My cousin Li Xiaoming is only 45 years old this year, but he passed away suddenly due to long-term overwork and physical problems, which plunged our family into deep grief. This incident reminds us to cherish life and time, pay attention to our physical health, and learn to relax.
Hey, Mom, what's the matter with such a hurry?I said in a relaxed tone.
* There was a choked voice from the other end: "Obviously, your cousin suddenly fainted and has been sent to the hospital for rescue, you should come over quickly." The situation is critical. ”
I instantly became nervous: "What?!".How could my cousin suddenly faint?He's always been in good health!”
The doctor said that it may be a physical problem caused by long-term overwork, and it is not clear yet, so you should come over quickly. Mom urged anxiously.
Okay Mom, I'll come over here. I hurriedly hung up **, explained the situation to the boss who was presiding over the meeting, and immediately drove to the hospital.
Along the way, my mind was full of images of my cousin suddenly falling ill. My cousin is 7 years older than me, and we have had a good relationship with brothers since we were young, and I often treat him as an older brother who can rely on my shoulders. He works very hard, but he is also informal, often working through the night, and I often worry about his health.
I still remember the last party, my cousin's face didn't look very good, and I couldn't help but say, "Brother, if you continue to fight like this, be careful that you are tired." ”
My cousin laughed and patted me on the shoulder with his big hand: "I'm in good health, don't worry about it." I'm on the rise in my career right now, and it's normal to work overtime. When this time passes, I will have a good rest. ”
I remember arguing with him at the time, but my cousin grinned and didn't take my words to heart. Now that I think about it, my cousin seems to be a little weak and tired when he said this.
I slammed on the gas pedal all the way and finally arrived at the hospital half an hour later. I went straight and saw my mom sitting on a bench, pale and exhausted.
Mom!I shouted and stepped forward quickly.
As soon as my mother saw me, tears fell: "Obviously, your cousin is in critical condition, and the doctor said that he may not be able to save him." ”
My heart tightened, and my eyes were red: "What did the doctor say?".What is it that is so serious?”
Speaking of this, my mother couldn't control her emotions anymore and covered her face and cried bitterly. I also burst into tears, and my heart was like a knife.
At this time, the door of the emergency room opened, and the doctor walked out with a very grim expression. I hurriedly went up to ask about my cousin, and the doctor shook his head and said they had done their best.
I hurriedly ran into the emergency room and saw my cousin lying on the hospital bed, his face pale and even his fingertips were bruised. Various instruments were attached to him, showing signs of his weakening vital signs. I took my cousin's hand and found it cold.
The mother couldn't cry, and the cousin's wife was even more in pain, she knelt in front of her cousin, and shouted "Don't leave me alone", but my cousin couldn't hear it anymore. I was busy going through all the formalities, arranging the funeral, and enduring the grief in my heart.
It's late at night when everything is done. I sat alone at home, looking at my cousin's most used cup and laptop, and finally couldn't help crying.
My mother also came over at this time, and she said to me with red eyes: "Son, your cousin is just too desperate." He wants to make achievements in his career and wants us to live a good life, so he will be overloaded for a long time and never tireless. Now that I think about it, it hurt him and our whole family. ”
That's right, wrong is wrong, and it's too late to regret it now. Mom sighed, "Our whole family must take caution, you also have to take care of yourself, don't take your work too seriously, and learn to take it easy." ”
I nodded heavily, "I know, Mom, I'll pay attention." I will never allow myself to follow my cousin's path again. ”
In the days that followed, I kept reminding myself to cherish my current life. I turn off my work phone as soon as I start class and spend more time with my family. Occasional overtime work no longer stays up late, and 7 hours of sleep per night is guaranteed. I also began to pay attention to my physical health and maintain a good Xi of running in the morning.
On weekends, I go out with my wife and children. Looking at their happy smiling faces, my heart was much calmer. I know that my cousin would also want to see us live happily if he was in the heavenly spirits, and not everyone lives in the shadows.
Half a year later, at the company's annual meeting, the boss announced that he would pay attention to the physical and mental health of employees, cancel unnecessary overtime, and provide psychological counseling and exercise facilities. I am sincerely gratified. Although it came at a heavy price, my cousin's experience taught the company to care for its employees and not simply squeeze their labor.
I believe that my cousin's story will make more people understand that the meaning of life is not only about work, but also about family, friends and oneself. We all need to focus on our health, take control of our work pace, and enjoy the good times of life.
Cousin, I will always remember this lesson you taught me and remember to live in harmony with life and time. I hope you can be carefree in the spirit of heaven, and I will try to live a better version of myself and live up to your expectations back then.
The death of my cousin made me unable to recover for a long time, and every time I thought of the last scene of his life, I couldn't help but cry.