My name is Wang Xiaowen, I am an ordinary girl, and I have been married to my husband Li Qiang for two years. We live a simple and happy life, but I have always had a knot in my heart, and that is the relationship with my mother-in-law.
My mother-in-law was a traditional old lady who was very fond of her son, and I always seemed to be not good enough in her eyes. After I got married, I tried to fit in with the family, but my mother-in-law always seemed to keep a distance from me, which made me feel very depressed.
One day, I suddenly fell ill with a high fever that did not go away, and my husband was busy with work, but my mother-in-law did not show any concern. I felt a little disappointed, and I couldn't help but feel a little sad in my heart.
Until one day, I suddenly discovered three small details that made me feel my mother-in-law's sincere care for me.
The first detail was during my illness, and every day I could hear my mother-in-law pacing softly at the door of my room, as if she was concerned about my situation. Although she didn't ask me too much about my physical condition, I could feel her worry and concern.
The second detail is that after I recovered from my illness, my mother-in-law specially boiled a pot of chicken soup for me, saying that it was to help me replenish my body's nutrients. Although she didn't bring it to me personally, I knew that she prepared it for me with her heart and made me feel her love.
The third detail is that after I had a small conflict with my husband, my mother-in-law took the initiative to find me, patiently listened to me tell my grievances, and gave me some advice. She did not stand in her son's shoes, but analyzed the problem objectively, which made me feel very gratified.
These three small details made me feel the sincere care of my mother-in-law, and made me understand that she actually treats me as her own family. Maybe she is not good at expressing emotions, but her every subtle gesture is permeated with care and concern for me.
Since then, I have begun to cherish my relationship with my mother-in-law more and work harder to understand and tolerate her. I know that this affection cannot be measured by any material thing, and I will repay her love for me with my actions.