My mother used to ask me, "What is the most important part of the body?" When I was young, I thought1 was very important to us, so I said, "My ears, Mommy." She said, "No. Many people are deaf but still live a2 life. Keep thinking3 I will ask you again."

Several years4 before she asked me again. This time I told her, "Mommy, sight is very important to everybody, so it5 be our eyes. " She looked at me and told me, "You are learning fast, but the answer is not correct. Many people are blind, but they still live happily." Over the years, she asked me many times and always her answer was, "No. But you are getting6 every year, my child."

Then last year, my grandpa7 . Everybody was crying. When it was our8 to say our final goodbye to him, my mother asked me, "Do you know the most important body part yet, my dear?" I was9 when she asked me this. I always thought this was a game between her and me. I saw her eyes10 tears. She said, "My dear, the most important body part is your shoulder." I asked, "Is it because it holds up my11 ?" She replied, "No. It is because it can hold the head of a friend or a relative when he or she12 . Everybody needs a shoulder to cry on13 in life, my dear. I only hope that you have enough love and friends, so you will14 have a shoulder to cry on when you need it." That was15 I realized what the most important body part is.