I asked Mama "Why did God not take care of a seventeen year old who died because she poured a Lysol and bleach combination into her uterus" (Flashman). ... That was the year Daddy died and I began working for Planned Parenthood (Powell). ... As I waved goodbye, I hoped he was right. ... I tried to clear my mind and remember everything I said I would do of I ran the show. ... I now felt that I was ready, not for the obstacles, but for the opportunities that lay ahead. ...

• Word Count: 1936
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School