Madison belonged to a rich family. She was brought up in wealth and never wanted for anything. As she grew older, she began to develop genuine sympathy for others’ sufferings and trials. When Madison became an adult, she decided to donate all her money to a charity and live among the poor and work for them. This was not an easy decision. Madison knew she would have to face many difficulties. She knew that by giving away all her money, she would lose many pleasures of life. Many people tried to dissuade her. However, Madison had made up her mind. She had the courage to follow her heart, even though it led her onto a hard and difficult path. Despite all the problems she faced later on in life, Madison never regretted her decision. She felt the blessings of the poor were worth more than all the money in the world.