I wanted to use today’s blog to reflect on the growth and gratitude I’ve been feeling lately. I was presented with the most amazing opportunity… I’m returning to New York for Fashion Week! I almost couldn’t even make this the topic because there simply aren’t enough words to describe the sheer joy and gratefulness that are overwhelming me. This truly feels like an answer to all of my prayers.

Ever since I was a little girl, all that ever mattered to me besides God and my family of course was fashion, clothes, words, and writing. That’s exactly what little Madi May was made of, and honestly, that’s still who I am today. I’m made up of everything fashion and writing related, that’s what makes me me. There’s no separating those parts of me. I always knew I belonged somewhere that revolved around those two passions. I always knew I belonged in New York. If you had sat me down five years ago, even five days ago, and told me I’d be heading to New York for Fashion Week, I would’ve laughed in disbelief.

Moments like these really put everything into perspective. This past year was not an easy one, and I’m still growing every day, trying to be the best version of myself. But there’s no better feeling than seeing your hard work bring you to a place you’ve always dreamed of. It’s also so reassuring to know that God is guiding me toward the life He’s planned for me, that everything is truly falling into place just as it should.

Lately, I’ve been working on giving myself grace and not letting minor problems turn into major ones. My pastor talked about this in church today, how we often let small things steal our peace and control our days. But everything happens for a reason. You can’t change the past, and you can’t predict the future. I’m reminding myself, and maybe you too, to take each day as it comes, to be proud of the effort we’re putting in, and to keep striving for better. Not every day is perfect, and there’s still so much I want to improve, but victories like this remind me the journey is worth it. Don’t give up, you never know what breakthrough is just around the corner.

From Mads on Madison, fight for your dreams, no matter how big or small. There’s nothing like the feeling of earning something you’ve dreamed about your whole life. I can’t wait to share everything that happens on this trip so… stay tuned!