An elderly carpenter was ready to
retire. He told his employer of his plans to{{U}} (26) {{/U}}the
house-building business to live a more{{U}} (27) {{/U}}life with his
wife and enjoy his{{U}} (28) {{/U}}family. He would miss the paycheck
(工资) each week, but he wanted to retire. They could{{U}} (29) {{/U}}The
employer was{{U}} (30) {{/U}}to see his good worker go and asked if he
could build just one more house as a personal favor. The carpenter said yes,{{U}}
(31) {{/U}}over time it was easy to see that his heart was not in his
work. He used bad workmanship and{{U}} (32) {{/U}}materials. It was an
unfortunate way to{{U}} (33) {{/U}}a dedicated (献身的) career.
When the carpenter finished his work, his employer came to{{U}} (34)
{{/U}}the house. Then he handed the front-door{{U}} (35) {{/U}}to
the carpenter and said, "This is your house—my{{U}} (36) {{/U}}to you."
The carpenter was shocked! What a{{U}} (37) {{/U}}!If he had only known
he was building his own house, he would have done it all so
differently. {{U}} (38) {{/U}}it is with us. We build
our lives, a day at a time, often putting{{U}} (39) {{/U}}than our best
into the building. Then, with a shock, we{{U}} (40) {{/U}}we have to
live in the house we have built. If we could do it{{U}} (41) {{/U}}, we
would do it much differently. But, you cannot go back. You are
the carpenter, and every day you hammer a nail, place a board, or build a wall.
Someone{{U}} (42) {{/U}}said, "Life is a do-it-yourself project."
Your{{U}} (43) {{/U}},and the choices you{{U}} (44) {{/U}}today,
help build the "house" you will live in tomorrow. Therefore, build{{U}} (45)
{{/U}}!