I was 65 years old, and my son didn't come back on National Day, so I gave my son 50,000 for the journey, and he changed his mind
When I woke up that morning, the sun was still shining outside the window, but my mood was gloomy. This is the second National Day and my son can't go home to spend it with me. Although I am used to his busy work life, I still look forward to reuniting with him on this special day. Faced with a lonely holiday, I decided to send him a sum of money to travel in the hope of encouraging him to come back.
So, I picked up ** and dialed my son's number. He picked up the **, and his voice was hurried and tired: "Dad, is there something wrong?" ”
I told him how much I wanted him to come back for the National Day, and I was even willing to pay for his round-trip journey. There was a moment of silence on the other end, followed by his sigh.
Dad, I ......I know you want to see me, but I'm too busy to take a leave of absence to go back. The son's voice revealed a hint of helplessness and guilt. "I understand, but I really miss you. "I tried to hide my disappointment and didn't want to put pressure on him. However, on the other end, I could feel his inner struggle.
A few days later, an email appeared in my email.
My son wrote a long letter expressing his gratitude and apologies to me. He said he knew I had done a lot for him, including hard work and selfless love. He acknowledges that National Day should be a time for family reunions, but his work is vital to the livelihoods of many people and he cannot give up easily.
In the letter, the son mentioned the travel expenses, saying that he felt my care and love, but that didn't change his decision. He wanted me to understand his situation and support his choice. After reading his letter, my eyes moistened, and at the same time I understood his distress.
However, I was not discouraged by this.
I decided not to pursue him back and instead thought about how to make him feel at home. So, I started thinking of other ways to alleviate the loneliness in my heart. I decided to use this vacation to find new hobbies and interests to keep myself busy.
I enrolled in a drawing class and started learning to draw. I've never been exposed to this art form, but I find myself getting intoxicated. The daily lessons filled me with anticipation, and drawing became one of the great joys of my life. I also joined the volunteer team in the community and participated in some charity activities. By helping those in need, I felt the warmth and love from the community.
The day before the National Day, I received a courier package. Inside the package was a beautiful painting that read: "Dear Dad, thank you for your understanding and support. I know you've always wished I could go home, but I also hope you understand my choice. This painting was done when I was studying painting recently, and I hope it will bring you some comfort and joy. Have a great National Day! Son, respectfully. ”
Looking at that painting, I couldn't help but laugh. Although my son could not be with me personally, he expressed his love and concern for me in his own way.
At that moment, I felt the warmth of home. I realized that the relationship between father and son is not only about physical companionship, but more importantly, about spiritual connection and support.
I hung my son's painting on the wall of my living room, and every time I saw it, I remembered his care and love. Since then, I have started to re-examine my life and think about how I can give my son more support and understanding.
As the days passed, I gradually found my rhythm and joy. Although the loneliness of National Day is still there, I understand that there are bound to be some things in life that cannot be changed.
It is important that we learn to adapt and accept, and to find joy and fulfillment in it.
Now that I'm 70 years old, I look back on that time and am grateful to my son for choosing to discover a new hobby and joie de vivre. I don't regret giving him that money because it became a bond between us and made us cherish each other more.
Communication with my son has also become more frequent and sincere. We keep in touch through **, email, and **phone calls, sharing each other's lives and feelings. Even though we can't see each other often, our hearts are always connected.
There are some things in life that we can't change, but we can change our attitude towards them. The loneliness of National Day is still there, but I have learned to find joy and fulfillment in it. My son's choice made me understand that the relationship between father and son is not only about physical companionship, but more importantly, about spiritual connection and support. No matter how far apart we are, we are still each other's strongest support. It made me think deeply about my own life, whether we all need to adapt and accept some unchangeable facts, and at the same time understand and support the choices of others with a tolerant heart.
Through this story, I hope that readers will empathize and think about similar issues in their own lives. Perhaps you have also faced moments when you could not be reunited with your loved ones, or perhaps you have also felt frustrated and disappointed because of the fact that you cannot change. However, remember that there will always be things in life that we can't change, and what matters is how we adapt and accept, and find joy and fulfillment in them. Love and support are the bonds of family, and no matter how far apart we are, we can still support each other through heart-to-heart connection. Let's learn to understand and support the choices of others with a tolerant heart, and create a warmer and more harmonious world together!