I must be honest, it is quite a treat to have a few more bloggers throwing their comments my way. I do appreciate you stopping in. I know there are some that just stop in to read and others who take a few minnutes to comment and I appreciate both — that is what makes it fun to have a blog — regardless of of why you stopped in thank you for the interaction!
It is Sunday and the organization is celebrating our win over Buffalo this afternoon. We do not travel with the team, so today we were busy doing a little work of our own. I had a charity with Serita Archuleta this afternoon, a fellow cheerleader, off of Wadsworth at Clement park — The Buddy Walk, hosted by the Down Syndrome Association. What an amazing way to spend my Sunday morning. Teams of friends, families and co-workers gathered to walk for those, close or distant, impacted by Down Syndrome. Events like this are incredibly rewarding because of the experience they leave you with–we welcomed and cheered for the teams as they passed the finish line, commending families on their accomplishment. We also signed posters for the second half. However, the afternoon had nothing to do with the tangible things we completed, like I said, the afternoon was that of an experience.
Mothers, daughters, fathers, uncles and friends walked to recognize someone specific. Some shirts had team names of who they walked for and others attended or volunteered because they believed in the cause. When people ask me what my favorite part is of being a Denver Broncos Cheerleader the first thing that comes into my mind and heart is the people that I meet and the events we are welcomed into. People all around the Denver community welcome us into their personal arena’s weekly and their lives are beautiful! I was just glad to be a part of the day.
I met my favorite great-great-grandmother today named Doris — she finished the race with her family by her side — she was 100 years young and truly the most beautiful woman. The theme of every person that I met today was complete joy — I could see Doris walking towards the finish line from a ways back, she just kept on walking and talking — the part about her that I loved though?? Her smile. She smiled the entire way. We got to take a picture with her and talk only for a moment, but it was really very special to me. In that brief moment I met a woman that represented so many of the attributes that I find grace and joy in–her heart, mind, family, knowledge, persistence, and determination. I met so many awesome and inspirational young kids today who brought light to our conversations simply by their smiles.
I got home just in time to catch the end of the fourth and the most significant 14 seconds of the game between Cutler, Walker and Elam to top it off with a win! I get the tipping suspicion that this season won’t just come and go without a few more suspenseful quarters to make a little history. Hey this is Broncos Country right?! Anything and everything can happen. The story continues next week with our first regular season home game against the Raiders!
Until then have a wonderful week!
God Bless,
Keela
I’m glad you’re writing up a blog. I look forward to reading your insights as the season progresses…and the Raiders are going DOWN
Hi again Keela,
No surprise that we can count on you and your teammates to be at another worthy fund raiser.
Thanks so much for all the fine charity work you do in the community.
Don
I’ve been reading your blog for a little bit now, and I usually leave my comments on D. Foxworths blog. But I thought he needed a little healthy competition. But it sounds like you had a good weekend. And it was for a good cause as well. Anywho, I will be at the Raiders game yelling from the stands, so I hope you are ready for a loud and wild game!
I am so impressed with all the different events The Broncos Cheerleaders attend and are a part of. I am proud to say that my daughters have wonderful role models. Keep up your work and know that what you all do makes people smile.
Great to be able to read your blog for Broncos fan…thanks for taking the time to share!
Thomas
Keela,
So cheer-leaders are actuall part of the team?!?!
Lol just giving you a hard time this is my first time actally reading your blog… I think great that all of you take the time to write your thoughts and give your insight… if nothing else it is a great tool to keep me distracted from all of the homework I should be doing right now but hey I will get to it at some point probably!!!
Bummer you didn’t get to catch the whole game we really did well even though the score was so close… Hopefully you will have a couple of more points to cheer about this weekend!!! I will try to spot you out at some point from my seats in section 523 if I can see the field from all the way up there lol!!!
GO BRONCOS!!!!!
Keela, don’t let that knucklhead above me mess with you. I take my daughter to the games and the only reason she wants to go is to see the cheerleaders. I get to spend time with my nine yr old daughter and watch the game at the same time so it is a win win for me.. So I will say that the cheerleaders are a huge part of the team and keep up all the hard work I do appreciate all that you do.
Good Afternoon Everyone!
When I decided to start writing this blog I had two intentions:
1.) Offer a perspective to read that may be different from what they see on game day about our team.
2.) Create an outlet for fans to communicate with organization that WE ALL root for throughout the year. I appreciate your generous feedback on our activity in the community. And I myself am amazed at the women I work, dance and serve beside on a daily basis. I think one of the most dynamic parts about our team is all of the service work that the women accomplish outside of the stadium. While we have some wonderful opportunities to connect to the Denver Metro community and worldwide–so many of the women on our team create service opportunities in their personal lives! We have so many unique stories on our team that really create the tone for what our team is about. For example, Sarah Culter coaches a youth Special Olympics team, Candice Jones taught english in Thailand for 1 year with her husband, Tamara Franier is a published author–we have mothers, teachers, students, travelers…we have some women on our team! I am glad that we now have an outlet to share a little bit of our lives with you, and hear a little more about the people we try so hard to connect with on game day and throughout the season.
I hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful Tuesday..oh so close to Broncos Sunday!
God Bless!
Keela
Yes, we’ve been lucky enough to get to know Tamara a bit as we are “regulars” at her family’s restaurant.
Not surprisingly she has been too modest to tell us about her publishing exploits – but we’ll ask her about it the next time we see her !!
See you Sunday.
Hey Keela,
You guys were great at the home opener. I like your new endzone dance!
I have 2 little girls who look up to the Broncos Cheerleaders. In fact we got tickets to this weekend game on the fourth row, so my youngest daughter can see you guys up close. This is her first game and she is really excited. She tells everyone, that when she grows up she wants to be a Denver Broncos Cheerleader. That is something I will support her in. We live in Utah, so she cannot be a Jr. Cheerleader. I wish she could, but for now she can watch and learn. Have a wonderful weekend. As always, GO BRONCOS!
ThunderGirl–
Thank you so much! Wow, the past two games have really been something else. It is always fun to perform new material, so I am glad you enjoyed the show. This game was unforgettable–Whether this was your 1st season or your 6th, the game against the Raiders will be one not soon forgotten. It’s too bad we won’t be able to see your daughter in our Junior clinics, however, it is so refreshing to hear that your daughter really has a passion and a heart for something that has played such a significant role in so many of our lives. There is nothing wrong with watching and learning–the day she is ready we will welcome her to auditions with open arms! I look forward to seeing all of you at the upcoming game…make a sign so we can be point you out and get you a football!
last sept my daughter ellie was 3 months old we broke out her broncos’ cheerleader uniform 4 the first time and we won .she is 2 big 2 wear it this year so tomorow i will cut a piece of it off and she will were it as a poom-poon.she can say go bronnnnsos so tommorow we will!!!!!!go bronnnnsos.p.s.love your littlest fan and her dad…
I love that story. Thank you for sharing. Tell her to keep the faith this season–we’ve got a tough one ahead, but a good one!