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Once there was a very brilliant,creative and educated man. He gained much while traveling throughout
the world.1he lost his legs and left arm in a tragic accident,leaving only a finger and thumb on his right
hand. He became so depressed2he was afraid he would spend his life3and would no longer be
able to spend his life in a(n)4way.
One day, he remembered how he had always loved getting5 . He realized that he still had partial
function of his right6and could write with7 .Then, he had an idea,'Why not write to other people
who need encouragement!'
He8where he could find those who could be encouraged if they read his letters. He thought of
people in9 . Many of them had the hope of regaining their10 .Others would keep feeling depressed
and remain in prison for the rest of their lives. He decided that he must try to reach them.11he wrote
to a prison ministry about sending letters to the prisoners. The prison minister replied that writing to the
prisoners would be12 . However,13 would be against prison rules for the prisoners to write back.
Filled with the intention,the man began sending14messages of God's love, hope, strength, and
encouragement. He wrote twice a week,testing his strength and ability to the limit. He poured his heart
and soul into his words,15his experience,sense of humor,optimism,and faith.
It was16to write those letters,especially without hope of any17 . Frequently,he felt discouraged,
wondering if anyone18read his letters. However,this was his19chance,so he determined to continue.
At last, he received a letter from the prison officer,which said,'Please write on the best paper you can
afford. Your letters are passed from cell (小牢房) to cell until they almost fall to20 !'
We all have unique experiences,abilities and talents. We can discover ways to reach others in need of
encouragement and strength.
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