The neighborhood is a peaceful and peaceful scene, with the sun shining warmly on the tree-lined paths. A 44-year-old woman, Li Xiuying, is carrying a vegetable basket and walking briskly on the road to the community. She is a live-in nanny here and serves three octogenarians.
The three elderly people that Li Xiuying took care of were Uncle Zhang, Grandpa Wang and Mr. Li. They are all elderly people who live alone, and their self-care ability is poor, and their children are not often around to take care of them. Li Xiuying has to cook, clean, and accompany them out every day, which can be described as an intimate little padded jacket in the life of the elderly.
"At first, I just saw this job as an errand to earn money to support my family. But as time went by, I slowly discovered the longing and loneliness in the hearts of the elderly, which gave me a new experience. Li Xiuying secretly thought in her heart, "I want to use my love and patience to take good care of these three amiable old people." "
At 6 o'clock in the morning, Li Xiuying had already gotten up and started to get busy. She first boiled a pot of fragrant millet porridge and prepared all kinds of side dishes to put on the table; Then she kneaded the dough and made a few soft and delicious old steamed buns; At the end, I cut a variety of seasonal fruits and prepare them with yogurt.
After a while, the three old men came to the table one after another and took their seats. Uncle Zhang saw the steaming millet porridge, and nodded again and again and praised: "Xiuying, your skills are getting better and better, this porridge is fragrant and delicious, and it is more fragrant than what I ate in the countryside when I was young!"
Grandpa Wang picked up an old steamed bun, put it on the tip of his nose and sniffed it vigorously, and said with satisfaction: "Well, the authentic old noodle steamed bun tastes, and the aftertaste is endless!"
Mr. Li elegantly cut off a piece of apple and put it in his mouth to savor it. He nodded, gave Li Xiuying a thumbs up and said, "The fruit is fresh and sweet, and Xiuying's intentions are obvious to all." "
After breakfast, the three old men sat in the living room and chatted about family life. Uncle Zhang gushed about the interesting stories in the countryside when he was young: "At that time, everyone in our village was poor, and we ate coarse tea and light rice. However, everyone is also simple and hardworking, living a simple and happy life. "
Grandpa Wang likes to boast about his glorious deeds in the army that year: "In what year and month, our company was suddenly attacked by the enemy. I made a quick decision and commanded the whole company to summon up the courage to meet the attack, and finally extinguished the enemy's sniper fire and defended the position. "
Mr. Li said less and listened more quietly. Occasionally, however, he would shake his head and sigh to express his views on the current state of society.
Li Xiuying on the side quietly listened to the conversation of the three old men, and secretly realized in her heart. On the surface, they are talking about the past, but in fact, deep down they are more helpless and lonely about the current life. Although my children occasionally come to visit, they can't always be with me. What they crave most is someone who can truly understand and listen to their inner world. "
Li Xiuying made up her mind to care for these three amiable elderly people with more love and patience, so that they could feel the warmth of home. To be a qualified live-in nanny requires not only professional skills, but also to listen attentively and understand the inner desires of the elderly.
In order to alleviate the loneliness of the elderly, Li Xiuying began to accompany them out often. Sometimes they go for a walk in the park and enjoy the sun and greenery; Sometimes they go shopping in the mall to see what is new; Sometimes they also meet up with friends to play chess and cards.
In these activities, Li Xiuying gradually learned about the interests and personality characteristics of the elderly. Uncle Zhang loves to play chess and is a thoughtful person; Grandpa Wang is keen to play cards and has a straightforward personality; Mr. Li likes to listen to opera, and is introverted and cultivated.
Lee so-young strives to cater to the preferences of every elderly person, so that they feel noticed and valued. Once, when they were playing chess in the park, Uncle Zhang pondered for a long time and finally landed. Li Xiuying exclaimed: "Uncle Zhang, you are really a chess master!" Uncle Zhang slapped his thigh happily and smiled.
Another time, they went shopping in the mall and saw a newly opened teahouse, so Grandpa Wang waved his hand and said, "Go in and have two drinks, I'll treat you!" There is indeed a hole inside, and the decoration is elegant and elegant. Grandpa Wang tasted a mouthful of fragrant Pu'er, nodded again and again, and was overjoyed.
As the time spent together grew, the old people became more and more open and honest with Li Xiuying. One day, Uncle Zhang whispered to her that his biggest regret was that he couldn't start a family and was still alone; Grandpa Wang told that he was injured on the battlefield when he was young, and his knee still hurts; Mr. Li said in tears that the saddest thing for him was that the conflict with his wife could not be resolved, which made him feel guilty.
Li Xiuying listened quietly to what they had to say, and used empathy to experience their sadness and helplessness. She realizes that although the years have passed, the wounds in her heart have never really healed. She cares for them more attentively, hoping to give them some comfort.
Once, Grandpa Wang's old injury was recommitted, and it became difficult to walk. Li Xiuying didn't say a word, helped him back home, cooked a pot of nutritious old fire soup for him, and carefully kneaded his knees. Grandpa Wang drank the fragrant soup with a relieved look on his face.
In getting along with the three old men, Li Xiuying also changed unconsciously. She has learned to be more patient, more tolerant, and more attentive to the inner world of others. She began to cherish the present moment and know how to appreciate the bits and pieces of life.
She used to be just an ordinary live-in nanny, but now she has become a bosom friend of the elderly, a trusted person. Once, when Mr. Li suddenly fell ill and needed to be hospitalized, Li Xiuying stayed at the hospital bed like a relative, taking care of his diet and daily life.
Li Xiuying deeply realized that being a qualified live-in nanny requires not only professional skills, but also a heart full of love and empathy. Only by truly listening to and understanding the inner desires of the elderly can they feel cared for and valued.
This day is Grandpa Wang's 88th birthday. In order to celebrate this special day, Li Xiuying carefully prepared a table of delicious dishes. There is Grandpa Wang's favorite braised lion's head, as well as crispy and delicious five-spice rolls, and of course, longevity noodles.
Uncle Zhang and Mr. Li were also invited to celebrate together. Everyone was happy, drinking and chatting, and the atmosphere was warm. Grandpa Wang said happily: "Today can be regarded as the happiest birthday I have ever had at my age! In the past, when I was in the army, everyone was busy with work, so how could I have time to celebrate my birthday." Later, when he was discharged from the army, his children simply gave a phone call to congratulate him. "
Uncle Zhang patted Grandpa Wang's shoulder and said, "Yes, with Xiuying by your side, we old people can live a delicious life." You say yes, Mr. Li?" Mr. Li nodded, his eyes full of relief.
After three rounds of drinking, Grandpa Wang suddenly took Li Xiuying's hand and said earnestly: "Xiuying, do you know why we all like you so much? Not because you cook well, nor because you clean diligently, but because you give us the warmth of home." "
As he spoke, Grandpa Wang's eyes filled with tears. He continued: "We are old, lonely and lonely, and what we yearn for most is a warm home. With your patience and love, you gave us a sense of home. You are an angel to us old men!"
Uncle Zhang and Mr. Li also nodded their heads again and again, expressing their approval. Uncle Zhang said: "Yes, Xiuying is like our relatives, taking care of us in every detail. Mr. Li also sighed: "With Xiuying by our side, our later life will not be so lonely and lonely." "
Li Xiuying was deeply moved by the heartfelt words of the three old men, and tears burst out of her eyes involuntarily. After a moment of silence, she said in a trembling voice, "Grandpa, it is the greatest honor of my life to know you and be treated as family to you. I will continue to care for you with all my love, so that you will always have a warm home. "
Grandpa Wang hugged Li Xiuying tightly and said silently: "Xiuying, you are our good boy!" Uncle Zhang and Mr. Li also burst into tears and stepped forward to embrace this amiable and lovely daughter-like existence.
In this way, a poor woman and three elderly people who have no relatives and no reason, due to a chance encounter of fate, finally build a warm little family. They nourished each other with love and tolerance, and snuggled up to each other with friendship and care, and spent the last years of their lives.
Li Xiuying used to only regard this job as an errand to earn money to support her family, but through getting along with three elderly people, she slowly realized the true value and meaning of life.
She realizes that everyone should be respected and cared for, regardless of age or status. Although the three elderly people are old and frail, they also have the right to be loved and live happily. It was Li Xiuying who used her patience and kindness to give them this warmth.
At the same time, Li Xiuying also learned valuable life wisdom from the elderly. She has learned to appreciate the bits and pieces of life, to be tolerant and tolerant, and to listen to the inner world of others with empathy. These are things that she could not comprehend in her ordinary life in the past.
The value of life does not lie in fame, fortune and status, but in whether we can warm others with love and nourish each other with friendship. Li Xiuying and the three old men are the best footnotes.
For Li Xiuying and the three old men, the small family built between them is far more precious and precious than the family affection that blood is thicker than water.
The definition of home is not limited to blood relationship, but more of a spiritual dependence and spiritual comfort. The three old men regarded Li Xiuying as their own daughters, and Li Xiuying also regarded them as their relatives. They care for each other, understand each other, tolerate each other, and build a warm little family with love.
In this family, there is no suspicion, no right and wrong, only sincere friendship and deep attachment. It taught Lee so-young what it means to be at home, and it also gave the three old people the warmth of their long-lost home.
With this home, they will never feel lonely and lonely again. Even if you are old, even if you are poor, as long as you have each other's company, you have the greatest wealth in the world.
From the experience of taking care of three elderly people, Li Xiuying not only gained valuable life insights, but also found a new direction for her life. She decided to continue to work as a live-in nanny and use her love and patience to warm more elderly people.
Li Xiuying began to be widely known in the community, and many family members of the elderly who lived alone took the initiative to find her, hoping that she could take care of her parents and relatives. Li Xiuying happily agreed, treating every old man as his own relatives.
Once, an old lady's son came to visit Li Xiuying, and he held Li Xiuying's hand tightly and said, "Sister Xiuying, thank you so much! I rarely come back from work in other places, but with you by my mother's side to take care of me, my heart is very steady." "
Li Xiuying smiled and said: "There is nothing to thank, it is my honor to be able to serve the elderly." They are like my relatives, and I will take care of them with all my love. "
Birth, old age, sickness and death, there will always be a difference. A few years later, three amiable old people passed away one after another, and Li Xiuying accompanied them through the last days of their lives.
On the day Uncle Zhang died, he closed his eyes peacefully, and there was still a faint smile on his face. Li Xiuying said sadly beside his body: "Uncle, you can finally be free, and you don't have to be alone anymore." "
Before his death, Grandpa Wang said recklessly: "Old man, I can be regarded as a real winner this time!" After saying that, he closed his eyes and slept forever. Li Xiuying cried silently and said, "Grandpa, go all the way!"
Before his death, Mr. Li said to Li Xiuying: "Xiuying, thank you for giving me the warmth of my home, so that my old age will not be so lonely." After saying that, he passed away peacefully, and was finally reunited with his wife.
After the death of the three old people, Li Xiuying did not feel hesitant and lonely. Instead, she made more new friends and family. Every elderly person she takes care of will treat her as her own relatives like the three old people back then.
Once, an old grandmother happily said to Li Xiuying: "Xiuying, you are my good granddaughter! "
Li Xiuying nodded and said, "Okay grandma, I will tell you anything in the future." "
In this way, Li Xiuying's life is enriched by countless "family members". With her kindness and patience, she warmed the hearts of every old man, and also won countless love and respect. Since then, her life has become colorful, and she is no longer alone in the world.
The value of life does not lie in fame, fortune and status, but in whether it can warm others with love. Lee so-young warmed the hearts of countless elderly people with love and kindness, so her life became full and meaningful.
The definition of home is not limited to blood relationship, but more of a spiritual dependence and spiritual comfort. Li Xiuying gave the warmth to every old man, and also won their love and respect, becoming their "family".
The meaning of life lies in caring for others with one's own ability, and warming each other's hearts with friendship and love. By taking care of the elderly, Li Xiuying not only found a new direction in life, but also gained valuable life insights.
As she said, "It is the greatest honor and pride of my life to be able to meet every elderly person and be treated as family by them." I will continue to use all my love to warm more people and make the world a better place because of love!"