Since I took care of the rose, I have also cared my mother's other plants. My view of them has also changed a bit since I took care of the rose. They are no longer annoying elves in my eyes but as if they were very cute babies. My irritability has also somewhat decreased since I followed Jr.’s advice to look around full of positives and non-negatives so that I can appreciate the beauty of life.

Since I promised Jr. that I would take care of rose to give him, I have been the one to deliver it to them. Once or twice a month I take them to their...