Mother's Day is around the corner, and to mark the occasion, I want to share with you what Mom taught me, impressed on me, and how she otherwise 1 me.
From my earliest 2 I felt my mother loved me so deeply. When we entered a room, her entire focus was on me. I felt as if I was the 3 of her universe — a great feeling. Offering her the same 4 I intently listened to her stories without 5. I tried to return that feeling of being truly loved.
6 there was always deep affection flowing between us, she wasn't a softy (心肠软的人). She worked hard and 7 her children to do the same. I began working in our little corner grocery store by age eight and 8 it by the age of twelve. She 9 my hard work and treated me as an equal. I learned that I could do anything through hard work. I learned 10.
Mom always supported my decisions, but also 11 her concern. When I decided to retire early from teaching to writing about etiquette (礼仪), she announced her concern. She 12 that there wasn't a 13 for it—my mom, always the business person.14, by the end of our conversation she 15 me with, "With your training and love of people, you are 16 for this." She followed quickly with a saying I'll always remember, "Nothing is 17 to a man who will have a try." Thanks, Mom.
By 18 my mother taught me how to show respect for others. She gave me my listening skills, my courage, and my manners. Through her, I 19 to be strong, to follow my heart, and to work hard. I never 20. If not for this, I wouldn't be a successful business owner and good friend to all.
