Every day when he comes home from school, Xiao Xu is always the first to put down his schoolbag, and then devotes himself to the lively housework. Washing vegetables, cooking, or going to the field to help her grandfather with farm work, she always pays silently. The sense of responsibility for this small family was laid on her shoulders early.
With the heavy housework on his back, Xiao Xu's smile seems to carry the happiness of the whole family. However, in her heart, there is a regret that has never been erased.
When Dad left, he didn't even say a word. He passed away quietly, as if nothing had happened, making it difficult for Xiao Xu to accept this cruel truth. She couldn't stand it, couldn't accept that her father had left her like this.
Every night, when Xiao Xu sat alone on the edge of the bed, looking at the photo of his father, tears kept welling up in his eyes. Her heart was full of longing and reluctance, and her attachment to her father was indescribable.
"Dad, how could you leave in such a hurry, why didn't you even tell me a word?" Xiao Xu grabbed the photo, and his fragile voice was full of endless thoughts.
She always thought that the rehearsed dance was the best gift she could give to her father. Every day after school, she and her two younger brothers secretly practice dancing together at home. They lined up in a neat line and danced cheerfully, expecting Dad to see their efforts.
However, fate cruelly stole his father's life. No one could have predicted such a tragedy, they were unaware of it, leaving behind regrets and endless thoughts for each other.
Xiao Xu burst into tears, and she realized that she could no longer use dance to show her father. But she was determined to take on the role of a father and become the support of the family.
"Dad, don't worry. I will be as strong as you are, take care of my younger siblings, and support this family. Xiao Xu clenched his fists and vowed to let his father see them happy in heaven.
Since then, Xiao Xu has studied and worked harder. Even though life was still difficult, she never backed down. She is like a solid rock, silently supporting every corner of the family.
Her mother is working outside the home, and her younger siblings need to be taken care of, so Xiao Xu has to take on more responsibilities. She cooks, does laundry, and takes her younger siblings to do chores, and although it is sometimes hard, she never complains.
The younger siblings also understood the difficulties of their sister, and they tried their best to cooperate and try their best to reduce the burden on their sister. The tacit understanding between them fills this home with warmth and unity.
Xiao Xu knows that there is no one in this world who can take his father's place. But she also believes that her father's heavenly spirit will see their efforts and be proud of them.
Time flies, and the younger siblings grow up. Xiao Xu has gradually become the spiritual pillar in their hearts.
Whenever she felt tired, she would take out a picture of her father and look at the smile between his eyebrows. She understands that her father has been watching them and supporting them all the time.
"Dad, although you are gone, we will go on strongly. Xiao Xu whispered to the photo. She believed that her father would always watch over them in heaven.
In the most ordinary of life, this family embodies endless love and tenacity. Xiao Xu, the child who was only a few years old, proved with her actions that she was the pillar of the family.
Even after losing a loved one, she bravely faced life's challenges. She did not give up, chose to persevere, and chose to bear.
No matter what the future holds, Xiaoxu will hold the banner of growth and continue to move forward. She understands that only by doing her best can she protect and take care of the family.
This touching story teaches us that the power of family is endless. Even if we encounter sorrow and difficulties, as long as we stick together and support each other, we can overcome all difficulties and move towards a better tomorrow.