I owe my father a huge thank you! Sure, I need to thank him for all those years of paying my bills, fixing my bikes, and providing a shoulder to cry on. But this year I realized that his contributions to my childhood were much more than that.
I grew up as Daddy's Little Girl. If I had a problem that needed fixing or a question that needed answering, he was the one I ran to. He helped me get through everything from math homework as a high school student to career choices as a young adult. He always expected that I do my best in whatever I did, and he believed I could succeed in anything I put my mind to. As a result, I learned to hold myself to those same standards. He always showed me unconditional love, which helped me learn to love myself. It was something I'd taken for granted until I realized from talking with my friends that they had no similar view of their self worth. Having fathers that didn't believe in them left them to grow up not believing in themselves.
As I was growing up, my father also modeled how a woman should be lavished. He treated my mom with love and respect. As a result, I grew to expect nothing less than that from the men I dated and from the man I would eventually marry. Dad was a living picture of godliness (虔诚) , honesty and responsibility. It was only recently that I realized what a deep effect fathers have on their daughters' lives. That is why I want to thank my dad for the godly example of love that he has been to me throughout my life.
Swim safely!
Swimming is great exercise, and a trip to a pool or beach is a good way to have fun with friends in summer. , so it's important to stay safe as you do it. Here are a few things you can do to swim safely.
. Don't swim unless there is a life guard at work. If you're on a beach near the ocean, this is especially. In some places fast-flowing water can move swimmers away without warning. So if a sign says "no swimming", pay attention to it.
Be careful when diving (跳入) into the water headfirst. . In natural water, don't dive unless you know that the water is deep enough. Or you could hurt your head on the bottom, causing injury or death.
Around water, adults should watch children at all times to make sure they are safe. Those who don't know how to swim should wear life jackets. But by themselves they are not enough, so an adult should always be present. If you have to rescue a child from drowning (淹), a few seconds can make a big difference.
Make sure you have a friend with you whenever you swim. , that person can make sure you get help.
Drink a lot water. The sun's heat and the physical activity may make you sweat (出汗) more than you realize.
By following these simple rules，you can make sure your swim time is safe as well as fun. !
A. That way if something goes wrong
B. Now get out there, and enjoy the water
C. Swim only in areas set apart for swimming
D. Make sure everyone in your family swim well
E. But sometimes swimming can also be very dangerous
F. Most pools have marked deep ends where diving is safe
G. Many children who drown in home pools were out of sight within minutes
One summer it started to rain here and didn't stop for 14 hours. When people saw their homes, businesses, roads, and bridges (destroy) over floods, they cried. Of course, many people (lose) their lives. After it was over, people walked through the mud (泥) left behind (find) as many things as they could. Some cried sadly over what they had lost. Others cried in joy when they found their loved ones alive.
When the water went down, though, a (surprise) thing happened. People immediately started to help each other. Some (willing) donated food, water, clothing, and cash to help those had lost everything. Others went out in the deep mud, (help) clean up the damage. Still others spent their days carrying some (supply) to the people who needed them.
is unbelievable how often the worst things in life bring out the best in us. The love, care, and compassion (同情) that I saw in those days have touched my soul. It has made me realize how good people really are. May we always come together in both good and bad times. May we always do all we can to fill our life love.
