Rare joy and happiness in two 'four-generation' families in Nghe An

Gathering joy

This year, the extended family of Mrs. Dinh Thi Mieng in Block 3, Tan Ky Town, Tan Ky District has much joy, happiness and pride. Firstly, Mrs. Mieng is 100 years old, not as healthy as many years ago but still clear-minded; secondly, Mrs. Mieng was awarded70 years of the Party badgeWith those two things, there are really not many people around us.

Mrs. Dinh Thi Mieng (born 1922), from Nam Dan district, was a witness to the uprising to seize power under the leadership of the Party in August 1945. During the days of the revolutionary masses' fierce struggle, Mrs. Mieng, still a young woman, joined the crowd marching to the district office to fight to bring power into the hands of the people.

The joy of Mrs. Dinh Thi Mieng's extended family on the day she received the 70-year Party badge. Photo: Cong Khang

When the French returned to invade, he joined the guerrilla militia, participating in protecting his homeland. After that, he worked as a cadre of Nam Hoa commune (now Xuan Hoa), then a cadre of Nam Thanh Pedagogical School, and a cadre of the People's Committee.Nam Dan districtIn 1965, Mr. Mieng moved to Tan Ky district, worked as a worker at Giai Xuan Hemp - Wine Factory, then at Cua - Nghia Hoan Fish Sauce Factory, Song Con Wine Factory and retired in 1975.

Mrs. Dinh Thi Mieng and her husband have 6 children (4 girls, 2 boys), of which 5 are party members, serving in state agencies; currently have 16 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild. The old man passed away in 2010. Currently, Mrs. Dinh Thi Mieng lives with her son and his wife, Mr. Nguyen Canh Thin (70 years old) and Mrs. Nguyen Thi Thin in block 3, Tan Ky town. In the house, there are also the couple and two children of Mr. Nguyen Canh Binh, Mr. Thin's son. That means Mr. Thin's family has 4 generations living together under one roof, as the old saying goes, "four generations living under one roof".

For the past few years, Mr. Mieng has not been able to walk on his own and has to use a wheelchair to move around. All his activities depend on his children and grandchildren. His children and grandchildren take turns taking care of him with all their love. Despite his old age, Mr. Mieng still cares for his children and grandchildren, often reminding them to go to work, meetings and school on time, without being late.

Au Van Dinh and his wife with their son, daughter-in-law and great-grandchildren. Photo: Cong Khang

The greatest joy of Mr. Mieng is on Tet holidays and death anniversaries, when the whole family gathers together, from the oldest to the youngest, all visit and encourage. Seeing the grandchildren playing happily and gathering together, Mr. Mieng seems to be younger and healthier, trying to eat and drink to continue to live long, witnessing the maturity of the next generation.

To the community, Mrs. Dinh Thi Mieng’s family is a model of harmony and filial piety. Family members are always respected by neighbors, colleagues and friends.

Keep the emotional bond

In hamlet 7, Chau Nhan commune (Hung Nguyen), the family of Mr. Au Van Dinh (90 years old) also has 4 generations living together, including Mr. Dinh and his wife, Mr. Au Duong Hoa and his wife (the eldest son), his grandchildren and their wives, and two great-grandchildren. Like Mr. Mieng's family, Mr. Dinh's family is always warm, harmonious and united, becoming an exemplary model for the village.

Generations in Au Van Dinh's family are always close and loving to each other. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

Mr. Au Van Dinh is a retired worker at Song Lam Sugar Factory. His wife, Vo Thi Hong (85 years old), has spent her whole life working on her hometown's fields. They have 5 children (3 boys, 2 girls), all 3 of whom joined the army and were promoted to the Party. Following their parents' example, Mr. Dinh's children all strived to improve their lives and become useful members of society.

Currently, the two elders have 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, all of whom are diligent in work, production and study, and are recognized by the community and school. Mr. Au Duong Hoa (60 years old) said: "Our extended family is truly happy and joyful that our parents are both long-lived and still clear-minded, being a spiritual support for their children and grandchildren in life. Living in a family with many generations, we always respect our elders and always listen to the teachings of our grandparents and parents."

Mr. Au Duong Hoa takes care of his elderly mother. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

Mr. Hoa is a retired Captain, currentlyParty Cell Secretaryand Head of the Front Committee of Hamlet 7, Chau Nhan Commune, is always respected by the people in the hamlet and commune. According to Mr. Hoa, to build solidarity and cohesion in the hamlet, he and his family must be a shining example so that when he speaks, people will listen and follow. His active participation in social work and attachment to hamlet movements is partly due to the encouragement and motivation of his parents.

Moreover, living in a multi-generational family, Mr. Hoa always feels secure when his elderly parents are always cared for, especially when the weather changes. And when parents are still healthy and alert, they can help their children and grandchildren with light tasks, making the housework less busy, so they have the conditions and time to actively participate in activities.social activities.