Waiting for the airplane to take off, I was happy to get a seat by myself. Just then, an air hostess came to me and asked, "Would you mind1your seat? A couple would like to sit together. " The only2seat was next to a girl with her arms in casts (石膏绷带), a black-and-blue face, and a sad expression."3am I going to sit there." I thought immediately.
But a soft voice spoke, "She needs help. " Finally, I4to move to that seat. The girl was named Kathy. She was injured in a car accident and now was on her way for5. When the snack and juice arrived, it did not take me long to6that Kathy would not be able to7herself. I considered8to feed her but hesitated (犹豫), as it seemed too9to offer such a service to a10. But then I realized that Kathy′s need was more11than my discomfort. I offered to help her eat and although she was uncomfortable to accept, she12as I expected. We became closer and closer in a short period of time. By the end of the five-hour trip, my heart had13, and the time was really better spent than if I had just sat by myself. I was very glad I had reached beyond my comfort zone to sit next to Kathy and feed her. Love sometimes flows beyond human borders and removes the fears that keep us14. When we are trying our best to15another, we grow to live in a larger and more rewarding world.
