10/16/2020
Growing up I don’t remember a game or event without someone there cheering me on in the stands and now I understand the sacrifice they put in, for their kids.
As a high school kid it may be unappreciated for now but later, later they’ll understand. And someday you’ll get that “thanks for being there” that you all deserve.
So to the parents who are in the whirlwind of miles spent behind the wheel after long days of work or the missed activity that you so wanted to be at but couldn’t, you’re seen.
To the parents rushing from event to event sometimes multiple in one day, you’re appreciated.
To the parents who drop off that forgotten knee pad or get the “I brought the wrong jersey phone call”, thank you.
To every combine stopped, personal day used and baby sibling packed up for that afternoon game, your patience is admirable.
For every subway sandwich bought, bag of popcorn eaten for supper with a side of bleacher butt followed by 11pm arrival at home to do it all again in a couple of days. We see you.
And sometimes hearing,
“Oh and dad we need just one more team T-shirt please”. “Uh mom,that team meal is tomorrow sorry I just told you tonight you are supposed to bring the spaghetti.”
This time must be precious, busy, exhausting and so much fun. Yet keeps flying by so so fast. Keep going, you’re doing great & you are so needed.
From every student athlete/activity kid around, today or in the past.
Thank you.