Thursday, December 4, 2008

Madison





Madison was recently diagnosed as mildly dyslexic as well as having ADD.  Madison is gifted in creativity and sports, but has struggled with certain subjects at school.  She had the assignment of memorizing all fifty states and their capitals, AND had to spell them all correctly.  Madison was so overwhelmed with the concept, that she would often cry while we studied them with her.  Robert and I wondered what we could do for her that would motivate her to continue with a happier attitude and since she loves sports, we thought we would get her a trophy IF she got a 100% on the test.  Well, today she took it and guess what?!!  She did it!  We are so proud of her!  Having talents is wonderful, but succeeding at something that is extremely difficult for you is something to be even more proud of!  YEAH for Madison!!!

1 comment:

Krissy Noel said...

Oh I'm so proud of Maddie. I would be even if she didn't get a 100%. That's even hard for adults to spell all those states and capitals right! She is so talented in so many things and so very beautiful. She has far surpassed me in creativity and art. i couldn't even attempt to draw all the things she has! Good job Maddie!!!