It brings tears each time

Today was another cross country meet.  Obviously, Robert is out of running for a while.  We left he and Catherine here today since she wasn't feeling well either, and made the hour drive to the meet.  Thomas cut five minutes off his time, but still finished 262nd out of 263 runners.  His teammates though, well they are just the best.  Several high school students were positioned near us at the half way point and were cheering him on.  Andrew commented that he couldn't believe these high school kids remembered he would be out there so long after all the other runner had passed or that they knew his name.  I commented that I'm not surprised.  After all, Thomas is a very sweet, friendly, and likable kid...and he is Andrew's son.  Andrew doesn't think that has anything to do with it, but I strongly disagree.  Every one of the kids that were standing there were either current or former students.  I am so grateful for these kids who cheer on our son, and I'm so grateful that Thomas has learned to persevere even when he's struggling.