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My name is Zhang Yulan, I am 68 years old, and my son and daughter-in-law have been married for more than ten years. Eight years ago, their baby daughter Xiaomei was born, and in order to allow the two of them to concentrate on their work, I offered to take Xiaomei with me. Now Xiaomei is eight years old, cute and lively, and the pearl of our family.
My relationship with Xiaomei is very good, and she calls me grandma. In the past eight years, I have taken care of her as if she were my own daughter, and even though she is older, I have always patiently accompanied her to do homework and play games. Her eating, drinking, sleeping, and going to school were all carefully watched by me. At night, I always tell her stories to lull her to sleep.
In fact, I have always felt in my heart that it would be nice if my daughter-in-law Wang Yang could quit her job and take Xiaomei in person. Women should still put the family first, and I am not young anymore, and I hope that I can be taken care of by my daughter-in-law in my later years. It's just that I haven't found the right time to mention it to them.
Just last month, I suddenly felt pain and weakness in my chest, and I rushed to the hospital for a check-up, and I was diagnosed with a myocardial infarction and needed to be hospitalized. The news surprised both the son and daughter-in-law. They all advised me to conserve my energy and get treatment as soon as possible.
The corners of Wang Yang's mouth twitched and said, "Mom, I understand what you mean." But my job is also important, and it's not easy to quit. Employee benefits and savings depend on this work. ”
I hurriedly said, "Didn't I have the kind intention to make a suggestion?" You are young and strong, and it is definitely your responsibility to earn money to support your family. It's just that I'm really old, and there are only a few of you left, so I really need you to help take care of me and Xiaomei at home. ”
"Mom, I know you're dedicated to the good of your family, but I really can't quit. Work is also very important to me, and I am very ambitious. Wang Yang politely refused.
I felt very uncomfortable in my heart, and I felt that she didn't give me the face of being a mother-in-law. But I had no choice but to say, "Okay, you can do it." I won't force it. ”
After Wang Yang left, I called my son Liu Yu and told him what had happened, so that he could persuade Wang Yang. Liu Yu's reaction was very strange, but he was perfunctory, and he didn't make it clear that he would persuade Wang Yang. I listened to his attitude, and my heart was angry and sad.
As the days passed, my body did not improve much, but my condition showed some signs of deterioration. The doctor said that my heart function was relatively weak and that I needed to be taken care of by my family to assist in rehabilitation. So I called Wang Yang again, explained the doctor's advice directly, and asked her to consider quitting her job and taking care of me at home.
Wang Yang was silent on the other end of the phone, and after a long while, he said, "Mom, I know you have done a lot for our family, but I also have my own plans." Work is really important to me, not just for money, but also for self-fulfillment. Can you understand my thoughts?"
"Self-actualization? I'm on the verge of death, and you're still thinking about self-actualization?" I couldn't help but say loudly, "I knew that our mother-son relationship was not like that, you are an unfilial daughter-in-law!" After saying that, he hung up the phone.
I was so angry and very sad that I lay in bed crying in agony. At this time, my son Liu Yu called and said that Wang Yang had made my request to him. He said that this matter is not easy to do, let me not embarrass Wang Yang. I was anxious and said to Liu Yu: "I see that you are also a hairless son! Your mother and I have raised you for so many years, and now I am seriously ill in bed, and you don't help me talk to Wang Yang, how ruthless and unrighteous you are!"
For the next few days, I was in a trance, lying in bed all day, not wanting to move or eat at all. The nurse told me to move, but I didn't listen. Resentment against my children filled my heart. I tossed and turned in bed, my mind full of Wang Yang's indifferent tone and Liu Yu's evasive attitude. I feel that I am so pitiful in my old age, and my children are not filial.
On the other hand, Wang Yang continued to work busily every day, working overtime, and was exhausted when he got home. She often thinks about my illness and hospitalization, and she still finds it difficult to give up her work. But she was also tired from the unsatisfactory work at work, and she couldn't help but reflect on whether she should pay more attention to her family.
Liu Yu was also very busy in the company during the day, and after returning home from work, Wang Yang told him about my illness. The two discussed this issue, but Liu Yu still thought that Wang Yang's work was also very important and should not be easily resigned. Wang Yang said: "But your mother is not in good health after all, and she also needs someone to take care of her." The two argued a few words over the matter.
In the past few days, Liu Yu often thinks of me being hospitalized alone, and I can't help but feel a little guilty and distressed. He decided to change his attitude and took the initiative to encourage Wang Yang to consider quitting his job and go home to spend more time with me and Xiaomei.
One night, Liu Yu said to Wang Yang: "Wife, if I think about it again, I still think it's better for you to go home and accompany your mother." She's so old, she's seriously ill in bed, we shouldn't just care about ourselves, right?"
Wang Yang hesitated for a moment and said, "Well, I've been tired from work recently, and it seems that I should adjust the rhythm of my life." Maybe it's a good choice to go home to spend time with your mother and Xiaomei. ”
After careful consideration, Wang Yang decided to quit his job and go home to take care of me and Xiaomei. She submitted her resignation to the company, and although her colleagues felt pity, they also expressed their understanding of her choice.
What has happened since last month, Wang Yang is also reflecting on his attitude towards his family. She felt that she might be too attached and neglected what her family needed for her. Now that she thinks back to me lying alone in bed, she can't help but feel guilty.
On the last day of his resignation, Wang Yang sorted out the work at hand and said goodbye to his colleagues one by one. A colleague gave her a bouquet of flowers, and everyone smiled and recalled the bits and pieces of working together in the company. Wang Yang was suddenly a little reluctant, but thinking that I was seriously ill in bed, he firmly decided to go home.
When leaving the company, Wang Yang took a deep breath, looked at the company building, silently said goodbye to this place that carried half of his youth and dreams in his heart, and then turned around and left firmly.
I was a little excited, held Wang Yang's hand and said, "Yangyang, you're finally back! ”
Wang Yang also shed tears of excitement, she hugged me and said, "Mom, I'm sorry, I didn't understand your situation. You gave birth to me and raised me for so many years, I shouldn't just think about myself. From today onwards, I will take good care of you, and you will not have to worry about it in the future. ”
Those resentments in my heart were swept away, and in their place was touched by my daughter-in-law. I gently patted Wang Yang's back and said, "Good boy, Mom forgives you." In the future, our mother and daughter will get along well and not mention the past. ”
Since Wang Yang returned home, my life Xi and mood have become more regular. Every morning she would come to the ward to check on my condition and then push me out in the sun and the wind. At noon, she would bring her own nutritious food to the ward to have lunch with me, and talk and chat with me after the meal. In the evening, she would bring Xiaomei to see me, and the happy appearance of our grandparents and grandchildren made me feel very happy and satisfied.
With Wang Yang's care, my physical condition has improved significantly. Finally, after a month in the hospital, the doctor said that my body had basically recovered and I could be discharged from the hospital and go home to continue recuperation. On this day, Wang Yang drove me to the hospital to pick me up. I was in a wheelchair and she pushed me slowly out of the room where I had been staying for a month.
When I got home, Xiaomei ran towards me happily and said coquettishly: "Grandma, you are finally back! I smiled and hugged this lovely granddaughter, and my heart was full of emotion.
Wang Yang drove to the market to buy a lot of vegetables and meat, and came back, and prepared to cook me a sumptuous family banquet to celebrate my discharge from the hospital. I watched her prepare the meal and was touched.
In the evening, the family enjoyed a sumptuous family feast. Xiaomei held the bowl and ate with relish, and Liu Yu chatted with me while eating. Wang Yang kept picking up vegetables for me and telling me to eat more. This warm and beautiful family atmosphere is exactly what I dream of living in my old age.
After I was discharged from the hospital and went home, my body was slowly recovering every day. Wang Yang insisted on boiling some supplements for me, and also studied various healthy dishes. I also obediently took my medicine on time and actively did rehabilitation exercises.
As the days passed, Wang Yang became more and more like a competent daughter-in-law. She often chatted with me and got to know my thoughts. I would also tell her stories from the past, about me and her dad. The relationship between our mother and daughter is getting closer and closer.
Sometimes I wonder if I shouldn't have asked Wang Yang to resign so forcefully. She is also a career-minded woman, and I should not deprive her of her right to choose. In retrospect, I was a little too selfish. However, the past is gone, and I just need to be grateful to my daughter-in-law for taking care of me now.
Occasionally, I wonder if Wang Yang should return to the workplace because she is still young after all, and I can't bear to let her give up her career. One day at dinner, I suddenly said to her, "Yangyang, Mom sees that you are handy now, maybe you can consider re-employment?"
Wang Yang smiled and said, "Mom, I don't regret resigning at all now." Being able to be by your side with Xiaomei is the happiest thing for me during this time. I will slowly look for opportunities to work again, and the most important thing for now is to take care of you. ”
Hearing her say this, I let go of the little worry in my heart and nodded with a smile. I am really old, and having my daughter-in-law to take care of me and enjoying my old age with a clear conscience is the happiest thing in my life.
In this way, under Wang Yang's careful care, my body gradually recovered, and my mental state became better and better. My neighbors and aunts came to see me and said I looked refreshed. I smiled and thanked my daughter-in-law for taking care of her, while Wang Yang shyly said that it was her blessing to be able to fulfill her filial piety at home.
While taking care of me, Wang Yang also did his best to educate Xiaomei. She taught Xiaomei to read storybooks, learn to read, and patiently explained family concepts to her. One day, Xiaomei said to Wang Yang: "Mom, when I grow up, I must be as filial to my grandmother as you are." Hearing this, Wang Yang and I were moved to tears.
The time that passes slowly slips away quietly in this warm family atmosphere. I would sit in front of the door and bask in the sun, and the aunts in the neighborhood would come to talk to me about family life; Wang Yang will be busy preparing meals in the kitchen; Mei will frolic and play in the yard; In the evening, Liu Yu came home from work, and the family sat around for dinner, talking about the interesting things that happened today.
I had the most peaceful and happy days ever, with filial piety and a carefree old age. Thank God for giving me such a home full of love, this quiet and warm is the greatest destination in my life.
Under Wang Yang's careful care, my body recovered very well and I was finally able to go out and walk around. One day, Wang Yang pushed me to go for a walk in the community park. The familiar streets and scenery gave me a long-lost sense of life.
The park is lush with flowers and trees, and we take a slow walk along the path. Passing by a field of sunflowers, I couldn't help but stop Wang Yang, and I looked at the neatly arranged sunflowers, their brilliant golden yellow shining in the sun.
"Mom, do you like sunflowers?" Wang Yang asked me with a smile.
"Well, they're beautiful. Growing up, my favorite flower was sunflowers. I said with emotion.
"Then I'll buy some sunflower seeds and plant them at home, and then our yard will be full of sunflowers." Wang Yang said softly.
I nodded, a warm feeling welling up in my heart. We walked slowly along the path again, and the breeze by the lake blew gently away the worries and troubles in my heart.
How did I get so dissatisfied for no reason? I had gained so much, and yet I greedily wanted more, and it broke the hearts of my family. Looking back now, I was so selfish.
"Yangyang, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have forced you to resign in the first place. I said to her suddenly.
Wang Yang said softly: "Mom, it's all over, we won't mention the original thing." Your peace is my greatest happiness. ”
"Thank you, child. From now on, I will cherish the joy of your mother and daughter. I have lived most of my life, and you and your father are the most precious treasures of my life. "I couldn't help but shed tears of emotion.
Wang Yang's eyes also moistened, she clenched my hand and said, "I will always be by your side, don't worry." ”
Our mother and daughter looked at each other and smiled, and the air was filled with happiness and love. At this moment, I vow that I will always remember the preciousness of my children and live the best life in life.
When I got home, I said to Liu Yu: "Son, my mother is old, don't worry about me in the days to come, let our family live happily." ”
Liu Yu held my hand and said softly, "Mom, my son will always be by your side." Our family will support each other through many springs, summers, autumns and winters. ”
Hearing my son say this, I smiled with relief. Being able to live to the end of my life, to witness the growth of my children and grandchildren, and to be surrounded and cared for by them, is already the happiest thing in my life.
Since then, I have lived a peaceful and leisurely life. I would spend my days in the yard basking in the sun and picking up fallen leaves; Wang Yang will accompany me to do housework and chat; In the evening, our family would sit in the courtyard and have dinner together, with the sound of cicadas chirping in the neighborhood.
It's an ordinary day but a happy one. I often count what I have now, and my heart is overflowing with gratitude. I often tell people around me that the luckiest thing in my life is to meet my family, and for me, this is the greatest blessing.
Time passes, and in the blink of an eye, it is the coming of spring.
On this day, I was basking in the sun in the yard when I suddenly heard a soft "click". When I looked closely, I saw that the sunflower seeds we had planted in the yard had sprouted, and small green shoots were emerging from the soil.
"Yangyang, come and see, the sunflowers have sprouted!" I called excitedly.
Wang Yang ran over when he heard the sound, and when he saw the newly grown shoots on the ground, he couldn't help but smile happily: "Great, Mom, they have finally grown!"
From that day on, we watched the growth of the sunflowers every day with anticipation. After a while, the delicate green shoots gradually become taller, and then the leaves slowly unfold. Wang Yang happily watered and weeded them every day, for fear that there would be any problems.
That day, I was sitting on the recliner in front of the door to rest, when suddenly Wang Yang came running quickly, took my hand and said, "Mom, come on, the sunflowers are blooming!"
I excitedly followed her to the yard, only to see a tall sunflower blooming, its brilliant golden color shining in the sun, beautiful.
"Mom, are you happy?" Wang Yang asked me with a smile.
"I'm glad to die!" I happily said, "These sunflowers are so beautiful, the most beautiful flower in the whole yard!"
From that day on, the sunflowers in our yard opened one after another. The golden color of the courtyard is particularly dazzling in the sunlight. Neighbors who pass by our house will praise the sunflower for its beautiful bloom.
Whenever I sit alone in the yard or leisurely enjoy the flowers with Wang Yang, I feel extremely peaceful and satisfied. This golden sunflower field is the brainchild of our mother and daughter, and each sunflower shines with our happiness.
One evening, my neighbor's aunt came to talk to me. Seeing the golden sunflowers in the garden, she couldn't help but admire: "Oh, your sunflowers are so beautiful, they are so lively, such a garden is so happy!"
I smiled and nodded, "Yes, the luckiest thing in my life is to have such a happy and warm home." At this age, my children are filial to me, and I am so content with the golden sunflowers in the courtyard. ”
"Your mother and daughter have such a good relationship, and you will have a daughter-in-law by your side in the future, which is really good. "The neighbor aunt was sincerely happy for me.
I looked at my aunt gratefully and thought to myself that she was right. The most important thing in my life is my children, and it is already the greatest happiness to be able to rely on them for my life. I am really old, and having children to accompany and care for me is the most precious treasure in my life.
Under Wang Yang's careful care, I feel many years younger. Every day is very fulfilling and enjoyable.
When Wang Yang came home from work, he would also sit beside me and knit sweaters with me. While knitting, I told her interesting stories about my childhood, and about my adolescent years of work. She would also tell me anecdotes about her work and clips from her childhood. We chatted and worked on the same time, intimate and warm.
One night, when I was knitting and suddenly feeling sick to my stomach, Wang Yang immediately put down his work, boiled ginger tea to warm my stomach, and gently massaged my stomach. I felt much more comfortable quickly. These subtle concerns made me deeply feel that my daughter-in-law was taking care of me like my own daughter.
Sometimes in the dead of night, I quietly reflect on the bits and pieces of this life. I used to be much stronger than I am now, and I have been through many storms and waves. Life is like a trek, and it can't be smooth sailing. Now that I'm old, the happiest thing is to have my family around me. I thank God for giving me such good children, which are the most precious treasure of my life.
After some more time, the sunflowers in the yard gradually withered. Instead, the fruit of the ginkgo tree bears. Every autumn evening, our family would eat fresh ginkgo biloba and chat around the stone table in the courtyard. Liu Yu and Wang Yang talked and laughed, and Xiaomei also giggled. My heart is filled with happiness and contentment.
Gradually, winter is coming. This year's winter seems to be a little colder than usual. Wang Yang told me not to catch a cold, and often boiled me some hot ginger soup to ward off the cold. She also bought me thick, warm clothes. I felt like a newborn baby, being cared for by my children.
On Christmas Eve, we were reunited as a family. I made a lot of delicious dishes, and everyone gathered around the table to eat a lot of fun. In the evening we sat around the fireplace, and I told Mei the story of Santa Claus, and she was fascinated. The picture of a happy family is like a warm painting.