Mary Lou Retton; her four daughters, Skyla, Emma, McKenna and Shayla.Photo:David Livingston/Getty; Mary Lou Retton/Instagram
David Livingston/Getty; Mary Lou Retton/Instagram
Mary Lou Rettonis feeling the holiday spirit!
On Tuesday, Retton documented the holiday with a photo of her mini-me daughters Skyla, Emma, McKenna and Shayla, whom she shares with ex-husbandShannon Kelley.
“Merry Christmas 🎄🎁,” the gymnast captioned the post, a mirror selfie of the four daughters sporting matching Christmas-light headbands.
The retired athlete’s return home comes as a relief to her family and friends, who came together two months ago to support the decorated former gymnast during her health crisis.
Her daughter, McKenna, 26, was the first to break the news that her mother was in a Houston-area hospital in early October.
“My amazing mom, Mary Lou, has a very rare form of pneumonia and is fighting for her life," she wrote in a message on a Spotfund fundraising page for Retton, which has raised over $459,000 — well over its initial $50,000 goal.
At the time, Retton’s eldest daughter, Shayla, 28, voiced that her family’s No. 1 concern was “the well-being of our mom” in a statement to PEOPLE.
Mary Lou Retton photographed with her family.Mary Lou Retton/ Instagram
Mary Lou Retton/ Instagram
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After the retired gymnast was released from the hospital in late October, Shayla shared her gratitude in a statement on social media.
“We are overwhelmed with the love and support from everyone," she continued. “Grateful doesn’t scrape the surface of the posture of our hearts.”
Mary Lou Retton photographed in New York City on Aug. 9, 2016.Ben Gabbe/Getty
Ben Gabbe/Getty
Last month, Rettoncelebrated Thanksgiving with her loved onesand took the time to thank her family for their support during her health scare.
“The love and support of my four amazing daughters have been a source of strength and inspiration throughout my journey,” Retton wrote onInstagramalongside a carousel of photos of her girls.
“Their presence in my life is a testament to the incredible bonds of family,” she added.
“My extended family, all of you, have shown me immeasurable kindness, offering prayers, encouragement and unwavering support during my challenging times. Your love has been a beacon of hope in my life,” the post concluded.
source: people.com
