I sat down on the empty seat at AT&T Stadium, breathing deeply the air that smelled of freshly cut grass and history. That place had been my childhood, my playground, my sanctuary. As a child, every time I visited the stadium with my grandfather Jerry Jones or with my mother was like entering a magical world. He had that aura of authority, but also a tenderness that was reserved only for me.20Please respect copyright.PENANAf0KmRVVNBI
“Helena, look around you. Every inch of this stadium has a story, and one day, my dear, some of those stories will be yours,” he said, holding my hand firmly but gently. I remember the sound of my boots hitting the concrete floor, echoing through the empty corridors. I would watch the players training and feel a mixture of admiration and wonder: I wanted to be there, somehow, part of that universe.20Please respect copyright.PENANAerxIDx9IlV
When I was about seven, I remember seeing the first ball signed by Tony Romo. Jerry placed it in my hand. 20Please respect copyright.PENANAq3gubFOCL3
“Don't just hold it, Helena. Learn to understand the game, learn to feel the crowd, learn to be a leader,” he said. I nodded, but deep down I had no idea what it meant to be a leader at that age. I just felt the electricity of the stadium, the energy that seemed to pulse through my body.
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However, my life was never just about balls and touchdowns. From an early age, I realized that there was something different about me, something that not everyone understood. My family knew, of course, but there was always a silent line of respect and protection. The medical conversations, the tests, the careful words of adults... all of this made me feel special, but also afraid of being misunderstood. But Jerry always reminded me: 20Please respect copyright.PENANAMrWuaSAtJ3
“Helena, your strength lies in who you are. Never hide yourself.”20Please respect copyright.PENANAwusxgqQJzR
I loved listening to my grandfather talk about the Cowboys, how he built the team, the contracts, negotiations, and the importance of the club's image. I absorbed everything, fascinated, imagining how I could one day make a difference. 20Please respect copyright.PENANAtL2VD9sVit
When I was still a teenager, I started observing the club's marketing campaigns, promotions, and social media. 20Please respect copyright.PENANAKKRAaCSeLf
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I asked questions, made suggestions, and Jerry always encouraged me to try things out.
"And one day you will be in my seat at the center of the table, in charge of the organization, the team, everything! I hope you make me proud honey."
"I will grandpa."
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