I was born in a rural village in central Hubei, nearly 100 kilometers away from Wuhan. That village is close to the Han River and is surrounded by the banks of the Han River. The whole village is very large, from the head of the village to the end of the village has a length of nearly two miles, divided into three rows before and after, there are nearly 3,000 villagers, it is a relatively large administrative village. As a child, I had fond memories of the countryside. The countryside is surrounded by rivers andLakes, the coast is full of plantsTreesThe environment is beautiful, and the water of the river and lake is crystal clear. At that time, my favorite thing was to go to the river to catch fish and shrimp, or climb trees to catch birds' nests. AlthoughlifeThe conditions are difficult and the material is scarce, but the quiet beauty of the countryside makes people feel spiritualTranquilitywith satisfaction.
Expanding: The countryside unfolds in front of you like a picture scroll. I vaguely remember that every morning, when the sun rises, the countryside begins to have its unique vitality. The villagers get up and walk out of their homes to start their day's work. Dressed in simple clothes and armed with hoes, sickles and other farm tools, they threw themselves into the fields. And at dusk, when the sun sets, they return home with their harvested crops and a smile on their faces. RurallifeAlthough the pace is not as fast as in the city, it is more calm and cozy. I used to play by the small river in the village, and the crystal clear water was very refreshing. I still remember those old onesTrees, they add a touch of beauty to the countryside. And the houses in the village, although simple, give me a warm feeling. The tranquil beauty of the countryside is not just a natural landscape, but also a spiritual home.
As time went on, my siblings and I chose to leave the countryside to work in the field. I stayed in Wuhan, while the others also bought houses and settled in their respective provinces. As a result, we are going back to our hometowns less and less. For a while, we brought our parents to Wuhan togetherlife, but later due to the father's discomfortCity lifeHe chose to return to the countryside to cultivate the fields and take care of the old house alone, while his mother took the children to other provinceslife。Therefore,We are a familyIt is only possible to reunite for a few days during the summer holidays and Chinese New Year. As a result of being away from the village for a long time, we became very strangers to the villagers in our neighborhood, and apart from a simple greeting, there was little communication and common topics. Xi to the convenience of the city, the poor in the countrysidelifeThe conditions and inaccessibility made us feel very uncomfortable. Therefore, except during the Spring Festival, every time we go back to our hometown, we go back and forth on the same day, and rarely stay overnight. Although the old house needed to be remodeled, there was no manual work because we thought it would cost a lot and the house might be uninhabited in a hundred years. However, as time went by, my parents' age and aspirations grew, and my mother mentioned many times that when we got older, she hoped that the family house could be renovated to provide a comfortable place to live when we returned to the countryside. Looking at the tall and luxurious houses of my neighbors on the left and right, and then looking at the expectant eyes of my parents, I finally began to understand their thoughts.
Expanding: Back in the countryside, I found that the houses of my next-door neighbors had become tall, stylish, bright and spacious. In comparison, our family's old house looks a little old and dilapidated. Built in the 80s of the last century, this two-storey building has been in use for more than 30 years, the structure is old, there are no washing, bathing and toilet facilities, and the wooden beams of the roof have been corroded and leak on rainy days. To make matters worse, as the countryside grew, the surrounding rivers were blocked, and once it rained, the rainwater could not drain out and formed stagnant water. As a result, both the floor and walls of the house are susceptible to moisture, and even a person-tall resurgence can be seen on the walls. Because my parents have lived in the countryside for a long time, the infrastructure of the house has not been improved in time, and the living conditions have become extremely inconvenient over time. When we went to visit relatives in the countryside, we were unable to adapt to the environment of the house, so we often left in a hurry after not staying for a few days. This situation not only prevents us from being with our parents, but also affects the communication and relationship with them. Seeing my parents keep an eye on the dilapidated old house, I began to wonder if I should start renovating it.
Although we have been away from the countryside for many years and cannot go back, the countryside is still a kind of emotional sustenance for us that belongs to the family. The countryside is our roots, the home of our souls. As parents get older, they need more care and attention. By renovating our homes, we can not only improve the living conditions of our parents, but also allow us to have a comfortable place to live when we go home to visit our relatives. In this way, we can spend more time with our parents and provide a place to take a short break, even during the annual ancestor worship and family gatherings. At the same time, after improving the living conditions, we can also go back to the countryside to live for a period of time every year and enjoy the countrysideIdyllic sceneryto regain your childhood memories.
Expanding: Renovating a house is not only to meet needs, but also to sustenance a wish. Because the basic conditions of the houses in the village are not good enough, it will be difficult for parents to live for a long time. After renovating the house, parents can enjoy a more comfortable living environment, and at the same time, we can also spend more time with our parents and communicate with them more. This is not only to meet their needs, but also an expression of our love and filial piety for our parents. And the renovated house can also be a place for me to go back to the countryside every year to stay, so that I can stay in the beautiful countryside for a few days and admireIdyllic sceneryRevisiting the memories of my childhood will surely become my good memories and motivation. Although we have been away from the countryside for many years, the countryside has always been the sustenance and habitat of our souls. Renovating the house to provide better living conditions for the parents means the inheritance and inheritance of the family's affection.