English Original
Though somewhat younger, my wife and I attend a church that caters to senior citizens. We like it because of the traditional service and very friendly elderly people. One in particular is a lady in her early eighties, Betty, who cheerfully greets us at the same door every Sunday morning with a smile and kind words. We look forward to seeing her and giving her an occasional hug.
One Sunday when I went to church alone, Betty handed me a small piece of paper and asked me to read it when I had time. On the slip of paper she had written:
"Here are some phrases to think about over an egg enjoyed from an egg cup."
Stay loose -- learn to watch snails. Make little signs that say yes. Make friends with freedom and uncertainty. Cry during movies. Swing as high as you can on a swing by moonlight. Do it for love. Take lots of naps. Give money away. Do it now. The money will follow. Believe in magic. Laugh a lot. Celebrate every gorgeous moment. Read every day. Giggle with children. Listen to those older than you are. Entertain your inner child. Get wet. Hug trees. Write more letters. Eat a soft-boiled egg from an egg cup with a candle on the table. Glory.
One Sunday we got to church and entered without a greeting. During the service, I realized Betty was not at her usual post. After the service, I asked another lady where Betty was. She told me Betty had been hit by a car and flown by helicopter to a hospital. She was small and frail, but miraculously, not a bone was broken. The lady added that Betty was upset because she had always wanted to ride in a helicopter but couldn't remember the experience.
I later discovered Betty had been moved to a rehabilitation center near my office, so I stopped by to visit. I found her sitting alone at a table, horribly bruised on her left side. She smiled when she saw me.
I said, "Betty, do you remember that list you gave me about how to enjoy life?"
She smiled again and said, "Yes, I do."
I said, "Well, I have another thing to add to the list."
She said, "What is it?"
I said, "Look both ways."
She broke out laughing and reached out to give me a hug.
中文翻译
虽然我和妻子相对年轻，但我们参加了一个主要为老年人服务的教堂。我们喜欢那里传统的礼拜仪式和非常友善的老年人。其中有一位八十出头的女士，贝蒂，特别令人印象深刻。每个星期天早上，她都会在同一扇门旁，用微笑和亲切的话语愉快地问候我们。我们期待着见到她，并偶尔给她一个拥抱。
一个周日，我独自去教堂时，贝蒂递给我一张小纸条，让我有空时读一读。纸条上写着：
"这里有一些短语，供你在享用蛋杯里的鸡蛋时思考。"
保持松弛——学会观察蜗牛。制作写着"是"的小标志。与自由和不确定性为友。看电影时哭泣。在月光下尽可能高地荡秋千。为爱而做。多打盹。把钱送出去。现在就做。金钱自会跟随。相信魔法。多笑。庆祝每一个美妙的时刻。每天阅读。与孩子们一起咯咯笑。倾听比你年长的人。取悦你内心的孩子。淋湿自己。拥抱树木。多写信。在桌上点着蜡烛，从蛋杯里吃一个溏心蛋。荣耀。
又一个周日，我们到达教堂，进门时没有问候。礼拜期间，我意识到贝蒂今天早上不在她的岗位上。礼拜结束后，我去联谊厅喝咖啡，并向另一位女士询问贝蒂的去向。她告诉我，贝蒂被车撞了，已被直升机送往县南部的医院。她身材娇小虚弱，但奇迹般地，一根骨头也没断。那位女士还说，贝蒂很生气，因为她一直想坐直升机，却对这次经历毫无记忆。
后来我发现贝蒂被转到了我办公室附近的一家康复中心，于是我顺道去探望了几分钟。她正在接受治疗，但我最终发现她独自坐在一张桌子旁。我走过去，看到她整个左侧脸和身体都有可怕的瘀伤。看到我走来，她露出了微笑。
我说："贝蒂，你还记得你给我的那份关于如何享受生活的清单吗？"
她又笑了，说："是的，我记得。"
我说："嗯，我还有一件事要加到清单上。"
她问："是什么？"
我说："过马路时，左右都要看。"
她大笑起来，伸手给了我一个拥抱。