When aging becomes a joy… It’s wonderful to enjoy every day of your life, but sometimes those close to you stand in the way. I’ve always taken pride in my youth and viewed age as just a number. But on one scorching summer day at my son’s estate, my resilience was put to the test.
My son’s estate, a symbol of his hard work, was beautiful, but it was overshadowed by my daughter-in-law Karen. She had changed after marrying my son, becoming arrogant and acting as though she ruled over everyone, with my son’s silent support.
On a hot summer day, I wore my favorite swimsuit and was ready to enjoy the pool. Karen, noticing me, laughed and said, “Old lady, you can’t wear that, hide your wrinkles! Hide your wrinkles!” Her words hurt me deeply. I pretended to sunbathe while hiding my tears, but I was determined not to let her humiliate me. So, I pulled out an album of their wedding photos. Her friends became interested, and Karen blushed with embarrassment. “Mary, this is inappropriate,” she hissed. I smiled and replied, “We all have humble beginnings.
The atmosphere changed; Karen’s friends began to see her differently. Later, when my son learned about the incident, he understood my pain. Karen calmed down, her arrogance fading. My son made sure that such behavior would not happen again.
