#PrayersUp: Dwight Howard Son’s Mother Passes Away From Epileptic Seizure!

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Please join us in within immediate prayer as we send our deepest condolences to NBA all Star #DwightHoward , upon the recent passing of his son’s mother after suffering from a epileptic seizure!

Melissa Rios, 31 mother to Howard’s six year old son David passed away March. 27th in Calabasas, California reports ESPN NEWS.

“I’ve had some things happen in my personal life that has been difficult to really handle,” states Howard within a recent video conference call. “My son’s mom, she had passed away a month and a half ago and it’s extremely difficult for me to try to understand how to talk to my son, who’s 6 years old, just about the whole situation.” 

Howard goes on to state that his other children are the only thing that are currently giving him peace during this rough time.

“Every moment counts,” Howard says. “Be grateful for every situation that you have, just be grateful for life. I think we also take for granted the little things and just spending time with people and stuff like that. And you know after having all these situations, it’s like, reconfirming to me just stay in the moment. Always be grateful. Always be grateful for everything you have, every little thing that happens.”

Sources have confirmed that Rios funeral service took place in Reno, Nevada. It has been stated that social distancing orders were put into place for the ceremony due to the COVID19 crisis.