Mom is old, and I feel like I should take her to live with us. After all, she has worked hard to bring up the two of us sisters all these years.
Last week, my sister and her husband purchased an upscale villa and happily boasted to my mom about their spacious and comfortable new home. I looked at my mother's tired face and her eyes glowed with loss. Although she smiled and praised in front of her sister, I knew that my mother was not feeling good.
Mom, our new house has 5 large bedrooms, as well as a gym and a swimming poolMy sister excitedly showed her mother the ** on her phone.
Oh, yes, yes, you guys are really good. Mom said with a strong spirit.
Feng Ying, you can retire with peace of mind, with us taking care of your sister, you don't have to worry about it. The brother-in-law also chimed in.
Hearing this, I couldn't help but interject and say, "Mom is so old, I want to take her to live with us." ”
Unexpectedly, my sister immediately objected: "Our house has a large space and a swimming pool, and my mother should obviously come to us to be comfortable." ”
I wanted to refute it on the spot, but when I thought of my mother's presence, I had to endure it and keep silent. I decided to discuss with my husband when I got home, and I must take my mother over to live with us.
When I got home, I said to my husband, "You see, my mother has worked hard to raise us sisters all these years, and now that she is old, she should come to live with us, and let us honor her." ”
My husband immediately frowned: "Our house is small and old, and we can't live in your mother." ”
I hurriedly said, "Let's vacate the study room for my mother, we should also be responsible for my mother." ”
That study is where I work, and I can't let it out. Doesn't your mom have your sister there, wouldn't it be nice for her to go there?The old man said reproachfully.
I felt very uncomfortable when I heard it, and immediately retorted: "But there are too many people on my sister's side, and my mother won't adapt to it." As daughters, let's shirk this responsibility. ”
My husband said disapprerovingly, "But we don't have to insist on picking up your mother to live." She's so old, and your sister's lively environment is good. ”
When I heard this, I was furious: "You man without conscience!".My mom worked so hard to pull us up, so we shirk our responsibilities like this?”
My husband still looked down on my thoughts: "What is there to shirk or not, your sister's conditions are better, and it is much more appropriate for your mother to go there, there is nothing wrong with this." ”
I knew you never cared about my family!My sister's money-worshipping life only makes my mom more tired, and she'd rather live here with us than go there!I couldn't help but raise my voice.
You give me a pause!My husband also raised his voice and yelled at me.
I saw that he was so ruthless and unjust, I couldn't bear it anymore, so I turned around and went into the bedroom, and slammed the door slammed.
Alone in the bedroom, I was so aggrieved that I cried bitterly. I know that my husband has always looked down on my family and thinks that my mother will only drag us down. But my mother has spent all her energy on my sister and me's growth, and we should repay her as daughters so that she can live happily in her old age.
I wiped away my tears, plucked up the courage to push open the bedroom door, and said solemnly to my husband, "I have made up my mind, whether you agree or not, I will bring my mother to live with us!"I would never let her be left out in the cold at my sister's house. ”
When my husband heard this, he yelled: "You're crazy!."We don't have any extra room here, you have to worry about this, how are we going to live?”
I said with red eyes, "I've already thought about it, let's vacate the master bedroom for Mom to live in, and then open it up to the living room, so that Mom has an independent space." I can redecorate it and buy some new furniture so that my mother can have a warm and comfortable little home. ”
It costs a lot of money to renovate, and we can't afford it!"My husband is still pouting.
I said firmly: "Even if you don't support it, I'll figure it out on my own!."Because this is my duty and responsibility as a daughter. Even if you don't help, I will take care of my mother's daily life by myself. ”
When my husband saw that I had made up his mind, he reluctantly agreed. He said coldly: "You can do whatever you want, but you are responsible for the affairs of the family, don't expect me to help." Then he went into the study and went to work.
When I saw him like this, although I felt sad, I was more determined to give my mother a warm home. In the days that followed, I was busy in my room by myself, cleaning up, spending all my savings to buy new bedding, sofas, TVs, and repainting the walls.
Finally, the new room was ready and I drove to pick up my mom home. Along the way, I was excited and nervous, imagining my mother's surprise when she saw the new room. When I arrived at my mother's door, my mother got into the car with a smile on her face, and I saw the tears flashing in her eyes, and said excitedly: "Oh, my good daughter, I want to kill you!".”
I was so excited that I couldn't speak, and I clenched my mother's hand and burst into tears.
When I got home, my mother happily visited the brand new room and kept saying, "Oh, it's so beautiful!".With you and my husband, my mother is so happy in her old age!”
I silently thought to myself: Mom, I prepared all this alone, and my husband doesn't care about you at all. But when I saw the happy smile on my mother's face, I didn't say anything, just held back my tears and hugged her tightly.
After a few days, Mom had already adjusted to life here. Every day when I come home from work, I can see my mom busily preparing our dinner in the kitchen. At the dinner table, my mother would carefully praise my husband and me's favorite dishes over and over again, and my husband and I would laugh and joke with my mother.
One night, my husband happily said to my mother: "Mom, I heard that your craftsmanship is so good, and I will give you all the food in the future!."”
Mom responded with a smile: "Good son, even if you ask, I can do anything." ”
I saw the smile on my husband's face and thought to myself, maybe my husband is really starting to like such a warm day.
Every night, I would talk to my mother until late. Sometimes she would complain to me about my sister's vain and indifferent family life, and sometimes she would lament the impermanence of life. I listened quietly, clenching my mother's hand from time to time. It's only these days that I really understand my mother's thoughts and feelings.
One night, my mother suddenly said to me: "Xiaofang, I really didn't expect you to let your mother live in your small house, you are more sensible and responsible than your sister." Mom is really content, and the time I spent with you was the happiest day of my life. ”
When I heard this, tears welled up in my eyes. I whispered, "Mom, in fact, I was very difficult at first, because our conditions are really bad, and my husband has always opposed you coming." I'm the one who insisted, didn't tell you the truth, didn't want to make you sad. ”
Mom looked at me with relief and said, "I know, your husband definitely didn't agree at first, but it's no wonder that he, everyone has their own considerations." Mom is very at ease as long as you are there, you are Mom's best and most filial daughter. ”
Mom, I'm even more upset when you say that. You used to take care of me, and now it's my turn to take care of you, but I can't give you a good life, only this dilapidated little house. I've always felt sorry for you. I hung my head, tears falling onto the back of my mother's hand.
My mother gently stroked my hair and said to me like when I was a child: "Silly child, I will be happy to have you in my mother, our mother and daughter together is the happiest home in the world." You have given Mom the most precious companionship, which is more precious than anything else. ”
I will work harder in the future, and when I make money, I will definitely change to a bigger home for you, which will be more convenient for elderly care and medical care. When the time comes, let's go on a trip together and do all the fun stuff!I hugged my mom and promised.
Haha, you stupid girl, we're already very satisfied with our mother now. At my age, I can see you every day, eat your cooking, and chat, and be very content. Don't think about it so much, just work hard and take care of your family. Mom said softly.
Listening to my mother's satisfaction and relief from beginning to end, the self-blame in my heart gradually disappeared. I began to understand more fully that my current life has actually made my mother feel very happy. As long as she is with us, nothing else is the most important thing.
In the days that followed, I continued to work, coming home from work to help my mother with housework and chat with her. Occasionally, I would take my mom out for a walk or buy groceries. I noticed that my mother's face was flushed and smiling like I hadn't seen for a long time, and her spirit was much better than before.
One day, I suddenly received a call from my sister, and she said, "I heard that my mother has lost several pounds in just a few days since she moved to you, it must be that your food is not good and your life is hard." Or Mom should come back to me. ”
I said calmly: "Sister, you are too worried, Mom is in good health and spirits now, and we get along very happily." She has already said that she will not leave us no matter what. My sister listened, muttered a few words and hung up**.
I know in my heart that our small family can't give my mother material wealth, but here is the mother's love and companionship she needs most. This is the simple and happy home she longs for most in her life.
A week after that day, my sister and her husband came to the door to "visit" uninvited. When I opened the door, I saw them standing impatiently in the doorway with big bellies.
Mom?My sister asked with a grin.
Is there anything going on in the back room?I asked, frowning.
Nothing, just to see how my mother is doing. The brother-in-law said.
I knew in my heart that they had ulterior motives, but I still let the door open and said, "Come in." ”
The two sisters walked into the living room and looked the small room up and down, with a look of disdain on their faces.
Mom, we're coming to see you!My sister shouted.
Mom hurriedly came out of the room with an embarrassed smile on her face: "Oops, why are you two so busy and still taking time?."”
Come and see you, I heard that you have a hard time living here?My sister said directly.
Mom hurriedly explained: "What's the matter, I get along well with Xiaofang, and our lives are very happy, don't worry about it." ”
Okay, Mom, you don't have to hide it from us, if the conditions here are not good, you can say it directly, or go back to my house. The brother-in-law chimed in.
You see that your face is so pale and thin, you must not be able to eat and sleep well, right?My sister said bluntly.
I couldn't bear it anymore and immediately retorted: "I take care of my mother's daily life and diet very well, please don't talk nonsense!."”
Okay, we're kind, don't get excited. Mom, you speak for yourself. The brother-in-law said impatiently.
Mom immediately walked up to me, squeezed my hand and said, "I really like it here, Xiaofang is very good to me, everyone thinks I'll want to go to you, but I really just want to stay here." ”
When my sister saw that her mother made her statement clear, she couldn't say anything more, so she had to leave again. After sending them away, I saw the sad look on my mother's face and whispered to her, "Mom, don't think about them, just live here and be happy." ”
Mom nodded, sighed and said, "I'm worried that I'm dragging down your life and Zhang Li's life." ”
I hurriedly clasped my mother's hand and said, "Listen to me, Mom, no matter what outsiders say, you are my most important person, and it is the most correct choice in my life to make you happy." No matter how bad the conditions at home are, as long as we are together, it is the best home in the world!”
Mom finally smiled, she kissed the back of my hand and said, "With such a good daughter as you, Mom really treats me well." ”
From that day on, I worked even harder, going out early and returning late just to earn more money. I started to save a little money, thinking about improving my mother's life one day, although the conditions are limited, but I will do my best.
More time, I will be by my mother's side. Whether it's doing housework, watching TV, or chatting over the moonlight, every moment is filled with happiness and contentment. I truly realized that family reunion is the most precious thing in this world.