Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and his wife Kelly expressed their deep sorrow over the recent floods in Central Texas that have claimed 121 lives and left 170 people missing, according to CBS News. The couple shared their emotional response to the disaster during a podcast episode released on July 10, highlighting the tragic impact on affected families and communities.
Matthew and Kelly Stafford Reflect on the Impact of the Central Texas Floods
During an episode of The Morning After with Kelly Stafford and Hank, Matthew Stafford described the experience of witnessing the devastation as “awful” and difficult to comprehend. He noted the challenge of imagining waking up in the middle of the night to such a catastrophic event, whether at a camp or nearby.
“Awful, awful thing to see,” Matthew Stafford said [2:09]. “I can’t imagine in the middle of the night waking up to something like that, whether you were at the camp or around. It’s a tough thing to look at.
“Tough to understand why those things happen. Definitely heart-wrenching. A tough thing to read about and see about. Just thinking about the people in that region of the country. It hits pretty close to home for me,” he added.
Kelly Stafford spoke about the children affected by the floods, especially those who had been excited to attend Camp Mystic, a sleepaway camp for girls. She expressed her empathy, reflecting on what the experience must be like for both the kids and their parents.
“We’re sending our girls to sleepaway camp for the first time this year. They’re so excited. I imagine those girls were so excited to get to go to this camp. For it to end like that is just so hard. I can’t put my feet in these parents’ shoes right now,” she said [3:46].
The tragedy also touched the Kansas City Chiefs organization personally. Clark Hunt, the team’s owner, lost an extended family member in the floods. His daughter, Gracie Hunt, took to Instagram to share the heartbreaking news and announced a significant donation to support flood victims.
Kelly Stafford Shares Joyful Moments from Family’s Summer Break
Before the floods, Kelly Stafford gave fans a glimpse of her family’s warm summer moments. On June 18, she posted a collection of photos showcasing her daughters enjoying their vacation activities. The images showed the children smiling in a garden, horseback riding, dancing, and performing gymnastics.
“Summer (so far) with my besties”
Kelly’s posts highlighted a peaceful, joyful time with her four daughters, including twins Sawyer and Chandler, Hunter, and Tyler. The couple, together since college and married in 2015, have built a close-knit family through the years. Their youngest, Tyler, was born in 2020.
Matthew and Kelly Stafford’s personal reflections on the flood disaster stand out as a sincere expression of concern, especially since the region feels close to their hearts. Their experience as parents influences their empathy towards families affected by this catastrophe.
As efforts continue to find missing persons and provide aid to those impacted, the Stafford family’s response helps bring awareness to the scale of the tragedy and the urgent needs of Central Texas communities. The connection of public figures like the Staffords and the Hunts emphasizes the widespread support rallying behind flood survivors during this difficult time.
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