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My Time In Middle School
"For you, there’s nothing in this world I wouldn’t do." This quote directly correlates to my life in so many different ways. My time in middle school has been a series of learning opportunities and reckoning with who I strive to be. Middle school has been a time of figuring out my faith, further strengthen of my family’s relationships, and finding true reliable friends. The relationships with friends and family that have evolved throughout middle school have strengthened me and will have a place in my heart as long as I live. Over the course of my middle school career I have grappled with what my faith means to me. The tone of the song reflects how my friends and family have helped me come to the realization that my faith is an essential part of who I am and who I aspire to become. My family has instilled in me that “the spirit of God has been let loose in me. Encouraging me to be strong in the Gospel, faithful in service and welcoming to strangers, childlike in zeal, extravagant with love and foolish in hope.”- Mom. My faith has taught me to always be there for those who mean the most to me. One of the biggest testaments to my faith is my sister Lauren. She has not only taught me what it's like to be a good …show more content…
These challenges have proved to me that if my family and I come together as a united front we will be stronger as we lean on each other and move forward together. Additionally as much as we have been taught to be compassionate and nurture one another this songs’ vibe portrays to me that it is innate to take care of the people who surround us. It is through loved ones, education, and relationships that I have become the best version of myself. Middle school is yet another step in discovering who I am, but I do know I want to surround myself with others who offer me the love and support I

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