A few weeks ago, I had the honor of attending a high school state finals track meet. A friend’s daughter was competing, and I couldn’t resist the opportunity to witness her potential triumph. The excitement was palpable as we watched event after event, eagerly anticipating her race. When she crossed the finish line in first place, my eyes immediately darted to her parents. I saw tears of joy streaming down her father’s cheeks while her mother erupted in ecstatic cheers.
The first place she looked was toward the stands, seeking her parents’ proud faces. In that moment, I realized they were always there for her and always would be. It sent a shiver down my spine.
As parents, we celebrate our children’s achievements from the very beginning. We cheered when they first rolled over, sat up unassisted, crawled, walked, rode a bike, or hit a home run. Our applause has never wavered. Each time they reached a new milestone, they looked up to ensure we were there, cheering them on.
What about the moments of failure—the times they struck out, fell off the balance beam, or missed a crucial penalty kick? Did they not also look for us then? Yes, they did. And we cheered for them just the same. Our support is unwavering.
As my oldest daughter prepares to graduate high school this month, I will be there cheering her on as she receives her diploma. Yet, my role as her biggest fan will continue long after this milestone. Though the days of little league games are behind us, my cheers will now echo from the sidelines of her life. I may not be in the bleachers, but my encouragement will manifest through prayers and good thoughts. She needs to know that I’m always with her, no matter where life takes her.
I will be there when she faces heartbreak for the first time, cheering her on to heal and move forward. I will support her when she is betrayed by a friend, encouraging her to forgive and find peace. When she encounters challenges in her first job, I will be there, reminding her that one setback doesn’t define her future. I’ll help her recognize the good in the world, even when confronted with the worst of humanity.
When her plans don’t go as expected, I’ll cheer for her to hold onto her sense of humor and maintain faith. As she walks down the aisle to start a family, I will be there, hoping she becomes the kind of partner that mirrors the love she has seen in our family. I’ll cheer for her as she achieves her dreams and navigates the pressures that come with them, reminding her to appreciate her blessings.
And when she holds her baby for the first time, I will cheer for her to cherish every moment of parenthood and to love cheering from the sidelines of her children’s lives. I’ll remind her that she will have company in those stands—her father and me, her cheering section for life.
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In summary, as parents, our role as cheerleaders for our children continues throughout their lives. We support them through achievements and challenges alike, ensuring they know they are never alone.