When I was four, I started worrying my brother Joe, who was born prematurely(早产). Weak as he was, he spent the early weeks struggling with death. He survived but we (tell)he had cerebral palsy(脑瘫), which meant he might never have the (able)to walk.
Things always seemed (go)from bad to worse as he was growing up. Going to school meant being laughed at by others. Finding a job and taking care of (he)was nearly impossible. Joe never complained but he felt blessed for being alive.
Yesterday, I called Joe and said, "Hey, darling, how are you doing?" "Well, I'll just tell you my legs are hurting (bad)for days. " Hours later, when he couldn't stand the pain, Joe called 911. A nurse (phone)me this morning and told me that Joe was in the hospital getting medical (treat)for both legs. I called him later. Joe said, "Don't worry, sister. I'm just thankful for all these good people—the EMTs(急救人员), doctors and nurses who take such good care of me. "
Joe has taught me that gratitude(感激)builds hope. We need to see clearly like my brother—not with our eyes, with our hearts. Gratitude is a light that shines in the soul, (turn)worry into hope, fear into joy, weakness into strength and worriers into warriors.
