My mother asked me when I was young, "What's the most important part of the body?"
When I was little, I thought1was very important to us. So I said," Is it our ears?" "No," she said, "Because there are still many people who can't hear things. Keep2and I'll ask you again later. "
Three years passed. I had thought about the correct answer3 I had my first try. This time I said, "Sight(视力) is important, so it must be our4" "You are learning5, but the answer is not right because there are many people who are blind. "
I kept this question in my mind. My mum asked me several times6 the only reply I got was, "You are getting7, my boy. "
Last year, my grandpa8, Everybody was quite sad. When it was our turn to say goodbye to Grandpa, my mum asked me, "Have you found out the most important part of your body?" I was9when she asked me this. I always thought this was a game between 10and me. "This question is very important. 11you answer it shows whether you have really understood life. Today is the day you need to12 this lesson. "She looked at me the way only a mother can. I Saw tears in her eyes. She said, "My dear, the most important part of the body is your13"I asked, "'Is it because it holds up your head?" "No, "she replied. "It is because it can14 the head of a friend or loved one when they cry. Everybody needs a shoulder to cry on sometimes. I only hope you have enough love and friends so you will have a shoulder to cry on when you15 it. "
