Do you know Helen KellerYes, the author of the book “three days to see”.I thank God for my handicaps, for, through them, I have found myself, my work, and my God.” Helen Keller’ words always resound in my mind. Though she is handicapped, she never complains. Always holding a grateful heart, she finally becomes achievable. And now I will tell you a real story about a boy in my class, he is just like Helen Keller.

　　The boy is named Tim. He is very clever， but unfortunately he was born with handicap. Being unable to walk steadily, speak clearly or write easily, he has difficulty in managing his life let alone studies. Therefore, he has to suffer from the society’s discrimination, and he has to take more pains to catch up with his fellows. But he always wears a big sweet smile and is friendly to everybody. When I asked him what made him so happily everyday, he said the secret was simple——he thanked that his parents never abandoned him， he thanked his teachers’ special care and encouragement, he thanked his classmates’ respect and help. Now I know all these gratitude have given him strong power to move forward, forward and forward.

　　At the parents meeting，his father gave us a deeply moving speech . He said:“ I knew the fact that he was not a healthy baby when he was born. At that time, I was overwhelmed with sadness, fear, and even anger. I complained to the God “why me ” When he was at the age of school, we went many schools, but we were turned down, when I was almost despaired, it was this school that accepted us. Here I am grateful that this school gives my son a chance to acquire knowledge. And I am grateful that all the teachers and students give my son special care and love. l But the person to whom I’m most grateful is my son, and I’m grateful that God has chosen me to be his father.” As tears dropped down from the man, all the parents choked with sobs.

　　When life is good, gratitude is easy. But the boy and his father teach me when we are experiencing hard times and misfortunes, there is still a chance to find something to be grateful.

　　I cherish the belief that there is power and healing in gratitude.

　　So just learn to appreciate！Learn to appreciate; we will become stronger, wiser, and happier.