Krispy Kreme in east Orlando is gone!

I can't believe it! The Krispy Kreme doughnuts location on University Blvd. has closed down! I tried to go there last weekend for breakfast and was shocked to see that the doors were locked, no one was there, and there was a sign on the glass door stating that they had closed! The only locations left in the Orlando area are in Winter Park, Mall at Millenia area, and somewhere else in Orlando (can't remember). I guess it must be due to the terrible economy. What in the world is east Orlando going to do without our beloved Krispy Kreme doughnuts? Somehow, buying a box at Publix or the nearby 7-11 store just doesn't sound nearly as good as the hot and fresh ones you can get at the Krispy Kreme business locations. And, let's face it...Dunkin' Donuts is just not the same taste either. I am truly bummed!

YouTube video of Maria Sue Chapman with her Daddy!

I found this precious video clip while looking online for any updates on how the Chapman family is doing. It was on a blog site run by their manager friend, Jim Houser. It was filmed just about two months ago and it captures a cute and funny side of their little girl, Maria. I thought some of you might enjoy watching this...

Such a tragedy...

I don't know if you've heard, but yesterday the daughter of my all-time favorite Christian musician/artist, Steven Curtis Chapman, was tragically killed in an unfortunate accident at their home. Her name was Maria and she was 5 years old, their youngest adopted daughter from China. Most recently, Steven had written a very popular song entitled, "Cinderella", with lyrics inspired by recent precious moments Steven had with his daughters. The Chapmans have three biological children (a daughter and two sons) and three younger daughters who were all adopted from China. Sadly, yesterday the Chapman family was also going to be hosting a high school graduation party at their home for their son Caleb. Apparently, their other son, Will, accidentally tried to back out of their driveway and did not see little Maria directly behind the SUV before running over her. I can't even begin to imagine the feelings the entire family must be going through at this moment, especially their son, Will, who was driving the vehicle. My prayers are with their entire family and I hope that no one I know EVER has to go through this kind of a tragic loss of a child. Thank goodness for the family's strong Christian faith and for the hope they have in Jesus that one day they will see Maria again in Heaven. Below is a video clip of Steven talking about his motivation for the new song, Cinderella. It's also the first song playing right now on my playlist (track 03). What a touching little video clip this is to see, especially in light of what's just happened in their family.