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Many times, I wonder if there is any love between my parents. Every day they are busy making money. They have very few 1
conversations
with each other. Sometimes, even a small matter will bring a big 2
fight
between them.
One day, my mother was sewing(缝补) a quilt. I sat down next to her. After a while, I asked her, “Is there love between you and Dad?” She didn’t answer right away. Maybe my words 3
surprised
her.
At last, she gave me a(n) 4
explanation
, “Susan, look at this thread(线). Sometimes we can’t see it because it is 5
almost
in the quilt. But it makes the quilt strong. If life is a quilt, then love should be a thread. You can’t see it but it’s really there.” I listened carefully but found it hard 6
to understand
.
The next summer, my father got badly sick. My mother had to stay with him in the hospital for a month. After getting back, my father still had 7
problems
walking alone(独自). So, my mother helped him walk 8
slowly
down the country road every day.
“Dad, are you feeling any better now?” I asked him one day. “I like this kind of life. 9
Spending
more time with your mum brings such great joy!” he said.
Once, I thought love meant flowers and gifts. Now, I finally get what love really means! It is the thread that 10
brings
a family together.
