Get the Kleenex Out

[Guest guest]

This was sent to me by a childhood friend with whom I don't stay in

touch enough. Well, I don't know about you, but I enjoy Jerry Springer,

those fancy donuts in the special case with whip cream and cherries, the

National Enquirer, Sometimes!, and sometimes I'm a sucker for something

like this, because there's some truth in it (well, those donuts are made

with Wheat, you know), how about you? (I like the "Somebody" part at the

end):

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This teenager lived alone with his father, and the two of them had

a very special relationship. Even though the son was always on the

bench, his father was always in the stands cheering. He never missed a

game. This young man was still the smallest of the class when he

entered high school. But his father continued to encourage him but also

made it very clear that he did not have to play football if he didn't

want to.

 

But the young man loved football and decided to hang in there. He was

determined to try his best at every practice, and perhaps he'd get to

play when he became a senior. All through high school he never missed

a practice nor a game, but remained a bench warmer all four years. His

faithful father was always in the stands, always with words of

encouragement for him.

 

When the young man went to college, he decided to try out for the

football team as a "walk-on." Everyone was sure he could never make the

cut, but he did. The coach admitted that he kept him on the roster

because he always puts his heart and soul into every practice, and at

the same time, provided the other members with the spirit and hustle

they badly needed. The news that he had survived the cut thrilled him

so much that he rushed to the nearest phone and called his father. His

father shared his excitement and was sent season tickets for all the

college games. This persistent young athlete never missed practice

during his four years at college, but he never got to play in the game.

 

It was the end of his senior football season, and as he trotted onto

the practice field shortly before the big play off game, the coach met

him with a telegram. The young man read the telegram and he became

deathly silent. Swallowing hard, he mumbled to the coach, "My father

died this morning. Is it all right if I miss practice today?" The

coach put his arm gently around his shoulder and said, "Take the rest of

the week off, son. And don't even plan to come back to the game on

Saturday. Saturday arrived, and the game was not going well. In the

third quarter, when the team was ten points behind, a silent young man

quietly slipped into the empty locker room and put on his football gear.

As he ran onto the sidelines, the coach and his players were astounded

to see their faithful teammate back so soon.

 

"Coach, please let me play. I've just got to play today," said the

young man. The coach pretended not to hear him. There was no way he

wanted his worst player in this close playoff game. But the young man

persisted, and finally feeling sorry for the kid, the coach gave in.

"All right," he said. "You can go in."

 

Before long, the coach, the players and everyone in the stands could not

believe their eyes. This little unknown, who had never played

before was doing everything right. The opposing team could not stop

him.

 

He ran, he passed, blocked and tackled like a star. His team began to

triumph. The score was soon tied. In the closing seconds of the game,

this kid intercepted a pass and ran all the way for the winning

touchdown. The fans broke loose. His teammates hoisted him onto their

shoulders. Such cheering you've never heard!

 

Finally, after the stands had emptied and the team had showered

and left the locker room, the coach noticed that the young man was

sitting quietly in the corner all alone. The coach came to him and

said,

 

"Kid, I can't believe it. You were fantastic! Tell me what got into

you? How did you do it?"

 

He looked at the coach, with tears in his eyes, and said, "Well,

you knew my dad died, but did you know that my dad was blind?" The

young man swallowed hard and forced a smile, "Dad came to all my games,

but today was the first time he could see me play, and I wanted to show

him I could do it!"

 

SO - REMEMBER RIGHT NOW:

somebody is very proud of you.

somebody is thinking of you.

somebody is caring about you.

somebody misses you.

somebody wants to talk to you.

somebody wants to be with you.

somebody hopes you are not in trouble.

somebody is thankful for the support you have provided.

somebody wants to hold your hand.

somebody hopes everything turns out all right.

somebody wants you to be happy.

somebody wants you to find him/her.

somebody wants to give you a gift.

somebody wants to hug you.

somebody thinks you ARE a gift.

somebody admires your strength.

somebody wants to protect you.

somebody can't wait to see you.

somebody loves you for who you are.

somebody treasures your spirit.

somebody is glad that you are their friend.

somebody wants to get to know you better.

somebody wants to be near you.

somebody wants you to know they are there for you.

somebody would do anything for you.

somebody want to share their dreams with you.

somebody is alive because of you.

somebody needs your support.

somebody will cry when they read this.

somebody needs you to have faith in them.

somebody trusts you.

somebody hears a song that reminds them of you.

 

SOMEBODY NEEDS YOU TO SEND THIS TO THEM