In 2015, I returned from a distant homeland, and my mother was already waiting for me at the entrance of the village. She has gray hair, and her face is carved with the traces of time, but those eyes are still bright, as if they can perceive people's hearts.
"Mom, I'm back." I dropped my luggage and hugged her tightly.
"It's good to come back, it's good to come back." My mother patted me gently on the back, tears glistening in her eyes.
That night, my mother cooked a hearty meal, and we talked while eating. During the conversation, I mentioned my girlfriend Xiaoya.
"Mom, I brought you a daughter-in-law back." I said with a smile.
My mother was stunned for a moment, then asked me, "What kind of girl is she?" ”
"She was kind, generous, and very kind to me." I gushed praise for Xiaoya.
The mother was silent for a while, and then suddenly said, "Is there any difficulty with the two of you together?" ”
I hesitated, but still told her the truth: "Her family conditions are not good, and she has a younger brother who is in college, so she ......"
"So how are you going to solve this problem?" Mother asked.
"We're still young and we can work together." I said with confidence.
The mother sighed and said, "You young people, you always think too simply. I tell you, marriage is not a matter of two people, but of two families. Think ye carefully. ”
I knew my mother was doing it for my good, but her words made me feel a little uncomfortable. That night, I lay in bed tossing and turning, thinking about how to convince my mother to accept Xiaoya.
The next day, her mother offered to go to Xiaoya's house. I was overjoyed and felt that this was a good opportunity for her to get to know Xiaoya.
However, things didn't go as smoothly as I thought they would. My mother was very polite at Xiaoya's house, but when she came back, she was firmly against us being together.
"Mom, why are you so against us?" I couldn't help but question her.
"You're not suitable." Mother said with a straight face.
"What's not right? Xiaoya is so good, why can't you accept her? I retorted emotionally.
The mother sighed and said, "Your family backgrounds are too different, and such a marriage will not be happy." I'm from here, I know. ”
I couldn't convince my mother, and I was extremely depressed. During that time, I tried to avoid talking about it with my mother, but I was tormented by it.
One day, I overheard my mother talking to a neighbor, and she said, "My son really sees exactly the same as when I was younger." It's a pity that he lost his eyes this time. ”
The neighbor's aunt comforted her: "Young people, they always have their own ideas. Didn't you do that back then? ”
When I heard this, I suddenly understood that my mother was worried that I would repeat her mistakes. I decided to have a good talk with my mother.
That night, I took my mother's hand and said, "Mom, I know you're worried about me, but I believe that Xiaoya is someone who is worth my life." Please give us a chance and let us prove it to you. ”
My mother looked at me with a hint of wavering in her eyes. After some thought, she finally nodded: "Okay, I'll give you a chance, but you have to manage this relationship well." ”
Since then, my mother has slowly accepted Xiaoya, and our family has lived in harmony and worked together to live a happy life.
Now, I am married to Xiaoya and have children, and my mother also enjoys the fun of teasing her grandson. When I think back to the summer of 2015, I came back from afar and agreed with my mother's vision, and I couldn't help but feel emotional. My mother's worries were not unreasonable, but she finally chose to believe in me and let us have the happiness we have now. All this makes me cherish the family and love in front of me even more.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, our children have already started primary school. My mother's body is still strong, but her gray hair is getting more and more, and every time I see her busy figure, a warm current wells up in my heart.
That weekend, Xiaoya proposed to take her children and mother to the countryside together. The sun was shining and the breeze was blowing, and we found a picturesque hillside, spread out picnic mats, and enjoyed a rare parent-child time.
"Mom, you've worked hard all these years, and you've been helping us take care of our children." I handed my mother a cup of hot tea and said gratefully.
The mother took the teacup with a smile, her eyes full of relief: "Silly child, mom should help you." As long as you are doing well, Mom will be satisfied. ”
Xiaoya also said: "Yes, Mom, you are the hero of our family. Without your support, Xiaojie and I wouldn't have gone so smoothly. ”
"Don't say that, we're all a family, and it's right to help each other." The mother waved her hand, a happy smile on her face.
Just as we were enjoying the warm time, our son Xiaojie suddenly rolled down the hillside, and we hurriedly ran over to check. Fortunately, it was only scratched a little bit, and the child was fine.
"Dad, I hurt." Xiaojie looked at me with tears in his eyes.
I patted him lightly on the head and comforted, "A man should be brave, what is this little injury?" ”
The mother took out the first-aid kit she carried with her and carefully treated Xiaojie's wounds. At this time, I noticed that the first aid kit in her hand was worn out, and a thought suddenly sprung up in my mind.
That night, I rummaged through the cabinets to find the box that had long been forgotten. It contained some of my mother's jewellery from her youth, including one of her most cherished rings.
"Xiaoya, this ring was my mother's favorite when she was young, and I want to give it to my mother as a thank you to her over the years." I handed Xiaoya the ring and asked for her opinion.
Xiaoya's eyes lit up and nodded in agreement: "This is a good idea, Mom will definitely be very moved." ”
The next day, at a special family gathering, we gave that ring to our mother. She was stunned, her eyes glistening with tears, and she spoke for a while: "You guys...... How do you guys know I like this? ”
"Mom, we've all heard your story. You gave up a lot for your family when you were young, and this ring represents your youth and dreams. We want you to rediscover that joy. I said affectionately.
The mother clutched the ring tightly, tears welling up in her eyes. She trembled and said, "Thank you, this is the most precious gift I have ever received." ”
At that moment, I understood that my mother's happiness is not only our happiness, but also our ability to understand and care for her heart. This home is strengthened by these warm understandings and tolerances.
Time is like flowing water, the story happens quietly, but our footsteps never stop. In this warm little home, each of us is trying to become a better version of ourselves and contribute our own strength to this home. And mother is always the brightest star in our hearts, illuminating our way forward.
The days passed quietly like flowing water, and Xiaojie also thrived in our care. That weekend, Xiaoya proposed to take her mother and children to the suburbs to enjoy the warmth of the family. I looked at the smiles on their faces, and my heart warmed.
That day, we came to a dense wood, and the sunlight sprinkled through the leaves on the ground, creating dappled light and shadows. Xiaojie was bouncing in front, and his mother and Xiaoya followed closely behind, and we had a good time.
Suddenly, Xiaojie found an injured bird, and he carefully held the bird in the palm of his hand, tears rolling in his eyes.
"Daddy, let's save it." Xiaojie looked at me, his eyes full of anticipation.
My heart tightened, knowing that this was a good opportunity to educate him. I squatted down and gently stroked his head: "Xiaojie, life is precious, we should do our best to help people or animals in need." But first, we need to figure out what kind of help the bird needs. ”
My mother looked at me and Xiaojie with a hint of approval in her eyes. Xiaoya took out her mobile phone and looked for a nearby animal rescue station.
After some hard work, we were able to get the bird to the rescue station. On the way home, Xiaojie held my hand tightly, his face full of joy.
In the evening, we sat around the living room and talked about today's experience. My mother said with emotion: "You have grown up and learned responsibility and love. I'm really relieved. ”
I looked at my mother with mixed feelings. Over the years, she has been silently supporting us and paying for us. I suddenly remembered the ring and decided to give it to my mother.
I took out the ring and solemnly handed it to my mother: "Mom, this is our family's gratitude to you. I hope you can get that happiness back. ”
Mother took the ring with tears in her eyes. She clutched the ring tightly and choked up, "Thank you, it's the most precious gift I've ever received in my life." ”
At that moment, our family hugged each other tightly and felt the unity and warmth that we had never felt before. I know that this is the happiness we have been striving for.
As the days passed, our family spent one warm day after another in our joint efforts. And mother is always the brightest star in our hearts, illuminating our way forward. This home, because of these warm understandings and loves, has become stronger. And our story is also quietly happening, constantly writing a chapter of happiness that belongs to us.
The days passed quietly like flowing water, and in the blink of an eye, Xiaojie had grown up and been admitted to the university of his choice. The mother's gray hair became more and more obvious, but her eyes were still bright and full of love for life.
That weekend, Xiaoya proposed to take her mother and Xiaojie to the suburbs. The sun was shining and the breeze was blowing, and we found a picturesque hillside, spread out picnic mats, and enjoyed a rare parent-child time.
"Mom, you've worked hard all these years, and you've been helping us take care of our children." I handed my mother a cup of hot tea and said gratefully.
The mother took the teacup with a smile, her eyes full of relief: "Silly child, mom should help you." As long as you are doing well, Mom will be satisfied. ”
Xiaoya also said: "Yes, Mom, you are the hero of our family. Without your support, Xiaojie and I wouldn't have gone so smoothly. ”
"Don't say that, we're all a family, and it's right to help each other." The mother waved her hand, a happy smile on her face.
Just as we were enjoying the warm time, Xiaojie suddenly rolled down the hillside, and we hurriedly ran over to check. Fortunately, it was only scratched a little bit, and the child was fine.
"Dad, I hurt." Xiaojie looked at me with tears in his eyes.
I patted him lightly on the head and comforted, "A man should be brave, what is this little injury?" ”
The mother took out the first-aid kit she carried with her and carefully treated Xiaojie's wounds. At this time, I noticed that the first aid kit in her hand was worn out, and a thought suddenly sprung up in my mind.
That night, I rummaged through the cabinets to find the box that had long been forgotten. It contained some of my mother's jewellery from her youth, including one of her most cherished rings.
"Xiaoya, this ring was my mother's favorite when she was young, and I want to give it to my mother as a thank you to her over the years." I handed Xiaoya the ring and asked for her opinion.
Xiaoya's eyes lit up and nodded in agreement: "This is a good idea, Mom will definitely be very moved." ”
The next day, at a special family gathering, we gave that ring to our mother. She was stunned, her eyes glistening with tears, and she spoke for a while: "You guys...... How do you guys know I like this? ”
"Mom, we've all heard your story. You gave up a lot for your family when you were young, and this ring represents your youth and dreams. We want you to rediscover that joy. I said affectionately.
The mother clutched the ring tightly, tears welling up in her eyes. She trembled and said, "Thank you, this is the most precious gift I have ever received." ”
At that moment, I understood that my mother's happiness is not only our happiness, but also our ability to understand and care for her heart. This home is strengthened by these warm understandings and tolerances.
Time is like flowing water, the story happens quietly, but our footsteps never stop. In this warm little home, each of us is trying to become a better version of ourselves and contribute our own strength to this home. And mother is always the brightest star in our hearts, illuminating our way forward.