我自從今年初來到貝殼村以來,結交了不少網友,其中有不少優秀的女性,有幸能和她們中的一些深談,深為她們對家庭,孩子和丈夫的摯愛精神所感動。在母親節即將到來之際,除了感念自己母親的養育之恩,也想寫一篇短文來祝賀村中所有的同胞女性。我在西方工作多年,中文已退化到只適於寫自然科學基金的功用,對感情人文一類的反而英文來的流暢。請見諒。
I had the great pleasure knowing some of you. Surely we are all different in our experience and background. But we also share a great deal in common that we have all savored the splendor of Chinese traditional values and western liberal culture. Many of you have had great experience in life, whether it's a successful career in your own right or finding comfort in faith and religion or simply being blessed with a loving family. What impressed me most is not your passion for exotic cars, or your exquisite taste for Gucci handbags or your enviable expertise in Chinese cuisine. Instead it is your enduring love and, shall I say, a passion for your family. This is what is great about our Chinese women: they tend to stick with their husband and family, despite the stressful nature of his job, a less desirable paycheck or how much they really enjoy each other. Together they try their best to raise their young with a sense of enduring hope. Indeed, they have represented the best that their mother and grandmother have instilled in them. At this moment, I simply want to say: I admire you and adore you, that is all of you in awe. Happy mother's day to you all and make sure you all call your mom to say thank you on this Sunday.