The Joy of Giving

Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Rose. Rose was always ready to explore and learn something new.

One sunny morning, as she sat on the couch, she noticed her mum carrying a basket full of vibrant flowers. "Mum, what are these flowers called? They're beautiful!" Rose exclaimed. “They are called orchids, my dear. Aren't they elegant?” her mum replied with a gentle smile.

The pink orchids caught Rose's attention. "The pink ones look so soft, like fluffy clouds. And the white ones, they look like tiny marshmallows!" she exclaimed with excitement. "Why d i d y o u b u y orchids, Mum?" Rose asked, her little fingers gently touching the delicate petals. Her mum explained, "During Chinese New Year, we buy flowers to make our home nicer." "I'm going to draw them, Mum!" she declared.

As Rose sat on the couch, carefully sketching the orchids, her mum went about her chores. Suddenly, a loud crash of broken glass echoed through the house, making her mum jump in surprise. "It wasn't me, Mum. I promise! I was right here, drawing," Rose quickly assured her mom, a worried expression on her face. Believing her daughter, her mum smiled. "I know, Rose. Sometimes, strange things happen. Let's go and check."

Message

Love trusts and tells the truth. Love cannot thrive without trust, as it is the foundation on which love is built.

Bible verse

Love finds Joy in living according to truth and supporting all that is true ( Ref.# Psalm1:1-2 )

Action

Love is not just a feeling; it is a verb, requiring us to take action. By showing love to those around us, we create an environment of warmth and acceptance, where trust and truth can thrive.

Glossar y

Vibrant (adjective) : energetic, bright, and full of life or excitement 鮮豔的

Elegant (adjective) : graceful and attractive in appearance or behaviour 優雅的

Fluffy (adjective) : soft and like wool or like fur 毛茸茸的

Delicate (adjective) : needing careful treatment, especially because easily damaged 嬌嫩的

The story is taken from CEO Project 1.0 – Love (Level 1) Unit 10 Broken Glass – Part 1