Quote by Jeff Garcia

Part of my growing up was always trying to make my parents proud and always trying to keep them happy. I think part of what held them together was my involvement in sports.

Part of my growing up was always trying to make my parents p

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker's parents' happiness and pride were closely linked to their child's involvement in sports. The speaker grew up with the constant desire to please their parents and believed that their active participation in sports played a role in maintaining their parents' relationship. It implies that the parents found joy and unity in supporting their child's athletic endeavors, and this shared interest helped to strengthen their bond.

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By Jeff Garcia

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