Let Someone Know You Are There

--by MakeSomeoneSmile, posted Mar 13, 2009

My son’s kindergarten class did a performance yesterday for the parents and rest of the school. It was great but one particular thing made me think a little more about life in general. I was in the back videotaping it since my wife could not attend. About 10 minutes into the program, I could see the change at the exact moment my son saw that I was there. He was doing great and being a wonderful participant before that moment, but I could tell how seeing me there made such a difference and meant so much to him. His smile, wave, and frequent “thumbs up” directed to me, made me laugh as I was able to relive them over and over later.

It made me think. Sometimes just letting someone know you are there for them can make all the difference. They may not call on you or ask anything of you, but you never know how much just being there can mean the world to them. Really see who is there and how you might be there for them.

Surely there is someone you can let “see you” today. Child or adult, it often can get us through some of the toughest times. You never know how much it can mean to someone else!

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Posted by MakeSomeoneSmile
Mar 13, 2009
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Readers Comments

Tigerlily wrote: AS usual MSS... you've made us think. Your perspective on life is priceless. Thank you for a gentle reminder of what should have been obvious to us anyway. Bless you, dear.

wayfarer wrote: And what a treat to have it all on video! A moment to remember!

bhappy wrote: How right you are, it does make a difference. Just being there supporting the person you care about. I'm glad you had a wonderful evening...Here's another Panda Bear Hug...Becki

lovebug wrote: It is indeed that moment, never to be repeated again. You will never forget, but your son, he might need the picture you took.

JuneBug wrote: I get the pleasure of taking one of my grand-daughters to her choir program. This makes the second time...What a thrill!!! :)

joyful wrote: Thank you for that reminder. You are so right, just being there can mean much more than we could ever know. All the very best :-)

AURELIA wrote: Oh what a treat for your wife to watch over and over now. I'm glad you were able to capture him in all his glory.
Thanks too for encouraging us to be there for others ... to let them know we care :0) ~Aurelia

whatthe wrote: How lovely!

molly273 wrote: This is very sage advice. I strongly believe in being there when one can. We hold each other up. Didn't someone even write a book or article on success entitled, "Being There"??
You made me feel better by writing this, too. I know that we can't all do everything all the time, but I try to "be there." I figure, I don't have the most charisma in a group, but I show up (I mean, I consider myself lucky to be able to!). I went somewhere tonight & didn't think it meant too much, but I kind of feel a little support after reading your story, so: thanks!!

jaya wrote: Really nice to read this. No doubt sometimes it makes a lot of difference to let others konw that we are there for them.

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