Madison Sanders Writes

When I started this blog, I thought it would be a good idea to share some thing that I written awhile back. I always love doing something that I think will benefit others, and I thought my words of advice could do just that. Well, I've decided I'm not going to post any more of that letter for awhile. Don't worry, I'll post the rest of it a little later on. I believe I need to focus on the things happening in my life right now and go back to things that I've previously written when I need a boost. Speaking of now, right now my life is pretty good. Yes, I have my share of difficulties, but who doesn't? Everyone may not experience physical pain, but he/she might experience some emotional pain. Pain is pain. While there are varying degrees of intensity, one still experiences raw emotions that come along with it. I find myself saying, "I'm so thankful for..." at different times during the week. I have a wonderful mom who tirelessly devotes herself to he

this first semester! Woo hoo! Sorry I haven't posted in awhile. During the semester, I was required to keep another blog for one of my classes among other things, so that kept me away from this one for awhile. Thankfully, I have a nice long break. I go back to the pain doctor on Tuesday. That appointment is so long, but I have to go. On a lighter note, I'm excited for Christmas. I'm going to share something that I wrote last year about Christmas when I was going through a very difficult time. We all know that Christmas is a time to reflect on all the things we have, right? Well, I discovered something new this Christmas. We all hear that it's not about the gifts, it's about the birth of Jesus. My question to you is : "Do you really believe that?" Think about it, If all the gifts were taken away, no Christmas tree in the living room, no family get-togethers, would you STILL enjoy Christmas?? You know what, we're supposed to still enjoy it. The media has

I don't know what I would do without it. Since I know that you're dying to hear the rest of my letter, I will oblige and post. (Hears the thunderous applause in the background.) Part V: Don’t Live Life with Regrets and Fears As I mentioned earlier, don’t not do something because you’re afraid to do it or afraid of the outcome. If you do, you’ll always wonder what it would have been like. My philosophy is to live each day to the fullest. Learn to live more, laugh more, and love more along the way. You never know who you might bump into on your journey that might need that “push” like you did to face your fears. Part VI: Be an Inspiration Whether you like it or not, people are always watching you. You get to choose whether or not you are a good or bad influence on other people. I didn’t get to choose my life or what obstacles came with it, but I have chosen to be an inspiration. I try my best to smile at people in pain because you never know who’s having a bad day! Don’t get me w

School is keeping me incredibly busy, so that's why I haven't posted in awhile. One of my classes is very small, only seven people total. It's very interesting to watch how people change week to week. When I first came into the class only two people offered to help. As the weeks have passed, a person who always brushed me off is starting to come around. On the other hand, some people still haven't changed, but oh well. I live my life for me, not to please anyone else. I've been stressed over this one class for awhile now. Needless to say, last week's class was the best it had ever been! And to top it off, I actually did better on the assignment than I thought I would. Ninety percent of the time the things that we worry about, never happen. Life can be so hectic, but thankfully I have at least two (that I see regularly) people who will kindly remind me of the importance of breathing. It's good to have people in your life that keep you grounded, and remind you

Things are moving steadily along. My professor did show up for the next class, and so far, it's been great. I've made some new friends, too. One in particular is a true gem. Every year, on the first day of class, I try to find at least one person to help me in each class. I observe how they approach me, their attitude, etc. So far, I've always been able to find those people, not many, but a few. This girl told me to let her know, whatever I needed, just let her know. She even offered to help me when I leave, without me even asking her! Now that's the kind of person that I want to be associated with. Sure, I have those people who offer to help for the wrong reasons, but it's not hard for me to weed those people out rather quickly. I can read people pretty well. Having a disability, you learn to size people up within the first few minutes, (some even seconds) because you can't take the chance of having the wrong people around you. I even had a guy ask me if I need

I finally have some free time to post. I've started college, and as I've told people it was harder on my body than my brain (at least for now). :) It's different, but a good different. The classes aren't as long, and my professors are nice. So, we're off to a good start. One unusual thing that happened today was my professor didn't show up. For my first class, nonetheless. It's not what you think...the last time he checked his schedule, it was a Tuesday/Thursday class, not Monday/Wednesday/Friday. They had to switch some around. Evidently, they didn't make sure the teachers were aware of them. :) Other than that, it was a typical first day of college. Therapy is progessing, slowly but surely. That's expected when you've had ongoing health problems. For right now, I'm going to therapy right after school, so we don't have to make mutiple trips. We're taking it day by day. I've learned not to take things so seriously. I still have to

Part II: Making the Most Out of What You Have I can’t stand people who complain everyday of their life. I 've found that you feel a lot better when you focus on the little kids who are dying of cancer or the ones who have no shelter. Do everyone a favor and at least act like your living for more than the latest fashions or newest haircut; make sure your life has some substance to it. I’ve learned that if you make the most out of what you have instead of going out and buying whatever it is that you think will move you up on the ladder of society, you are much more confident because you had to be creative! Part III: Having Respect for Others I’m only a teenager right now, but because of the things that I’ve been through, I have a greater respect for life as well as the people in it. For example, when you see a person in a wheelchair that needs to go inside, open the door for them. Don‘t let it slam in their face! Think about how you would feel if someone did that to you. So often, p

A Journey Awaits You The first question you might ask is, “What journey are you talking about?” My response is, “The journey of your life.” If you waste all of your life not doing something you love because of fear, you will never know what it is to truly experience life. I believe life is all about the ups and downs that come with it. Since you never know what to expect, don’t worry about a thousand things that might happen, sit back and enjoy the journey. Part I: Having a Good Attitude No Matter What I have faced many obstacles in my young life so I think I can offer you some valuable advice. No matter if the world seems as if it’s falling apart around you, stop and think about all the things you do have instead of the ones you don’t. Also, don’t panic if things don’t go the way that you want them to go; it could be worse! Don’t be motivated by your feelings; be motivated by something inside you. In other words, listen to that small voice inside of you that just won’t let you give up

I haven't been on here in awhile because I forgot about it. But don't worry, I've got plenty of things to post! Summer is here, but I haven't been able to do much because of my hip. I'm excited about starting therapy again on Monday, though. I had to take a break for awhile . I won't go into details because it might gross some of you out. This supposed to be fun, and I intend to keep it that way. Something else I'm excited about is starting college in August. I've closed one chapter in my life, and I'm ready to open another.