Kim Kardashian shares emotional text exchange with grandmother MJ before death


The Kardashian family are mourning the loss of their beloved matriarch, MJ, who died aged 91 on July 16


Kim Kardashian and her grandmother MJ
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Kim Kardashian has shared a series of text messages she exchanged with her grandmother Mary Jo 'MJ' Shannon, shortly before her death. 

The Skims founder took to Instagram following the news of MJ's passing on July 16, to share a series of messages between herself, her grandmother and mom, Kris Jenner

Kris led the messages, which were sent in the "Entire OG family" group chat, by sharing Bible verses. The first message from Kris read: "Psalm 90:17 Lord our God, may your blessings be with us. Give us success in all we do," to which MJ answered: "Amen." 

Kim Kardashian shared the text exchange between herself and her grandmother before MJ's death © Instagram
Kim Kardashian shared the text exchange between herself and her grandmother before MJ's death

The next day, the famous momager wrote: "Psalm 91:1 Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find protection in the shadow of the Almighty." MJ responded with a love heart emoji. 

Kris sent a third message that read: "Isaiah 63:9 In his love and mercy he redeemed them he lifted them up and carried them through all the years." MJ responded with another "Amen." 

Kim's grandmother MJ's touching message to her several years prior © Instagram
Kim's grandmother MJ's touching message to her several years prior

Kim also shared an older text message from her beloved grandmother as part of her social media tribute, one that had particularly touched her. 

It read: "Praying my 10 great grandbabies can help fix this poor planet in time and find solutions to climate change and pollution to stop the destruction of this gorgeous earth and have a high purpose for this important moment in time." 

The Skims founder's tribute featured many family photos with MJ over the years © Instagram
The Skims founder's tribute featured many family photos with MJ over the years

Kris broke the news of her mother's passing on July 16 with a heartbreaking message. She wrote: "Today, we said goodbye to my beautiful Mommy MJ. There are no words that could ever capture what she has meant to me or the heartbreak of having to say goodbye." 

She continued: "My mom was the heart of our family. She taught me everything that truly matters… to love your family fiercely, to be kind, to show up for the people you love, and to never take a single moment together for granted. She taught us that family is everything. 

Mary Jo "MJ" Shannon poses for a photo at a beach party with her daughter Kris Jenner, her granddaughter Kim Kardashian and the latter's kids, shared on Instagram© Instagram
Mary Jo "MJ" Shannon was a beloved member of the Kardashian family

"She showed us how to love unconditionally and how to find joy in the little moments. She showed me how to face life’s challenges with resilience and faith. Mom, thank you for every sacrifice you made, every piece of wisdom you shared, and every moment you loved us so completely. I will miss our daily talks, your smile, your laughter… Our hearts are broken, but we find comfort knowing that love like yours never truly leaves us. 

"Your love will live on in our family, in our traditions, in every moment we are together, and in every life you touched. When I look at my kids and my grandkids, I will forever see pieces of you in all of us. There is not a part of me that isn’t shaped by you. And if I have done anything right in this world, it’s because I spent my life trying to live in a way that would make you proud. Every memory, every moment, every blessing, it was all because of you, and I will forever thank God every single day for making you my mommy. 

"My heart is broken into a million pieces… thank you for giving me the greatest childhood and oh what a beautiful blessed life… I love you forever Mommy. Thank you for giving us everything."

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