My life changed a lot at the age of five. My mother and father parted with each other. As a single mother, my mom had to work harder to make money so that we could1 the house, my education as well as the necessities like food and clothes.
One day, I received an2 to my best friend's birthday party. My mom wanted to help me buy a gift. However, we had little money after paying the rent. Soon I decided to make a birthday card for my friend. 3 I was old enough to understand the situation, I still felt embarrassed. I kept thinking about the topic and pictures on the card to make me feel better.
However, I was invited to my friend's house before a good idea came4 my mind. My friend's mom Ms. Anderson planned a sleepover（留宿聚会） for us to have fun. Having realized my family's situation, Ms. Anderson5 led me to another room. Laying out the toys she had bought for her son's birthday, she told me to pick one out and write my name on it in a low voice, avoiding making the other children knew about it. I was surprised and touched. I didn't imagine having such an6 favor from Ms. Anderson. The next day, when my friend found the gift with my name on it, he came to me and7 me excitedly because it was one of his favorites. Ms. Anderson helped me get out of trouble and made the friendship between my friend and me closer. I was the only kid he gave a hug.
I'm an adult now. Although my mom is no longer single and our family isn't poor anymore, I am still 8 to Ms. Anderson for what she did. That one act had a big influence on me.
