Johnny Gaudreau’s Wife Left Everyone In Shock By Revealing For The First Time That She’s Pregnant During Heartbreaking Eulogy For The NHL All-Star Who Was Killed By Drunk Driver
Funeral services are being held in Pennsylvania for Columbus Blue Jackets player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, and as sad as that is, it got even worse with the news that came from Meredith Gaudreau.
In an emotional and tear-filled eulogy for her husband, the widow of the Columbus Blue Jackets star revealed Monday that she is nine weeks pregnant with the couple’s third child.
Gaudreau said the week she found out about her third child was her “favorite week” of her life.
“We’re actually a family of five,” she said during Monday’s funeral. “I’m in my ninth week of pregnancy with our third baby. A total surprise, but, again, Johnny’s beaming and so excited. I was so nervous because, again, this was a total surprise, but his reaction was just immediately kissing me and hugging me even though I was driving the car.
Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew Gaudreau were tragically killed by a suspected drunk driver while riding bikes together last month.
“Noa, our oldest, hasn’t even turned two yet,” Meredith continued on Monday, per Sportsnet. “In less than three years of marriage, we’ve created a family of five. It doesn’t even sound possible. But I look at it as the ultimate blessing. How lucky am I to be the mother of John’s three babies? Our last one being a blessing and so special, despite these difficult circumstances.”
While this was somewhat good news, it was also devastating since Johnny would never meet the child he helped to create with his wife.
She added, “To my babies, daddy loves you all so much, and you have the best daddy in the world.”
During her tearful speech, Meredith also mentioned Johnny and Matthew’s parents, Guy and Jane.
“I’ve heard stories, and I know raising these two boys so close in age was no easy feat, but they were both family first always. I wonder where they got that from,” Meredith said with a smile. “I pray that my relationship with my kids will mirror the relationship you have with all four of yours.”
