Li Meng works in the anesthesiology department of the county hospital, and she has won the respect of her colleagues and patients with her exquisite skills and dedicated attitude. Whenever she wears a white lab coat and shuttles through the corridors of the hospital, she always receives appreciative glances from patients' families and admiring nods from colleagues.
"Dr. Lee, your surgery yesterday was amazing and our whole family is very grateful to you." A middle-aged woman who had just come out of the waiting area outside the operating room held Li Meng's hand excitedly, with tears in her eyes.
Li Meng smiled, patted the back of the woman's hand gently, and comforted: "This is what I should do, and seeing the patient recover is the happiest thing for me." ”
Her words reveal the kindness of a doctor and her love for her work, but it also makes her sacrifice her own time. The operating room became her second home, but her real home became more and more like a makeshift hotel.
"Mengmeng, when can you go home for a meal? The child misses you. Li Meng's husband Zhang Qiang asked softly on the phone, with a hint of helplessness in his tone.
Li Meng looked at his watch, then at the full surgical table, and sighed: "Not today, tomorrow, I'll try to go back as soon as possible." ”
Hanging up the phone, Li Meng's colleague Xiao Wang came over and asked with concern: "Doctor Li, is the family urging you again?" ”
Li Meng smiled bitterly: "Yes, I'm too busy with work, and I can't take care of things at home." ”
Xiao Wang nodded understandingly: "We all know that it is not easy for you, but you also have to pay attention to your body." ”
Li Meng glanced at Xiao Wang gratefully, but his heart was mixed. She knows that her dedication to her work has affected her family life. But she also understands that as a doctor, she has the heavy responsibility of saving lives, and this responsibility cannot be easily let go.
In the evening, Li Meng came home and saw her son Xiaojie sitting at the desk doing his homework, she walked over gently and touched her son's head: "Xiaojie, mom is back." ”
Xiaojie raised his head, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes: "Mom, why did you come back so early today?" ”
Li Meng's heart ached, and she realized that she hadn't gone home so early for a long time. She squatted down and looked at her son seriously: "Mom will try to come back to accompany you as soon as possible in the future, okay?" ”
Xiaojie nodded happily, but Li Meng's heart was even more determined to balance work and family.
Li Meng's reputation in the hospital has become more and more famous, and she has become the backbone of the anesthesiology department, but it also means that her time is becoming more and more valuable, and her work schedule is becoming more and more intense. She was often the first to arrive and the last to leave in the hospital. Colleagues jokingly call her "Iron Man", but Li Meng knows that her neglect of her family has reached the point where it cannot be ignored.
"Mom, when will you be able to accompany me to the zoo?" Xiaojie asked expectantly, his eyes flashing with the innocence and longing of a child.
Li Meng replied absentmindedly while sorting out the medical records on the table: "Baby, mom has to work overtime this weekend, and I will definitely accompany you next weekend, okay?" ”
Xiao Jie's little face showed a look of disappointment, but he still nodded sensibly: "Okay, Mom, you're busy." ”
Li Meng's heart was full of guilt, and she knew that her promise to her son had become a blank check. She looked up out the window, it was getting late, and the hospital hallways were getting quieter, but her work wasn't over yet.
"Dr. Li, tomorrow's surgery is arranged, you can take a look." Nurse Xiao Chen handed over a surgical order.
Li Meng took the surgical sheet and carefully checked every detail: "Okay, Xiao Chen, thank you." ”
"Dr. Li, don't be too tired, and pay attention to rest." Xiao Chen said with concern.
Li Meng smiled and nodded, but she knew in her heart that she was used to this kind of busy life. But whenever she was alone in the office in the dead of night, there was always an indescribable emptiness and loneliness in her heart.
Over the weekend, Li Meng's husband, Zhang Qiang, tried to communicate with her: "Mengmeng, I know that your work is important, but your family is equally important. Can we find a time for a family to sit down and have a meal? ”
Li Meng put down the documents in his hand and looked at Zhang Qiang seriously: "Qiang, I know that I am not good enough, I will try my best to adjust." ”
However, the adjustment is not easy. Whenever there is an emergency in the hospital, Li Meng is always the first to rush to the front line. Her phone is on 24 hours a day, ready to respond to emergencies. This dedication has earned her numerous accolades and respects, but it has also made her family life increasingly alienating.
"Dr. Lee, you are truly our role model." Xiao Liu, the new intern, said admiringly.
Li Meng smiled and patted Xiao Liu's shoulder: "Xiao Liu, being a doctor is like this, you must be ready to dedicate yourself at any time." But remember, family is just as important and don't neglect it like I did. ”
Xiao Liu nodded seriously, but Li Meng's words revealed a trace of bitterness. She knows that while she has been successful professionally, she still has a long way to go when it comes to her family.
On the day of the family reunion, Li Meng deliberately ended his work early, wanting to make up for the debt to his family. She returns home with a carefully selected gift, only to find that the atmosphere is a little strange.
"Mom, you're back!" Xiaojie ran over excitedly, but was quickly stopped by Zhang Qiang's eyes. Li Meng felt the tension in the air, and she took a deep breath, trying to break the silence with a smile.
"Come and see what Mommy has brought you." Li Meng handed Xiaojie a beautifully packaged box.
Xiaojie took the gift, but did not open it immediately, but looked up at his father, as if seeking some kind of permission. Zhang Qiang sighed softly and motioned for him to open it. Xiaojie carefully unpacked the package, but Li Meng could feel that his son's happiness was not as pure as before.
At the dinner table, Zhang Qiang finally spoke: "Mengmeng, I know you are busy with work, but don't you think you care too little about your family?" ”
Li Meng's hand paused, she looked at her husband, and a trace of guilt flashed in her eyes: "Strong, I ......"
"Don't talk about it, Dad." Xiaojie interrupted suddenly, he put down the toy in his hand, "Mom, do you know? All my classmates in school were accompanied by my mother, but I didn't. ”
Li Meng's heart tightened suddenly, she didn't expect her busyness to have such a big impact on her son. She stretched out her hand to comfort Xiaojie, but he avoided him.
"Xiaojie, mom will accompany you more in the future, okay?" Li Meng's voice trembled a little.
"No, Mom." Xiaojie's voice carried a hint of stubbornness, "I'm used to it." ”
Zhang Qiang stood up, walked to Li Meng's side, and said softly: "Mengmeng, we are not asking you to give up your work, we just hope that you can spend more time at home." ”
Li Meng lowered his head, and his heart was mixed. She realizes that the professional success she has been pursuing has become an obstacle to family harmony. She took a deep breath, looked up, and said firmly, "I understand, I'll make a change." ”
That night, Li Meng lay in bed tossing and turning, and she knew that she had an important decision to make. She can't let work become a victim of family happiness, she wants to find the self who can do her duty and enjoy the warmth of her family.
Late at night, the emergency room of the hospital suddenly received a notice of an emergency operation, and Li Meng, as the anesthesiologist on duty, immediately threw himself into the intense preparation for the operation. Outside the operating room, the family members waited anxiously, and Li Meng could feel the fear and expectation in their eyes.
"Dr. Li, please, my wife and children are in the operating room." A man held Li Meng's hand tightly, his voice choked.
Li Meng comforted him: "We will do our best, don't worry." ”
In the operating room, Li Meng focused on monitoring the instruments to ensure the effect of anesthesia. As the minutes ticked by, the man outside the operating room paced back and forth, looking more and more anxious.
"Dr. Li, how's it going?" The man couldn't help but ask again.
Li Meng walked out of the operating room and took off his mask: "The operation went smoothly, and the mother and child were safe." ”
Hearing the news, the man hugged Li Meng excitedly: "Thank you, thank you!" ”
At that moment, Li Meng felt unprecedented warmth and satisfaction. She suddenly realizes that she has an irreplaceable role to play, both as a doctor and as a mother and wife. She is responsible not only for her patients, but also for her family.
After the operation, Li Meng sat in the lounge with a lot of thoughts. She thought of Xiaojie's disappointed eyes, Zhang Qiang's helpless words, and her neglect of her family. She knew she needed to make a change.
"Dr. Lee, you're amazing today." Colleague Xiao Wang walked in and gave Li Meng a thumbs up.
Li Meng responded with a smile: "Xiao Wang, I have decided, I want to apply for transfer to the outpatient clinic, so that I can spend more time with my family." ”
Xiao Wang looked at Li Meng in surprise: "Really? That's great! ”
Li Meng nodded firmly: "Yes, family is also very important to me. I can't go on like this. ”
Back home, Li Meng told Zhang Qiang and Xiaojie the news. Zhang Qiang hugged her excitedly: "Mengmeng, thank you, I knew you would make the right decision." ”
Xiaojie also jumped up happily: "Mom, can you really accompany me more?" ”
Li Meng hugged his son tightly: "Of course, mom will try to accompany you as much as possible in the future." ”
At that moment, Li Meng felt unprecedented happiness and satisfaction. She knew that she had made the right decision. She should not only be a good doctor, but also a good mother and wife.
Li Meng's decision was like a warm current that warmed her family. She began to adjust her work schedule and applied for a transfer to the outpatient clinic so that she could have more regular working hours and more time to spend with her family.
"Mom, don't you really have to work overtime?" Xiaojie asked at the dining table, his eyes shining.
Li Meng smiled and touched his head: "Yes, mom can have dinner with you every day now." ”
Zhang Qiang also showed a long-lost smile: "Mengmeng, I support your decision, the family really needs you." ”
Li Meng nodded, his heart full of gratitude and determination. She began to get involved in the daily routine of the family, whether it was cooking, doing laundry, or doing homework with the children.
"Mom, you see I scored 98 points in math this time!" Xiaojie ran home with the report card and excitedly showed it to Li Meng.
"Awesome, Jay!" Li Meng took the report card, his eyes were full of pride, "Mom is proud of you." ”
In the evening, Li Meng and Zhang Qiang prepared dinner together, and the two were busy in the kitchen, talking and laughing. Zhang Qiang suddenly said: "Mengmeng, the decision you made is right, the atmosphere at home is different." ”
Li Meng stopped what he was doing and looked at Zhang Qiang seriously: "Thank you for your understanding, I also feel very happy." ”
With the passage of time, Li Meng not only found her place in the family, but her work also took a new turn. In the outpatient clinic, she has more opportunities to communicate with patients, and her patience and attentiveness have earned the trust and respect of patients.
"Dr. Lee, your advice is really helpful and I feel much better now." One patient said gratefully.
Li Meng replied with a smile: "This is what I should do, your health is my greatest wish." ”
Work-life balance is not easy, but Li Meng has done it. She has proved with her actions that she can play her role well, both in the workplace and at home. Her story has been told in the hospital, inspiring more colleagues to pursue work-life harmony.
This article is a microfiction, please do not sit in the opposite seat