Let's overcome difficulties together.

In life, sometimes difficulties don't come suddenly like a storm, but subtly creep in, seeping through every meal, every small expense that requires careful consideration... At such times, the value of family bonds is further affirmed. Because love, sharing, and empathy are the most solid foundation for building a happy home and overcoming hardships together.

It is this sharing and empathy among family members that has become the foundation for many families to maintain a warm home amidst life's difficulties (illustrative image).

In the early years of her marriage, Ms. Thanh Thuy from Truong Long commune had to scrimp and save every penny to provide for her family. At the time of their marriage, her husband was a low-paid civil servant, while her mother-in-law was frequently ill. Furthermore, her husband was working while also attending numerous training courses to improve his skills, so most of the housework, gardening, childcare, and caring for her mother-in-law fell on her shoulders.

During difficult times, she never complained, silently shouldering the burden to maintain the family's traditions. From a mixed-crop garden, she boldly switched to growing star apples, which gradually improved the family's finances . But then tragedy struck; in 2016, her husband unexpectedly suffered a stroke. She had to manage all the strenuous work herself. Out of love for their hardworking mother, her children, though still in school, helped care for their father and ease household chores. After treatment, her husband gradually recovered and returned to work.

Having gone through many difficult times, what Thuy remembers most is not how hard she worked, but the love and support of her family, who helped her overcome hardships together. For Thuy, happiness lies in the fact that after all the ups and downs, her husband and she still share a deep bond, and her children are well-behaved and respectful to their parents.

Since Thu Suong's mother in An Binh ward suffered a mild stroke, the family's life has become even more difficult. Besides caring for her husband and children, she is constantly traveling back and forth between her home and her mother's house to care for her and provide medication. Her husband works as a mechanic, with an unstable income. The cost of medication for her mother and the family's living expenses put constant pressure on her. The hardship silently creeps into every meager meal; every penny she spends must be carefully considered.

Refusing to give up, Thuy makes traditional cakes to sell on weekends. Her husband takes on extra work repairing things at home in the evenings to supplement their income. Amidst the hardships, what keeps her strong is the support and sharing from her family members.

Ms. Bich Van's family in Ninh Kieu ward overcame a difficult period thanks to the joint efforts of both husband and wife. Towards the end of the year, her husband's work became erratic, and his income decreased. With their eldest son learning a trade and their youngest daughter about to enter secondary school, every expense needed careful consideration. Ms. Van proactively managed their finances, rearranging their spending. In the evenings, she took on sewing handbags for hire, and her husband helped with deliveries to earn extra income. The extra money wasn't much, but it helped the family ease their financial burden. For Ms. Van, the most valuable thing during this financially challenging time was the unity and cooperation between her and her husband, which helped the family navigate this uncertain period.

Having overcome difficulties, many families have come to understand more deeply that what keeps a home strong is love, sharing, and unity. It is these simple values ​​that provide a foundation for each family to stand firm in the face of life's many changes.

Text and photos: KIEN QUOC

Source: https://baocantho.com.vn/cung-nhau-di-qua-gian-kho-a202435.html