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Ms. Kim Thu with her mother and son on a trip to the Central region.

Ms. Kim Thu in Long An recently took her mother to the beach and visited some scenic spots in some central provinces. The trip lasted 4 days, Ms. Thu was afraid that her mother would be tired, but on the contrary, her spirit was refreshed, excited and no longer had motion sickness like before. At each destination, Ms. Thu's mother researched information and then told her grandchildren about it. Ms. Thu took many pictures and videos for the grandmother and grandchildren to make a souvenir album.

In the past, the family's circumstances were difficult, so Thu's mother struggled to raise her children. Fearing the expense, every time her children and grandchildren asked her to go somewhere, her mother refused. However, after several times Thu bought a tour for her mother to go out with her friends, when she returned home, her mother kept reminding her. Loving her mother, Thu arranged and took her mother to travel more. For places that were close, she and her children traveled by motorbike, for places that were far, she took a service car, or asked relatives to rent a car, and organized the trips herself. This summer, Thu has planned to invite her siblings to go to Da Lat, a place her mother loves very much.

Ms. Thu shared: “My mother has worked so hard, I will try to make it up to her to make her happy in her old age. Depending on economic conditions, health, and time, I choose suitable trips. The important thing is not where to go but being with my mother. I feel lucky because I still have the opportunity to visit many places with my mother.”

On occasions when relatives gather together, Ngoc's mother in Cai Rang district often talks about memories of her trip to Korea at the end of last year. Previously, accidentally hearing her mother say she wanted to see the snowfall in Korea with her own eyes, Ngoc bought a tour for the whole family to go together. During 6 days, her mother, Ngoc and her daughter visited many beautiful landscapes and tourist attractions that they had only seen on TV and in movies before. She also let her mother try the food and bought many gifts as souvenirs.

Since her father passed away, Ngoc has taken more care of her mother. Ngoc's mother and the aunts and uncles in the elderly association near her house often organize outings. Ngoc always prepares everything carefully, buys new things, takes care of the expenses, and when she can arrange work, she goes with them. Last summer, Ngoc and her husband organized a self-driving car trip for more than 8 days, taking her mother and children around many provinces and cities. Then, on a business trip, Ngoc took her mother along again, visiting Trang An tourist area, going to pagodas, etc. Ngoc confided: "Each place I go to leaves behind so many memories. Through these trips, I know how to listen and understand my mother better. I think families should often organize outings and take lots of photos together. When you look back, you will see that those moments are precious and memorable. This whole week, my mother has been in Hanoi visiting relatives and dealing with work. I told her to stay and play comfortably, and she updates me every day, so I feel very secure."

Whenever Binh's parents in Ninh Kieu district plan to go somewhere, Binh researches the destinations, rents a car and arranges to go together. Binh's mother has limited health so she often goes to nearby places that are convenient to travel to. Knowing that her parents like to visit temples and places with many historical sites, Binh often organizes trips to provinces with many beautiful temples such as Tay Ninh, Vung Tau, An Giang... Every time they come back from a trip, it's like a dose of spiritual medicine. Binh's parents are healthier, happier, and the family album is getting thicker and thicker.

In addition to traveling, Ms. Binh takes good care of her parents with health insurance packages. She is also very diligent in cooking, with dishes suitable for her parents' physical condition and health. Ms. Binh confided: “In the near future, I plan to take my parents and children to Phu Quoc. My mother has never been on a plane before, so when she heard about the trip and the famous tourist destinations there, she was very excited. I hope my parents have good health so that my grandchildren can repay their kindness. I will try to organize more trips so that the whole family can experience joy together.”

For parents, trips with their children are a great spiritual gift, connecting the family and bringing back beautiful memories. Many people often wait until they have enough financial ability to take their relatives on trips, or because they are busy with work, they somewhat neglect the spiritual joys of their parents. But when they have enough, arrange, their parents are old, not healthy enough... Therefore, take the time to care for and love their parents more with specific actions. Do not delay, do not make excuses, because who knows, by the time we want to do it, the opportunity will no longer be there...

Article and photos: KIEU CHINH

Source: https://baocantho.com.vn/gan-ket-tinh-than-a186047.html