A few weeks before Thanksgiving one year, my husband and I decided to invite a guest over for the holiday. I called a senior centre and they suggested Ilse. She was a stubborn 78yearold lady, who favoured sequined (亮片的) Tshirts.
On Thanksgiving, within minutes of arriving, Ilse welcomed the glass of wine my husband offered with a wide smile. By the end of the evening, we felt as if we were old friends. The more time I spent with Ilse, the more she became like a surrogate (替代的) grandma. So when her only son Ralph died, I realized she was too upset to be left alone and helped her hire a caregiver. For me, she was like a family and I was the only one left in her tribe.
Each time I stopped by her apartment, Ilse seemed more disconnected than the time before. Late one afternoon, when I called her, I was unable to understand what she was saying. I drove her to the emergency room, where the doctor confirmed she had suffered a mild stroke. During the next few days, I dropped by her apartment, but she was no longer the energetic, stubborn Ilse I knew. At the end of the week, I received an earlymorning phone call from her caregiver. “Please come over now,” the woman said, her voice matteroffact. “She’s passed away.” When I arrived, I saw Ilse lying on her bed, motionless, her eyes closed. I sat on the edge of the bed, too shocked to cry.
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The morning after Ilse’s death, I read through her will and saw my name.
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I donated the money to a cause she cared about deeply: children.
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For many years I have been feeling pity for orphans(孤儿). They lack the love of their parents and need the love and help of others. So I am doing what I can to help them. I visited them many times to experience their daily life.
Three years ago I even lived with the orphans on the street. These kids would mostly beg through the day to buy some food for themselves or eat the food given to them by the people passing by. One unusual incident happened during my second week of staying with them on the sidewalk.
I sat with them and shared the meal I had bought for them from a nearby restaurant. They sat with me in a circle and happily started eating. Suddenly one of them, a twelve-year-old boy, caught my hand, looked at me and removed my watch, and I continued eating the meal without turning around to see where the little boy ran with my watch.
After about forty-five minutes he showed up and sat beside me again. I just looked at him and smiled without saying anything about the watch. The little boy took a small packet from his pocket, opened it, had a bite of the bread and offered the same bread to me. I took it and ate it willingly. As soon as I finished eating the bread, a smile appeared on his face. Slowly he put his hand in his pocket and returned my watch. I smiled at him and wore my watch once again. The little boy later on told me that I passed the test.
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I was a little surprised and asked him what test I passed.
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Then I asked him why he gave me food to eat.
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My father asked me to chat with him for a while. Actually, I was unwilling to listen to his talking endlessly as he always did. My father was a lawyer, but I never wanted to go to law school or follow his path through life.
As was expected, he cleared his throat and started to say, “Er... What... What do you really want to do in the gorgeous future?”
I was silent for a moment playing with the cell phone. I kept thinking, “Should I tell him my true thoughts? What if he gets angry? What if I let him down?” later I replied, “Well, I want to be a writer.”
I guessed this may be not the answer he would expect. But surprisingly, “Interesting idea!” he answered. I was shocked, speaking in a low voice with hesitation.
“Are you serious, dad?”
“Well, you need confidence and good preparations, and you still have plenty of time. You need to find out what you really enjoy now. Look, it’s late. Let’s take the boat out tomorrow morning, just you and me. Maybe we can catch some crabs (螃蟹) for dinner, and we can talk more.”
Early next morning we packed up the equipment and set off along the coast. We didn’t talk much, but enjoyed the sound of the seabirds and the sight of the coastline.
There were no big waves and blinding sunlight at that time. “Let’s see if we get lucky,” he said, picked up a web basket with a rope tied and threw it into the sea. We waited a while, then my father stood up and said, “Give me a hand with this,” and we pulled up the crab cage onto the deck.
To our joy, the cage was filled with dozens of soft shell crabs. Squatting (蹲) down, we watched them for a moment. At first they fought against each other to climb out hard, trying to escape. Many were pulled back into the cage. Later, some gave up, but there are still some crabs trying to escape again and again.
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At that moment, my father pointed to the cage, “Look at that crab, there!” ____________________________
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From that day on, I was determined to make my dream come true. ___________________________________
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The end of my sophomore year was approaching.Mom called me at the dorm one evening during the last week of May.My summer break would be spent with Grandma and Grandpa on their farm.I wasn't quite satisfied with the arrangement but guessed it was just one summer.Next year would be my little brother's turn.
I arrived late that afternoon.Grandma had prepared more food than the three of us could possibly eat.However,the next morning,Grandpa prepared breakfast for the two of us.He told me Grandma tired herself out yesterday and was going to rest in bed.I made up my mind to be of some help,not be a burden.
Weeks passed.I gradually got accustomed to the life there.In the evenings I usually read or talked with Grandma.She never grew tired of hearing about college or anything I was involved in.She told me stories about her childhood,family and the early years after she and Grandpa had married.
The last Saturday in June,Grandpa suggested going fishing.We hadn't expected what we saw when we got to the pond that morning:One of the swans was dead.Grandpa had given the pair of swans to Grandma on their 50th anniversary.“We can think of buying another one,” I suggested.Grandpa thought for a few moments before answering.
He finally said,“No,it's not that easy.You see,swans mate for life.There's nothing we can do for the one that's left.He has to work it out for himself.”
A few days later,we found the other swan lying near the same spot where we had found the first one.It,too,was dead.
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On July 12,Grandma passed away,who had died suddenly that morning of a stroke.
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Life at college was busy but the days spent with Grandma and Grandpa often appeared in my mind.
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When David headed out to work one day at his job as a server in a luxurious restaurant, it seemed like a day like any other. On this particular night, David was placed in the patio section — the busiest part of the restaurant.
As David was running around the restaurant, trying desperately to keep the heaving number of guests satisfied with their food and drinks orders, one particular customer walked in. Richard, a college student at the local Sacramento State University picked a spot on the patio and sat down. He wasn’t just a regular student looking for a cheap night out. He was in fact an accomplished graduate and had come straight to the restaurant to celebrate finishing his senior year. While sitting alone and waiting patiently for his friends to join him, Richard looked around at the restaurant, taking in the relaxing vibe. However, he couldn’t help but notice one person was certainly not getting a chance to relax. He was struck by how hard David seemed to be working.
Finally, Richard’s friends arrived. As it was a special night for them, they really went all out to celebrate with the best and most delicious treats they fancied. Together, they ordered their dinners, and drinks. As Richard and his friends continued to enjoy the evening, he had the opportunity to reflect on his life: Not everyone has the privilege and opportunity to attend college and celebrate the end of senior year with a luxurious dinner of his choice. Similarly, not everyone who has been given these gifts always truly appreciates. Richard had been in David’s shoes before, and worked as a waiter to make ends meet. So he decided to pay a big $382, leaving a tip that equaled the bill itself ($191.35).
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David cleared up the table where Richard and his friends had been sitting after they had left.
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David found Richard, who was still hanging about outside the restaurant with his friends.
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In November, 2022 a girl named Lucy, 6, sent a letter to an organisation in California asking if she could own a unicorn (独角兽). “Dear Madam/Sir, I wonder if I can have a unicorn in my backyard if I can find one,” Lucy wrote to the organisation. “I’m looking forward to your early reply.”
Soon the organisation answered it with a supportive unicorn license (许可证) and certificate. The letter Lucy received noted that she must take good care of the unicorn.“It is always meaningful to hear from young people who thoughtfully consider the requirements of providing a loving home for animals,” the director of the organisation, Mary, wrote in response to Lucy. “I praise your spirit of being responsible for pets to ask our permission to keep a unicorn in your backyard,” the letter continued.
The organisation in California started a Lucy’s Magical Unicorn Fund (基金会) on December 16, 2022. Its aim was to encourage kind people to get a unicorn license of their own while providing money that helps animals in trouble.
“There was so much public support and so many good wishes to Lucy, and we felt people would like a way to praise her love for animals because we received so many letters of support,” Mary wrote in a December 20 email. Mary said that the organisation received “many requirements for unicorn licenses” from people who want to give them as gifts.
“So, it seemed to be a good way for people to personally take part in this activity, while supporting the care of animals at our animal care centers,” Mary wrote about Lucy’s Magical Unicorn Fund.
Special unicom licenses will be sent to those who’ give away at least $25, according to the organisation’s website. The organisation provides care for more than 45,000 animals each year across its seven animal centers.
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Before long her action of kindness was posted on social media.
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People interested in getting a unicorn license visit the organisation’s website.
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My daughter and I pushed the overloaded cart in the store. She reached up and took another toy, and without asking, threw it in the cart. “Is that for you?” I asked.
“No, it is for my friend,” she answered. I was proud of her. Being an only child and an only grandchild, she could have been spoiled (宠坏), but instead she was caring and very giving, almost more than necessary.
On the drive home, my daughter was unusually quiet. Finally, she said, “Mommy, if Santa brings all the gifts, why are we buying them?” I quickly tried to think of an answer. Before I could say anything, she shouted, “I know why. We’re Santa’s helpers!” Yes, she took the words right out of my mouth. Yes, that’s exactly what we are.
After a few days, she came home from school quite upset, explaining, “Mommy, there’s a girl in my class who’s very mean (吝啬) to me and my friends. She is Lucy. We talk to her anyway, and when we asked her what she was getting for Christmas, she started crying. She said she wasn’t getting anything because her mother is always sick and her father doesn’t have the money to pay for anything, not even food.”
I calmed her down, knowing what she was thinking about.
One evening before Christmas vacation, my daughter began to wrap (包装) the gifts for her friends. I gave her a roll of wrapping paper, but she came back and asked for more. I thought it was strange, but I was busy then, only telling her to get whatever she needed.
On the last day of school, I had to leave for work extra early, so I asked my friend to pick up my daughter since she had quite a few gifts to take for the class Christmas party. I never actually saw what my daughter took to school.
On Christmas Eve, I went to wrap gifts, but all of them were missing. I looked high and low and couldn’t find them.
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Finally, I woke my daughter.
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Early Christmas morning, a mother and a daughter came to our house.
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