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May 29, 2008

Healing a 'big sad shake'

Sarah Appleton zoomed around her house, plunking away at her piano or cutting up dryer sheets to make a miniature Cinderella rag dress.more>>

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May 29, 2008

New United Nations Report Will Show U.S. Leads World in Child Adoptions

New York, NY (LifeNews.com/CFAM) -- An upcoming report from the United Nations Population Division is expected to highlight adoption trends worldwide, some of which appear linked to changing social norms and legal developments.more>>

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May 29, 2008

$275,000 donated to Steven Curtis Chapman’s adoption organization

Shaohannah’s Hope has received about $275,000 in donations since the May 21 death of Maria Sue Chapman, 5.more>>

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May 28, 2008

China reluctant to let Americans adopt orphans

Maggie Hassett, now 17 months old, is one of the lucky ones. Born in China's Chongqing municipality, which hugs the eastern side of Sichuan province, she was adopted by Buffalo, N.Y., speech pathologist Alicia Campbell and her husband, David Hassett, in September and was safe at her new home when the May 12 earthquake struck her native country.more>>

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May 23, 2008

The entire Steven Curtis Chapman family is in our prayers.

Be sure to watch the videos at this site. They give a bitter sweet glimpse of the joy Maria Sue brought to the Chapmans.

Her legacy lives on through her family and the many others the Chapmans have inspired/helped through music and their commitment to adoption.

Musician Steven Curtis Chapman's daughter killed in accident

West Michigan Christian music fans are expressing their sympathy for Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman after the death of his 5-year-old daughter in an accident Wednesday in the family's driveway.more>>

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May 22, 2008

Daughter of Christian Music Star Killed by Car

The 5-year-old daughter of Grammy-winning Christian music star Steven Curtis Chapman was struck and killed Wednesday by a sport utility vehicle driven by her brother, authorities said.more>>

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May 22, 2008

China earthquake: 4,000 children orphaned

The earthquake in Sichuan has left more than 4,000 children orphaned, officials say. more>>

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May 21, 2008

My heart stopped when I read this! I am filled with sorrow for Stephen Curtis Chapman and his family.

MARIA SUE CHAPMAN, DAUGHTER OF STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN, DIES IN ACCIDENT AT FAMILY HOME

NASHVILLE, TN...5/21/08... At approximately 5pm on the afternoon of Thursday May 21st, Maria Sue Chapman, 5 years old and the youngest daughter to Steven and Mary Beth Chapman was struck in the driveway of the Chapman home in Franklin, TN.more>>

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May 21, 2008

China quake survivors return to classes

MIANYANG, China (AP) — China's national anthem struck up and 200 young students bellowed along inside a huge tent at a camp for homeless earthquake survivors.more>>

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May 21, 2008

UNICEF External Situation Report China Earthquake – 21 May 2008

The death toll from the earthquake rose to 40,075 nationwide with 247,645 injured and 32,361 people missing. (Updated as of 6 pm 2008-05-20) more>>