A while back, I had the delightful opportunity to attend a high school state finals track meet. My friend’s son was racing, and I couldn’t resist the chance to see him chase after a state title. The excitement in the stands was electric as we watched race after race, eagerly awaiting his turn. When he finally took off, we all erupted in cheers, and when he crossed the finish line first, I turned to watch his parents. Tears of joy streamed down his dad’s face, while his mom squealed like a kid on Christmas morning.
In that moment, it hit me: there they were, unwaveringly present, just like they always have been. It sent shivers down my spine. As parents, we are our children’s cheerleaders from the very first milestones. We cheered when they rolled over, when they sat up, and when they took those first wobbly steps. And let’s not forget the bike rides, the home runs, and the back handsprings—each milestone was met with our enthusiastic applause.
But what about the moments that didn’t go as planned? When they struck out, missed the mark on the balance beam, or finished last? Did they still search the stands for our support? Absolutely. And we were cheering for them just the same.
As my oldest son prepares to graduate high school this month, I know that my role as his cheerleader is just beginning a new chapter. Sure, the days of watching tee-ball games are behind us, but I’ll still be cheering from the sidelines of his life. I may not be in the bleachers, but my support will come through prayers and good vibes, reminding him that I am always there for him.
I’ll be there cheering him on through love’s heartaches, encouraging him to move forward when a friend betrays him, and reminding him that one setback at his first job doesn’t define his future. When life throws curveballs, I’ll be rooting for him to find the silver lining, and when he stands at the altar, I’ll cheer for him to be the loving partner that his father has been to me.
And when he holds his own baby for the first time, I’ll be there, cheering him to cherish every moment of parenthood. I’ll be nudging him to make room for me in the stands because I’ll be right beside him, along with his dad, in that cheering section of life.
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In summary, I will always be your biggest supporter, whether you’re scoring your first goal or navigating the ups and downs of life. Through every triumph and tribulation, my cheers will always be with you.