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Technorati“Shaohannah saw him coming up the driveway. And she said, ‘Hey, here comes Will. He'll get on you the monkey bars,’" Chapman recalled to King.
“And he would. It didn't matter what was going on. In Will's life, he would stop and play with his sisters," the award-winning artist added.
“And so what we understand is, is he just came around the corner, he didn't see her and she was running to him and struck her at that point.”
Despite the pain and suffering that the accident has brought, the Chapmans have held on to their faith and to each other while receiving comfort from God and the wider Christian community.
And their process of mourning has been an inspiration to many – even those without faith.
“Larry [King] openly admitted to the Chapmans, he lacks faith and he doesn't understand their faith. Going to one break he did say, 'wow,' when reflecting on their faith. And also then said, 'I wish I had your faith,'” reported Houser in his web log the day after the Chapmans' appearance on "Larry King Live."
“Steven commented, ‘Larry, if Billy Graham is praying for you, I think you're a marked man.’ And as they parted ways Caleb Chapman said to Mr. King, ‘I'm going to pray that God will give you the faith you need,’” Houser added.
As for believers, many are witnessing how large an impact the Chapmans’ loss has had and continues to have.
“God really used the Chapmans last night to speak to so many people,” wrote “Ginnie” in response to Houser’s Aug. 8 report on the Chapmans' "Larry King Live" appearance.
“Only God can bring a tragedy like this and turn it into an opportunity to show millions of people His strength and power in our lives as His Children.”
In addition to media appearances, Chapman has also been using the stage to share about his family's path toward recovery following Maria Sue’s death.
Although Chapman had stopped touring and declined interviews after the May 21 tragedy, he decided later to continue with his U.S. concerts, according to manager Houser.
"We wanted to go forward and give him the opportunity to share his faith," Houser told the Star-Telegram. "Faith is what he does. It’s a profound, sad time ... But the family is clinging to their faith and the assurance they will see Maria again."
Beginning with the July 11 Lifest in Oshkosh, Wisc., Chapman hit the road and plans to continue through Sept. 20.
In October, Chapman will team up with fellow Christian music superstar Michael W. Smith for the first time for “The United Tour,” a monthlong tour that kicks off Oct. 9 in Columbus, Ohio.
Chapman's international tours, meanwhile, have been canceled so he can be close to his family.
