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My name is Li Juan, I am 38 years old, and I am an ordinary office worker. My husband, Daniel Zhang, is a sales manager for a small company. We've been married for 10 years, but we don't have any children. This put me under pressure from my family and the eyes of society, after all, in China, couples without children are always talked about and considered incomplete families.
Until a year ago, Daniel Zhang suddenly suffered from liver cancer. The news came as a bolt from the blue for me, and I never imagined that our lives would change so much. Over the next few months, I accompanied him to various hospitals, trying to find a cure, but in the end I couldn't do anything about it, and he left this world in my arms.
After my husband died, I was plunged into great grief. Every day, I feel like I can't face life, as if I have lost the motivation to survive. My family advised me to go back to my parents' house to rest for a while, saying that I was going to let me relax, but I felt at a loss. Although our home is in the city, it is surrounded by high-rise buildings, and I always feel that I can't breathe, as if I am overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle of the city.
Eventually, with the persuasion of my family, I decided to return to my hometown in the countryside. It's where I grew up, with fresh air and familiar people, and maybe I can find some peace of mind.
I went back to my hometown and moved into my parents' house. My parents were very happy with my arrival, they knew that I had been suffering from the death of my husband and wanted to do my part so that I could have a good rest here.
I lay in the living room of my hometown, closed my eyes, and tried to relax myself. But no matter how hard I tried, the emptiness and loneliness in my heart still couldn't dissipate. Perhaps, only time will heal all this.
Just then, I heard a frolicking sound coming from outside the living room. I rubbed my eyes, got up lazily, and walked to the door.
Pushing open the door, I saw my brother's son, Xiao Ming, and a few of his friends playing in the yard. Xiao Ming is in elementary school this year, he is a naughty but cute child, and he always likes to play with other children. When he saw me coming out, he ran over happily: "Auntie, why are you back? We were playing hide and seek in the yard just now!"
I smiled and touched his head: "I'll come back to see my grandparents and take a break by the way." ”
Xiao Ming nodded, and then ran back to the yard like an elf. I looked at his happy back and couldn't help but sigh that time flies so fast, and in the blink of an eye he is already so old.
Back in the living room, I sat on the sofa and couldn't help but feel a warmth in my heart. Perhaps, I should spend more time with my family, maybe I will feel better in their company.
I looked out the window at the scenery and my heart gradually calmed down. Perhaps, it is really a good choice to come back here.
After a while, I heard the voices of my parents coming from outside. I walked into the yard and saw them watering the vegetables in the garden, chatting about homely things.
"Juan'er, you're back. Dad looked up and said to me with a smile.
"yes, I want to come back and rest for a while. I smiled and felt the warmth of home.
"That's good, you can rest assured at home, don't think too much. Mom said, picking up the kettle and continuing to water the vegetables.
I nodded, looking at their laid-back appearance, and my heart became lighter.
These days, I have been with my family every day and have lived a calm and warm life. Mom and Dad always prepared all kinds of delicious food for me, constantly comforted me, and made me feel the warmth and peace of mind of home.
However, in this life, I discovered something unusual.
One night, I was getting ready to go to bed when I suddenly heard the sound of Xiao Ming and his grandparents talking in the living room.
"Grandpa, do you know that when Auntie first came back, she looked very sad. Xiao Ming's voice came.
"Yes, Xiao Ming, Auntie's mood must be very complicated. After all, her husband must have been very sad when he died. Grandpa's voice sounded calm and warm.
When I heard this, I couldn't help but feel moved. Perhaps, I have been trying to hide my emotions, but my family can always feel my heart.
I quietly stood up and walked to the door of the living room. Through the crack in the door, I saw Xiao Ming and his grandparents sitting on the sofa, chatting seriously.
"Grandpa, I think Auntie is really brave. Xiao Ming said, "She works outside alone, has to take care of her uncle, and now she has lost her husband, it must be not easy." ”
Hearing Xiao Ming say this, I couldn't help but shed tears. I didn't expect that Xiao Ming would have such an opinion of me, which made me feel an indescribable warmth and touch.
"Yes, Xiao Ming, Auntie is a good woman. Grandpa gently patted Xiao Ming's shoulder, "We have to take good care of her and make her feel that she has something to rely on at home." ”
When I heard this, I suddenly felt a warm current in my heart. Perhaps, my family is my truest home, and their love and support make me feel the hope and warmth of life.
I quietly retreated to my room, lay down on the bed, and closed my eyes. I feel that my heart is full of strength again, and perhaps, I should cherish everything in front of me, try to get out of the shadow of losing my husband, and start life again.
In this way, with the company of my family, I slowly walked out of the shadow of losing my husband. Every day, I live a full and happy life, chatting and working with my family, which makes me feel the beauty and happiness of life.
However, just when I thought everything was going to get better, something happened that I didn't expect.
One day, I was helping with housework in the yard with my mom and dad when I suddenly heard a scream.
"Auntie, come and take a look!" Xiao Ming's voice came, with a hint of panic.
My heart tightened, and I quickly ran to the yard, only to see Xiao Ming standing aside with a frightened face, pointing to a small bird on the ground.
"Auntie, this little bird seems to be injured!" Xiao Ming said, his voice a little anxious.
I walked over and looked carefully at the birds on the ground. I saw that its wings were shaking, and one leg seemed to be injured, and it was unable to stand.
"Looks like it's hurt, we need to take it back and bandage it. Dad said, crouching down and carefully picking up the bird.
I looked at the pitiful appearance of the bird, and my heart couldn't help but soften. Perhaps, this little bird is also a trick of fate, unable to fly freely, destined to spend the rest of its life alone in this world.
We took the bird back to our home and carefully placed it in a small cage. Mom brought some blades of grass and laid the bottom for it, while I brought some water and food and put them next to the cage.
"Hopefully the bird will recover soon. I said softly, hoping that this little life would be able to fly again.
As the days passed, the bird's injuries gradually improved and he was able to stand up slightly. We would change the water and food every day, and take good care of it.
In the process, I also discovered a strange phenomenon. Whenever I approached the bird's cage, it would stare at me with those bright eyes, as if to tell me something.
One day, I couldn't help but ask my father, "Dad, why do you think this little bird keeps staring at me?"
Dad smiled and said, "Maybe it senses your kindness." Animals can sometimes be more sensitive than humans, and they may be able to sense your care and affection for them. ”
I listened to my father's words, and my heart couldn't help but warm. Perhaps, this little bird is not only the object of our care, but also a kind of sustenance in my heart, a kind of cherishing and respecting life.
In this way, I gradually developed a special bond with the bird. Every day, I spend some time with it and talk to it as if it has become a part of my life.
However, just when I thought everything was going to get better, something happened that I didn't expect.
One night, I was walking in the yard with the birds, enjoying the night breeze. Suddenly, I heard a shrill dog barking from the yard.
I suddenly became alert and walked quickly in the direction where the voice was coming from. Walking to a corner of the yard, I saw a large wolfdog barking at the bird's cage.
"Come on, there's a wolfdog!" I cried out, my heart filled with nervousness and fear.
Mom and Dad heard my cry and ran out of the house. When they saw the wolfdog's appearance, their faces suddenly became solemn.
"This wolfhound seems to be wild, and we have to get the bird into the house quickly. Dad said, picking up a stick, ready to defend against the wolfdogs.
Together with my dad, I moved the bird's cage into the house and carefully closed the door. However, the wolfdog did not leave, still barking wildly in the yard, and from time to time pounced on the house.
"This wolfhound looks ferocious, and we have to find a way to get rid of it. Mom said, with a hint of anxiety on her face.
"yes, it won't go on like this. I said, feeling a little anxious.
Dad frowned, then yelled at the wolfdog, "Get out of here!"
However, the wolfhounds do not seem to be in control and still bark and jump around the yard. Seeing this situation, our hearts became more and more anxious.
At this moment, there was a sudden sound of hurried footsteps. I looked up and saw my brother with a long stick coming towards the yard.
"What's wrong, what's going on?" asked the brother, his eyes full of concern.
"There was a wolfhound in the yard and we were about to bring the bird into the house. Dad explained, gesturing to the courtyard.
When my brother heard this, his face suddenly became solemn. He picked up the long stick in his hand, walked to the gate of the courtyard, and shouted at the wolf-dog: "Get out of here quickly!
When the wolf dog heard his brother's voice, he seemed to be a little alarmed. But it didn't leave immediately, and still lingered in the yard, pounced on us from time to time.
"This wolfdog seems to be very difficult to trap, and we have to find a way to get rid of it. The elder brother frowned, a hint of anxiety on his face.
I looked at the situation in the yard and began to feel a little anxious. We have to come up with a way to get the bird safe as soon as possible.
That's when an idea popped into me. I picked up an empty bottle and threw it at the wolfdog. There was a dull cracking sound from the bottle, and the wolfdog was startled, finally stopped barking, turned and ran away.
We breathed a sigh of relief and watched the wolfdog's back disappear into the night, finally letting go of some of our worries.
"Now it's okay, the wolfdog is gone. Dad breathed a sigh of relief and put down the stick in his hand.
"It's a good thing you arrived in time, otherwise I wouldn't know what to do. I said to my brother, full of gratitude.
My brother smiled and patted me on the shoulder: "If there is something at home, my brother will come to help at any time." ”
Looking at my brother's determined eyes, my heart was filled with warmth and touch. The love and support of my family is my greatest strength and protection. With their company, I believe that no matter what difficulties I encounter, I will be able to face them bravely.
Things passed, and the atmosphere at home gradually returned to calm. The bird's injuries have gradually improved under our care, and we are all very happy that the day it spreads its wings again.
As the days passed, I slowly regained my old mood. The companionship and love of my family made me feel the warmth and happiness of life. I began to re-examine my life and realized that there were many things to cherish in life, and the loss of my husband was just one of the ups and downs in my life.
One day, I was basking in the sun in the yard with my mom and dad, enjoying the peace of the afternoon.
"Juan'er, how are you feeling lately?" asked her mother with concern.
"Well, I feel much better, thank you for your concern. I replied with a smile, filled with gratitude.
"That's good, as long as you're happy. Dad said with a smile, picked up the newspaper in his hand, and began to read.
When I looked at my parents, my heart was filled with emotion and happiness. Perhaps, a real family is like this, no matter what difficulties they encounter, they can support each other and face them together.
Just then, I heard a knock at the door. I got up and walked to the door, opened the door, and saw Xiao Ming standing outside the door.
"Auntie, I heard you're going back to the city?" Xiao Ming asked, with a hint of reluctance in his eyes.
I smiled and nodded, "yes, it's time to go back to work." ”
Xiao Ming listened to my words, and there was a look of disappointment on his face. He looked at me and said, "Auntie, are you really leaving? ”
I looked at Xiao Ming's appearance, and I couldn't help but feel a little moved. This cute little guy was so attached to me, which made me feel an indescribable touch and warmth.
"Xiao Ming, don't be sad. I squatted down and patted him lightly on the shoulder, "Auntie will miss you, and I will come to see you again when I have time in the future." ”
Xiao Ming listened to my words and a smile appeared on his face. He picked up the toy in his hand and said happily: "Auntie, you have to promise me that next time, you will bring me something delicious!"
I smiled and nodded, "Okay, I'll definitely bring you something to eat." You have to listen to your grandparents obediently and don't be naughty. ”
Xiao Ming listened to my words and nodded happily. He ran to his grandparents and started chatting and playing with them.
I looked at Xiao Ming's back, and my heart was full of emotion and reluctance. Perhaps, although life in the countryside is simple, it is full of warmth and sincerity, which makes people feel the beauty and happiness of life.
I took a deep breath, then turned and walked into the room. I have gained a lot from this time of companionship, and I will bring this warmth and happiness back to the city and continue to work hard to meet the challenges of the future.
On the way back, I felt an inexplicable sense of ease and pleasure. Perhaps, I am not alone after losing my husband, because I have the company of my family, the care of my friends, and the little bird that was once injured but regained its wings. With them by my side, I believe that no matter what difficulties I may encounter in the future, I will be able to face them with strength and regain my courage and hope in life.
Back in the city, I got back into my work and lived a full and busy life. However, I always have thoughts and memories of my family and rural life in my heart. I know that no matter where I am, the love and warmth of my family will always be my greatest motivation and support.
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