I saw my mother-in-law take a bath, holding a bath towel that was not wrapped properly, fainted in front of her eyes, and was sent to the hospital to be diagnosed with cerebral infarction. This sudden event plunged me into unprecedented chaos and pain.
Here's the thing, one day I was visiting my wife's family. My father-in-law wasn't at home, and it was just me and my mother-in-law. The weather was hot, and the mother-in-law decided to take a cool shower. I smiled and said to her, "Mother-in-law, you take a break, I'll help you get a clean bath towel." ”
The mother-in-law nodded and went into the bathroom. I took a bath towel as usual, and then I heard the sound of water coming from the bathroom and my mother-in-law's relaxed humming. After a while, my mother-in-law's singing stopped, and I wondered if something had happened.
I crept to the door of the bathroom and saw my mother-in-law coming out of it, wet and clutching the top of her head with a bath towel. She tucked up the corner of her coat with her other hand and patted the droplets on the bath towel. I hurriedly stepped forward to help my mother-in-law wrap the bath towel well, but suddenly I felt a spin in front of me and fainted to the ground.
I woke up in the hospital room. The doctor told me that I had a cerebral infarction because my mother-in-law fainted after taking a shower. I was a little shocked that I didn't expect this small accident to lead to such serious consequences.
When my mother-in-law heard about my situation, she felt guilty all the time. She kept blaming herself for not wrapping her bath towel, which caused me to have an accident. I looked at my mother-in-law's red and swollen eyes, and my heart was both moved and distressed. I took the doctor's report and told my mother-in-law that it was not entirely her responsibility, but that it was my usual physical condition. I hope she doesn't blame herself, but cares about herself and me.
When my mother-in-law heard my words, tears flowed uncontrollably. She grabbed my hand and apologized repeatedly, saying that she would pay more attention to my physical health. I held her hand tightly and told her that I didn't blame her, but hoped that she would take her health more seriously.
In the following days, my mother-in-law took special care of me and would make soup every day to replenish my body. She always kept a gentle smile, but I could tell the guilt and worry in her heart. I have repeatedly advised her not to blame herself too much, to focus on her recovery and life, and to let my wife and I take care of her.
Although my mother-in-law accepted my comfort, I knew that the guilt in her heart would not go away all at once. I decided to take this opportunity to work harder to take care of my mother-in-law so that she could be at peace.
Gradually, my mother-in-law and I developed a closer relationship. We support each other and make each other feel warm and happy. I realized that the accident was painful, but it also brought our family closer together.
My mother-in-law's health is also gradually improving. Although she still needs to recuperate slowly, we all believe that as long as she has the company and care of her family, she will definitely recover better.
After my mother-in-law's health improved, our family lived a peaceful and happy life. My mother-in-law focused on her rehabilitation, while my wife and I did our best to give her full support and encouragement.
However, the peaceful life did not last long. One day, I received a strange phone call from someone claiming to be my mother-in-law's younger brother. He told me that his mother-in-law had always missed her relatives and homeland in her hometown, and hoped to go back to visit them once. I was a little hesitant because my mother-in-law's health had improved, but it was not enough to withstand the fatigue of the long journey. So I politely declined the request.
However, the mother-in-law's younger brother did not give up. He began to call our house frequently, repeatedly persuading my mother-in-law to return to her hometown. After the mother-in-law heard this, her emotions became complicated. On the one hand, she misses her hometown and longs to be reunited with her loved ones, but on the other hand, she worries about whether her physical condition can withstand the hardships of the journey.
This dispute gradually spread to my wife and me. The wife believes that we should respect the wishes of our mother-in-law, after all, the importance of family reunion cannot be ignored. I was worried that my mother-in-law's body would not be able to cope with the fatigue of the long journey, and that her health would deteriorate as a result.
Every day there was a tense atmosphere in the house, and my wife and I argued again and again, and even had heated arguments. My mother-in-law saw it in her eyes, feeling distressed and helpless, she didn't want to be a tangled point between us, but she couldn't refuse her heart's desire.
In order to resolve this conflict, I decided to call the doctor over and give my mother-in-law a full physical examination to determine if she could handle the stress of a long journey. Under the doctor's diagnosis, we learned that the mother-in-law's physical condition was healthy enough to travel, and only needed to pay attention to proper rest and precautions. I was relieved by this result, and at the same time I was happy that my mother-in-law had fulfilled her wish.
After I told my mother-in-law the good news, a smile appeared on her face that she hadn't seen in a long time. She looked at me affectionately and said something that touched me: "Son, you really know how to care for and love me, and I feel very happy and satisfied. ”
After receiving my mother-in-law's understanding and support, my wife and I also re-examined our attitudes. We decided to respect my mother-in-law's choice and prepare her for the trip. In order to make my mother-in-law feel more at ease to return to her hometown, we also contacted her relatives and arranged for the reception.
On the day of parting, our family was ready. My mother-in-law stood in front of the car expectantly and couldn't help but look back at us. There was some reluctance in her eyes, and I knew that she was deeply grateful and missed us.
I held my mother-in-law's hand tightly and said, "Mother-in-law, have a good trip!" We will always be there for you until you return safely. ”
The mother-in-law smiled and nodded, and walked into the waiting room step by step, gradually moving away.
We waited at the station for a long time, and I didn't withdraw my gaze until the train whistle sounded. My wife gently put her arm around my shoulders, and we looked at each other and smiled, feeling the warmth of family and the power of family affection.
My mother-in-law gradually recovered, and our family's life got back on track. However, the good times were short-lived, and an argument made the family atmosphere tense.
One night, my mother-in-law sat in the living room with her mobile phone, her face full of sadness. I walked over and asked with concern, "Mother-in-law, what's wrong?" Is there anything bothering you? "My mother-in-law looked up, a hint of anxiety flashed in her eyes, and she told me that my sister had been in some trouble lately and was in financial trouble, and she hoped that we could help.
I understood my mother-in-law's concern, but I felt a little embarrassed by such a sudden request. I discussed with my mother-in-law and suggested that we could give some help, but we needed to understand my sister's specific situation first. The mother-in-law didn't say anything more, just nodded.
The next day, my mother-in-law and I went to my sister's house. My sister is a young single mother, and life has not been too smooth. I watched her endure the hardships of life, and a deep sympathy developed in my heart.
My sister told us about her predicament, her job was unstable, she had children to raise at home, and her life was in trouble. The mother-in-law's eyes moistened, and her sisterhood kept her out of it.
I was silent for a moment and told my sister that we were willing to help her through this. We agreed on some specific ways to help my sister when she needed it most.
However, when I returned home and my wife learned that we were going to help my sister, she was vehemently opposed. She believes that her mother-in-law's family has always been under the fence, and she should take care of her family's interests first. She believes that our financial pressure is already too great to take on the additional burden.
My wife's remarks surprised me, and I tried my best to explain that we only helped my sister to help our loved ones through the difficult time, but also to maintain the dignity of my mother-in-law and the harmony of the family. But my wife stubbornly insisted that her mother-in-law's family could not connect with our family.
I can't understand the indifference of my wife, who seems to have forgotten that the most important thing in the family is affection and unity. I felt miserable and helpless in the face of this sudden family dispute.
My mother-in-law and I grew closer and we had a lot of great times together. My mother-in-law's health has improved significantly, and she has gradually regained her former vitality. We often walk together, chat, and share moments of life with each other.
However, just as the family was calming down, a sudden quarrel broke our peace. One day, my mother-in-law and I were enjoying the beautiful sunshine at home, and suddenly we received a work call that we couldn't refuse. I hurriedly answered the phone, and while communicating with the other party, I paid attention to my mother-in-law's demeanor.
However, the mother-in-law appeared angry and dissatisfied. She began to express her complaints with small thorns and scratches, saying that I never accompanied her and was always busy with work. I tried to explain that the call was an emergency, but she ignored it.
The argument escalated and my mother-in-law and I started pointing fingers at each other. She scolded me for not putting my family first, and I retorted that I fought for my family. After the argument, I was exhausted. I don't understand, why do we still quarrel when we spend more and more time together?
After a few days, I decided to sit down with my mother-in-law and have a good talk. I gently told her that I was busy not because I didn't care about her, but because it was for our future. I hope to be able to give her better living conditions so that she can live a happy life.
The mother-in-law was silent for a moment, and her eyes softened. She bowed her head and apologized, saying that she was too emotional and misunderstood my intentions. She said that she didn't want any luxury, she just wanted me to spend more time with her and understand her needs.
I was deeply grateful to my mother-in-law for her understanding and forgiveness, and we apologized to each other and decided to cherish and care for each other even more from that day on. We agreed to set a fixed time each week to enjoy each other's company and not be distracted by other things.
This quarrel was not the result of impulse, but the accumulation of emotional problems that we had not noticed and finally erupted. This break of the peace is no longer an obstacle to the development of our relationship with our mother-in-law, but to improve our entanglement. We understand each other's real needs better and cherish each other's company even more.
Now, my relationship with my mother-in-law is stronger and we trust and support each other. We have had many happy and fulfilling times together and are no longer bothered by trivial matters. The warmth and harmony of the family gradually expanded with our efforts.