My name is Li Ming, I am 38 years old, and I am a project manager for a construction company. I live with my wife Xiaofang, son Xiaoming, daughter Xiaohua, and my in-laws. We have a good relationship as a family, and we often hold family activities to enhance our relationship.
This year is my mother-in-law's 60th birthday, and to celebrate this important day, my mother-in-law would like to take a family photo as a souvenir. She believes that family portraits can not only record the happy times of the whole family, but also enhance family bonding. The mother-in-law had been preparing for this for a long time, not only carefully choosing the costumes for the shoot, but also booking a well-known photography studio.
My brother-in-law's name is Li Qiang, 35 years old, and he is a programmer at an Internet company. His personality is more straightforward, straightforward, and never beats around the bush. Sometimes his style of doing things can feel a little abrupt, but he himself is very kind and very good to his family.
"Children, my mother-in-law is 60 years old this year, and I want to take a family photo as a souvenir. "It means a lot to me, we can put on beautiful clothes and ask a famous photography studio to take pictures of us." "
When I heard my mother-in-law's proposal, I was very happy in my heart. I thought it was a very good idea to not only make good memories, but also strengthen the bond of our whole family.
When the mother-in-law said this, her face was filled with a happy smile. I saw that my wife Xiaofang was also nodding happily, and my son and daughter were even more eager to try.
"Great, grandma, I like to take pictures the most! And it's a family photo, we can wear beautiful clothes. Xiaohua said happily.
"yes, yes, it's great to take family photos, we can choose a lot of poses. Xiao Ming also agreed.
"Mom, what a great idea, it's been a long time since we've taken a family photo. His wife Xiaofang said approvingly.
It was very gratifying to see that the whole family had great enthusiasm and anticipation for taking the family photo. I think this is not only a precious memorial, but also a good opportunity to strengthen family bonds. We should cherish moments like this.
At this moment, the little brother-in-law Li Qiang suddenly said, "I'm sorry, I have something I want to talk about." "
"You say. Grandpa said with a smile.
"I think when taking a family photo, don't invite my sister-in-law to come. The brother-in-law said bluntly, "She and my brother have been divorced for several years, and I don't think it's appropriate for her to participate in this activity." "
As soon as the little uncle's words came out, my heart was suddenly enveloped by a wave of shock and anger. I couldn't believe he could say such a thing! I immediately looked at my wife, and saw that her face was pale, and she was obviously annoyed by the words.
The mother-in-law and the grandfather looked at each other, and they didn't seem to expect the little brother-in-law to say this. Xiao Ming and Xiao Hua had blank expressions. And I, I just felt as if the blood in my body was frozen, and glared at my brother-in-law.
"What do you say?! How can you say that?" I finally couldn't help but scream.
"Brother, your divorce is a matter for the two of you, but the sister-in-law's participation in the family portrait has nothing to do with this!" His wife Xiaofang also said angrily.
"That's right, my sister-in-law is our relative, how can we not let her participate?" Xiao Ming also echoed.
At this moment, my heart was overshadowed by anger and disappointment. I can't believe that my brother-in-law would say such a thing! Although my sister-in-law is divorced from my brother, she has always been a member of our family!
Xiaohua was so frightened that she didn't know what to do and hugged her mother tightly. Mother-in-law and grandfather looked at each other, as if they didn't expect such a result. The little uncle was expressionless, as if he didn't realize what he had said wrong.
"I know you might be mad at me, but I'm just telling the truth. The brother-in-law was still calm, "The sister-in-law and my brother are divorced, and she is no longer part of our family." I don't think it's appropriate for her to be involved in this kind of family activity. "
"Nonsense! Sister-in-law is our family!" I said angrily.
"Then have you considered the feelings of your sister-in-law? After all, she is no longer from our family, will she feel good about participating in this kind of activity?", the uncle asked rhetorically.
The little uncle's words really left me speechless. I never considered my sister-in-law's feelings, because in my mind, she will always be a member of our family. But the uncle's questioning also made me have to rethink this question.
The mother-in-law silently lowered her head, as if in deep thought. Grandpa frowned and looked serious. Xiao Fang's face was still full of anger, but she seemed to have some doubts about her uncle's words. Xiao Ming and Xiao Hua were at a loss, obviously unable to understand the whole story.
"Then you mean, we shouldn't invite my sister-in-law to participate in the family photo shoot?" After a long time, the mother-in-law asked.
"Yes, Grandma, I think that's the best thing to do. The uncle said, "I know you have good intentions, but there are some things that we still have to respect the feelings of the parties. "
There was silence in the room, and everyone was struggling internally. The mother-in-law's brows were tightly locked, and the grandfather was nodding his head gently. Xiao Ming and Xiao Hua looked at each other, looking confused. And Xiao Fang and I glanced at each other, and they didn't have the same momentum as before.
"But my sister-in-law is our family!" Xiao Ming suddenly said loudly, "How could she not participate in the family photo?"
"Yes, she is our relative, how can we not let her come?" Xiaohua also chimed in.
"What do you two little ones know?!" The brother-in-law said with some annoyance, "Divorce is divorce, and my sister-in-law no longer belongs to our family!"
"Shut up! Sister-in-law will always be our family!" I was finally completely enraged by my brother-in-law's words and yelled out fiercely.
I'm so angry with my brother-in-law! How can he say that about my sister-in-law? My sister-in-law is kind to us, and she is even more of a relative of our family! No matter what happens, she will always be a part of our family!
Xiao Ming and Xiao Hua were frightened by the little uncle's words, and hugged each other tightly, their faces full of fear. The mother-in-law and grandfather had a heavy face, and seemed to be troubled by this contradiction. Xiao Fang glared at the little uncle angrily, as if she was going to rush up and beat him in the next second. And I was trembling all over, and my eyes were staring at my brother-in-law, like a wounded lion.
"Brother, I know you all care about your sister-in-law, but the facts are the facts. The little brother-in-law sighed, and his tone softened a little, "My sister-in-law and my brother are divorced, and she is no longer a part of our family, this is a fact that cannot be changed." "
"Of course, we value family affection, but sometimes we have to respect the feelings of the person involved. Maybe the sister-in-law doesn't want to participate in this kind of activity, but participating in it will make her feel it. "
"So I think the best thing to do is not to force her, to give her a chance to choose freely. The little uncle said seriously.
"Alright, all quiet. After a long time, the mother-in-law finally broke the silence.
"There is some truth in the words of the little uncle. My sister-in-law is divorced from your brother, and she may indeed be reluctant to participate in this kind of family activity. The mother-in-law sighed, her face full of vicissitudes.
"However, no matter what, my sister-in-law is part of our family. We should give her a chance to choose, not just exclude her. The mother-in-law said solemnly, "So, I decided to ask my sister-in-law for advice to see if she would like to participate in the family photo shoot." "
My mother-in-law's words were like a basin of cold water, which finally extinguished the raging anger in my heart. I realized that my previous thinking was too one-sided and ignored my sister-in-law's own feelings. The mother-in-law's decision was fair and wise.
When the mother-in-law said this, the audience was silent. The little uncle nodded slightly, and seemed to agree with her mother-in-law's decision. Xiao Fang's expression also softened, and she was no longer so angry. Xiao Ming and Xiao Hua breathed a sigh of relief, as if they finally understood the crux of the matter.
"Mother-in-law has a point. I finally relented and said approvingly, "We should respect my sister-in-law's wishes, not impose them on her." However, no matter what choice she makes, she will always be part of our family in my mind. "
"Yes, Mom, we all agree with your decision. Xiao Fang also nodded and said.
"Then it's decided. Grandpa clapped his hands, and a smile reappeared on his face, "Let's go and ask my sister-in-law's opinion in a moment." "
The doubts in my heart were finally completely dispelled. My mother-in-law's decisions are impartial and fair, which makes me admire her even more. I believe that as long as we communicate and understand each other with our hearts, any contradiction can be resolved.
The atmosphere of the room suddenly relaxed, and everyone's faces were full of smiles again. Xiao Ming and Xiao Hua hugged each other, as if they had finally let go of the doubts in their hearts. The little uncle nodded slightly, and his face also showed a look of relief.
This incident made me deeply realize the importance of family harmony. A harmonious family can not only give people a sense of security and happiness, but also allow people to gain strong inner strength in the face of adversity.
Although there will inevitably be conflicts and disagreements between family members, as long as they communicate and understand each other with their hearts, they will definitely be able to resolve their differences and reach a consensus. The mother-in-law's decision this time is a good example, she did not rest on her laurels, but respected everyone's opinions and finally made a fair and reasonable decision.
It is precisely because of our harmonious family relationship and mutual understanding that we can quickly reach a consensus in this contradiction and avoid further escalation of the conflict. A united and harmonious family is a haven full of warmth and strength, no matter how bad the environment outside, as long as you return home, you can find comfort and strength.
This incident also made me deeply reflect on the importance of respecting the will of the individual. Everyone is an individual with their own thoughts and feelings. We should not demand from others based solely on our own opinions and standards, but should respect and tolerate others.
My mother-in-law's final decision made me reflect deeply, we should leave the right to choose for my sister-in-law, instead of directly excluding her. Everyone has different views and feelings about the same thing, and we need to learn to respect and tolerate such differences, rather than arbitrarily imposing our will on others.
My mother-in-law's process of resolving the conflict this time also allowed me to gain valuable experience and wisdom. In the face of contradictions and differences, we must not blindly adhere to our own views and adhere to right and wrong, but learn to empathize and understand each other.
Instead of directly judging who was right and who was wrong, the mother-in-law patiently listened to everyone's opinions and made a fair ruling. Her approach makes everyone feel respected and understood, thus resolving family conflicts and avoiding further confrontation and harm.
This experience made me realize that the most important thing to resolve conflicts is to listen to every voice with wisdom and tolerance, and strive to reach a consensus. Only in this way can we truly build a harmonious and warm family atmosphere.
"Sister-in-law, we really hope that you can participate in the family photo shoot. "However, if you feel that it is not suitable, we fully understand and respect your decision." "
The sister-in-law smiled slightly, with tears in the corners of her eyes: "Thank you, I have always regarded this home as my home." Although your brother and I are divorced, you will always be my closest family. "
"That's great!" I happily said, "Our whole family is going to be together forever!"
"Okay, since my sister-in-law also agreed to participate, let's start preparing for the shooting. The mother-in-law said happily, "I have booked a very nice studio, and everyone is ready to wear beautiful clothes." "
"Great! We have to choose the most beautiful clothes. Xiaohua said happily.
"yes, and we're going to have to put on some makeup. Xiao Fang also smiled and agreed.
Seeing the whole family in full swing, I couldn't be happier. We were finally able to get together as a family and photograph this eternal memorial.
With a smile on her face, the mother-in-law took out various clothes prepared in advance and let everyone choose from them. Xiao Ming and Xiao Hua were excitedly rummaging through the pile of clothes. It's a hot scene.
"Okay, are you all ready? Let's start taking pictures!" The photographer motioned for everyone to enter.
"Grandparents, the two of you stand in the middle, and the others are around you. "The photographer keeps pressing the shutter while setting up the scene.
"Laugh one! Very good, very good! The children hugged their grandmother, yes, yes, yes, yes!"
"Brother and sister, it's great that you put your arms around your parents' shoulders!
Looking at the happy appearance of the whole family, my heart is extremely warm. Our family is like a whole family, close to each other. The appearance of the sister-in-law finally made this "whole" complete.
Mother-in-law and grandfather hugged each other, with happy smiles on their faces. I snuggled up to Xiaofang, my brother-in-law, and my sister-in-law intimately, just like a family. Xiao Ming and Xiao Hua kept laughing, as if this was the happiest moment in the world.
The family portrait made me deeply realize the importance of family. Family members are our closest people and the eternal support of our lives. No matter where we are, our families are our strong support, giving us comfort and strength.
With the support and love of our families, we are never alone. No matter how hard life is, as long as you return home, you can get the warmth and encouragement of your family. Family is the source of our resilience and vitality, so that we do not give up and do not despair in the face of adversity.
Moreover, family members are also the most precious emotional bonds. The reason why we care so much about my sister-in-law is because she is a member of our family and has an inseparable family relationship with us. Therefore, we should cherish the people in front of us, manage family relationships well, and let each other's lives be full of love and love.
The process of taking family photos made me deeply aware of the need to learn to be grateful for the present. Although the road of life is still long, the good times of the present are short and precious. We should cherish the present moment and feel the happiness of our loved ones and around us with our hearts.
Although our family had our own conflicts and disagreements, we were able to resolve them and the whole family was reunited. How precious is this moment of reunion, and we should all feel the warmth and happiness with our hearts, rather than taking it for granted.
The road of life is always tortuous, and we don't know what will happen in the future. Therefore, we should cherish the present and feel the beauty of our loved ones around us with our hearts. Only in this way can we truly live the value of life without any regrets.
Of course, taking a family photo is not only an eternal memorial, but also a common expectation and outlook for our whole family. Through this activity, our family has become more harmonious, and we have become more considerate and tolerant of each other.
I believe that in the future, our family will be more united and more harmonious. No difficulties or setbacks can stop our yearning and pursuit of a better life. As long as we treat each other with love and resolve differences with wisdom, we will be able to go through any difficult moment.
I look forward to the day when we grow old, and we will be able to gather as a family and reflect on the good old days, as we do today. At that time, we will definitely have more family photos in our hands, recording the bits and pieces of our family's years. With these eternal memorials, I think our lives will surely become more abundant and fulfilling.
So, let's unite as a family forever and work together to create a better future!