Since 1992, thousands of ethnic minority households in the northern provinces have traveled thousands of kilometers to the Central Highlands with the belief in a new, more prosperous and fulfilling life for their children and grandchildren. From the early days of living scattered and spontaneously, people now have stable houses, have land to cultivate, and have faith in the future. On that land of many changes, Captain Va Viet Hai, currently working at the Local Working Group, Nam Na Border Guard Station, Lam Dong Provincial Border Guard Command, is always proud to have accompanied the Party Committee, government and functional forces to help people rise up to build a more prosperous and happier life.

The family home of Captain QNCN and Viet Hai. Photo provided by the character

Having lived here for many years, Mr. Hai has always wondered: If he wants to help his fellow countrymen escape poverty sustainably, he must set an example by escaping poverty first. Thinking is doing, taking advantage of time after work, taking advantage of the available land area, he discussed with his wife to invest in developing a garden economy . Currently, on a total area of ​​5,000m², he and his wife grow more than 100 durian trees, 50 pepper trees and 100 mango trees, bringing in a stable source of income, creating an increasingly stable life.

Mr. Hai's wife is Ms. Hoang Thi Thuy, a Nung ethnic, who grew up in the majestic mountains and forests of the Central Highlands. She works at the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Dak Wil commune. He first met her in 2019 at the year-end meeting of the commune's youth union. In the bustling atmosphere preparing for the picnic, his eyes stopped at that gentle and charming girl. Over time, he realized that she is a simple but sincere woman, full of emotions, suitable to build a long-term home with him.

After two years of dating, Hai and Thuy became husband and wife. The early days of their married life were inevitably full of difficulties and challenges. There were times when the pressure piled up, but instead of creating distance, the two always chose to sit down together to share and resolve each problem. It was these simple things that helped them understand each other better, be of one mind, and walk steadily on the journey of building a home.

During her pregnancy, Ms. Thuy suffered a lot due to morning sickness. Her first son was born right when the Covid-19 epidemic broke out. Mr. Hai was only able to stay with his wife and children for 5 days at the hospital before returning to his unit to take up the task of participating in the fight against the epidemic. In the following months, the complicated developments of the epidemic forced him to be away from home for nearly half a year. Family affection was connected through urgent phone calls. On the day he returned, seeing his son crying because he did not know his father, Mr. Hai could not help but feel sad but cherished the moment of reunion even more, and felt even more responsible for his small family.

As a soldier in green uniform, Hai's time for his family is always limited. Therefore, Thuy becomes a solid rear, silently shouldering all the work, from daily meals, taking care of the children to internal and external affairs with both families. Every time he returns, no matter how late, she still prepares a hot meal and a gentle smile. For Hai, his wife is not only a life partner but also a silent comrade, the greatest support in life and work.

Captain QNCN and Viet Hai's small family is simple but full of love. It is that solid rear that gives him strength to stand firm on the front line every day, contributing to keeping the lives of people on the border peaceful. And for him, returning home after each business trip is to find the most peaceful destination in life./.

    Source: https://www.qdnd.vn/quoc-phong-an-ninh/xay-dung-quan-doi/ben-do-binh-yen-1015493