storytelling

earlier this morning, i decided to live my day for a little girl
a little girl who is a decade younger than i am; a tenfold braver
i don't know this girl personally, but her voice melted my heart
her intellect is far beyond her years
to be selfish, i wondered if i appeared as smart as she does when i was her age because she is phenomenal
she's vibrant and optimistic and grounded
there are so many people that i hope to meet in my life time
and if i had the chance to meet with her, i would stand honoured

her hair was falling out and she insisted on taking advantage of the entire situation by going to the most posh hair salon in town.
"it's ok mom, at least you dont have to pay for a blowdry!"

her spirit has shown me that there are so many small pieces of this world
that i take for granted every day.
listening to one little girl's story changed the way that i now look at the cards that i'm dealt

laugh often
listen intently
and live, passionately

madison scott was ten years old when she was diagnosed with lymphoblastic leukemia.
she is thirteen years old today.
she is still alive.
and cancer-free.