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    Today, after finishing dinner in town, my husband and I were driving back home. As we pulled over, we saw a couple painting their furniture.

    I went inside our home, ____ (change) and then went back out again to ask our neighbors if they needed any help. While leaving my home, I was plagued (困扰) by thoughts of ____ (embarrass), denial, or being received. ____, I gathered the courage to go down and ask ____ ,anyway!

    Initially, the woman denied. Then, the man said, “Sure”, and he handed me a spray paint bottle. We got into some good conversations ____ painting with great effort.  When we finished, I briefly chatted with them before leaving.

    In the end, not only ____ I enjoy helping them, but also learned about my neighbors. ____ the way home, I must admit, I couldn't help but wonder ____ they might be thinking about me.  ____ is tough to do a good deed for others and not expect that they will be thinking good about you.

    Today's experience taught me some  ____ (value) lessons in my life! Hopefully, these lessons will help me continue my acts of kindness in future.