Last Thursday, Michael and Linda were distributing(分发) meals to 4,000 homeless people for their wedding reception (婚礼招待会) on the border town of Kilis. The1 had decided that instead of hosting their friends and family for a traditional feast reception, they2 to feed the homeless people from an earthquake-stricken area.
The idea came from Michael's father, Ted, who3 for a Turkish relief organization. For the past few years, the organization has handed out4 meals to thousands of people who've suffered from natural disasters. He called Adam, who was5 the organization, and suggested that the family cover part of the costs of feeding them for the day.
Then he told his son, who was surprised by the6 , but soon agreed. When he told that to Linda, she was really shocked but finally7 because in southeastern Turkey there is a real culture of sharing with people8 . They love to share their9 , their table and everything they have. And afterwards she was quite10 about it. So, they arrived at the11 on Thursday to spend the day serving food and taking photographs with their grateful recipients (接受者).
On Tuesday evening, the12 married couple were still pleased with their decision to13 a personal celebration for one with a greater good. Michael said. "A small act of14 could make a big difference.15 , this will give the start for other wedding dinners to be held here with our brothers and sisters in need."
