Madison Sanders Writes

Today's writing prompt is to write about finishing.  Today is the last day of the writing challenge. There's nothing quite like the thrill of finishing something. I will never forget when I finished college. On graduation day, I could hardly believe it. The day I had longed for was finally here! There were times I didn't think I'd ever finish. So many days my body hurt. So many long nights doing assignments. When I got my diploma, nothing could wipe the smile off my face. I did it. I finished a goal I'd set for myself in spite of adversity.  I finished not only because of my determination to complete my degree and better myself, but also because of my support system. I could not have done it without help from my Mama and Papa. They both took turns taking me back and forth to campus for classes. Graduation was as much a victory for me as it was for them. Even on challenging days, we didn't quit. We stayed the course, and it paid off. I celebrated

Today's writing prompt is to write about innocence. Write about childhood.    Write about ignorance. Innocence is playing outside until dark. Innocence is getting snow cones at the Tropical Sno place that was only open in the summer. I loved the green apple! No one's snow cones have ever compared to these. When I think about innocence, a picture of my niece and nephews faces pops into my head. Their days consist of playing with cars and big rigs, making special deliveries...and often pestering their little sister who just wants to be close to them. Innocence is not knowing about violence. My niece and nephews don't fully grasp how chaotic this world is, and I am thankful. They need to be kids. Oh, how I wish I could go back to the days where every problem was solved with a game of rock, paper scissors.  I remember getting home from school and having a Nutty Buddy that my Papa always kept for us. Childhood for me meant exploring the world around me on the four

Today's prompt is to write about what I do know.  I know that I don't know everything. I do know I have lots to learn.  I know I don't know what tomorrow holds, but I will look forward to it with joy, thankful for another day to be alive. I know some people aren't that fortunate. I don't always have words of comfort in times of crisis. I know I can be there and lend a listening ear.  I don't know why I say some things. I know my tongue can be my greatest weapon or my biggest downfall. I don't know all of my weak areas. I know that I am a work in progress. I don't know why people strive for perfection. Perfection means free from all flaws and defects, and I know I most certainly am not.  I don't know how people perceive me. I know what kind of person I strive to be.  I don't know why some people don't realize they are digging a hole that is deeper and deeper with the words they say. I know if they would be quiet, their life woul

Today's writing prompt is to write my own eulogy. The instructions are to imagine what people would say if I passed away unexpectedly. What would I want them to say? Madison was a vibrant girl who radiated positivity wherever she went.  Born a tiny preemie twin, Madison had a rough start in life, but she never let her disability stop her. She always had a smile on her face.  Madison saw challenges as opportunities. When in physical therapy as a child, she would always ask her therapist, "Am I doing this right?" These difficult times helped shape her into the person we knew and loved.  Madison was a giver. She put others' needs ahead of herself. She was always thinking about ways to help other people, whether that be journals for sick kids or tissues for cancer patients. Her greatest joy came when she could do something for someone else. Madison never settled in life. She forged her own path and did things her way. When others said she couldn't do so