It’s been a tough week for people around the world as people everywhere are still finding ways to cope with the loss of Kobe Bryant and the tragic accident that took the lives of 9 people this past Sunday.
We can’t even begin to imagine how those who were closest to Kobe and his daughter, Gianna, are feeling right now as they try to wrap their head around this whole thing. On Wednesday evening, Vanessa Bryant posted for the very first time since the accident and she shared an extremely heartbreaking statement.
My girls and I want to thank the millions of people who’ve shown support and love during this horrific time. Thank you for all the prayers. We definitely need them. We are completely devastated by the sudden loss of my adoring husband, Kobe — the amazing father of our children; and my beautiful, sweet Gianna — a loving, thoughtful, and wonderful daughter, and amazing sister to Natalia, Bianka, and Capri. We are also devastated for the families who lost their loved ones on Sunday, and we share in their grief intimately. There aren’t enough words to describe our pain right now. I take comfort in knowing that Kobe and Gigi both knew that they were so deeply loved. We were so incredibly blessed to have them in our lives. I wish they were here with us forever. They were our beautiful blessings taken from us too soon. I’m not sure what our lives hold beyond today, and it’s impossible to imagine life without them. But we wake up each day, trying to keep pushing because Kobe, and our baby girl, Gigi, are shining on us to light the way. Our love for them is endless — and that’s to say, immeasurable. I just wish I could hug them, kiss them and bless them. Have them here with us, forever. Thank you for sharing your joy, your grief and your support with us. We ask that you grant us the respect and privacy we will need to navigate this new reality. To honor our Team Mamba family, the Mamba Sports Foundation has set up the MambaOnThree Fund to help support the other families affected by this tragedy. To donate, please go to MambaOnThree.org. To further Kobe and Gianna’s legacy in youth sports, please visit MambaSportsFoundation.org. Thank you so much for lifting us up in your prayers, and for loving Kobe, Gigi, Natalia, Bianka, Capri and me. #Mamba #Mambacita #GirlsDad #DaddysGirls #Family ❤️
Vanessa thanked everyone for all of the messages and support she’s received over the past few days, but also asked that people respect her and her family’s privacy as they try to get through this tough time.
You can help support the families affected by this tragedy through the MambaOnThree Fund, which was set up by the Mamba Sports Foundation, by visiting MambaOnThree.org.
(H/T Instagram/vanessabryant)
