Gospel singer Kierra Sheard-Kelly is expecting her first child with husband Jordan Kelly – after heartbreak miscarriage
Kierra Sheard-Kelly is expecting her first baby with her husband, Jordan Kelly.
The 35-year-old gospel singer announced that she and the entrepreneur, 32 – who have been married since 2020 – would soon welcome their first child together, according to People.
The exciting news comes after the Indescribable hitmaker opened up about suffering two past miscarriages that she said “brought me near death’s door.”
In an article published Tuesday, the author of The Vibes You Feel told the publication, “I am so excited and blessed to be given this opportunity to carry my prayer and watch our baby grow.
“I’m most excited about raising a game changer, loving someone so much and having the same impact my mom had on me,” she continued. “I think I’m going to raise one of my best friends!”
Exciting news! Kierra Sheard-Kelly is expecting her first baby with her husband, Jordan Kelly
In the Grammy nominee’s statement, she said leaning on her faith helped her through the devastating miscarriages she’d experienced in the past.
“God was still showing me that He is in charge and that I need to keep believing,” she recalls.
“I’ve been scared and worried, but God has been constantly sending me reminders and ways of affirmation,” she continued.
Sheard-Kelly also said that her husband was very supportive of her during difficult times.
“My husband’s faith and statements have often replaced my lack,” she explained.
“He encouraged me to know that I am still loved whether we had this moment or not,” she gushed about her husband. “Being united helps create our love child and brings us closer together.”
In addition to her loving partner, she also said she has a supportive group of people and resources by her side: “I downloaded faith-based books, prayed every morning for my womb and baby, and surrounded myself with a very supportive and praying community. .’
“As a result, here we see our prayers being answered,” she added. “I have felt the presence of God in my womb and it has been one of the most auspicious moments of my life.”
Expecting parents: The 35-year-old gospel singer announced that she and the entrepreneur, 32 — who have been married since 2020 — would soon welcome their first child together, according to People
Good news: The exciting news comes after the Indescribable hitmaker opened up about suffering two miscarriages in the past that she said “brought me near death’s door”
Lovebirds: The couple tied the knot in December 2020. A year later, they celebrated their wedding anniversary with a lavish wedding of their dreams – which had previously been limited due to the pandemic
The parents-to-be had known each other since they were kids and attended the same church, Sheard-Kelly revealed Stand up! Mornings With Erica Campbell in July 2020.
A few short months later in December, the couple finally tied the knot.
A year later, they celebrated their wedding anniversary with a lavish wedding of their dreams – previously limited due to the pandemic.
The couple exchanged marriage in a stunning ceremony attended by all their family and friends in Detroit, Michigan.