A few weeks ago, Katie came home from cheer practice bursting with excitement. She shared with everyone that it had been determined that she would be a flyer this year. A flyer is a person that is lifted into the air when the squad is performing stunts. I was a little surprised, as last year she was happy to provide support as a base and had no interest in being a flyer. I supported her news and was excited for her. Last night at the football game, all the girls did a super job and there was Katie being elevated so high during the various stunts throughout the game. During one stunt, when she alone was being supported high over the heads of the other girls, I saw her there, so strong against the bright blue sky. In that one moment, I thought it was a perfect reflection of her life and time. It demonstrated how she had supported others and now it was her time to be supported. It reflected that by the power of many prayers, my daughter was lifted up closer to God, her father and how she has drawn strength from that experience. Yes, cheerleading, God, death and prayer….it all correlates! At least I didn’t identify with a cow! But I guess I’m just a little bit like Jenna these days, making connections in unusual ways. I think it is all about how we make sense of the world and our experiences. It is how we are able to cope and continue on in our life journey.
