Old man in Ho Chi Minh City dies after 4 years of remarriage, on his deathbed he says 'his wish was fulfilled'

After remarrying Mr. Nghinh, Ms. Yen lived happily as a newlywed couple until he suddenly passed away due to a serious illness, leaving behind indescribable sadness for those left behind.

Indescribable sadness

Returning from her son's house, Ms. Le Thi Ai Yen (70 years old, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City) hid herself in a small apartment on the 6th floor. Looking around the room, everywhere she saw the figure of Mr. Vu Phung Nghinh (80 years old), who remarried her 4 years ago.

Happy memories flooded back, making her heart ache. Looking at her husband’s portrait and the things he had repaired and renovated for the house, she couldn’t believe he was gone.

Before passing away from a serious illness a few days ago, Mr. Nghinh was famous for his special love and happy marriage in his old age with Ms. Yen. By chance, they met each other through social media in 2020, and they discovered that they had many things in common that were hard to believe.

Mr. Nghinh and Ms. Yen were once famous for their special love and happy marriage in their old age. Photo: Ha Nguyen

In addition to their passion for singing, they also enjoy playing table tennis and were both teachers, teaching Math. Realizing that their meeting was destined, Ms. Yen took the initiative to propose to him.

After that, both of them applied for a certificate of celibacy and registered their marriage. With the support of their children, Mr. Nghinh moved in with Ms. Yen. Since then, they have lived happily as a newlywed couple and have never left each other's side.

Ms. Yen sadly shared: “Coming home together, we found joy and happiness in old age. We take care of each other and enjoy our passions together.

Every day, we go play table tennis together, perform in art and sports clubs of veterans' associations, labor unions, etc. in Go Vap district, district 12 and district 7.

During those years, wherever we went, we were together, even wearing couple shirts, hats, shoes, etc.

Previously, because of the pandemic, we could not hold a wedding and planned to hold it next year to celebrate the 5th anniversary of meeting and loving each other. Unexpectedly, he fell ill and passed away first, leaving me with indescribable sadness.

Try to overcome

Recalling the sad story, Ms. Yen could not hide her shock. She repeated two haunting words many times when sharing about her husband's sudden passing.

Because before that, both of them still drove each other to play table tennis. However, after complaining of dizziness and being taken to the hospital, the doctor discovered that he had many serious illnesses.

Finally, after 40 days of fighting the disease, he passed away after holding her hand and saying to her: "I am very satisfied to have lived this long."

The day Mr. Nghinh left forever, Mrs. Yen was so sad that she collapsed. The small apartment that was once filled with joy and happiness for her and her husband suddenly felt empty and cold.

After moving in together, they were happy and went everywhere together like newlyweds. Photo: FBNV

She confided: “Up to now, I am still haunted by the happiness of the past. In my house, everywhere I look, I see his image.

I still feel like he is sitting on the sofa, drinking tea with me or standing at home, busily sawing wood, hammering nails, fixing chairs, tables, etc. for me.

In particular, when I look at the TV and the table tennis racket, I remember the scene where my husband and I practiced singing together to prepare for performing arts and playing table tennis... Knowing that these things are no longer there, I feel sad, lonely, and extremely disappointed.

However, she did not let her sadness make her miserable, affecting her life and that of her children and grandchildren. She tried to accept the short-lived happiness and overcome the sadness in many ways.

After her husband's funeral, Mrs. Yen often went to her children's house to feel less lonely. Fearing that her mother would be sad and lonely, on the days Mrs. Yen returned home, her children took turns coming to take care of her.

In recent days, not wanting to affect her children's work and life, she has sought to live positively to escape her loneliness. She plans to continue participating in sports and cultural activities at the clubs where her grandparents used to participate.

“No matter how sad I am, I still have to continue living. Moreover, I don’t want my sadness to affect my children and grandchildren. Therefore, I will be strong and determined to live to eliminate sadness and add positive energy to myself and my children,” she confided.

Source: https://giadinh.suckhoedoisong.vn/cu-ong-o-tphcm-mat-sau-4-nam-tai-hon-phut-lam-chung-noi-da-toai-nguyen-172241129164304897.htm