A man lost his legs in a tragic accident. After the accident, only two fingers 36 on his right hand.
However, he was bright, creative and educated. He had gained much experience while traveling throughout the world. Yet, he became very37after the accident. He was afraid he would spend his life38and would no longer be able to live a life in a(n)39way.
One day, he remembered how he had40loved getting letters. He realized that he still had partial41of his right hand and could write with difficulty. Then, he had an idea. “Why not write to other people who need42 ?”
Who to write to? He thought of people in prison. Many of them hoped to43their . Others would keep feeling sad and remain locked away for the rest of their lives. He decided that he must try to44 them.
He wrote to a prison officer about sending letters to prisoners. The prison officer replied that writing to the prisoners would be45 . However, it would be 46prison rules for them to write back.
Filled with the 47of carrying out his idea, the man knew he had to write. He began sending one-way48of love, hope, strength and encouragement.
He49twice a week, testing his strength and ability to the limit. He poured his heart and soul into his words,50his experience and optimism.
It was difficult to write those letters, especially without hope of a51 . Frequently, he felt discouraged. He often wondered if anyone52read his letters. However,he determined to53as long as he could help others.
One day he received a letter from the prison officer. It was a short note from the officer who monitored and54the prison mails.
The letter said, “Please write on the best paper you can55 . Your letters are passed from cell (牢房) to cell until they fall to pieces!”
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