Gisele Bündchen will always be Tom Brady's No. 1 cheerleader.
In the morning hours of Feb. 1, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers player confirmed his retirement from the NFL with a lengthy message on social media.
While many in the sports community expressed their well wishes and gratitude for one of the league's greatest quarterbacks of all time, Gisele took it one step further with a personal post.
"What a ride @tombrady! So many memories!" she wrote on Instagram with a collage of photos. "When I met you over 15 years ago, I didn't know the first thing about football. But cheering for you and seeing you do what you love most made me learn about this wonderful game to the point that I seriously believed I knew more than the referees!"
"I'm so proud of you, and of everything you have had to overcome physically and emotionally over the years," Gisele continued. "I am in awe of your dedication, and of everything you have achieved. You love what you do, and you leave behind a legacy that is a beautiful example for future generations."
In her post, the supermodel recalled many family memories on the road including instances when they prayed, created playlists and cheered for every win.
"You are the most dedicated, focused and mentally tough person I have ever met," Gisele said. "I know how excited you are about the next chapter of your life. Watching you work so hard in your football career and seeing the dedication you are now putting into all your new endeavors is incredibly inspiring. There is nothing you can't achieve."
When announcing his retirement, Tom vowed to take things day by day and spend time giving back to others. But with a growing fashion line, podcast and other businesses, it seems pretty clear that the 44-year-old won't be lounging around in the months to come.
"The future is exciting," the former New England Patriots player wrote. "To my wife, Gisele, and my children Jack, Benny and Vivi. You are my inspiration."
Wherever life takes Tom next, he can count on the support of his wife and extended family. As the saying goes: Behind every great man is a great woman.
"I have always been here for you, you know that, and I'm as excited as you are for what the future holds!" Gisele promised. "Words can't really express how grateful I am to everyone who has been so supportive of my husband and our family for so many years."
Keep scrolling to see just how strong this family bond is.
Gisele Bündchen shared this family photo on Instagram on Tom Brady's son Jack's 14th birthday, writing, "Happy birthday Jack! We are all so lucky to have you in our lives. Thank you for being the best big brother in the world. We love you soooo much!"
While wearing his Christopher Cloos x Brady sunglasses, Tom celebrates his Super Bowl win with daughter Vivian during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers boat parade.
After winning his seventh Super Bowl, the Tampa Bay quarterback celebrated with his daughter Vivian.
Tom snuggled with his kids John "Jack" Moynahan (with ex Bridget Moynahan), Vivian and Benjamin in this adorable photo snapped by Gisele on Father's Day.
Brady went from quarterback to coach with his son on the beach, writing on Instagram that he's "#dadsfavoriteworkoutpartner."
Gisele shared this adorable photo on Instagram of Tom giving his son a kiss on the forehead.
The whole Brady-bünch posed together at the Mercedes-Benz in Atlanta ahead of the Super Bowl LIII, which the Patriots later won.
Tom lurked as Pennywise the Dancing Clown in a window behind his family as they celebrate Halloween in 2018.
As Tom geared up for another football season, he stopped to give his daughter a little love and clearly this one has her dad's full attention.
In July 2018, the Brady bunch headed out of town for a family vacation and they couldn't look any happier on their horseback riding adventure.
Tom celebrated Father's Day with a family dinner and lots of silly photos with his younger son, Ben.
There's nothing sweeter than seeing the greatest quarterback of all time (he has seven Super Bowl rings) get smothered in love by his three kids.
Even though it was springtime, Tom bundled up with Ben for a fun day outside...complete with a little training.
Tom Brady as the Easter bunny? Who would've guessed?!
The super sweet family was all smiles during one of Brady's episodes of Tom vs. Time.
After playing in another Super Bowl, Tom took a little break with his family, complete with burger time and selfies.
Even though the Patriots lost the 2018 Super Bowl, Tom had his support squad ready and waiting to cheer him up.
Ahead of Super Bowl LII, the Patriots QB posed for pictures with his whole family including Gisele and oldest son Jack, second-born Ben, and daughter Vivian.
The New England Patriots quarterback showed his second oldest son a little love on his birthday in December of 2017, writing, "Happy Birthday to the sweetest 8 year old boy a mom and dad could ever ask for! So filled with love and joy! We are so proud of you Benny! And you shine a light that brightens our lives every day! We love you."
Vivian was the ultimate sous chef as her dad made her biscuits before Thanksgiving and really, what can't Brady do?
The dynamic duo of Tom and Ben spent a November day swinging in a hammock together and we really wish we had some R&R like this in our near future.
Leave it to Tom to teach his son more than just football.
The Brady crew rolled around in the grass and enjoyed spending time together in June 2017 and it really does look like they are having a blast.
Who says you're too old to make funny faces?
When the Patriots headed back to Boston for their parade celebration after their 2017 Super Bowl win, Tom brought Ben along for the ride making him the coolest dad around.
Winning the Super Bowl in 2017 was great, but getting to celebrate with your daughter on the field is priceless.
In 2017, Vivian gave her dad a big good luck kiss before he headed out for a game. Seriously, these two are so stinking cute.
Tom's fans span near and far, but his biggest fans are his three kids and their "Brady" jerseys continually make us love them even more as a unit.
Decorating the Christmas tree is twice as fun when you have your precious daughter helping you out...especially when she's dressed as a fairy!
The football player loves to spend his off time with his adorable kiddos at the beach and we totally approve.