One night, during the first of my eldest son's three basketball games, we happened to be sitting next to a lady with a young son. The1 looked slightly younger than my youngest son. At one point in the game, the little guy looked over to my son, and said, "Wanna be my friend?" My husband leaned over to tell me what he heard. I 2 he next 20 minutes taking pictures of my oldest son on the court (球场), and my youngest son, with his 3 friend,playing games two seats down from where I sat. It was a heartwarming scene and reminded me how4 it can be to make new friends.
A few hours earlier, we went to a downtown cafe for an afternoon treat. There were no free5 for four, so we took a table for two, and crowded into the small space, each taking a bite of everyone else's order. We were loud. We were likely annoying the college students with open laptops, drinking coffee and working hard to 6 mid-term papers. One such young lady7 to our table and said, "I have more room at my table. I am happy to trade with you guys so you can spread out. " It was a simple act but it8 a selfless(无私的) heart. We9 refused her offer, but her kindness stuck with me for hours after it happened.
These are just two examples of everyday kindnesses I often take for granted. I could name so many more. Often overlooked, these small acts of service, 10 and human care are what it takes to make the world go round.
