Patrick Mahomes and his family have experienced both highs and lows in the past few weeks. While he led the Kansas City Chiefs to their second championship in four years, his celebratory plans have been dampened due to a significant loss in the family. Sadly, Patrick’s grandmother, Debbie Martin, has passed away.

Earlier, Randi Mahomes broke the news of Debbie Martin’s critical health issues. Since then, misfortune has followed the family. Randi recently shared a heartfelt message dedicated to her mother, cherishing the life and times of Debbie Martin. Despite the ongoing crisis, Patrick Mahomes has added yet another achievement to his already impressive list of accomplishments, which has made his mother and grandmother proud.

Another milestone achieved for Patrick Mahomes

While Patrick Mahomes continues enjoying team success, the Super Bowl MVP has managed to stand out and establish himself as the face of the league. The Time‘s List of the 100 most influential people of 2023 was released and Mahomes found himself among the honorees with fellow sports icons Paris Saint-German, Lionel Messi and Brittney Griner.

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The list selection process is akin to weeding, as only the Time editors are responsible for the final list. The nominations are made by the previous alumni of Time 100 and the magazine’s global writing team. The alumni roster includes numerous notable figures, such as NFL legend Peyton Manning, who is well-known among NFL fans. Interestingly, it was Manning who advocated for Mahomes’ inclusion on the list, and it was a deserving decision.

Mahomes’ influence on and off the football field has been a story of sheer class and determination. While his arm strength has continued to raise people’s eyebrows in awe, his undying competitive spirit helps solidify his otherworldly skills.

While Mahomes and his family deal with the loss of his grandmother and their forever pillar of strength, his most recent achievement is bound to help them look on to the future.

Mahomes makes his family proud again

While Patrick Mahomes has rightfully earned a spot on the Times’s ‘100 Most Influential People of 2023′, his family appeared to be the most delighted. With the recent passing of Mahomes’ grandmother, his mother Randi Mahomes often finds herself basking in the memories of the woman who raised her and gave the idea of what happiness looks like.

Taking to Instagram, Randi Mahomes shared a still of the Super Bowl MVP while reminiscing about how her mother and Patrick’s grandmother would have reacted, “Mamma would be so proud and calling everyone in her contacts. Proud of you @patrickmahomes”

Mahomes grandmother had continually been one of his greatest supporters, occasionally even making bets on his success. Although Debbie Martin has now passed away, her absence has created a profound void within the family that only time can heal.

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