4 . Lyn Story is a retiree in Fort Worth, Texas. She had a lot of _________ time on her hands until she met Apryl Goodwin, who had been diagnosed with uterine cancer (子宫癌).

Apryl had no transportation and didn't know what to do. So she sought for _________ on the community app Nextdoor. Someone _________ and said, “I’ll take you to your _________.” She ignored it because it was a stranger and didn’t accept it until Lyn _________ her again and said, “I’ll take you. I mean it. I’m _________ and sincere.”

That _________ was Lyn, and over the last year, she has taken Apryl to more than 25 radiation appointments, six chemotherapy treatments and _________ doctor visits. Apryl said Lyn was like her guardian.

Lyn’s _________ doesn’t stop there. Months after meeting Apryl, she was on the Nextdoor app again when she __________ a post from Kevin Horrigan, who is legally blind. “Lyn’s really a kind woman,” said Kevin. “She really is, because I can’t __________.”

Tough times made Kevin come back to work after retiring. Now Lyn __________ his burdens. Lyn drives him to work or she picks him up from work. Kevin says what Lyn has done helps him __________.

Lyn said she started thinking of herself as a bad-weather friend. “You know, fair-weather friends only __________ you when everything’s good for you,” she explained. “But a bad-weather friend is there to help you in times of __________.”

Filled with love, Lyn’s story is life changing for so many.

5 . Singapore is a lively island country known for a mix of cultures and tastes. Here are four popular dishes that offer a true taste of Singapore.

Hainanese Chicken Rice

This dish is a favorite and is very simple yet very tasty. The chicken is cooked in water to be very soft and is served with rice that has been cooked with chicken soup, along with a bit of spicy sauce. Each part of this dish is carefully made to make the eating experience even better.

Bak Kut Teh (Pork Ribs Tea)

A strong and healthy breakfast choice, Bak Kut Teh is a dish that warms you up. Even though tea is in the name, it's not a drink. It's a tasty soup made by cooking pork bones with Chinese herbs and spices. The soup is usually eaten with rice and has a bit of a spicy taste that wakes up your taste buds, a great way to start the day.

Katong Laksa

Laksa is a hot noodle soup that shows Singapore's mix of cultures. The soup has a thick coconut milk(椰奶) base with a strong smell of spices like lemongrass and tamarind. It's often filled with things like shrimp, fishcakes, and soft tofu, making it a full and satisfying meal that pleases your mouth with each bite.

Char Kway Teow (Stir-Fried Rice Noodles)

If you like food that's a bit smoky and tasty, try char kway teow. This noodle dish is a must-eat at Singapore's food stalls. It's cooked in a wok(炒菜锅) with things like clams, Chinese sausage, and long beans, then flavored with a sauce that is both tasty and a little sweet. The last step is to add a bit of chopped chili, which gives the dish a nice little spicy taste.