Like most young couples, my husband and I didn't have money for expensive gifts on our first wedding anniversary, but we were1to exchange thoughtful anniversary cards. We boxed each other and no2on the earth could even 3our love for one another.
So when the4 knocked on the door, I was very surprised to see a package from my mother. Eager and 5to see what in it, I quickly tore open the box and6 my eyes filled with tears. Inside the box was a neatly folded7my mother had made by hand. It was white with rose8, gold thread and its backing was made up of beautiful purple flowers. Together with the quilt was a note from my mother9:"Stephanie and Corey, Happy Anniversary! Enclosed is your Wedding Ring quilt. May this quilt keep you warm when times are cold and 10 you of the promise you made at your wedding.
I was touched 11 words. I knew my mom 12 had sacrificed to be able to make it. I could 13in mind my mother coming home from a long day at work and 14 piecing (拼接) the quilt together. My husband and I both knew that with each stitch (一针), a part of my mom's 15 was sewn right into the quilt. Many years have passed 16 we celebrated our first anniversary together, but neither of us has17the quilt. My husband always18 that the best anniversary gift I have ever 19 wasn't from him but from my mother, and I agree.
Mother's love is the beautiful emotion of human beings, which is not 20 with heart of profit and wealth.
