A Cheerleader
I spent today with my friend Mark. We went on a drive to Sanibel. For me it was a ride to help me find comfort from my concerns about my friend in Cleveland recovering from cancer surgery. For him it was an adventure to explore new parts of the Florida Paradise.
It was a postcard perfect day. The trip made me smile as it revived memories of the times I spent there with my Mom and Dad. They loved spending the winter in their RV in nearby Ft. Myers and collecting shells while enjoying the sunshine on Sanibel and Captiva Islands.
As we drove home I listened to Mark talk about his ex-wife, the true love of his life. It is evident that he is her champion, her cheerleader. It occurred to me as I listened to him talk unselfishly about his hopes that her dreams come true and his support for her efforts to explore new possibilities, that it would be wonderful if everyone had such a cheerleader. To have someone in your life who wasn't judgmental, who cared unselfishly and unconditionally for you...wow, you could move mountains! And if you didn't, that would be okay too (smile).
May everyone have a cheerleader in their life.