British couple John and Sarah had always been kind. They believed in making a 1 to someone's life, especially those in need. One day, they 2 a heartbreaking news article about a 3-year-old boy Ahmed from Syria who had lost his family in the ongoing battles.
Without a second thought, John and Sarah 3 decided to adopt Ahmed and give him a new start in life. When they first met Ahmed, he was quiet and 4 , having spent most of his young life in a refugee camp (难民营). It took time for him to 5 to John and Sarah, but they were patient and kind with him, communicating their love and care through 6 and affection.
7 the difficulty in their communication, John and Sarah were determined to help Ahmed 8 from his emotional damage. They took him to a doctor and taught him coping mechanisms (应对机制) to 9 his anxiety. They made sure Ahmed felt safe and 10 in their home, providing him with a comfortable bed and his favorite toys.
It wasn't easy, but with time, Ahmed stopped waking up screaming at night, nor did he 11 with fear when hearing loud noises. He began to trust the couple and respond to their 12 . Smiles reappeared on his face, a sign that he was slowly healing from the inner trauma (创伤) he had 13.
Today, Ahmed is a happy and healthy child, thanks to the love and care of John and Sarah. The couple has been 14 by Ahmed just as much as they have helped him. Seeing Ahmed grow in their care brings them 15 joy and satisfaction. For John and Sarah, adopting Ahmed was one of the best decisions they ever made.
