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He Taught Us to Love
Russ was a lovable kid with a myriad1 of communication challenges a speech impediment, dyslexia, auditory and large motor problems. But today he is walking confidently, standing2 tall to make an acceptance speech for having been chosen one of the “Outstanding Young Citizens” in Ocean County, New Jersey,because of his phenomenal volunteer service in the town of Toms River.As I listened, I closed my eyes. I found myself recalling the memorable3 moments. My mind was a blur4 of warm images of Russ as a loving, caring youth, a gentle soul, accepting his challenges. And now, as he stood at the lectern, I knew his heart must be racing5.As Russ continued his speech, I thought about the fateful day he was diagnosed with all those impairments and how proud his tutors would be if they could see him today. Here he was at twenty-nine, being honored for ten years of service as a volunteer fireman. Russ was responsible for organizing clothing for the homeless, teaching preschool children about fire safety, and for playing Santa Claus for terminally ill children by driving up in a fire truck.At the end of his speech, Russ thanked his parents for giving him a good life ? for instilling6 him with self-esteem and for teaching him about morals and integrity. Then, pausing for a few seconds, he looked intently at his audience. He took us by surprise by touching7 lovingly on the loss of his nephew, Austin Lee Hanning. Austin was just three years old when he died from a rare and incurable8 disease.At that moment, I had to close my eyes again before I unleashed9 a different set of tears. A hush10 fell over the room as Russ dedicated11 his volunteer award to Austin’s memory. He concluded his speech by lifting the audience up with the compassionate12 warmth of these words, “Austin taught me how to love.”What made the occasion even more special was the fact that Russ, who never made it as the star of the football team, and who had never been voted “most likely to succeed,” had risen to be a true “star” in his community.Russ became a man of strong character by his unselfish dedication13 and service to others. Labeled perceptually impaired14, Russ now sees and acts clearly with his heart. His words and deeds inspire everyone who knows him. It is Russ, our son, who “has taught us how to love.”
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adj.值得回忆的,难忘的,特别的,显著的 | |
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n.模糊不清的事物;vt.使模糊,使看不清楚 | |
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n.竞赛,赛马;adj.竞赛用的,赛马用的 | |
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v.逐渐使某人获得(某种可取的品质),逐步灌输( instil的现在分词 );逐渐使某人获得(某种可取的品质),逐步灌输( instill的现在分词 ) | |
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8 incurable | |
adj.不能医治的,不能矫正的,无救的;n.不治的病人,无救的人 | |
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9 unleashed | |
v.把(感情、力量等)释放出来,发泄( unleash的过去式和过去分词 ) | |
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10 hush | |
int.嘘,别出声;n.沉默,静寂;v.使安静 | |
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11 dedicated | |
adj.一心一意的;献身的;热诚的 | |
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adj.有同情心的,表示同情的 | |
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13 dedication | |
n.奉献,献身,致力,题献,献辞 | |
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14 impaired | |
adj.受损的;出毛病的;有(身体或智力)缺陷的v.损害,削弱( impair的过去式和过去分词 ) | |
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