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My name is Li Mei, I am 48 years old this year, and my husband died of illness a few years ago, leaving me and my daughter Xiaohong to depend on each other. Xiaohong is now in college, and I live alone, and my life is tight and hard.
The other day, I saw a job posting in the community for a nanny who needs to take care of an 80-year-old man who lives alone. I thought about the situation at home and decided to give it a try, but I didn't expect to pass the interview quickly and start this new job.
"Hello, I'm the new nanny Li Mei. I was a little embarrassed to say.
"Oh, please come in, please come in. The old man said with a smile.
"Sit down, sit down, come and rest your legs with a drink. Uncle Zhang greeted me warmly.
"Thank you, Uncle Zhang. I said shyly.
"Just call me uncle. Uncle Zhang said with a smile.
I looked at Uncle Zhang, although he was 80 years old, his mental state was obviously very good, his steps were also very steady, and his demeanor revealed an optimistic and cheerful temperament. I was secretly relieved that this job might be easier than I thought.
After drinking the water, Uncle Zhang took me on a tour of the house. It is a two-storey old house with a living room, dining room and kitchen on the first floor and two bedrooms on the second floor. The house, although simple and old, was clean and tidy.
"This is my nest, you will be a family member from now on, if you don't Xi it, tell me. Uncle Zhang said with a smile.
"Okay uncle, I'll keep this place clean. I hurriedly said.
"Okay, okay, I think you're a good girl who is diligent. Uncle Zhang nodded with satisfaction, "I will live on the first floor, the second floor is empty, you see if you want to move over, save yourself running back and forth every day." ”
I thought about the old house I was renting and thought it would be nice to be able to live in such a quiet place, so I agreed.
After cleaning the room, I started to prepare dinner. When I opened the refrigerator, there was not much in it, just a few eggs, a small bag of flour and a little vegetable leaves.
"Uncle, there are not enough things in the refrigerator, I'll go out and buy some vegetables and come back to cook." "I said to Uncle Zhang.
"Okay, the wallet is in the dining table drawer, you can just take it to the grocery shopping. Uncle Zhang said briskly.
I found my wallet and told Uncle Zhang that I was going grocery shopping and would be back soon. Uncle Zhang waved his hand and said he understood, and asked me to buy something delicious and come back.
After buying groceries and going home, I started to get busy. First chop the vegetables, stir-fry a side dish, then the noodles, and finally beat a few eggs. Uncle Zhang watched me from the sidelines and praised me for my good craftsmanship from time to time. I laughed and said that I used to cook by myself at home, and I had developed a good cooking skill.
In a few moments, dinner was ready. I served a few dishes together.
"Wow, it smells so good, I can't wait to try it!" Uncle Zhang exclaimed.
We sat down to eat, and Uncle Zhang kept praising me for the deliciousness of the food, and I happily watched him eat with relish.
"Uncle, you eat so deliciously, my confidence in cooking has increased greatly. I laughed.
"With a good chef like you, my quality of life in my later years has skyrocketed!" Uncle Zhang also smiled.
After dinner, Uncle Zhang sat on the sofa and watched TV, and I cleaned up the dining table and kitchen. Uncle Zhang asked me to rest, but when I saw his comfortable appearance, I took the initiative to do it.
It was already eight or nine o'clock after cleaning up, and Uncle Zhang said that he should rest early, so that I should not work too hard. I nodded, watched him slowly walk up the stairs, and silently blessed in my heart, hoping that Uncle Zhang would be healthy and that I could accompany him through a happy and comfortable old age.
After a while, Uncle Zhang finished washing up and went downstairs.
"Wow, fragrant steamed buns and soy milk!" Uncle Zhang exclaimed, "Xiaomei, you are really good at serving people." ”
"Hehe, I just like to see my uncle eating happily. I laughed.
After eating breakfast, Uncle Zhang said that he wanted to go out for a walk, and I offered to accompany him.
We walked slowly along the walking path of the community, and Uncle Zhang greeted the neighbors he met along the way, and the neighbors praised him for being a tough old man when they saw him in good spirits.
"Thanks to Xiaomei's care, I am very energetic now!" Uncle Zhang said happily.
"Uncle, you are too modest, and it is my greatest satisfaction to be able to make you happy. I responded with a smile.
We walked for more than an hour, and Uncle Zhang said that his legs were a little tired and he wanted to go home to rest.
When I got home, Uncle Zhang sat on a chair and read the newspaper, and I went to the kitchen to prepare lunch.
"Uncle, what do you want to eat at noon?" I asked Uncle Zhang's opinion.
"I can do it, I love everything you make!" Uncle Zhang said briskly.
Looking at Uncle Zhang's trust, I want to make a nutritious lunch for him to replenish his body. I ended up making chicken and vegetable soup, green vegetable tofu and a light watermelon fruit plate.
After eating lunch, Uncle Zhang praised my cooking skills again and again. I smiled and began to clean up the dishes and chopsticks, and Uncle Zhang was slowly sipping tea on the side, looking very satisfied and comfortable.
In the afternoon, Uncle Zhang said that he wanted to watch TV for a while and take a break, so I started to do some housework and cleaned all the rooms. Uncle Zhang watched me busy before and after, let me rest in the afternoon, don't have to work so hard.
"That's what I'm supposed to do, just watch TV, uncle, I'm happy to do this for you. I said.
Uncle Zhang nodded and praised me a few more words. When I saw the smile on his face, I felt extremely relieved and satisfied.
In the evening, I made a few more home-cooked dishes for Uncle Zhang to eat. Watching him gobble up, I felt like I had found meaning and value in life. I want to take good care of Uncle Zhang and let him live a happy life in his old age.
"Oh, it's not easy for you to be widowed at such a young age. Uncle Zhang said sympathetically, "It's good that your daughter is in college, you have to take care of your body and don't get tired." If you need anything, just talk to me. ”
"Thank you, uncle, for your concern. I was moved to say, "Rest assured, I am in good health, and it is my responsibility and honor to take care of you." ”
"Good boy, having a hard-working and caring person like you take care of me, I'm really fortunate to be an old man. Uncle Zhang said with a smile.
After breakfast, Uncle Zhang said that he wanted me to go out for a walk with him, and I put on my coat and followed him out without saying a word.
We went to a nearby park, and I helped Uncle Zhang to walk slowly in the garden. We talked a lot on the way, and Uncle Zhang told me about his experience when he was young, saying that when he was a child, his family was poor, and he started a business with his own hands, and later his career was successful, and his children also got married. I listened to it with relish, and from time to time praised Uncle Zhang for being so wise when he was young.
"That was all in the past, and now my greatest wish is to be healthy and to see you young people live a good life. Uncle Zhang said with emotion.
"Uncle, I think you are living a full and happy life now. With me serving every day, and a lot of time to rest and entertain, the quality of life in my later years is really high. I enlightened.
"Haha, with such a caring person as you taking care of me, I am in a good mood every day. Uncle Zhang smiled.
We chatted happily until Uncle Zhang said that his legs were a little sore, and we slowly walked home.
When I got home, I continued to tidy up my room and prepare dinner. Uncle Zhang sat on the side and chatted with me from time to time, and the atmosphere was harmonious and warm.
At this moment, I seemed to have found the meaning of life. I want to accompany Uncle Zhang through his old age, so that we can become a big family that cares about each other.
Time passed day by day, and I lived with Uncle Zhang for about two months. In the past two months, I have taken care of Uncle Zhang meticulously, and I have done my best to take care of his daily life, diet and daily life. I also really feel that Uncle Zhang has taken care of me as if I was his own relative.
One day at noon, I prepared lunch for Uncle Zhang as usual, and we chatted while eating.
"Xiaomei, I see that you have also worked hard these days, young people can't always stay at home, just go out for a walk this afternoon, I can do it alone." Uncle Zhang said with concern.
"You're laughing, I've worked hard. I smiled and said, "I'm happiest to be with you." ”
"I'm so lucky to have such a caring child as you, an old man. Uncle Zhang said with emotion, "But you also have to pay attention to rest, it's really okay for me to be at home alone." ”
I thought about it and felt that what Uncle Zhang said was also reasonable, so I decided to go out for a walk in the afternoon to relax.
After lunch, I told Uncle Zhang to call me immediately if he needed anything. Uncle Zhang nodded again and again and said that he understood, and told me to go out with confidence.
I went to the park outside the community, breathed in the fresh air, and looked at the children playing on the grass, and I was very happy. I feel really lucky to have such a cheerful and optimistic old man as my company.
Before I knew it, an afternoon was spent so leisurely. I saw that the time was not early, so I got up and went home to see Uncle Zhang.
As soon as I entered the house, I heard a loud noise from upstairs, accompanied by Uncle Zhang's cries for help. I was shocked, and hurriedly ran upstairs, only to see Uncle Zhang lying on the ground, his face pale, and one hand clutching his chest.
"Uncle, what's wrong with you?! Don't be afraid, I'll call an ambulance!" I scrambled to pull out my phone and immediately dialed 120.
Soon, the ambulance came, and the doctor did a simple examination, saying that Uncle Zhang might have had a heart attack. I was taken to the hospital with the ambulance and waited anxiously outside the operating room.
After a long time, the doctor came out of the operating room and told me that Uncle Zhang was out of danger but needed to be hospitalized for observation. I breathed a sigh of relief, but I still didn't dare to relax, and decided to stay in the hospital day and night to take care of Uncle Zhang.
This night, I always stayed in front of Uncle Zhang's bed. It was my heart to see him weakened by his illness
This night, I always stayed in front of Uncle Zhang's bed. Seeing how weak he was due to his illness made me feel guilty in my heart. If I hadn't gone out and could have found out in time for his sudden illness, maybe it wouldn't have been so critical.
"Xiaomei, you've been keeping watch all night, you've worked hard. Uncle Zhang said weakly.
"Uncle, it's good if you're awake. Don't talk, the doctor says you need to recuperate. I said softly.
"This time it really scared you, I was so confused that I caused you so much trouble. Uncle Zhang said reproachfully.
"What do you say, your body is the most important thing, and I will always be with you. I held Uncle Zhang's hand and said.
Uncle Zhang glanced at me gratefully, didn't speak again, closed his eyes and went to recuperate.
In the days that followed, I stayed with the hospital every day to take care of Uncle Zhang. I eat, wash, change dressings, and go out into the sun. Uncle Zhang's health is also gradually improving, and he chats with me every day and talks about happy things.
Two weeks later, the doctor said that Uncle Zhang's health had basically recovered and he could be discharged from the hospital and go home to continue recuperation. On this day, I happily pushed Uncle Zhang into the taxi home.
"Xiaomei, it's really hard for you to come to the hospital every day these days, and help me clean up the house, buy vegetables and cook. "After getting into the car, Uncle Zhang said to me gratefully.
"What do you say, this is what I should do. I'm glad to see you recover. I laughed.
"With a filial and caring child like you by my side, I, an old man, can live for another twenty years!" Uncle Zhang said happily.
I smiled and nodded, thinking that when we got home, I would take good care of Uncle Zhang and let him recover as soon as possible.
When I got home, I helped Uncle Zhang to sit down on the sofa and poured him a cup of hot tea. Uncle Zhang slowly sipped his tea, a satisfied smile on his face. At this moment, I looked at him and felt extremely relieved and happy.
In the evening, I carefully prepared a light and delicious meal for Uncle Zhang. Watching him eat with relish filled my heart with joy.
From now on, I will take care of Uncle Zhang more carefully and let him spend a healthy and happy old age, which is my lifelong wish.