17 people under one roof
After the recent historic flood, in Nhon Mai commune (formerly Tuong Duong district), 276 houses were affected, of which 69 were completely swept away, with 14 households in Huoi Xa village alone having to live on the ground. However, in difficult times, the solidarity of the people is even more evident.
Ms. Le Thi Ha, originally from Binh Minh commune (formerly Yen Thanh district), moved to Huoi Xa to start a small grocery store. When the flood passed, her house and all her goods were completely swept away. However, when her daughter connected with some volunteer groups, Ms. Ha was willing to give it up to more disadvantaged households.
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“Although my family lost everything, I am still fortunate to have better conditions than some other households. I would like to give the relief goods to those who are in more difficult circumstances. Now I am still allowed to stay with my neighbors, which is very precious,” Ms. Ha confided.
After losing their home, Ms. Le Thi Ha’s family temporarily stayed at Mr. Luong Van Xuan’s house. He is a retired teacher who opened his home to 7 families with more than 17 members to stay and share meals together.
“After the flood, my family’s pigsty and farm were all washed away. My son’s family also lost their home. But I will help the people in any way I can. I have some rice in reserve, and there are vegetables and bamboo shoots in the garden on the hill. Let’s cook together, survive day by day, and then gradually rebuild,” Mr. Xuan shared, his voice calm and warm.
In Huoi Xa these days, although the scene is still chaotic, human love has become a support. Each shared meal, each shared roof, is a fire warming people in the midst of hardship.
Shining examples in difficult times
The family of Lieutenant Va Ba Vi, from Pieng Cooc village (formerly Mai Son commune, now Nhon Mai commune) lost all their houses, fish ponds, and cows after the recent historic flood. Upon receiving the news, it was not until 2 days later that he only had time to stop by the house to visit his family, then immediately returned to his duty to support the people.
“My parents, wife and children only had time to bring their phones and a few sets of clothes. The rest of their belongings were gone. But because of my duty, I had to return immediately. People need us more than ever,” he shared. Currently, his family is temporarily staying at the old elementary school, while he continues to work tirelessly day and night to rescue and distribute relief goods to the people.
Senior Lieutenant Nguyen Thanh Nam - Deputy Head of Nhon Mai Commune Police said: "The commune police force is currently divided into 3 groups, our group is in charge of the old Mai Son commune area (including 9 villages), consisting of 6 comrades. After the flood, we took turns on duty, supported the evacuation of houses, ensured the safety of the people, and then participated in distributing relief goods."
In the midst of the flood, officers and soldiers still stuck with the people. Their eyes were red from lack of sleep, their uniforms were soaked with sweat, but according to comrade Nguyen Thanh Nam, "seeing the people gradually regain their spirits, we were given more strength."
The pickup truck carries love
Not only the authorities, in Huoi Xa there are also ordinary people who contribute with all their hearts, that is the couple Le Van Quy and Le Thi Huong. Due to traffic disruption, a few days after the flood, the villagers could not access relief supplies from outside, Mr. Quy proactively connected a number of relief shipments to the people.
Ms. Le Thi Ha (a resident of Huoi Xa village) emotionally recounted: “Mr. Quy not only spent money to rent a boat to transport relief goods from My Ly to the village, but also directly participated in transporting goods from the boat dock to the villages. Thanks to his pickup truck, no one in the village had to go hungry.”
"Our family is luckier than other families, so we have to help those in need," is what Mr. Quy often says to his wife before setting out to distribute relief goods.
His wife, Le Thi Huong, shared: “Since connecting volunteer groups to the village, there have been many days when he has skipped meals to distribute food to the villagers. My husband and I are ready to help if we can so that everyone can soon stabilize their lives.”
The flood tested their willpower and compassion, but it was also a time for the solidarity between the people and the army to become even stronger. With their joint efforts, the people of Huoi Xa village believe that after the disaster, the village will revive.
Source: https://baonghean.vn/nghia-dong-bao-o-tam-lu-huoi-xa-10303525.html
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