My father-in-law is 63 years old this year, and my mother-in-law died of illness a few years ago, leaving my father-in-law to live alone. My father-in-law has a gentle personality, lives frugally, and has a good relationship with his neighbors. Over the years, I have often visited my father-in-law and cared about his life. But recently, I noticed that my father-in-law was always in a state of flux, with a sad face, and he didn't talk much. I guess maybe it's because I miss my mother-in-law, and after living alone for a long time, I will inevitably be lonely.
On weekends, I went to my father-in-law's house to see him as usual. As soon as I opened the door, I saw my father-in-law sitting in the old position in a daze, and my mother-in-law's old ** was on the coffee table. Father-in-law, I've come to see you. I greeted with concern. Only then did my father-in-law slowly raise his head and try to squeeze out a smile: "Ah Chun, you are always so filial, and you often come to see me, an old man." I added a cup of hot tea to my father-in-law and asked with concern, "Father-in-law, is your appetite okay?"I don't look good. The father-in-law sighed lightly and said, "At this age, if you have any appetite, let's just leave it at that." "I can see that my father-in-law looks listless, and he must be too lonely. At this moment, the neighbor Xiao Wang also came over. "Hello Uncle Wang!I greeted with a smile. Xiao Wang said enthusiastically: "Come and see Brother Zhang!."How are these days?The father-in-law reluctantly smiled and said, "It's okay, I haven't seen you for a long time, and Wang's neighbor is also a lot older." The three of them chatted casually again, and I saw that it was not too early, so I got up and said goodbye. Before leaving, I said to my father-in-law again with concern: "Father-in-law, it is too hard for you to live alone, why don't you move in with us." The father-in-law hesitated, but politely declined. I knew he wouldn't be able to leave here for a while, so I could only leave with a few words.
Big brother, what Ah Chun said also makes sense, it's really not easy to live alone, why don't you think about it?Xiao Wang persuaded. The father-in-law smiled hard: "I received the kindness, I am really reluctant to leave here with this old bone." I've lived here for decades, and my wife and I can be seen everywhere. At this point, my father-in-law's eyes turned red and he stopped talking. Xiao Wang looked at his father-in-law's appearance, and he couldn't bear to persuade him again. "Big brother, don't miss her too much, just tell us if you have anything, let's share bitterness and joy!The father-in-law nodded, and Xiao Wang also said goodbye and left.
As time passed, my father-in-law's body seemed to deteriorate, and he became more and more weak. Neighbors and friends persuaded him to move to a nursing home or his children's house, but his father-in-law just couldn't make up his mind. After discussing with my mother, we decided to go to my father-in-law's house at least three times a week to take care of his life.
On this day, I went to visit my father-in-law again, and as soon as I opened the door, I saw him sitting in a chair in a daze, his face was very bad, and his body was trembling slightly. I panicked and hurried over to hold him. "Father-in-law!What's wrong with you?!Uncomfortable?Only then did my father-in-law come back to his senses, shook his head and said, "Maybe I didn't sleep well last night, and I got up a little dizzy." I immediately brought him warm water and medicine, and persuaded him: "Father-in-law, we can't rest assured that you are like this, you must move in with us!."Please!"At the end of the day, I had red circles in my eyes. The father-in-law didn't refuse again this time, but just said "um" softly.
When Xiao Wang learned the news that his father-in-law was going to move out, he immediately came to his house. "Big brother, I heard Ah Chun say that you are finally moving away?My father-in-law nodded and said, "I also know that it is not a matter to go on like this, and they hope that I can go and live with them." Xiao Wang patted his father-in-law on the shoulder: "Big brother, you did the right thing!."How dangerous it is to live alone, what if there is a mistake?Don't you have someone to take care of them when you go to them?The father-in-law smiled reluctantly and said, "yes, I don't want to cause them more trouble." The two chatted for a while, and Xiao Wang left with a reluctant face.
From that day on, my father-in-law gradually became acquainted with us, and occasionally walked on the balcony, instead of being like a wooden man all day long. My mother also often cooks some of my father-in-law's favorite dishes, and we spend more and more time together as a family. I also saw that my father-in-law's mental condition had improved significantly, and I was finally relieved.
Xiao Wang will call ** every once in a while to ask about his father-in-law's situation. Once I received a call from him and said to him excitedly: "Uncle Wang, guess what, my father-in-law cooked dumplings for us a few days ago!"I've never seen him so happy!Xiao Wang's side was also very happy: "It's really fake!."I thought he was old like that!Big brother, his mental state must be much better, haha, great!"I was busy chatting with Xiao Wang about the recent changes in my father-in-law, and Xiao Wang repeatedly told me to take good care of my father-in-law, and I smiled and said that it would be.
On the way home, I looked at my father-in-law with concern all the way, and Xiao Wang in the neighborhood drove behind. As soon as he arrived home, Xiao Wang hurriedly came over to visit, and said to us with self-blame: "Aunt Ah Chun, I didn't take care of it, and I actually let him run to his hometown alone!."I tried to persuade him not to blame himself. Xiao Wang walked up to his father-in-law and patted him on the shoulder: "Big brother, I'm scared to death!."I thought that my mother-in-law would say to us, how can we run away alone without talking!My father-in-law finally had an apologetic look on his face and apologized to us softly.
My mother brought hot tea and porridge to my father-in-law, and said with red eyes: "Dad, you scared us to death!".What if something happens on the train?Haven't you ever thought about how we feel?I knew that my mother was distressed, so I stepped forward and sat down next to my father-in-law, and gently persuaded him: "Father-in-law, I understand that you miss your mother-in-law very much, but you should also consider our feelings." I didn't even know what to do at the station, you know?My father-in-law finally realized the seriousness of the problem and kept apologizing to us, while shedding tears. My mother and I couldn't help but shed tears, and we couldn't control the pain in our hearts.
I gently wiped away my tears, but the corners of my mouth couldn't help but rise. I clenched my father-in-law's hand and said sincerely, "Father-in-law, I understand your feelings of missing your mother-in-law, and this miss will always follow you." But I am sure that my mother-in-law also wants you to continue your life with positivity and optimism. You still have us, we will go back to our hometown often in the future, and you can visit your mother-in-law from time to time. But the new home is with us, and that's your home now. I'm sure my mother-in-law will be glad to see you with us. When my father-in-law heard this, he nodded with red eyes and looked at us with a smile. I know that he finally truly realized how important his family was to him.