填空题 Her mother's company and encouragement mean a lot to her.

填空题 Her mother spent almost every lunch hour with her throughout elementary school. She had never 3) ______ that and was grateful for her mother's love.

填空题 Her mother answered that she enjoyed their time together because a child is like a(n) 5) ______ that grows all by itself into a beautiful flower as long as one cares for it.

填空题 When the author treats her mother to lunch, she 1) ______ again their lunchtimes together when she was a child.

填空题 After her birth, her mother 2) ______ her job and stayed home to take care of her.

填空题 Having been told that she had to 7) ______ roles in the school play, she felt quite upset.

填空题 The pressed dandelion in the dictionary 6) ______ the author of the most unforgettable lunchtime with her mother.

填空题 As a grown-up, she wondered how come her mother had chosen to stay at home and look after her rather than pursue her 4) ______ career.

填空题 During the walk in the yard, her mother made her realize that everyone has a special value, just as every flower can give 8) ______ in its own way.