When people are old, don't live too long, longevity is not necessarily a good thing, living too long is not necessarily a blessing When I was a child, I often sat under the old locust tree at the entrance of the village and listened to my grandfather tell those stories of the past. Grandpa always said: "When people are old, don't live too long, longevity is not necessarily a good thing, and living too long is not necessarily a blessing." At that time, I didn't understand the meaning of these words, but I just took them as an old man's complaint.
Grandpa is the oldest old man in our village, and everyone envies him for his strong body and ability to live to such a high age. But grandpa himself didn't think so, he always sighed and said, "If you live a long time, you can see a lot, and your heart is tired." "I vividly remember that in the autumn of that year, Grandma Zhang, my grandfather's old friend and another long-lived old man in the village, passed away. Before Grandma Zhang died, she lay in bed for several months, eating, drinking, and Lazar had to be served. Although her children are filial, they are also exhausted by the long hours of care, not to mention the pain of Grandma Zhang's own body.
After Grandpa came back from visiting Grandma Zhang, he was silent for a long time. He sat under the old locust tree, looking at the sky in a daze. I walked over and asked him what was wrong, and my grandfather sighed and said, "I feel bad to see Grandma Zhang like that." When a person is old, his body is useless, and he suffers to live. "That's when I started to understand that longevity isn't always a good thing. If you are not in good health, living longer will only prolong the pain. Moreover, longevity also means facing more life and death. Grandpa's friends left him one by one, and every goodbye was a mental torture.
Later, my grandfather's health also began to have problems. His back was getting hunched and he was walking more slowly. But he still insisted on sitting under the old locust tree at the entrance of the village every day. I know that he was there to reminisce about the old days and miss his friends who had passed away. One day, my grandfather suddenly said to me, "Xiaobao, if one day I am gone, you must remember to bury me under the old locust tree." I looked at him in shock, not knowing what to say. Grandpa smiled and said, "Don't be afraid, there will always be such a day." I just hope to be a companion with you, Grandma Zhang, and them in the future. ”
At that moment, I suddenly understood what my grandfather said. It is true that longevity is not necessarily a good thing, and living too long is not necessarily a blessing. Because in this process, we have to face too much pain and helplessness. But even so, we should still cherish every day and spend time with love to accompany our relatives and friends. Time passed like this, and Grandpa's health became worse and worse. But he still maintains an optimistic attitude and faces life with a smile every day. He said: "Although living a long time can sometimes be tiring, it is also my greatest happiness to see the growth and change of your generation. ”
Finally, one day, Grandpa left us peacefully in his sleep. We buried him under the old locust tree in accordance with his wishes. I know that there he will get together with his old friends and continue to tell the stories of the past. Whenever I walk past the village entrance and see the old locust tree, I will think of my grandfather's words: "Don't live too long when you are old, living a long life is not necessarily a good thing, and living too long is not necessarily a blessing." But I also understand that longevity is not the only criterion for measuring happiness, the key is how we face life and how to cherish every relationship and time around us.
Now that I'm older, I have children and a family of my own. I would often take my children back to my hometown to visit the old locust tree and tell them the stories of my grandfather and grandma Zhang. Through these stories, I hope that children will understand the preciousness of life and the importance of cherishing the present moment.
Xiaobao, you have to remember that no matter what difficulties you encounter in the future, you must face life bravely, because there is only one life, and we must cherish it. This was the last thing my grandfather said to me before his death, and it is also a motto that I have always taken to heart. Whenever I encountered difficulties, I would think of my grandfather's words and muster up the courage to face everything. Because I know that only in this way can we truly live our lives to the fullest.
Today, the old locust tree still stands at the entrance of the village, witnessing the changes of the village and the passage of time. And I will continue to inherit my grandfather's spirit, bravely face life, cherish every feeling and every time, and let my life bloom with more brilliant brilliance. Finally, I would like to say: "Don't live too long when you are old, and living too long is not necessarily a good thing, and living too long may not be a blessing". But remember, no matter when and where, we should cherish the present moment, accompany our relatives and friends around us with love, and let life become more beautiful and meaningful because of our existence.