I was a teacher at a kindergarten three years ago in the city of Atlanta. One day, a little boy ran fast on the playground. Then I saw him1into a little girl and she fell down.
Like many other common stories, the story 2 go on like this. The girl began to cry, but the little boy just looked at the little girl 3. Then the girl ran to me and complained about the boy.
She would ask me 4 the boy.
Then let me tell you what 5 next. The little boy laid himself down on the floor quickly.
Then 6 stood up and walked to the little girl. He pulled 7 the little girl and said, "I'm sorry. It seemed that we knocked into each other. I hope it didn't hurt you. "The little girl looked surprised, 8 she still stood up and said, "Oh, sorry!" Then they walked away.
9surprised I was when I saw what the boy did! Though he was just 10 little boy, he stopped a bad result from happening in a very simple way. The wisdom (智慧) of children always surprised me.
Kevin White is an 8-year-old boy from Salt Lake City. He started school two years ago but he has1been able to ride the school bus with the other kids. Because of a serious illness, he needs2 care even on the way to school. His parents drive him to 3each day.
When he heard that a service dog could allow him to ride the bus, he4to get one at once. However, his family didn't have that much5.So Kevin came up with an idea to raise money by selling6.
After Kevin told his father what he7, his father helped him grow vegetables in their yard. To let people know about Kevin's8 , on September 26, Kevin's dad wrote9article online, telling people what happened to Kevin and10he wanted to do. The story touched many people's hearts11they wanted to lend Kevin a hand. In just a few weeks, Kevin's vegetables were12. People even began giving13 own vegetables to Kevin to sell.
With the help of others, Kevin has 14over 21, 000 dollars in all. Kevin said he would use the money to buy a service dog and give the money left15other children in need.
A group of boys stood around a tree. "What a tall tree!" they said to each other, "It would be1to climb to the top!”
The group of boys then decided to play a game to2 who could climb to the top of the tree first. Their mothers were sitting not far away, looking on at their3as they played.
One of the climbers was an 8-year-old boy named David. He was the shortest child in the group4thought he would win.
Then the game started. All of the boys tried their best to climb as high as they could. Although the other boys climbed faster than David in the beginning, he5 the top of the tree fastest in the end.
His mother was6 She asked him, "David, how did you reach the top of the tree so7?"
It was easy, "David said, The other children. 8 looking down as they climbed. When they realized how high they were, they were afraid of9I, however, looked only up. When I saw how close I was, I kept going higher and higher10I reached the top."
It is true in life that if we just keep going forward without looking back, we are more likely to reach our goals.
One day, a woman bought a parrot from a pet store. However, the woman decided to 1the parrot to the store the next day. "This bird doesn't 2." she told the pet store owner. "Does he have a 3?" the owner asked. "Parrots enjoy watching themselves in it." So the woman bought one and left.
The next day, she came back, saying that the bird still didn't say anything. "How about a ladder (梯子)? Parrots love ladders, "the owner said. The woman bought a ladder and left.
But the next day, she was back a 4time. "Does your parrot have a swing? No? Well, once he starts 5, he'll talk a lot happily, "the owner said. The woman then bought a swing and left.
When she walked into the store the next day, she began to cry and said 6, "The parrot died." The pet store owner was7what she said. "What? I'm sorry. Tell me, did he ever say anything?" he asked. "Yes, right before he died, "the woman answered, "in a 8 voice, he asked me weakly, 'Don't they sell any food at that pet store?'"
Sometimes we forget what's really necessary in life. We sometimes have lots of things to do 9, but we forget to deal with the most important things first. We have to remember to "10the parrots" in our lives.
My dad left my family when I was 6 years old. I had to live with my mom from then on. As a single mother, my mom had to work for 1of us in the city. She worked hard to 2 our rent (房租) and my school. As a result, there wasn't much money left for 3 things.
One day, my best friend 4 me to his birthday party. My mom had just paid the rent and we didn't have much money left, so I could not afford a 5 I just brought a birthday card. I was old enough to understand, but still felt sad.
To show my 6, I arrived at my friend's house early. My friend's mom knew my family's predicament(窘境), so she took me to a room 7 and showed me some new toys. She let me 8 one and write my name on it. I was 9and touched by her kindness.
I'm 37 now. 10my mom is no longer single and our family isn't poor anymore, I am still grateful to my friend's mom for what she did. That act had a big influence on me.
I have two older brothers, Matt and Martin. They love me very much. Perhaps it is because I am the 1 child and the only sister they have.
Both Matt and Martin have thick and dark hair. They look alike (相像) with 2 short hairdos (发型) and big eyes. They are also very tan (晒黑的) because they enjoy outdoor 3 . For example, Matt likes football and Martin is a tennis player. They are much taller than me and I always have to look up when I 4 to them. They both love to 5 , so Mum often says that they could eat a horse.
Their personalities (性格) are very 6 . Matt is very active and lively. He often takes part in club activities and gets along 7 with people. He also likes to play jokes on others, especially Martin! Sometimes Mum is not very 8 with Matt because he plays so much and does not listen to his teachers carefully when he is in class.
Martin, on the other hand (另一方面), is the quiet one. He is less active than Matt, 9 he has a really close group of friends. He also does well in his 10 because he works very hard on his studies. Mum never has to worry about Martin.
Peter lived in a village. He was sad recently because he thought that he had 1left. One day, Peter went to ask a wise man2help. He said to the wise man, "I don't have anything left,3I don't want to live." The wise man said, "I'm sorry to hear that."
Then the wise man took a piece of paper and drew a straight line down the middle. He explained that he would write down the things Peter4on the left side and the things Peter still had on the right side.
The wise man asked, “When did your5leave you?”
What do you mean? "They haven't left me. They love me! That's great!" said the wise man. "Then that will be the first thing on the right side—Family haven't left." Now, do you have freedom?
"That's a silly question. Of course I6!"
"Good! That's the7one on the right side-You have freedom! said the wise man, writing it down.
After Peter8some more questions in the same way, he finally understood and smiled. "Things will change when you think of them in a9way!" he said.
As a matter of fact, change your10and you will change your world.
It was Thanksgiving. Snow was falling when Bob1towards the city park. Bob was deserted (遗弃) by his parents and was raised (抚养) by a kind man. Two years ago, to be 2, Bob built a tradition. That was to take his Thanksgiving dinner to the park to share with a homeless person.
The park was3. Everyone was home enjoying their dinner. After arriving at the park, Bob saw an old woman sitting on a bench (长椅). Bob stopped his car in a parking place and got out. He took the 4from the front seat and began walking towards her. When he stood beside her, she jumped as if (好像) she had5been woken up from sleeping. She looked up 6Bob, and then her eyes brightened.
"Good evening, madam," Bob said, smiling. "I've brought you some Thanksgiving dinner. Would you like to share it with me?" The woman nodded and Bob served her the food and then watched her7 she ate happily. When the woman finished, he8the table. Then he took twenty dollars out of his wallet.
He put the9into her hand. Then he kissed her lightly on the forehead and said, "Thank you for10my Thanksgiving dinner." With that, he took his dishes from the table and returned to the car.
Dear daddy,
Hey! How's everything1? It's been so many days since you went to Wuhan. Do you still 2 the day before you left? I remember I saw the luggage (行李) in your bedroom. I asked you, "Are you going to leave3business?" You smiled and put your hand on my head, saying, "I'm just tidying up some clothes."
Later that night, I learned that you and mom had asked to 4to Wuhan and were waiting for a phone call. At that moment, I hoped 5of you would get the call.6, your phone still rang. I almost cried out, as if I were going to Wuhan myself.
The next morning, I got7early. During breakfast, you smiled and asked me if I8miss you. I pretended (假装) it was no big9and said, "I can send you a message whenever I miss you."
When you were leaving, I waved (挥手) to you10I couldn't see you anymore. Tears flowed down my face. I later realized it was Lantern Festival. I wrote down “Waiting for you to come back” in my notebook. I knew the people of Wuhan needed you11than I did.
At night, mom sent me some photos of you and the rest of the medical team. I found you in the photos 12 . I pointed you out and shouted, "Hey, this is my daddy!" I was so proud of you!
After you left, I paid more attention13the battle (战役) against the new coronavirus (冠状病毒). I wondered whether you would take good care of14. Daddy, remember to exercise and get15rest.
We all miss you every day. I love you, my superhero, forever and ever.
Kathy
Feb 15, 2020
