A few weeks ago, I had the delightful opportunity to attend a state finals track meet for high school. My friend Jamie’s son was competing, and I couldn’t resist the chance to see him potentially win a state title. The atmosphere was electric, with his parents bubbling over with pride as we eagerly awaited his event.
As we cheered for him during the races leading up to his, the moment finally arrived. When he crossed the finish line in first place, my eyes instinctively darted to his parents. Jamie’s father was overcome with emotion, tears streaming down his cheeks, while Jamie’s mother squealed with joy. Their son immediately sought out their faces in the crowd, needing the reassurance of their pride. It was a beautiful moment that sent shivers down my spine.
From the very first milestones—when they rolled over, sat up, crawled, walked, and beyond—we cheer for our children. Every achievement, big or small, prompts enthusiastic cheers from us. And each time they look to the stands, they seek out our proud expressions, wanting to know we are there for them.
What about the difficult moments? When they strike out, fall off the balance beam, or miss that crucial penalty kick? Yes, they look to us just the same. And, yes, we are cheering for them still. Our support never wavers.
As my oldest son, Alex, prepares to graduate high school this month, I’ll be there, cheering for him as he walks across the stage to receive his diploma. But my role as his cheerleader is far from over—it’s just transformed. Now, I’ll be cheering from the sidelines of his life, even if it’s from a distance. My cheers may come in the form of prayers and positive thoughts, but he will always need to know that I’m there for him.
I’ll support him through heartaches, encouraging him to move forward when love doesn’t work out. I’ll stand by him when friendships falter, urging him to find it in his heart to forgive. When the real world presents challenges, I’ll be there to remind him that one setback doesn’t define his future. I’ll cheer for him when he faces humanity’s darker sides, helping him to see and celebrate the good that still exists.
When things don’t go according to plan, I’ll be there to help him maintain his sense of humor and faith. As he takes the step into marriage, I’ll cheer for him to be the partner his dad has been to me. And when he finally achieves his dreams and feels overwhelmed by the pressures of life, I’ll remind him to find gratitude in his blessings.
Finally, when he holds his own baby for the first time, I’ll be there, cheering for him to cherish every moment of parenthood, to appreciate the fleeting childhood years, and to learn the joy of being a cheerleader for his own kids. And I’ll remind him that he won’t be alone; his dad and I will be right there in the stands, cheering alongside him.
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In summary, no matter where life takes my children, I’ll always be their biggest supporter. From their first steps to their own children’s milestones, I will forever cheer for them, guiding them through every twist and turn.
Keyphrase: always support my children
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