In 1994, I gave meat to my aunt in the city, and she gave her a bag of old clothes, and when she came home and opened the bag, my mother wept
I was born in 1980 in a small remote mountain village in Guangxi. My hometown is called "Shankala", and it is a remote and barren place.
In addition to me, there is a younger brother and a younger sister in the family. Since childhood, we have to learn to do laundry and cook, carry water to feed pigs, carry water to pour vegetables, and become the right-hand man of our parents.
If you want to get rich, you must first build roads. "Thirty years ago, however, our village didn't have a single road, we had to walk to get around, and it took a lot of energy to get our produce to the town for a small income.
In order for our three siblings to receive education, our parents sold meat and grain, and worked hard to provide for them. Despite the family's financial constraints, our family of five is dependent on each other and is full of warmth. Although our parents did not have much education, they understood that knowledge can change our destiny and encouraged us to study hard.
My father used to say, "Only through learning can we change our destiny." Only with knowledge can one live a good life. As long as you study hard, we will do our best to support you. ”
My mother also used to say, "We don't have the opportunity to get an education ourselves, but we want you to have a better education." Only with knowledge will you be able to get out of the mountains and chase your dreams. ”
Our three siblings remember their parents' teachings and study hard and achieve excellent results, which is very gratifying to our parents. However, as we get older, so do the tuition fees. The burden on parents is getting heavier, and they have to borrow money for us to study.
Although some people persuaded my father to let me leave school early to work, my father insisted that I continue my education. They even went out of their way to borrow money for us to study.
There are very few people who send charcoal in the snow, but I have a kind aunt. She was my mother's relative, and she also changed her destiny with knowledge. She was very caring for us and not only helped us financially, but also encouraged and supported.
My aunt often said: "Knowledge is the best wealth, and only through learning can we change our fate." I hope you can study hard and strive for a better future. ”
My aunt not only taught us by word and deed, but also often sent us school supplies, hoping that we could achieve something. We are deeply grateful for her actions.
My parents are also grateful people, and every year they give my aunt the best meat from the slaughter of the pig to express their gratitude to her. They know how to be grateful, and they also know how to reciprocate.
At the end of 1994, my parents were busy killing New Year's pigs, so they asked me to deliver pork to my aunt. I was 14 years old at the time, and I could go to my aunt's house by car. My aunt's family received me warmly and made me feel the warmth of home.
After I had dinner, my aunt dragged me to buy new clothes, and she bought new clothes for my brother and sister.
She said: "The New Year is approaching, old clothes should be replaced with new clothes, and children should wear new clothes for the New Year. Please accept the clothes I bought for you, or I will be disappointed. This is a gift from you, please feel free to accept it. You're welcome, in the future, when you have the ability, give me another gift! ”
Her words touched me and made me remember them. I silently swore that I must study hard and have the ability to repay my aunt's kindness in the future.
My aunt also packed up the clothes she didn't wear and asked me to take them home for my mother to wear. She was about the same size as my mother's, who often wore her old clothes. My aunt would also buy my mother new clothes, but my mother disagreed.
Before I left, my aunt repeatedly told me to remember to take my clothes and bags with me when I got out of the car, and don't forget it. I listened to her and held the bag of old clothes all the way, for fear of losing it.
When she got home, her mother opened the bag of her clothes and found an envelope containing 600 yuan. When I saw the money, my mother's tears flowed, and I was so moved that I cried.
My aunt is really attentive and always tries to help us, she is our great benefactor.
All three of us sisters lived up to the expectations of our elders, and relied on knowledge to change our destiny and live a good life.
Be grateful, never forget. We have been trying to repay my aunt's kindness. My aunt was sick and hospitalized, and my husband was the attending doctor. During her hospitalization, my sister and I took turns taking care of her, not only with money but also with effort.
My aunt's cousin failed to start a business and was in debt, and the three of us sisters immediately reached out to help him through the difficulties. After he started his business again, we lent him the funds again, and he worked very hard and soon made a comeback and paid off his debts.
My aunt's father was suffering from cancer, and I accompanied my aunt to take him to the capital for treatment. Thankfully, his surgery was a success and he is still in good health.
Although learning is not the only way out, it is definitely the best way for children from poor families. Only by relying on knowledge to change our destiny can we have the ability to repay the nurturing grace of our elders. We are fortunate that the elders are still alive, and filial piety should be timely and do not leave regrets.