A few weeks ago, I had the honor of attending a high school state finals track meet. A friend’s son was competing, and I couldn’t resist the opportunity to see him potentially win a state title. The excitement was palpable in the air as we waited for his event to begin, and his parents were bursting with pride.
When the moment finally arrived, we cheered enthusiastically for him. As he crossed the finish line in first place, I quickly turned my attention to his parents. His father was in tears, and his mother was practically jumping for joy. Their son also sought them out in the stands, and it struck me: they have always been there, and they always will be. Such a simple yet profound moment sent shivers down my spine.
As parents, we become our children’s biggest supporters from the very beginning. We cheered when they rolled over for the first time, when they sat up alone, crawled, walked, and accomplished every new milestone—be it riding a bike, hitting a home run, or mastering a back handspring.
And in those moments of triumph, our kids looked to us, searching for our proud expressions, wanting to know that we were there, cheering them on. But what about the times they faced setbacks—striking out, falling off the balance beam, or coming in last place? Did they not also glance up at us then? Yes, they did. And we were cheering just as loudly, encouraging them to keep pushing forward.
As my eldest son prepares to graduate high school this month, I will be there, cheering him on as he walks across that stage to receive his diploma. But my role as his cheerleader will continue far beyond this milestone.
Though the days of tee-ball and tennis matches are behind us, I will be cheering from a different sideline—the sidelines of his life. While I may not be physically present in bleachers or auditoriums, my support will manifest as distant cheers, prayers, and positive thoughts. No matter how old he becomes or how far life takes him, my unwavering support will remain.
I will be there for him during heartaches, encouraging him to move on when love doesn’t work out. I’ll cheer him on as he learns to forgive after experiencing betrayal. When faced with challenges at his first job, I will be rooting for him to not let temporary setbacks define his future. In the face of adversity, I will remind him to recognize the good that still exists in the world.
I will celebrate when his plans go awry, urging him to maintain his sense of humor and have faith. When he walks down the aisle, I’ll be cheering for him to be the loving husband I know he can be. And during those moments when he finally grasps his dreams, I’ll be there, encouraging him to find gratitude amidst the pressures of success.
When he cradles his own child for the first time, I’ll cheer for him to cherish every moment of parenthood, reminding him not to wish away those precious years. I’ll encourage him to embrace his role in the stands of his own children’s lives. And when the time comes, I’ll tell him to make room for his dad and me—we’ll be right there in the cheering section together.
In conclusion, being a parent means being a steadfast supporter through every stage of life. From the initial milestones to the challenges and achievements that lie ahead, our cheerleading never ceases. We are there in spirit, guiding and uplifting our children as they navigate their journeys.
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Keyphrase: Always Be Your Child’s Cheerleader
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