Those were tears of love she had for her husband, even though they were often apart, their love was always sent to each other.

Holding a bouquet of fresh flowers given by the commander of Regiment 692, the young couple smiled brightly and happily. They have been married for more than two years and have their first child, but when telling us their love story, Linh still couldn't help but feel shy and embarrassed: "We met at the hospital, sister." That time in January 2023, Tung was a student at the Political Officer School. On his leave, he went to Tam Anh General Hospital (Hanoi), where Linh was a nurse, for a general health check-up.

Lieutenant Nguyen Thanh Tung and his wife Nguyen Thi Ngoc Linh.

From the first meeting, Thanh Tung was attracted by the charming and pretty nurse. Ngoc Linh's every smile, voice, and thoughtful gesture when taking care of the patient made him unable to take his eyes off her. After that session, Tung proactively texted and called Linh. In the first few messages, he asked Linh for advice and guidance on health, nutrition, etc. Just like that, the messages became more and more frequent, Tung and Linh exchanged about work, hobbies, and life around them. Through research, it was found that they were both born in 1998, from the same hometown in Hanoi , and were very compatible in personality and hobbies, so their feelings also became closer.

Linh confidently told us about the time she went all the way to Regiment 165, Division 312, Corps 1 (now Corps 12), where Tung was interning, to meet him. After that meeting, she understood more about the Army and the ideals that Tung pursued. That's why, when Tung proposed, Linh happily accepted. After Tung completed the course, with the support of both families, the young couple decided to get married.

Now, Thanh Tung and Ngoc Linh's family has a new member, baby Minh Anh. Looking back at Linh's journey of raising a child alone, it was not easy. During her 9 months of pregnancy, Linh only went to a prenatal check-up with her husband once. She confided: "Every time I walked to the clinic alone, seeing pregnant mothers with their husbands, I was on the verge of tears. At times like that, I felt very sorry for myself, but to reassure my husband at work, I was willing to overcome everything."

Due to the nature of his work, Mr. Tung is often away from home, Linh is also busy with shifts at the hospital, but with her diligence and ingenuity, she always fulfills the role of the "fire keeper" of the family home. Although there are many difficulties ahead, the young couple always hold hands, share the same goals, accompany and encourage each other to complete their tasks to return home to build a warm family.

Article and photos: PHUONG NINH

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