Last Friday night, we had the privilege of seeing Steven Curtis Chapman at our very own Parkview Christian Church. What an amazing night! Due to demand, he did 2 nights in a row, and he did not disappoint. Laura and I received an incredible gift from an anonymous donor - Someone purchased and donated to us (as an adoptive family) 2 front row seats, along with 2 "meet-and-greet" passes for after the show. I've been a fan of SCC for a very long time, so this came as a humbling surprise to us. We were looking forward to meeting him and sharing with him our investment in Chinese adoption (as he and his wife have also adopted 3 girls from China). What a guy - he took a few minutes to listen to our story, and he encouraged us in our venture. It was so awesome to look at him through a new perspective - that of an adoptive father, not just one of my favorite artists. He was so gracious. He even signed our "Shaoey and Dot" book, "To Raina - God Bless You - Steven". I can't wait to tell her the story of that signature. I don't think I'll ever forget that night.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Steven Curtis Chapman @ Parkview
Last Friday night, we had the privilege of seeing Steven Curtis Chapman at our very own Parkview Christian Church. What an amazing night! Due to demand, he did 2 nights in a row, and he did not disappoint. Laura and I received an incredible gift from an anonymous donor - Someone purchased and donated to us (as an adoptive family) 2 front row seats, along with 2 "meet-and-greet" passes for after the show. I've been a fan of SCC for a very long time, so this came as a humbling surprise to us. We were looking forward to meeting him and sharing with him our investment in Chinese adoption (as he and his wife have also adopted 3 girls from China). What a guy - he took a few minutes to listen to our story, and he encouraged us in our venture. It was so awesome to look at him through a new perspective - that of an adoptive father, not just one of my favorite artists. He was so gracious. He even signed our "Shaoey and Dot" book, "To Raina - God Bless You - Steven". I can't wait to tell her the story of that signature. I don't think I'll ever forget that night.
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How amazing that God would give you that few moments with Steven, knowing that in just a few short days his little one would be taken home in such a tragic way. That was no coincidence, or chance meeting, but a divine appointment for you both. God put all the pieces together to make it possible for your face to face encounter. Maybe it'll take a while to understand the reason and the timing, maybe it won't be understood for a long time, but God had a reason and you can be sure it was a perfect one for you, for Laura AND for Steven. I love you always.... Mom
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