英語翻譯
For years I wanted a flower garden,but with five children I was too busy to have one.Money was limited,and so was time.Often one of the children would want something that cost too much,and I would say,"Do you see a money tree outside?Money doesn’t grow on trees,you know."Finally,when all five had gotten through high school and college,and had started having their own families,I started thinking again about having a garden.However,I knew gardens cost money.
Then,one spring morning on Mother’s Day,as I was working in my kitchen,I heard cars drive by and looked out of the window to see a new tree planted in my yard.I couldn’t believe my eyes:it was a money tree!Dollar bills were stuck all over that tree,and there was a note which read:"I owe you eight hours of digging time.Love,Marvin."
Marvin,my first son,kept his promise.He dug up a nice ten-by-fifteen-foot bed1 for me.My other children bought me tools,a sunflower stepping stone2 and gardening books.We built a garden together.
That was three years ago.My garden is now very pretty,and just what I’d always wanted.When I go out to weed or tend my flowers,I don’t seem to miss my children as much as I once did.It feels as if they were right there with me.When I think about what my children have done for me,I get tears in my eyes every time.
I’m still not sure whether money grows on trees.But I know love does!
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