"Hi, Mommy! What are you doing?" asked Susie, who was only six years old. " I'm making a casserole (炖锅菜) for Mrs. Smith next door, 1 Mrs. Smith is very sad. She lost her daughter and has a2 heart. We need to take care of her a little while. " said her mother. " Why, Mommy?"
"You see, Susie, when someone is very, very sad, they have3 doing the little things like making dinner or other housework. Because we're4 of a community and Mrs. Smith won't be able to talk with her daughter or hug her. You are a very5 girl, Susie, maybe you'll come up6 another way to help take care of Mrs. Smith. "
Susie thought7 about this challenge and how she could do her part on caring for Mrs. Smith. A few minutes8 , Susie knocked on her door. After a few moments, Mrs. Smith greeted the knock with a "Hi, Susie.
Susie noticed that Mrs. Smith didn't have that familiar musical quality about her voice when she greeted9 .
"What can I do for you, Susie? asked Mrs. Smith.
"My mommy says that you lost your daughter and you're very, very sad with a broken heart. " Susie10 her hand shyly. In it was a Band-Aid. " This is for your broken heart. " Mrs. Smith knelt down and hugged Susie. Through her11 she said," Thank you, darling girl. This will help a lot. "
Mrs. Smith12 Susie's act of kindness and took it one step further. She bought a small key ring with a picture frame (框架) — the one designed to, carry keys and display a family13 at the same time.
Mrs. Smith placed Susie's Band-Aid in the frame to remind 14 to heal a little every time she sees it. It has become her symbol for healing, but not15 the joy and love she experienced with her daughter.