logo

Shaunie O'Neal asks for prayers in emotional post as son Shareef undergoes heart surgery

Ra'eesah Manack
Dec 14, 2018
11:32 A.M.

Shaq O’Neal’s Ex-Wife Shaunie ‘Basketball Wives’ fans to ask for prayers. She took to Instagram to post the emotional pleas as her son Shareef is admitted for heart surgery.

Advertisement

Shaunie O’Neal took to Instagram to pleas to fans for prayers. Her son, Shareef O’Neal is being taken into theatre for a heart surgery to correct an irregularity.

The teenage UCLA basketball star was recently forced to miss the 2018 season because of the health issue. On Thursday morning, his mum shared a picture of her "baby boy" laying in a hospital bed.

Advertisement

The distraught mother asked fans to remember her son in their prayers and send him positive thoughts. In her post, she added a heartfelt note as the caption.

“This morning was by far my toughest moment being a Mom. If only I could take his place today. Could I at least go with him in that operating room and hold his hand. Separating from him as he was wheeled off to surgery was heartbreaking. THATS MY BABY!” wrote the worried mum.

Advertisement

Shaunie continued saying, “I don’t care how old, how big, how grown my kids get I still want to protect them. I had no control over any of this. But there is a God, I trust and believe He is in there with my baby right now and has complete control.”

Advertisement

Fans took to the comments section to share their prayers. Some also shared stories of their experiences and words of comfort for Shaunie.

One fan replied: “I know that feeling all too well. By far the worse experience any mother can go thru is separating from your kid when they undergo surgery. May God cradle their son in His hands. May He guide hands, minds, and machinery of the surgeons in Jesus name…AMEN”

Advertisement

Shareef had opened up about his health issue through an Instagram post earlier in the year. He wrote, "Recently I found out I had a serious heart issue ... I am very blessed to be here living today, one of those moments on the court could’ve been my last breath.”

After his announcement, Shaunie had posted a statement of her own. She expressed her thanks for the outpour of support that they received from fans.

Advertisement

"As a parent, it's always tough to watch your child/children go through anything that's out of your control! Shareef's spirits and strength during this time has helped us all through the process. He's beyond strong, and understands that this setback will only be apart of his amazing testimony." wrote his mother in her statement.

With her new revelation, they were once more inundated with support and prayers from fans. The response has been overwhelmingly positive and blew some fans away.

One commenter even took to Instagram to confess saying, “Trust and believe this is his healing and he will fully recover soon. It felt good reading all of these comments. One thing about our people we will drag each other but when it really matters, we have one another’s back. God has already done it Shaunie."

Advertisement
info
Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories!
By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy
Advertisement
Related posts

'DWTS' Star Derek Hough’s Wife Speaks Out for the 1st Time after Skull Surgery with Her New Buzz Cut

February 06, 2024

2023's Sexiest Bald Man Revealed by Study, Sparking Public Discussion

November 27, 2023

Prince William Seen for the 1st Time since Wife Catherine's Hospitalization with 'Sadness in His Eyes'

January 19, 2024

'He Was My Hero': Toby Keith's Daughter Pays Heartfelt Tribute for the First Time Since His Death

February 12, 2024

Loretta Lynn’s Son Ernest Ray Underwent ‘Critical Surgery’ — Family Asks for Prayers

January 24, 2024

Ryan Goodell Is Actress Nikki Deloach's Husband: Inside Their over 20-Year Relationship

December 09, 2023

14-Year-Old Illinois Girl Dies While Playing a Basketball Game at School

January 31, 2024

Lady Adopts Orphan Boy, 5 Years Later He Finds Out She is Responsible for His Parents’ Deaths – Story of the Day

December 18, 2023

Angel Reese's Parents: Angel Webb Reese & Michael Reese Also Played Basketball

November 15, 2023

Loretta Lynn's Daughter to Undergo 'Critical Surgery' as She Battles 'Reoccurring' Illness

February 13, 2024

'This Hits So Hard': Toby Keith's Photo with Wife & Their Only Son Leaves Fans Heartbroken

February 07, 2024

I Took My Son to the Hospital after Accident and Found Out He Wasn't Really My Son – Story of the Day

January 31, 2024

Celine Dion Displays Enviable Leg in Silk Wrap Dress with Thigh-High Slit during Appearance amid Illness

February 05, 2024

Country Legend Toby Keith’s Final Performances Just 2 Months before His Passing — Video

February 06, 2024