"Hello everyone, I'm Aunt Chen, and I'm 58 years old this year. "Every time I introduce myself, I feel that time flies. "I used to work in a small factory, and I was paid a meager salary every month, living a poor but contented life. "
But it didn't last long, and as I got older, my health deteriorated. One day, I suddenly fainted at work and never returned to the factory. "I thought, it looks like it's time to retire. But where will I get the money to live after I retire?" I'm starting to get worried.
Just when I was at a loss, my daughter Xiaohong offered to let me move in with their family. "Mom, don't worry about it, we'll take care of you in the future. "Xiaohong is a good daughter who is filial. So, I moved into Xiaohong's house and started a new life.
Xiaohong's family is actually living very poorly. Her husband, Xiao Gang, is just an ordinary worker with a meager salary. Xiaohong herself is an office clerk and her income is not high. They have a 10-year-old son, Xiao Ming, who attends a nearby elementary school.
"Mom, it's true that our family is not very rich, but don't blame yourself. Once, Xiaohong saw my guilt and took the initiative to enlighten me, "You have worked hard for so many years, and now you can finally spend your old age in peace." "
But how could I just rely on them for nothing? Looking at the family's expenses, I made up my mind to share some of the housework for them.
"Xiaohong, you two are working outside during the day, and you are tired when you come back at night. Why don't I take care of Xiao Ming and do the housework?"
At first, Xiaohong still excused herself: "Mom, at your age, where do you still have to do housework? We can afford to support you." "
In the blink of an eye, 10 years have passed. Xiao Ming has grown from a naughty boy to an adolescent teenager. "Hey, grandma, do you think I've grown taller lately?" From time to time, Xiao Ming would excitedly tell me that he was a lot taller than me.
However, despite being old and tall, Xiao Ming has always been so affectionate to me. Since I was a child, she has regarded me as her own grandmother, and she has always revealed her heart to me without reservation. "Grandma, I've been fascinated by a girl recently, what should I do?" Once, with a flushed face, he told me about his troubles.
However, in stark contrast to Xiao Ming's growth, the economic situation of Xiaohong's family has not changed much. Xiaogang is still an ordinary worker, and Xiaohong's salary is only enough to support the family.
"How can you support your family with such a small salary? Do you want to go out and find another part-time job?" Once, I overheard Xiao Gang blaming Xiao Hong.
"Do you think I don't want to make more money? But who does our family count on for your meager salary?" Not to be outdone, Xiaohong pushed back.
Seeing the two of them arguing over money, I watched with sadness and guilt. Sadly, they soon after their marriage had to quarrel over their livelihood; Guiltily, I became a burden to them.
"Xiaogang, what did you say? You were fired from the company?" When Xiao Gang returned home with a dejected expression and told us the bad news, I couldn't believe my ears.
"yes, you know the market hasn't been going well lately. In order to reduce the number of employees, the boss fired a low-level worker like me. Xiao Gang sighed helplessly.
All of a sudden, Xiaohong's family lost their main source of income. How could Xiaohong's salary alone be able to support the whole family? In those months, we lived a life that was even more difficult than in the past.
"Mom, I'm sorry, we're only going to eat this for the past few days. Once, Xiaohong brought a plate of potatoes and a few pickles, and her eyes were full of apologies.
Just when our whole family was in a desperate situation, a chance came along. One day, I ran into an old colleague on the street.
"Aunt Chen, I haven't seen you for a long time, how are you doing?" She greeted me warmly.
"That's right, that's a shame. But would you like to consider renting out that old house in your name? I'm living on a rented house now, and my income is pretty good. She suggested.
It dawned on me, yes, why did I forget? I do have an old house in my name, although I haven't taken care of it for years, but as long as I renovate it, I can take it out and rent it!
So, when I learned that I could rent out the house, I immediately started the renovation. Even though I was old, I still had the courage to clean the old house.
"Mom, don't push yourself too hard. Seeing me busy in the room, Xiaohong was very distressed. "Why don't we save some money and hire someone to help with the renovation?"
After a few months, the old house was finally renovated and I quickly found a tenant. Since then, I have received a monthly rent. It's not a lot, but it's enough for me to make ends meet.
With this income, I was able to completely get rid of the situation of relying on my daughter's family and regain my independence. That night, I was so happy that I could barely sleep, looking forward to embracing a new life as soon as possible.
Although I now have my own financial resources, I still go to Xiaohong's house from time to time to help with household chores. It's just that with the support of rent, I don't have to stay there every day like I used to.
"Mom, you can rest at home, we can do it ourselves. "Sometimes, Xiaohong will even take the initiative to break me away and not let me work too hard.
Xiaohong's family's love for me has also been sublimated during this time. Xiao Ming has grown up and started his own business, but he still comes home to visit me from time to time.
"Grandma, I brought you your favorite sugar gourd!" Every time he saw me, Xiao Ming would bring all kinds of small gifts and proudly show them to me like a child.
Xiaohong and Xiaogang also often ask me out to go out together, so that my life no longer revolves around housework. With their company, my later life has become colorful and I will never feel lonely again.
Looking back now, I have experienced too many ups and downs and hardships in my life. He started working as a factory worker at a young age and worked for decades. Although my income was meager, I still tried my best and worked hard to save that old house.
"How elated I was when I bought that house. "It was one of the few moments in my life that I could be proud of. Although it is just a very ordinary old house, for me, it represents my years of hard work and perseverance.
However, the good times did not last long, and as I grew older, I had to leave the factory and start a wandering life. If it weren't for my daughter's family, I wouldn't have known how to make a living. Sometimes when I think about it, I hate myself for being incompetent, for being a burden to others.
It wasn't until a chance chance that I rediscovered my worth and hope for an independent life. Yes, life is like this, full of endless twists and turns and hardships. But as long as we don't give up hope, we will find a silver lining.
Today, I am a kind grandmother. After Xiao Ming's child was born, I became a regular visitor to their house. Every time I go to see them, I am adored by that cute little guy.
"Look, grandma, am I very cute?" The little guy always said to me with a smug twist, and then I would pampering his little face.
With the company of this little one, my life has become more fulfilling and interesting. Watching him grow up day by day, my heart is as sweet as eating honey. How I wish I could always be by his side and watch him grow up healthy and happy.
Now I live a carefree life every day. When I wake up in the morning, I do some light chores at home and then go out for a walk and get some fresh air. At noon, I would go to my daughter's house for a light meal and play with that cute little guy by the way. In the afternoon, I would stay at home, watch TV, or call a friend for a small talk.
Sometimes, Xiaohong, they would also take me out to play. Our family got in the car and went to the park in the suburbs for a day. Xiao Ming would bring his own children, and we would picnic and play games on the grass together. Looking at the happy scene of the family, my heart is filled with unprecedented happiness.
Yes, despite the vicissitudes of life, as long as I have the company of my family, my old age has become extremely beautiful. In the dead of night, I would thank God for allowing me to meet such a wonderful family member and make my life complete.
I have experienced too many ups and downs and hardships in my life. He started working as a factory worker at a young age, and still has to rent a house to make a living. But it was these difficult years that forged my indomitable and strong character.
I never gave up my desire for life, even in the most difficult times. It was this never-say-die spirit that finally lifted me out of poverty and allowed me to live a stable life in my old age.
I hope that through my personal experience, I can inspire and inspire future generations. No matter what kind of predicament you are in, as long as you persist and don't give up, you will definitely find a silver lining. What's more, as long as we have the support and love of family and friends, we will never be fighting alone.
Let's bravely embrace a bright future together! As long as there are dreams burning in our hearts, life will always be full of hope.
When people live to my age, they inevitably begin to reflect on the meaning and value of life. I used to sit on the small balcony of my home, staring out the window at the sun sinking in the west, and fall into deep thought.
What have I experienced in my life? Since I was born, have I lived a meaningful life? Have I made my due contribution to this world? Sometimes when I think about this, my heart is full of confusion and confusion.
However, whenever I look at the scene of Xiaohong's family having fun, I feel relieved. Perhaps in the eyes of others, my life is ordinary, even ordinary. But for myself, I've done my best to live a life that is as responsible as possible for myself.
Yes, I have always tried my best to support myself and my family with hard work and tenacity. It is this kind of uncomplaining dedication that makes my life precious and worthwhile. The meaning of life is not whether you have achieved proud achievements, but whether you have done your best.
Whenever I see Xiao Ming's children playing coquettishly in front of me, I feel the power of life in our family. This cute little guy is like a new spark of life, which will burn in our family.
Sometimes, I take the little ones for a walk in the park. Along the tree-lined path, we enjoyed the blooming flowers along the roadside. Looking at the innocent smiling face of the little guy, I couldn't stop the joy in my heart.
Yes, even though I am old, the flame of life has not been extinguished in me. It has been successfully passed on to the next generation, blossoming with new life in my grandchildren and great-grandchildren. I firmly believe that they will have a better and better life than me.
I often wonder what I can leave for the next generation at my age, and even though I have lived a very simple life, I hope that my tenacity and valuable experience can be the best gift for them.
Once, Xiao Ming's child asked me, "Grandma, you had such a hard time when you were a child, why do you have to live so hard?"
I replied with a smile: "Because, only after experiencing hardships can we truly appreciate the preciousness of life." Moreover, the qualities that have been cultivated in difficult times will become our most valuable asset. "
Yes, poverty, exhaustion, struggle, these are all part of my life. But it was these hardships that taught me to cherish what I had in front of me. They will become the most precious spiritual wealth that I have given to future generations.
As I drew to the end of my life, I began to reflect on the meaning of my life. I'm not a great man, and I haven't achieved anything great. But I have always supported myself and my family with hard work and tenacity, which in itself is already extraordinary.
What's more, my life didn't end there. It has been successfully continued through Xiao Ming and his children. My tenacity and valuable experience will also be passed on as a gift to future generations.
It is this endless continuation, this gift passed down from generation to generation, that makes my ordinary life so precious and meaningful. I believe that as long as each of us does our best to live, we will all bring positive energy to the world.