Indianapolis Colts center Ryan Kelly took to social media Monday to announce the tragic loss of his baby daughter.
Kelly was inactive for the Week 15 win over the New England Patriots after complications with the baby arose on Wednesday. He announced the tragic news on Instagram on Monday following the game.
“Nothing made me happier than being your Dad. You gave your Mom and I that gift. You were simply a miracle and always will be. I’m sorry you never got to open those sweet eyes and see us or take your first steps but you have angel wings now. You left this world too soon but we know God had a bigger purpose for you. Your mom and I find comfort knowing you’re being loved on by your great grandparents. Thank you for watching over us and your future siblings. I’ll forever wonder who you’d be today. Until we meet again my sweet girl, I love you.”
Kelly’s wife, Emma, also took to Instagram to share what happened. They learned on Wednesday that the baby’s heart stopped beating for unknown reasons and still had to deliver the baby as she was 19 weeks along.
“I was so angry at first that I had to deliver her, only for it to become the biggest blessing out of this nightmare. It gave Ryan and I the opportunity to hold our little Saint, Mary Kate, before officially saying goodbye to her. These 19 weeks with her opened our hearts & souls more than we ever imagined possible & I’m forever grateful we had some time, earth-side, with the little girl who made us mom and dad.”
It has been an emotional week and will continue to be for Kelly and his family, but he will have his Colts family to lean on as they try to get through this tragic time.
