10 . When Lyndsay and Matthew took home their newborn twins a few days after Christmas 2016, they knew that baby William’s days would be short. ______ he looked perfect and healthy, he had a severe heart defect, ______ in the womb.
“It was one of the ______ days of my life when we found out that we would lose our son ______ months still left in my pregnancy, but because at that time we were able to _____ ourselves,” said Lyndsay. “My husband and I both have a strong ______ in God and through prayer, we felt God’s love, peace, and ______.” She said that the love and help from family and friends have been ______ in their journey.
One friend made a special ______. Knowing how important it was to document his short life, a family friend ______ to a Toledo photographer she followed on Facebook.
“The days with both of our babies at home together were ______,” said Lyndsay. “We tried our best to focus on enjoying the time together and creating ______. We were able to do this and felt like God blessed us with the time to get to know our son.”
And although Lyndsay_______ hesitated to do a photo shoot, now she says she’s so glad she did.
“The photos are going to be even more important as time goes on,” said Brentlinger. “ I can
____ on our time with our whole family together and remember our newborn son with the
____ big eyes. His twin sister, Reagan , will be able to see the love and special
______ they shared together.”
What ______ Brown, the photographer were the parents and the strength and love they displayed during the shoot.
“The parents were extremely strong ,” Brown said. “ They ______ acted and treated both babies like nothing was wrong. So that ______ my heart watching them. We sort of lost it in the very end... Then the tears just started ______.”
William is a gift for his twin sister, his parents and everybody. Surrounded by love, life is eternal.
1. | A．Even though | B．As though | C．Unless | D．In case |
2. | A．realized | B．recognized | C．identified | D．induced |
3. | A．wildest | B．worst | C．oddest | D．heaviest |
4. | A．in | B．before | C．with | D．after |
5. | A．devote | B．urge | C．comfort | D．prepare |
6. | A．feeling | B．determination | C．tie | D．faith |
7. | A．mercy | B．enthusiasm | C．support | D．energy |
8. | A．diverse | B．permanent | C．adequate | D．crucial |
9. | A．instruction | B．suggestion | C．conclusion | D．decision |
10. | A．pointed out | B．cried out | C．reached out | D．went out |
11. | A．amazing | B．thrilling | C．discouraging | D．disappointing |
12. | A．memories | B．miracles | C．missions | D．motivations |
13. | A．terminally | B．initially | C．eventually | D．lately |
14. | A．look forward | B．look up | C．look down | D．look back |
15. | A．thankful | B．tearful | C．soulful | D．cloudy |
16. | A．care | B．bond | C．appreciation | D．mind |
17. | A．stuck | B．inspired | C．influenced | D．struck |
18. | A．truly | B．frankly | C．generally | D．gradually |
19. | A．moved | B．melted | C．matched | D．mended |
20. | A．flashing | B．flaming | C．flowing | D．floating |
