My family means the world to me.

1. I’m Mature By: Alex Smith

2. Friends Family The People in my life have made me who I am today.

3. Grandfathers Funeral Death of coach Sperline The events the I’ve experienced have made me who I am today.

4. Living with my mom alone until I was 4, she’s amazing.

5. My mom marrying my stepdad when I was 4, we are a family.

6. My stepdad is not my stepdad, he is my DAD.

7. Growing up with my uncle, he is awesome.

8. Growing up with my godfather, he is inspiring.

9. I have three father figures, I couldn’t ask for more. They are all my heroes.

10. Growing up with my grandmas and grandfather. They mean the world to me.

11. Started playing football in middle school, I found my dream.

12. My parents have been to every game.

13. I want to give back to them someday.

14. The death of my grandpa, I will always miss and love him.

15. My little cousin being diagnosed with cancer, I love him so much and hope he stays strong.

16. My other grandpa dying in the summer of 2009, we were so close.

17. It was the hardest thing I have ever experienced. I am going to make him proud.

18. My grandma diagnosed with dementia in 2009.

19. I love her so much, she does not deserve that.

20. Having grandpa around The whole family together I miss how things used to be in the family.

21. I cant see my grandpa and grandma together anymore.

22. My goal is to give back to everyone in my family.

23. My goal is to make everyone proud in my family.

24. In my grandpas coffin lies a note in his hand.

25. The note is all my promises I’m making to him. I will not break them.

26. My family is amazing, and they have made me what I am today…..

27. MATURE.

28. THE END Written by: Alex Smith Song: Secret Crowds by Angels & Airwaves