Trust.

There are few words that stand for so many different thoughts, feelings, and emotions than the word “trust.” From the moment we come into this world, we start to build “trust” with our parents and siblings--- and over time move well outside the circle of our immediate family. If you sit back and think about it, without trust we would live in “anarchy” and “distrust.” That sounds like a lot of fun doesn’t it?

In the beginning when our parents “hand us over” to a loved one such as a grandparent, brother or sister, these are the first signs of knowing there are other people in your life who care about you. When you are introduced to your first childcare center, nanny, or “bratty 12-year old girl who would rather talk on the phone, go on Facebook, or have friends over” that’s when the fun begins. Kids do not like the transition and they most certainly let it be known. We still get questioned, “Are you going out tonight? Who is going to be with us?”

As we get older, say 3 to 4 years old, we begin to develop more trust in our “new best friends” that are in abundance in our lives. We have play dates, sit side-by-side playing with toys, and when were not happy, we push them over and cry. When are friends want to leave, we want the next "best friend to come over. Ah, what a great time.

As we mature we no longer want our parents telling us what to do because, let’s face it, we are old enough to make our own decisions. Come on, we’re over 10 years old. It’s when money, rides, or other critical needs come up, that “we parents” become important again---if only for a brief moment.

The big break comes, and we have all been there, when we leave our homes for the “real world.” The first job, first love, first bills…all have major significant live changes in our lives. But when something goes wrong, and the job doesn’t work out, or the person you can’t live without says he/she can without you, where do we turn? Of course back to our “first trusted source.” Thank G-d for our families---no one cares more about us than our parents and siblings; no matter how important your job, even if it is the head of genetic coding of sheep at the University of Genealogy, you are always welcome at the front door of your childhood home.

The photo above signifies real trust. My daughter is one of the girls who will catch the “Flyer.” I am more than fine with her being on the ground as I have seen the “Flyer” hit the floor too many times. Cheerleading is a very rough sport due to all of the potential injuries that can occur; however for the female participants in the sport (yes there are some guys who cheerlead) what’s most important is the trust it instills in working together. Although basic, it’s what I believe are the steppingstones to carrying on very important traits in our adult life. All I can say is, you are going to have “trust me” on that one.

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