Tremendously Supportive Parents And Grandparents Who Prove They Will Always Be Our Number One Fans
Life is a journey, and our biggest cheerleaders are our parents and grandparents - from the moment we take our first breath until they take their last. They shower us with unconditional love and support, but when it comes to the latter, some are in a league of their own. From celebrating gender transitions in the most epic way possible to flying across the country just because their baby has a cold, some parents are so supportive that their actions are enough to make anyone cry with joy.
And let's face it, while friends come and go, family is for life. I'll never forget the day I got into the college of my dreams against the odds. When I told my mom, she burst into tears and literally started jumping for joy. All of the hard work was worth it for her reaction alone. She had, after all, sacrificed a lot herself to drive me to and from school.
So, without further ado, here are 15 supportive parents and grandparents who'll make you're cold, dead heart swell with joy!
1. This grandma who made one shirt out of two to celebrate both of her grandkids getting into college:
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Needless to say, parents and grandparents don't have favorites.
2. It doesn't matter how old you are, your grandma will always make sure you know how proud she is of you:
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I bet this really helped when this guy was sitting finals.
3. This grandpa whose loyalty is off the scale:
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My heart.
4. When this girl's famous, her parents will be in the front row at every one of her shows:
You can actually see the love they have for their daughter in their eyes.
5. The mom who got on a flight to take care of her sick baby:
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When mom duty calls, distance is just a minor inconvenience.
6. Parents love nothing more than showing off their kids (and their partners) at work!
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What a cute couple, if I do say so myself!
7. This wholesome grandma:
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Because it's not just people on social media who like your selfies.
8. This dad who decided to shout at his son for the best reason possible:
His smile really says it all.
9. Not all gender reveals happen when your baby is still a baby:
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Courage comes in a lot of different forms and the best parents in the world know that.
10. His daughter got a new dog and this dad wanted to welcome him into the family:
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I think these two are going to have a long and happy friendship.
11. Having your parents support your decision to be your true self is the best kind of surprise:
And cake. Cake is always good.
12. "Thought this would be good for your Uber appts" love, Grandma:
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I wouldn't have the heart to tell her that's not how Uber works.
13. This 88-year-old dad and his 53-year-old son with Down syndrome had never been apart for a week, and when they were reunited, they couldn't contain their emotions:
So wholesome.
14. This grandpa's impressive college hat collection:
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That's a pretty epic way of letting your grandkids know how proud you are of them.
15. This mom who wrote an adorably reassuring text:
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At the end of the day, your parents' biggest priority is making sure their baby is okay - no matter what.
Now, I don't know about you, but after seeing this beautiful displays of the unconditional love of parents and grandparents, I need a box of tissues. Have yours ever done anything this wholesome? Let us know in the comments section.