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My mother was hospitalized, and my wife took my mother-in-law on a trip. Now that my father-in-law has had a stroke, I also take my mother on a trip.
I sat on a hospital bench, holding my mother's examination report tightly in my hand, and I had mixed feelings. Mom's condition is stable, but doctors say she needs a long-term recovery. I remember this time last year, when my mother was hospitalized, I asked my wife to take my mother-in-law on a trip. I was also busy with work and didn't stay with my mom. At the time, I thought my mother would get better soon, but I didn't expect it......
"Lao Zhang, why are you in a daze again?" My wife's voice interrupted my musings. I looked up at her, my eyes full of guilt, "I wonder if I was too selfish in my decision. ”
My wife sat next to me and patted me on the back, "No one thought it would be like this at the time, and you want your mother to be happy." ”
I sighed, "yes, I thought taking her on a trip would make her happy, but I didn't expect ......" Before I could finish speaking, my phone rang. This is a call from my father-in-law. I picked up the phone and heard him gasp: "Xiao Zhang, I'...... I seem to have had a stroke, can you ......"
I was startled, and hurriedly said, "Father-in-law, don't move, I'll be here soon!" After hanging up the phone, I said to my wife, "My father-in-law has an accident, I have to go and see it quickly." ”
The wife hurriedly stood up, "I'll go too!"
We hurried to my father-in-law's house and found him unable to move one arm and his face was pale. We immediately called an ambulance and took him to the hospital. In the hospital, I looked at my father-in-law lying on the hospital bed, and I had mixed feelings. I remember one time my wife took my mother-in-law on a trip. At that time, my father-in-law was home alone, and we did not notice his physical condition.
"Xiao Zhang, don't blame yourself, no one can predict these things. My mother-in-law comforted me.
I nodded, but the guilt in my heart did not lessen. I decided that from now on, I will take more care of the elderly in my family and stop them feeling lonely and neglected.
A few days later, my father-in-law's condition stabilized, and I offered to take my mother and father-in-law on a trip to make up for my previous regrets. Both my wife and mother-in-law supported my decision. We started planning our trip in the hope of making the two seniors happy.
Just the day before we were ready to go, my mother suddenly said, "I don't want to travel anymore, I'm scared of ......" and my wife and I looked at each other, not knowing what to do.
Mom's voice was weak, and her eyes showed fear and hesitation. I tried to understand her concern, but she just shook her head and wouldn't say anything more. My wife advised us to cancel the tour, but I knew it might be my mom's last chance to experience the outside world.
I decided to talk to my mom alone. In the hospital room, I held my mother's hand and asked her softly, "Mom, is there anything that makes you uncomfortable?"
Mom hesitated for a moment, and finally said, "I'm afraid I'm going on a trip, what if something happens?"
I was nervous, but I tried my best to comfort her: "Mom, we will take good care of you, and everything will be fine." ”
Mom sighed and finally agreed to the travel plans. We packed our bags and prepared to leave the next day. But that night, I lay in bed tossing and turning, my heart full of unease.
The next day, we set off with two old men. During the trip, my mom and father-in-law seemed to be in a good mood, but I couldn't relax. When we arrived at our destination, Mom seemed to really relax and start enjoying the trip. My father-in-law was also smiling, walking hand in hand with his wife and mother-in-law on the beach.
Just when we were at our most relaxed, my mother suddenly fainted. We rushed her to the nearest hospital. The doctor told us that my mother had heart problems due to overexcitement and fatigue from the journey. Despite prompt treatment, the mother's condition was not serious, but she needed to rest.
Sitting on a bench in the hospital, I once again fell into deep self-reproach. My wife sat next to me and didn't blame me, just silently held my hand. My parents-in-law didn't speak, but I could feel the worry in their eyes.
After my mother's condition stabilized again, we decided to end the trip early and go home to take care of her. On the way home, I couldn't help but reflect on whether our care for the elderly is always delayed after the elderly are injured. Are we always pursuing our own lives and ignoring their real needs?
The struggle of family affection and family affection always inadvertently teaches us a lesson. I think maybe we should listen more and not assume that we know what the other person needs. But when we think we've done enough, really? Or are we forever learning how to be better sons, husbands, and fathers?