Miss Maddie’s Hope

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Miss Maddie’s spirits were always lifted when she saw the sunflowers along the road on her daily walks. She kept to her walks no matter if it was cloudy or bright, hot or cold. She had the self-discipline she had honed over the years of working in jobs where there was little chance of recognition or glory. Her values dictated that you performed your job to the best of your ability and did not shirk your responsibilities. Too bad her employers did not see things the same way and did not share her values or see the need for any loyalty to her. They made sure she was let go before she could be eligible for any retirement benefits.  The sunflowers had popped up without anyone knowing where they came from. To Miss Maddie, like her irrepressible spirit, they were a symbol of hope.

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18 thoughts on “Miss Maddie’s Hope”

  3. Priceless Joy

    Lovely story, Deborah! Miss Madie’s employers don’t realize what a great employee they have. That is sad they let her go so they don’t have to pay her retirement benefits. I love the line about her irrepressible spirit compared to the sunflowers. Wonderful!

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  7. luckyjc007

    Great story..those are the kind of employers that complain the loudest when things don’t go their way . They have little regard for anyone else’s livelyhood. It’s great that Miss Maddie did not let it ruin her good spirit.

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