英语美文：你忍受过的苦难,都是财富

英语美文：你忍受过的苦难，都是财富



When I was young, my household consisted of my mother, my
grandmother, and my uncle. I had no contact with my father.
My mother took a passive role in my upbringing causing my
grandmother to raise me primarily. I lost her to severe
pneumonia when I was 10.

在我 小的时候，家庭是由妈妈、外婆和舅舅组成的。我没相关于父亲
的任何音讯。主要是外婆带我，母亲在我 的成长过程中所扮演的角色
非常被动。（可惜）在我10岁的时候外婆就因患上急性肺炎去世了。

My mother tried to continue my grandmother's efforts;
although, began to fall short. She did not work and withdrew
most days leaving me to my own actionsthoughts. My uncle,
who was providing all financial support passed when I was 11
leaving my mother and myself with no financial support.

母亲试图接下外婆的角色（来带 我）不过好景不长。她不去工作，也
不管我，绝大部分时间让我想做什么就做什么。11岁以前我和母亲 生
活，生活费都是舅舅出的，在我和母亲分开以后，就再也没有经济支
柱了。

With my mother’s withdrawal from life, little financial
skills, and poor organization. I did not have food, clothes,
or discipline. After an investigation by child services, I
was placed in foster care. Upon returning to my mother's care,
I had lost hope of a

母亲从我的生活淡出，而我也不具备任何挣钱的技能，收容机构的条
件也很差，所以我吃不饱、穿不暖， 也没有约束。在儿童服务机构调

查以后，我被加入了领养儿童名单。想到母亲对我的“照 顾”，我对
于“正常”的生活也不抱什么希望了。

Prior to placement in foster care, I had volunteered at the
local hospital to gain hospital experience, since I had
wanted to be a doctor. After the foster home experience, I
felt alone and destitute. I saw no hope of obtaining such a
grand educational journey.

在被领养之前，我在当 地的一家医院参加志愿者活动，累计了一些医
院服务的经验，在那以后我想成为一名医生。在领养家庭的 生活让我
感觉到孤独与贫困，想到要求学路的漫长和花销，我感到非常的无望。

At the age of 20, my son was born and I began working long
hours. I continued to work; although, had many ups and downs
along the path. My mother passed away when I was 23 leaving
me with no close family.

20岁那年我的儿子出生了 ，我开始延长工作时间。我一直不停地工作，
其中也是波折持续。23岁那年母亲去世，除了我没有什么 亲密的家人。

I struggled with the gap in my life and felt alone, but
continued on and was married at the age of 24. My daughter
was born and I promised myself to strive higher in life. I
took a chance and applied for a better job, which would
double my salary —I was accepted!

我感到人生的无常，感到孤独。但是生活依然继续24岁那年我结婚< br>了，我的女儿出生了，我暗自许诺要过更好的生活。我抓住机会申请
到了一个更好的工作，工资翻 倍，而且被录用了！

My life was again changed due to divorce and a lay-off at 27
years old. For my children, I decided to pursue college and
my dream. Succeed or not, at least I tried. I began at the

local community college and was then able to transfer to a 4-
year college for a degree in Biology. I applied to 5 medical
schools in the area to stay close to my children. I was
accepted in 2006.

27岁那年我的人生又发生了转折，我离婚还失业了。为了我的孩子，
我决定去上学。不管成败与否，最 起码我尝试过。我开始在当地的社
区大学学习然后才能转入四年制的大学生物专业获得学位。为了和我< br>的孩子们离得近，我申请了5所医学院。2006年我接到了入学通知。

I dedicated myself and did not let anything distract me from
my goal. I am now a practicing physician and could not be
happier. I did eventually become close to my father only to
lose him a few months before my medical school graduation. I
am close with my son, who is now 22 and my daughter, who will
soon be 18.

我全心投入来达到自己的目标，不想让任何事情分心。现在我是一个
职业医师，心愿达成，感 觉圆满。在医学院的毕业典礼之前的几个月
我的父亲去世了，这是我第一次了解他。现在我和孩子关系很 近，儿
子已经22岁，女儿也快成人。

I continue to be inspired by those I meet who have gone
through much worse than I and have achieved success. We can
all obtain so much in our lives. I hope this story provides
you hope.

那些与我相比更 加经历人世悲苦最终实现自我获得成功的人的故事，
总是能打动激励我。生活教会我了我们这么多。如果 我的故事也能给
你带去希望那便好。