'Sorry for my wrong decisions': Tristan Thompson apologizes in touching tribute to his late mother Andrea
TORONTO, ONTARIO: Tristan Thompson took to social media to pen an emotional note dedicated to his late mother Andrea Thompson after her sudden death in January at her Toronto home. The NBA star broke his silence a month after his mother's unexpected death due to a heart attack as he revealed to be still in "disbelief."
The 31-year-old Sacramento Kings player shared on his Instagram a carousel of photos of Andrea with her family, including his ex Khloé Kardashian on Tuesday, February 6. In the caption, Thomspon penned a lengthy tribute in which he expressed that he is in the “deepest part of sorrow & grief” at the moment. "My soul is empty as I come to terms that my biggest supporter/superhero is gone. I cannot thank you enough for always being a woman of faith, being one of God's warriors, fighting back with whatever the world threw our way," he wrote.
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'Role model, best friend & the strongest woman'
The former Chicago Bulls player thanked his mother for protecting all of her children “through prayer” and deemed her a “hero.” He went on to say that he misses her voice and would give anything to hear her say: "Who God has blessed, no man can curse my son."
“Mommy I know you’re watching down on me; I wanna say thank you for picking me as your son. You dedicated ur life to ur boys & the church,” he continued. “Prayed & fasted for family/friends because you know how evil this world is.” Thompson assured his late mother that her sacrifices will “never go unnoticed.” and called her a “role model, best friend & the strongest woman” he knows.
'You raised me better'
While not getting into any specifics, Thompson then acknowledged his mistakes and apologized for his wrong decisions to Andrea. “All I can say is, I’m sorry mommy for the wrong decisions I’ve made in my life. I’m sorry for the embarrassment &pain. You raised me better than what I was able to show you. But I have also learned sorry is not enough,” he wrote. “Actions speak louder than words. So I wont just say sorry. Stay tuned to the ways I will show the world what an amazing son you raised. I will show you that even when we fall & make mistakes, we get back up. You are my motivation.”
In the heartfelt note, Thompson also took the time to swear to his mother that his younger brother Amari Thompson, who has epilepsy, will be "taken care of." He added: “I know they say time heals all but I don’t think this pain will ever go away. We had so many memories & more I wanted to share with you. We will still share them but now from heaven.” Thompson concluded the note by asking his late mother to continue to be his light as well as hoping to see her again.
Khloe and Kim Kardashian attended Andrea's funeral
The touching post received an outpour of love and support from celebrities, including Kim Kardashian, who commented a white heart and dove emoji on the post. NBA icon LeBron James also left two brown heart emojis under the post. According to Page Six, Khloé Kardashian, 38, and Thompson flew to Canada in their private jet to be with his family as well as to attend his mother’s funeral. Sources confirm that Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian also attended the funeral in Toronto.