Matthew Stafford reveals mysterious connections after floods in Texas
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford After flooding in Texas, it was found that personal contacts with Mystic camp killed at least 27 campers and counselors.
Stafford, 37, revealed in his wife episode Thursday, July 10 Kelly StaffordHis sister’s podcast, “The Morning Afterwards”, PageWhen I was a child, I attended a Christian summer camp.
The quarterback and his family grew up moving to Dallas, about 300 miles from Mystic Camp’s location in Hunter, Texas.
“Seeing something terrible, terrible,” Matthew said. “I can’t imagine waking up late at night, whether you’re in camp or in camp. It’s ugly. It’s hard to understand why these things happen.”
He added: “Absolutely painful. A hard thing to read and see. Just thinking about people in the country and in this area. It’s very close to me.”
Matthew also illuminates those who endanger life in ways that save flood victims.
“There are a lot of brave people out there,” he said. “There are some amazing stories too. People are trying to save people and get the job done.”
Kelly, 36, Hanna and Rebeccadied in the flood of the mysterious camp.
“That’s what we have,” Kelly said. “As parents, it’s even ugly.”
Kelly and Matthew are parents to four daughters: twins Sawyer and Chandler,8, hunter6, then Taylor,5.
“We sent girls to sleep camp for the first time this year,” Kelly said. “They were so excited. I think those girls were so happy to be here. To end it, it was so hard.”
She added: “I can’t put my feet on these parents’ shoes right now.”
After the tragedy, Mystic Camp issued a statement acknowledging devastating and loss of life.
“After the catastrophic flooding of the Guadalupe River, the Mystic Camp lost 27 campers and counselors,” the camp said. “Our hearts and our families are accompanied by those unimaginable tragedies. We have been praying for them.”
“We have been communicating with local and state authorities who have relentlessly deployed a large number of resources to find our missing girls. We are very grateful for the support of the community, first responders and officials at all levels,” the statement continued.
Authorities confirmed on Wednesday, July 9 that at least 120 people died. At least 150 people were missing, including at least five campers and a consultant from Mystic Camp.
