Last autumn, my 80-year-old grandmother was having problems with her heart. My family sent her to the1.
After a careful examination, a famous doctor told my grandmother, "You have such a2 heart condition that you should have an operation."
"But the complications (并发症) can happen." the doctor3my grandmother and looked at her worried face.
The doctor went on to say that she would have a 40 percent possibility of having a heart trouble 4the operation, a 35 percent possibility of being unable to stand up, and even 20 percent of5on the operating table because of her old age.
My grandmother was terribly surprised and quickly said, "Doctor, since you're talking about these 6, I have one for you: there is a 100 percent possibility that you won't operate on me!"
7these words, my grandmother got up and8the doctor's office.
The next day, my grandmother went to9doctor's office. There she was also told she needed an 10. The doctor also said that her11might cause some problems. 12 he was quite sure about the success of operation.
My grandmother might be brave, but she is not silly. She then asked the doctor, "If I am your mother, what will you13?"
The doctor walked up to her, smiled, put his arms14her, and said, "Mom, let's have the operation!"
My grandmother had the operation and came out15! Her positive attitude (乐观的心态) added many wonderful and happy years for her and enjoy living with my family.
