英语翻译Each day I took the same route to work and passed by a security guard (保安)he greeted everyone walking by and made small talk with many of the passers-by and wishing them well.His simple “hello” made people feel special .His cheerful smile became a part of my day.When he was absent,many people noticed it,and I felt a little bit empty.The first few times,I didn’t say hello back to him when he greeted me.I was lost in my own world.On Monday the secur
英语翻译
Each day I took the same route to work and passed by a security guard (保安)he greeted everyone walking by and made small talk with many of the passers-by and wishing them well.His simple “hello” made people feel special .His cheerful smile became a part of my day.When he was absent,many people noticed it,and I felt a little bit empty.
The first few times,I didn’t say hello back to him when he greeted me.I was lost in my own world.On Monday the security guard asked me:“How was your weekend?” I told him about my visit to California,to see my mother,who had colon cancer.I shared how I visited her each month.“The time with my mother is so precious(珍贵的),because I know that each time may be the last.”
He listened like a close friend I’d known for years.He felt my sadness and my love.He shared how he had lost his father to cancer two years before.He said,“I understand what you are going through.My father passed away while I was serving in Germany.Because of some reasons I was unable to fly back in time.I was unable to say goodbye to him.I wish I could have been with him,given him a hug,and told him I loved him.You are really lucky to have the gift of time .”
As I walked away,I realized I did not even know his name.The following day,on my way to work,I said:“After we spent all that time talking yesterday,I still don’t know your name.” He answered,“Gary.” I responded back,“I’m Deborah.”
After that,we talked and shared stories about our weekends,dreams and families.
Later,Gary got offered a new job and moved away.It’s been several years since I last spoke to him,yet the memory feels like yesterday.Gary reached out to me,touched me and made my morning the best part of the day.I experienced the beauty of friendship and love.
In the business of life,we often forget to wish a stranger hello although how easy it is,and how great and lasting a difference it can make.When you say hello to a stranger you become like a pebble(鹅卵石) thrown into a pond.With each ripple (波纹)you create,you spread love that continues to give .Make a point of saying hello to a stranger today.You will give the gift that keeps on giving.
大意:
我每天上班都遇到一个保安,他和每个人打招呼聊天,他不在时我感到空虚。
最早我没有回复他。一个星期一他问我:你的周末如何?我告诉他我去加州看望患癌症的母亲。
他像一个亲近的朋友一般倾听着。他说他父亲两年前过世,但他当时在德国当兵无法与父亲告别,他觉得“我”是幸运的,因为可以陪伴母亲最后的时光
我问了他的名字
这之后我们聊周末,聊梦想,聊家庭
之后Gary有了新工作,我现在已经好几年没见他。我们在人生中经常忘记向陌生人祝福,即使这很简单,即使这能带来多美好、多长久的变化。当你向陌生人问好,这就像是往池子投进一颗鹅卵石,每一次波纹的震荡,你都献出一份继续给予的爱。
每天我走同一条路去工作,并且路过一个保安,他总是与过路的人打个简短的招呼,向他们问好.他的一句简单的“你好”让人感觉非常特别.他的祝福的笑容成为我每天的一部分,当他没有那里时,好多人说,我也是,感觉少了点什么....