I saw this video clip of a dad's reaction to his son's passing grade in math class this morning. And I found myself being brought to tears. Perhaps I'm just emotional today. But even more than that, the authenticity of this Dad's love for his boy shines through. What we can't see are the countless hours this dad spent helping this boy succeed. The many conversations about how perseverance and hard work produce "results." The time spent doing everything he could to build confidence and the knowledge that this boy could "succeed." We don't see the agony or the pain it took to make this moment reality.
What we do see shinning through is the real love this dad has for his boy. We see how proud he is of his boy. And for what? A C grade. Perhaps mediocre? But not for this dad and his boy. This is the authentic expression of true achievement. And that's why I found myself being brought to tears.
I hope one day when I have hopes and dreams for my own children, this type of authentic love and appreciation for them will shine through.
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