Despite his advanced age, my father is still very healthy and sharp-minded. Every day at exactly 4:30 a.m., he wakes up to exercise, taking a few laps in the garden to maintain his health. He often does chores around the house, tidying up when his grandchildren make a mess. He is very close and caring towards his grandchildren. He held and cared for each of them when they were young, so they love him very much. Twelve grandchildren, both from his son's and daughter's sides, still affectionately call him "the boss." Because he is always the leader, the one who initiates games from water gun fights and soccer to building thatched huts...
As for the extended family, he was always the "elder brother," the spiritual "pillar" for his children and grandchildren. My father-in-law had six children; the second son was a mechanic, the third daughter was a seamstress, the fourth daughter and the sixth and youngest siblings were all teachers. My husband, the fifth child, was a police officer. He often encouraged his children and grandchildren to work hard, study diligently, and love each other in life. "You must do your job well to maintain your profession. Only with a stable job can you raise your children well, and then the family will be warm, happy, and harmonious," he would always advise us whenever we visited home or stopped by for a quick meal with him.
In the ten years I've been married, my father-in-law has never once raised his voice at me. On the contrary, he's always been very understanding and encouraging because my children are young and my husband is often away on duty. He advises and guides me on everything from raising my children to gently reminding me to "try to be understanding of your husband" because he's rarely home due to his duties. My father-in-law is very thoughtful and affectionate; I love him very much. He's like my own father. When I visit him occasionally, I listen to him talk, ask about his health, and share a meal with him. That's all, but he's always happy and eagerly awaits the return of his children and grandchildren.
Despite his advanced age, my father diligently attends regular Party branch meetings, watches television, reads newspapers, and keeps up with international, national, and provincial news. He's also quite "modern," readily accompanying his children and grandchildren on trips to various places. He's always happy to "check in" with them at beautiful locations to create lasting memories. On occasions like April 30th and September 2nd (National Day), he asks his children and grandchildren to take him to visit historical sites and landmarks both within and outside the province. He tells his grandchildren about the significance of trenches and bunkers in combat and recounts battles he participated in. Each trip has become a cherished family memory, strengthening the bonds between family members.
On weekends and holidays, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, and grandchildren gather around him. His small house is filled with the laughter and chatter of his children and grandchildren. We hope he remains healthy and will continue to support us through life's joys and sorrows. He will always be our "elder brother," our "pillar of strength," someone we can rely on.
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