英语阅读：The Little Red Wagon

My friend Gayle has been "living" with cancer for fouryears and it is proGREssively getting worse. During aconversation with another friend, Gayle expressedthat one of her childhood wishes was to have a redRadio Flyer wagon. As a child she never receivedone because she believed that if you told yourbirthday wish it wouldn''t come true. I was at an icecream stand one day and in the window was aminiature red Radio Flyer wagon that could be wonin a weekly drawing. Every time you make apurchase you could fill out a ticket for a chance towin. After several weeks and many ice cream cones, I didn''t win. I got up the courage to askthe person in charge if I could buy one. I went to the window and as I began to tell my story, Icould feel my throat tighten and my eyes overflowed with tears. Somehow I managed to explainmy reason for wanting to purchase the wagon, and after writing a check, I left carrying it.The wagon was delivered the next day, and for Gayle it was dream come true. The followingday I received a letter that read:

Dear Bonnie,

Every once in a while there is an opportunity to pass on a kindness – no questions asked. Ilost my parents to cancer six months apart from each other. I cared for both of them but couldnot have done it without the love and generosity of friends – friends who care.

the best to you,

Norma

It was from the owner of the ice cream stand. Enclosed was my uncashed check.