For many people, retirement means leaving their busy jobs for a good "old age". However, for some people, retirement can come with a range of distress and anxiety. When I returned to my rural hometown after retirement, I was once in a similar predicament.
On this bright morning in my seventies, I sat on the balcony, watching my beloved little flower seedlings grow in the breeze, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction and tranquility in my heart. My pension, 8,500 yuan a month, may not be a large amount in the eyes of ordinary old people, but for me, it is an important supply in a quiet life. Back in the countryside of my hometown, I lived in peace and believed that I could enjoy such stability and tranquility.
Fate gave me an unexpected challenge, from the person closest to me, my daughter. During a small talk with her, she made a big request, she wanted me to deposit my pension into her pay card.
I couldn't help but be stunned, my heart was like a turbulent wave, unable to calm down. In that moment, I was caught in a spiral of contradiction: should I obey my daughter's request, or stick to my principles? Is it to pay for family affection, or to protect your quality of life?
My daughter is my pearl, and over the years, I have worked hard to raise her, both materially and spiritually, with endless love and care. As a mother, I have always aspired to give her the best and hope that she can live a safe and happy life. But when faced with entrusting my hard-earned pension to my daughter, I felt hesitant and powerless.
For me, the pension is a valuable return, the result of my hard work, and the guarantee of comfort in my old age. In my mind, this number represents too much hope and expectation. Gradually, I began to understand that the pension is not just a number, it carries responsibility and dignity to myself. It allows me to have my own dignity and quality of life when I am not working.
Thinking back to the hard work of raising my daughter, I can't help but feel guilty. I want her to be able to live happily, but I also don't want myself to lose my dignity and independence in her old age. Faced with this choice, I had to re-examine my values and outlook on life.
Family affection and wealth have become an unsolvable problem in my heart. However, in the end, I came to understand that this is not an either/or limitation. I can talk openly to my daughter and let her understand the importance of my pension.
After in-depth conversations with my daughter, she finally understood my worries and concerns. We made a compromise, and I was willing to give her a certain amount of financial help every month to ensure her quality of life and at the same time protect my later life from too many challenges.
Pension, it is a clear spring water, nourishing my sincerity and strength. Affection, it is a warm sunshine that nourishes my family and relationships. In front of me, I want to cherish these two precious treasures, balance giving and retaining, so that everyone can find their own beauty on their own path. Puzzled, why should I keep my pension on her pay card? So, I started a conversation with her.
"Daughter, why do you want me to give you my pension?" I asked.
The daughter smiled and said, "Dad, you are retired now, and we don't have any big expenses at home." And I work in the city, and I spend a lot of money every month. If you keep your pension on my paycard, I can help you manage the money, and we can share the living expenses. ”
Hearing my daughter's explanation, I felt a burst of warmth in my heart. I thought maybe she made such a request so that I could have a better life. So, I agreed to my daughter's suggestion.
As time passed, I discovered that keeping my pension on my daughter's salary card brought many unexpected benefits.
In this era of convenient payments, I no longer have to worry about household expenses. In the past, every time I received a pension, I had to consider how to allocate my expenses reasonably to meet the needs of my family. Sometimes, they are overwhelmed by lack of funds. Since the management of the pension was handed over to the daughter, this problem has been solved. My daughter will transfer the money to my account at the right time according to my needs, so that I can easily cope with the family expenses and no longer worry about it. This gives me peace of mind and peace of mind, and my family life is smoother.
In addition to the financial benefits, my daughter has brought her communication closer to me and made our relationship more harmonious. Every month, my daughter would take the initiative to chat with me and ask for my opinions and suggestions. Her thoughts and care for me made me feel extremely warm. We were able to communicate sincerely and share each other's lives and moods, which made the affection between us stronger. I feel very relieved because my daughter is not only a competent financial manager, but also a filial daughter who cares about me, accompanies me, and respects me.
My daughter's help also saved me a lot of trouble. In the past, every time I received my pension, I had to go to the bank in person and spend time waiting in line. This is a burden for me who is not as healthy as before. Now, however, all I need is a phone call or a message to my daughter and she will take care of everything for me. This convenient way allows me to reduce a lot of unnecessary troubles and enjoy convenience and comfort.
Depositing my pension on my daughter's salary card not only facilitates my life, but also enhances the family relationship between me and my daughter. Her care and help filled me with love and gratitude. I feel incredibly lucky to have such a caring daughter. Whenever I see my daughter, I think of the saying: "Deep love, long meaning", because she is not only my daughter, but also my financial housekeeper and girlfriend.
Time flies, but the happiness and love my daughter brings me is eternal. I sincerely hope that everyone can have such happiness and warmth. The affection between mother and daughter is the most sincere emotion, which can resolve all difficulties and make life full of sunshine.
Let us cherish time, cherish family affection, care for our families with love, and show the bond between us with actions. Because whether it is economic convenience or emotional warmth, it is worth our heart to care for and cherish.
However, what surprised me the most was the surprise my daughter gave me. One month, just as I was anxious about my daughter's marriage expenses, my daughter suddenly transferred the balance of her pension to my account. It turned out that my daughter, without my knowledge, had been silently increasing interest on my pension to prepare me for my future life.
I was moved to tears by my daughter's action. This seemingly insignificant act made me feel my daughter's deep love and pity. Since then, I have become even more convinced that the happiness and harmony of my family is a priceless treasure.
With a pension of 8,500 yuan, after returning to the countryside, my daughter asked me to hand over her salary card, but in the end it brought me unexpected joy. The warmth and affection of family is priceless, and communication and understanding are key to building the cornerstones of our relationships. Looking back, I am extremely fortunate that I have a sensible and considerate daughter, and I also want to tell every retired elderly person not to be afraid to share their life with their families, and hope that every family can always maintain sincere family affection and deep feelings.