Sunday, May 15, 2011

Biggest Fan

Who is one of your biggest fans???  You don't have to be famous to answer this question.  Your biggest fan is that person or people in your life who always think the best of you and are always cheering you on when life gets tough. 

My Mom is one of my biggest fans.  She always thinks the best of me and wants things to go my way.  When I am sick she sympathizes with me.  When something exciting or good happens to me she is just as excited for me as I am.  When I have been dealt a bum hand or been treated unjustly she is upset and tells me that she is still behind me, and she is upset with the person or people who have disappointed me.

My husband is a 'fan'.  He wants whats best for me.  He takes me to urgent care on a Saturday and waits patiently for me (3 hours later).  He prays for me.  He has the same interests for me as I do.

I have some friends who are wonderful 'fans' too.  They cheer for me when things get tough, laugh when I laugh and give me a shoulder to cry on when things are not going my way.  I can be real with these friends because I know they are in my corner and want whats best for me.

My kids are grown; both now and when they were younger they are some of my 'fans'.  When they were younger they showed it by always needing my attention.  'Look Mom' was a constant when they were younger.  If I was upset they would show their concern with a hug and a reassuring word.  Now that they are grown they pray for me and their Dad as we do for them. 

I have a friend who is a preschool teacher for 2 year olds.  One of her 'students' did not take his nap.  The teacher was hurt by what someone said to her and she cried.  The student went over to her and gave her a hug and said in his 2 year old voice "it's ok".  As a teacher your students are also one of your biggest 'fans' too.

I also am other peoples 'fan'.  I am a fan of my husband, Mom, friends, kids, co-workers and church friends.

There are some rules for being a 'fan'.  One of the rules is to communicate with the people whom you are 'fans'.  You need to spend time with them, pray for them and follow up on how they are doing.  Their concerns (not all of them) should be your concerns.

Life is a journey and not always easy.  I hope your life is filled with 'fans' and I hope you are 'fans' of many people.

Proveerbs 17:17  A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.