The disabled girl in Noóng Háo village
(Baonghean.vn) -In Noóng Háo, I heard locals tell stories about a girl who was paralyzed in both legs but was very skilled at sewing, embroidery, and trading, earning the admiration of many. That girl was Cầm Thị Năm (born in 1975) from Noóng Háo village, Châu Thuận commune, Quỳ Châu district (Nghệ An province).
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At the age of 13, Nam tried to learn to walk, even though there was little hope of succeeding. After three years of arduous training, using only his paralyzed hands and legs, Nam finally managed to move around the house, going up and down stairs... Being able to walk and take care of himself was a great joy, but Nam wanted to be able to take care of himself in the future. What should he do? He couldn't do heavy work.
With her own determination, every day Nam crawled to the neighbor's house to practice embroidering dresses, making mattresses, and making blankets and pillows... Fortunately for Nam, there was a kind neighbor named Lien nearby who enthusiastically taught her how to sew and mend on a sewing machine so that Nam could sew and mend clothes for the children in the village.
Seeing that their daughter was bright and had a talent for sewing, mending, weaving, and embroidery, Nam's parents borrowed money to buy a sewing machine and hired someone to teach her at home. Surprisingly, this disabled girl learned quickly, and the products she made impressed customers.
To make things easier for their son, Nam's parents built him a small shop to sell groceries like fish sauce, salt, lamp oil, etc., to the villagers. Next to it was a sewing machine so Nam could sew while selling goods. In just a few years, Nam saved enough money to buy a motorbike, which he used to transport goods for buying and selling in neighboring villages, and also as a means of transportation for visiting friends and enjoying festivals. Nam also helped his parents with expenses and supporting his younger siblings' education.
Over time, Nam, like a bee carefully collecting every drop of honey, left behind praise and the trust and affection of the villagers.
Text and photos: Tran Ngoc LanChau Hanh, Quy Chau
