Bucs star Shaq Barrett and wife Jordana are expecting a baby girl – two months after their two-year-old daughter drowned in a swimming pool
Bucs star Shaq Barrett and his wife Jordana are expecting a baby girl and announce the news two months after their two-year-old daughter Aaryah drowned in a swimming pool.
Taking to Instagram, Jordana shared that they are expecting a daughter who they will name Allanah in February next year.
She wrote: “A few weeks into our Sweet Girls Heaven Day, Shaquil and I found out we were pregnant!
“All I know is that Arrayah had a special touch in choosing this sweet girl for our family!” We are so beyond blessed, so beyond grateful that God chose to give us another little girl!
“We miss our Arrayah every second of every day but I can count on her to be the best big angel sister to little Allanah!”
Bucs star Shaq Barrett and his wife Jordana are expecting a baby girl next February
The couple’s two-year-old daughter, Aaryah, drowned in a swimming pool earlier this year
Barrett’s wife Jordana made the announcement with an emotional post on social media
“Arrayah has given me hope.” She has changed so many lives in the short two years that she has blessed this earth and God works in such mysterious ways, but I will never doubt His plans for my life.
“Through the worst of the worst he turns around and uses ALL things for good.” I will trust him when it is the hardest and praise him in all good things.
“His plans are, and always will be, far better than my own.” Serve a God who cares, a God who gives, a God who takes, a God who comforts, and a God who is unshakable in us loves when we don’t deserve it. Thank you Jesus!’
Aaryah’s death was described by police as “a purely accidental and tragic incident”. Arrayah was the youngest of four children the Baltimore-born Barrett has with his wife Jordanna.
“Today’s tragic news is heartbreaking for all members of the Buccaneers family.” “Our thoughts and prayers are with Shaq, Jordanna and the entire Barrett family at this incredibly difficult time,” the Buccaneers said in a statement at the time.
“While no words can offer true comfort at a time like this, we offer them our support and love as they begin to process this very difficult loss of their beloved Arrayah.”
He and his wife met in high school and married in February 2012.
They have three surviving children: sons Shaquil Jr. and Braylon, and daughter Aaliyah.
The Barrett family were pictured together before the tragedy struck – their three surviving children are sons Shaquil Jr. and Braylon and daughter Aaliyah
Barrett, a two-time Super Bowl champion, has a four-year, $72 million contract with the Bucs
Sending his condolences to the family, Tom Brady posted, “The Bradys love you.”
The two-time Pro Bowler and two-time Super Bowl champion agreed to a four-year, $72 million deal with the Buccaneers in March 2021.
Barrett suffered a season-ending injury in October and tore his left Achilles tendon during the Buccaneers’ Week 8 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
Teammate Tom Brady was leading the Barrett family’s tributes when news of his daughter’s death first broke.
“The Bradys love you,” the legendary quarterback wrote alongside a picture of the Barrett family on his Instagram Story.