Love and resentment in the flower cake.
I was the eldest son in the family and the only one left with my parents. Every year during the Spring Festival, the family is always bustling, and brothers and sisters will rush back from all over the world to accompany their elderly parents for the New Year. But this year, it's been a little different.
My mother, my mother-in-law, is 78 years old this year. Although her body is not as strong as before, her spirit has always been very good, especially during the Chinese New Year. She always said that the Chinese New Year is to have the appearance of the New Year, so she began to display all kinds of New Year's goods early, the most important of which is steamed flower cake.
In our hometown, steamed flower cake for the Chinese New Year is a tradition. Flower cake is not only delicious, but also means auspicious wishes. Mother's steamed flower cake is even more famous, and many people come here every year just to taste her old man's handiwork. This year was no exception, and although we repeatedly persuaded her that it would be good for the young people to do these things when she was old, her mother insisted on doing it herself.
You don't understand, steamed flower cake is not just for eating, but more of a heart. Mother said to us as she rubbed her dough.
We couldn't resist her, so we had to let her go. However, just as the flower cake was about to come out of the pot, an accident happened. The mother suddenly fainted and fell unconscious. We rushed her to the hospital, and after some resuscitation, her mother was finally out of danger, but she needed to be hospitalized for observation.
The news was like a stone thrown into the calm lake, and it immediately stirred up layers of ripples. The atmosphere at home suddenly became heavy, and the faces of the concubines could not hide their dissatisfaction.
I said a long time ago that I wouldn't let her old man toss, now it's okay, right? Hospitalized, how did you spend this year? "My sister-in-law took the lead.
yes, who rarely eats that flower cake? What can't be bought out there now? I have to toss it myself. The second sister-in-law also agreed.
I stood aside, my mind mixed. I understand the worries and dissatisfaction of the concubines, after all, the mother's illness not only disrupts everyone's plans, but may also affect the harmony of the whole family. But I also know that the reason why my mother insists on steaming flower cakes is not to satisfy our appetites, but because she wants to pass on her love and blessings to us in this way.
Okay, what's the use of saying all of this now? I interrupted them and said, "Mom is already like this, we should think about how to take care of her, instead of pointing fingers at each other here." ”
My words seemed to have had some effect, and the concubines stopped talking, but the expressions on their faces were still ugly. I know that the knots in their hearts have not been unraveled.
For the next few days, we took turns taking care of my mother in the hospital. During this period, the concubines occasionally showed some concern and worry, but more often, they still seemed a little impatient. I know that they are worried about their mother's health, and at the same time, they are worried that the family will change because of their mother's illness.
One day, I overheard my sister-in-law and sister-in-law whispering outside the ward.
Do you think Mom will be able to survive this time? There was a hint of worry in the sister-in-law's voice.
Who knows? The doctor said that she was getting old and all her body functions were declining. The second sister-in-law sighed, "Actually, I don't want to complain, but every time I see her working so hard, I can't help but ......."”
Me too. The sister-in-law's voice was a little choked, "You know what? When I was a child, I liked to eat my mother's steamed flower cake the most, and my family was poor at that time, so I could only eat it during the Chinese New Year. Now that the conditions are good, you can eat it at any time, but the taste can never be found again. ”
Hearing this, a warm current surged through my heart. It turned out that the concubines didn't really care about their mother's flower cakes, but because they cared too much, they were afraid of losing. They complain and are dissatisfied just because they are afraid to face the reality that their mother may be gone.
I walked into the room and saw my mother lying on the hospital bed, pale but serene. I took her hand and whispered, "Mom, don't worry, we will take good care of you." When you are discharged from the hospital, we will steam the flower cake together and have a reunion year. ”
My mother opened her eyes slightly and looked at me, a smile on her lips. I know that she heard my words and felt our love.
At that moment, I suddenly understood a truth: sometimes, love is not expressed with words, but with actions. The complaints and dissatisfaction of the concubines are actually their deep love and attachment to their mothers. What I want to do is to resolve these misunderstandings and contradictions, so that the family can be filled with warmth and harmony again.
As the Spring Festival approached, my mother's condition gradually stabilized. The doctor allowed us to take her home for the Chinese New Year, but told us to take care of her so that she would not be tired again.
After the concubines learned the news, their attitudes softened a lot. Instead of complaining, they began to actively prepare for their mother's return home for the Chinese New Year. The eldest sister-in-law and the second sister-in-law even took the initiative to take on the main responsibility of taking care of their mother.
Mom is sick this time, and I am also responsible. The sister-in-law said, "I will pay more attention to her body in the future, and I won't let her work so hard anymore." ”
Me too. The second sister-in-law echoed, "In the future, we will share more of the work at home, so that my mother can have a good rest." ”
Listening to them, I feel very relieved. I know that the family has not been torn apart by my mother's illness, but has become more united because of this incident.
On the day my mother came home, the house was cleaned and her favorite flowers were placed. The concubines made a sumptuous meal with their own hands, and although there was no steamed flower cake from their mother, everyone's face was filled with happy smiles.
Mom, you're back. The eldest sister-in-law and the second sister-in-law stepped forward and helped their mother to sit down.
The mother looked at the table full of food and the harmonious family, and her eyes were filled with tears: "Okay, okay, you are all grown up and sensible." ”
This Chinese New Year's Eve dinner was extra warm. We raise a glass to celebrate the mother's ** and also celebrate the reunion of this family. Although there is no flower cake, our hearts are full of sweetness and happiness.
However, just when we thought everything was going in a good direction, the unexpected happened again. On the morning of the first day of the Lunar New Year, my mother's condition suddenly deteriorated and she was rushed to the hospital. This time, the doctor told us that my mother's condition was very unoptimistic and told us to prepare for the worst.
The news came like a bolt from the blue, leaving us all stunned. The concubines' tears couldn't stop flowing down: "Mom, she was fine yesterday, why did she ...... today."”
I stood aside, and my heart was also mixed. But I know that now is not the time to grieve, and we must pull ourselves together and make a final effort for our mother.
For the next few days, we took turns at my mother's bedside and prayed that she would make it through. The concubines also stopped complaining and arguing, but silently took on the responsibility of taking care of their mothers. They scrubbed their mothers' bodies, fed them medicine, and massaged their limbs ......Take care of her in every detail.
Looking at their busy figures, I suddenly understood why my mother insisted so much on steaming flower cakes. For her, flower cake is not only a food, but also an emotional sustenance. She conveys her love and blessings to us by steaming flower cakes, and also maintains the unity and harmony of the family in this way.
And now, the concubines are responding to their mother's love with their actions. They use their own way to express their gratitude and attachment to their mother, and they also use their own way to maintain the integrity and happiness of the family.
Thanks to our joint efforts, my mother's condition was miraculously stabilized. Although she still needs to recuperate in bed, her life is no longer in danger. The doctor told us that it was the power of motherly love and family that worked wonders.
After hearing the news, the concubines hugged each other and wept bitterly. They know that their mothers have survived this difficult time because of the love and solidarity between them that have given them strength. And this strength and love will continue to support our family into the future.
A month later, the mother was discharged from the hospital. Although her body is still very weak, her spirit is much better. She watched our harmonious family sit around her, talking and laughing, and a smile of relief appeared on her face.
Mom, you won't steam flower cakes anymore. The sister-in-law said, "We will learn to do it, you just need to teach us." ”
Yes, Mom, we will definitely pass on your craft. The second sister-in-law also agreed.
The mother smiled and nodded: "Good children, as long as you have love in your hearts, a family and each other, it is enough." ”
Since then, there has been one more dish on our family's Chinese New Year's Eve dinner table - flower cake. Although its taste is not as authentic and delicious as that made by my mother, it contains the love and blessings of our family. And this love and blessing will always accompany us to the future, every Spring Festival and every reunion day ......