know. Watching this man this year up close and personal....I believe he would carry this title well. He is a man truly after Gods own heart. He has been amazing walking his family throughh this toughest of times. I know this is not a Big Deal in the grand scheme of life, but I sure would like to honor him with this. Thanks for voting on the Internet and text. Love ya, and thanks for indulging me.
Mary Beth
Ok....I'm a little embarrassed to do this but hey....it is my husband..... This is the first time ever that you can do this...GMA is actually allowing you to vote in two categories. So....If you feel so led, Please vote, and please tell you friends too.... I kind of think it would be a cool thing, but hey, of course I'm a little bias. Love to you all.
Mary Beth
The voting page is up. Alright Chapman fans, lets see you show up. : )
I voted for SC, Mary Beth! He deserves this!!
Posted by: Lynn | March 20, 2009 at 10:01 PM
So glad he is taking time to heal...and that you are able to see it. The peace of God which surpasses our understanding for all your family.
Posted by: Pouillyfamily | March 19, 2009 at 08:15 AM
there is no one who deserves it more than SCC.
they need to make an award to give to the musician's wife is the most amazing...and you would win :)
Posted by: erin | March 18, 2009 at 11:34 PM
I imagine that you are watching the Baylor, Georgetown game. :33.7 left on the clock and and while I am a Georgetown Girl, I just wanted to say good luck!
P.S. voted for your Hubby!
Posted by: Ashley | March 18, 2009 at 09:55 PM
Definitely voted for SCC. Also, will be traveling to Nashville around the time of the GMA show and so decided to go. Hope to see him accept the award! Praying for you.
Posted by: MT | March 18, 2009 at 09:26 PM
Hey Mary Beth...it's cool that you are so close and wish the best for him! Its great that you are reminding people espec when its the first year fans can vote!
Voted earlier...don't need to do any convincing :)
Enjoy the sunshine! (....and the SONshine :)
Cindy
Posted by: Cindy Koester,Byron,MN | March 18, 2009 at 05:42 PM
I think that is is really great of you to share your "personal" vacation time with us.
You are a sweet blessing! Misty Peterson
Posted by: Misty Peterson | March 18, 2009 at 05:11 PM
Already voted, even though I'm trying to convince our cable company to get the Gospel Music Channel! Don't put it past me to beg all of you to help me in that quest! ;)
Praying on this Wednesday for you two and the kiddos, MB and SCC!
Posted by: Kim | March 18, 2009 at 04:45 PM
Already voted!! Love the photos and hammerhead shark story! Great memories - yea! Can't wait to hear the new songs!!! Much love.
Posted by: Tricia | March 18, 2009 at 04:19 PM
I voted and told lots of people to vote the whole family deserves this. Thanks again for letting us into your lifes. Your the greatest.
Posted by: tammie | March 18, 2009 at 03:59 PM
Put my vote in already.
I hope you have an amazing day.
May the Lord bless you in a special way!
"Listen to me, all you who are left in Israel. I created you and have cared for you since before you were born. I will be your God throughout your lifetime - until your hair is white with age. I made you, and I will care for you. I will carry you along and save you." Isaiah 46:3-4 (NLT)
Posted by: Leanne | March 18, 2009 at 01:16 PM
Already did! He (and all of you!) deserve this honor. God has grown your ministry by leaps and bounds this year, and you have said "Blessed be the name of the Lord" through your road marked with suffering. What an amazing testimony about the love and grace of our Lord.
God has placed you on my heart even more than usual the last several weeks- just know that you are constantly being brought before the throne of grace. While our experiences are vastly different, my heart aches for a fellow grieving mother. Thirteen years ago today, in a couple of hours, we were told that our first child- a full term baby boy- had died just two days before he was due. As a mom who has also had the place her child's earthly body in the ground, please just know that my fervent prayers for you continue.
Much love and many prayers,
Janele
Posted by: Janele | March 18, 2009 at 11:39 AM
Already voted, and as others have said, wish I could vote again! Steven most definitely deserves to win.
Our Lord knew He could trust your family to bring Him glory and honor, even through such a difficult time. Just as all of us who love and admire all of you, I'm sure His heart breaks to see you hurting. The All About Love cd is my favorite, because of why Steven wrote it, and because of your participation. I can't wait to hear your new song together! Every day I continue to pray for all of you. Your strength, courage, and committment to our Lord is inspiring. You are a true inspiration to me as a mom and wife.
The shark story IS cool! We were at Fernandina Beach, FL several years ago and saw a baby hammerhead in knee deep water! As a mom in the water (jumping waves) with my 2 kids and my nephews, I DID freak out. It swam right by my daughter and oldest nephew. People say I'm paranoid about sharks, but where there are babies, there must be mommies! The next year, my oldest nephew was fishing from the same beach and caught a baby hammerhead.
Anyway, if you ever pass through Valdosta, GA on I-75..... :) Our home is always open to you, and it would be an honor to meet you. We are listed in the phone book, or you can message me on Facebook. Yea, I like to dream big!
Posted by: Wendy Lewellen | March 18, 2009 at 10:24 AM
Wish I could vote again and again. I have spread the word how to vote twice to all my family and friends. HE DESERVES THIS!!!! And I wish they had one for you too!!! You deserve an award too!
Hope you have a great rest of Spring Break. I love the little hammerhead shark, it was so cute. Did that little booger have any teeth yet?
Love ya!
Posted by: Robin - Mt. Juliet TN | March 18, 2009 at 09:46 AM
OK. Done!
Posted by: Julie | March 18, 2009 at 09:42 AM
Already voted! Wish we could vote online more than once....
Posted by: Laura Miller | March 18, 2009 at 09:28 AM
Mary Beth, you are so right. Steven so deserves this. I am not sure if will let me vote again for him. I already voted for him.
I love you all.
Posted by: Melody M | March 18, 2009 at 09:13 AM
Don't worry! The ones who love SCC music know how much he deserves this award. However, I must agree that you probably are a bit biased and have every right to be totally biased. He is your husband and what wife would not be biased if it were her husband up for an award?
Posted by: Patricia | March 18, 2009 at 09:09 AM
Mary Beth, you are so right....... he DOES deserve this......I've already voted but will keep spreading the word.
I LOVE the beach photos and Shaoey's shark video.......not sure I could have touched that thing!......it's a special blessing to see the sparkle in Stevey Joy's eyes.
Keep soaking up that sunshine.....can't wait to hear the new songs!
Posted by: Lori in MN | March 18, 2009 at 08:55 AM
No worries - faithful fans have voted away!!! :)
Hope you're having FUUUNNN! :)
Posted by: Emily | March 18, 2009 at 08:45 AM