My husband and I have been married for two years, and we are living a happy life. My husband has a younger brother named Xiao Ming, and he and his wife Xiaohong live in an old rental house in the city, and the economic conditions of the two have not been very good. My mother-in-law often said that our family was in good condition and there were many empty rooms, so she asked Xiao Ming's family to move in with us. When I heard her say this, I muttered to myself, and I felt that I was really reluctant.
A few days ago, my mother-in-law mentioned this again, saying that Xiao Ming's rented house was leaking again, and it was too hard to live, so I asked my husband to take them over to live together. I couldn't help but say, "Mom, our house is only three bedrooms, if the family is squeezed in again, there will be no personal freedom, I don't think it's better to don't." ”
When my mother-in-law heard me say this, her face immediately turned unpleasant: "What you said is also reasonable, but the little brother-in-law's family is living so hard, can't you be considerate and considerate of others?"”
I explained, "Mom, it's not that I'm inconsiderate of them, I just think it's inconvenient for everyone to huddle together. If my husband and I don't give them a little living allowance every month and help subsidize some rental expenses, maybe it will be better than living together. ”
My mother-in-law put on a very disappointed expression, saying that I was too selfish, and I only thought about the enjoyment of my own family, regardless of the difficulties of others. When I heard her say this, I felt very uncomfortable, and I felt that she had misunderstood me.
That night, my husband and I had another argument about it. I said, "If your brother's family really moved in with us, we wouldn't have a free and private space, and I don't think it would work." ”
My husband said, "It's not that you can't let them move over, anyway, the house is big and it's a family." Mom, I'll tell you, don't object. ”
I was very angry and said, "Just for your brother's family, you don't even consider my feelings?".I said no, I just can't, don't even think about it!”
When my husband saw that I was angry, he no longer insisted on it. I went to wash up in a huff, thinking to myself that even if I was a family, I couldn't just think about others and not put my own feelings first. I am your wife, and you can't force me if I don't agree with it.
After my mother listened to me explain the truth of the matter in **, she was silent for a while, and then said: "Daughter, I understand your feelings, but you also have to put yourself in the shoes of your brother-in-law's family." When you first got married, life wasn't easy, right?”
I said, "Mom, of course I understand that it's not easy for my brother-in-law, but that doesn't mean they can move in with us directly." It has had such a huge impact on the lives of both of our families. ”
I thought about it and felt that what my mother said made sense, but was I really too selfish?I should put myself in my brother-in-law's shoes, not just myself. Maybe I can try to accept them and give them more help and support.
Mom, you're right, I should learn to love others and help those who need help more than myself. I'll reconsider this, maybe I can try to accept my brother-in-law's family. I said to my mother.
A week later, one night Xiaohong suddenly called me, crying that Xiao Ming suddenly had a car accident while working outside, and he is still in the hospital. After listening to it, I blamed myself very much, thinking that maybe it was because of life that Xiao Ming would take on so many jobs, and now that such a big thing has happened, I have the responsibility to take care of their family.
I hugged her distressedly and said, "Xiaohong, I'm sorry, it's me who didn't give Xiao Ming enough help and support before, it's too selfish." Now I will take care of you and the children with all my might, no matter what, and I will never let you suffer. Xiao Ming will definitely be fine. ”
I felt very bad in my heart, and I felt sorry for Xiao Ming's family. I shook Xiaohong's hand and said, "You must cheer up, I will help you take care of the children and give them the best life no matter what." We must work hard to live, and I believe that Xiao Ming will also want to see us live well. ”
At this moment, the doctor suddenly rushed in, his face very solemn. Xiaohong and I both looked at the doctor nervously.
The doctor said heavily: "I'm sorry, we have tried our best to save him, but Mr. Xiao Ming's injuries are too serious and he still can't be saved, and he has just died after rescue." On behalf of the hospital, I would like to express my deepest condolences to you. ”
Hearing the news, Xiaohong and I were instantly stunned, and Xiaohong fainted directly to the ground. I didn't care about my sadness, so I quickly helped Xiaohong up. At this moment, my heart is full of self-blame and pain, and I feel sorry for Xiao Ming and his family, and I can't make their lives better.
A few days later, at Xiao Ming's funeral, looking at Xiaohong and the children in grief-stricken appearance, my heart felt as uncomfortable as being tugged at. There is also Xiao Ming's old father, who was not in good health, and now he is sitting on the ground and crying.
Only then did I suddenly realize that we will all encounter difficulties in life, and only caring for each other is the right attitude towards life. I should not only think about myself, but learn to give love.
After the funeral, I said to Xiaohong, "Xiaohong, I have decided to take you and the children to my house to live together. In the future, I will take care of you like relatives and give the children the best educational resources. We must live, this is the best reward for Xiao Ming. ”
Xiaohong held my hand tightly and said with tears in her eyes, "Thank you, I knew you would change your mind and help us." We'll be a family from now on. ”
I also shed tears, filled with emotion and guilt. I vowed to make up for my debt to Xiao Ming in the future and give his family a happy and beautiful life. This is also what Xiao Ming wants to see most in the spirit of the sky.
Time flies, and my husband and I now have our own children, and we are living happily. Xiaohong later started a new life, she worked hard, and the children gradually grew up**, and they all found jobs they liked.