Met Uncle Ho, must live better!
It has been nearly 55 years since the day she met Uncle Ho. That profound memory is always imprinted in the memory of teacher Nong Thi Diem, currently living in block 3, Con Cuong town, Con Cuong district (Nghe An).
Ms. Diem said that in November 1955, Uncle Ho visited the Central Mountainous Pedagogical School. At that time, the school was located at Cua Bac - Hanoi Capital. Ms. Diem was a student at the school. Although she only met Uncle Ho for a short moment, it was the greatest happiness in her life, a memory she will never forget!
Ms. Nong Thi Diem, a Tay ethnic, was from Bach Thong district, Bac Can province. Ms. Diem was a student in the first class of the Central Mountainous Pedagogical School. She said that when she met Uncle Ho, all the students were moved and silent. Uncle Ho lovingly asked about the students' studies, paid special attention to the ethnic minority students, and reminded them to study hard and bring back knowledge to pass on to their fellow countrymen.
Uncle Ho said that ethnic minorities in mountainous areas have difficulty, isolation, and little access to education, so the Party and State must pay more attention to them... Following Uncle Ho's teachings, after graduating from school, she followed her husband to the mountainous district of Con Cuong to teach.
During her 33 years in the profession, teacher Diem has always devoted all her heart to her profession. She has held the positions of Vice Principal of Nghe An Mountainous Pedagogical School; Principal of Bong Khe Commune Secondary School (including Primary and Secondary School); Deputy Head of the Con Cuong District Education Department until her retirement in 1991...
In her family, she is an exemplary wife, mother, and grandmother. She has raised her 6 children to be successful in their studies. Following her example, her children are directors of the Central Power Company, doctors, teachers, civil servants... They strive to complete their assigned tasks well.
When she reached the age of becoming a grandmother, Mrs. Diem always maintained a frugal life, in harmony with her neighbors. Now, every summer, she focuses on teaching her grandchildren. Thanks to her devoted guidance, the grandchildren entering the new school year often have a solid grasp of knowledge, and all of them are good and excellent students.
In the village, she helped every family in need by lending them capital to do business. She used her own money to build a 23-meter long drainage ditch to keep the neighborhood clear and clean. She mobilized her son to support the construction of the block's welcome gate. For many years, her family has always been recognized as a typical cultural family of the district, and was elected to attend the Cultural Family Congress in Nghe An province.
Nearly 55 years have passed since then, but the image of the nation’s leader, the beloved Father, remains in the heart and mind of Madame Diem. This Tay ethnic woman met Uncle Ho twice and took photos with him twice. She carefully kept those two photos and hung them prominently in her house!
Phung Van Mui
