Lisko’s American Life

"Be good at home. Dad has gone out to work and will be back soon. Don't run around. Listen to your uncle, aunt, and grandma. I will bring you ice cream when I come back."

Jimmy touched little Abby's head, exhorted word by word, and at the same time took the small schoolbag he had prepared a long time ago on his daughter, which was full of little Abby's toys and snacks, so that the daughter could go to school anytime. access.

"Daddy, hurry up,"

And little Abby is also quite used to the behavior of her father who often needs to go out for work. While happily jumping and flying onto her small schoolbag, she signaled her father to squat down, showing a little mature in Jimmy's youthful picture. On the face, kissed, as a farewell between two people.

Looking at the sensible and obedient daughter in front of him, Jimmy's face is also full of happiness and satisfaction.

It has been more than a year since my daughter was picked up from prison by myself. The little baby who was just addicted to sleeping every day has now become a baby who can walk alone and can speak a few short words. One and a half year old baby.

As for our little Abby, it can be said that he grew up in the care of the cowboys and staff of the whole ranch. Those big cowboy uncles who looked a little fierce in the eyes of outsiders would smile their faces like flowers when they saw little Abby, for fear that their sturdy appearance would make Abby feel terrified and afraid.

Every time we go out and come back, we will bring something to little Abby, either snacks, or daily necessities, such as toy dolls, Barbie dolls, or diapers, all useful things.

With everyone's help, Jimmy's financial situation has been eased, and because he is relatively frugal, he quickly got rid of the original embarrassing situation.

Moreover, since having a daughter, Jimmy's whole situation has undergone tremendous changes. In the words of other cowboys, it seems that he has matured overnight. look like.

Not only did he understand the responsibilities that he needs to bear, but he is not so extravagant when it comes to spending money, and he doesn’t even have the slightest idea of ​​spending for himself. He spends all the money on his daughter, or before depositing it, he alone The savings account opened is reserved for future life use.

At the same time, he is also full of expectations for his future, the original rebelliousness is gone, and the whole person has become kinder, and no matter who he faces, he will choose to respond with a smile.

Since Jimmy went to beg Li Sike, hoping to change to another job, and then successfully became a truck driver from the boss, not only passed the driver's license for a special car driver, but also became the only driver of the truck purchased by the ranch.

The daily work is to park the car in the vegetable area or the beer area, and send the picked vegetables and brewed and packaged beer to different places. The vegetables are sent to supermarkets and restaurants to wait for others to sign for them, while the beer Send it to the dock warehouse, and when enough containers are collected, it will be sent directly to the customer.

Compared with the previous cowboy job, this job not only saves a lot of trouble, but also greatly improves the salary. After one month of food and clothing, Jimmy can actually save about 4,000 US dollars in salary.

According to his plan, the annual savings is 50,000 U.S. dollars. At the same time, he will also do some other odd jobs on the ranch, and also have a salary. In general, the annual income of more than 60,000 U.S. dollars is not a problem.

Moreover, there is no extra cost for eating and living in the ranch. The only expenses are snacks and clothes for the daughter, and there is no place to spend money.

If he continues to work like this, he will be able to save enough to buy a house in about three to five years, and Seman will be released from prison by then, and the three of them will be able to live happily together.

With this idea in mind, Jimmy worked harder than all the cowboys, and the previous sneaky and slippery behaviors did not appear again. Whenever he was tired, as long as he saw his daughter's cute little face, he would instantly feel all over again. Full of motivation.

Moreover, this job is also more conducive to the relationship between Jimmy and his daughter. It takes about two hours to drive once, and at most 5 times in a day, there is nearly an hour of rest time after each trip is completed, and this One hour is the happiest time for Jimmy and his daughter to spend together.

Sometimes when it’s free time, you only need to run two times a day. Apart from helping out on the ranch, Jimmy will also choose to take his daughter to the town’s amusement parks and entertainment venues, and at the same time buy some of the latest for his daughter. toys and clothes.

And at a fixed time every month, Jimmy will take two days off unshakably, and take his daughter Abby to the prison to visit his wife and Abby's mother Seman.

Regarding Zeeman's situation, Jimmy has never had any intention of concealing it, and will even bluntly describe the situation to Little Abby, because in his opinion, Zeeman did not do anything too vicious, but limited Only if there is a law, will we encounter today's punishment.

And whether it is for Seman or little Abby, having each other is an indispensable part of their lives. Seman needs to have little Abby to resist the lonely psychological state in prison, and Little Abby also needs Zeeman to be the role of mother in his life. In the growth process of children, father's love is as important as mother's love, each of which is indispensable.

And little Abby sometimes asks why her mother can't be by her side all the time, and Jimmy always responds to this kind of inquiry in a tone that has not changed for thousands of years.

"Your mother just made a mistake. Now she is paying the price and punishment for her mistake. When she cleans up this mistake, she will be able to live happily with you and me."

For this answer, little Abby always half understood, but she only understood the last sentence, and her mother will soon return to her side, and then she will be able to play games, watch TV and play with her every day. Go to sleep.

Perhaps because of this unique experience and education, little Abby is more mature and sensible than all her peers. Sometimes it is distressing for outsiders to see that she is sensible. The cute little girl is full of pity and sympathy.

However, there is no way to do this. I believe that every stage and ups and downs experienced in life will become the qualifications and capital that he will face other difficulties in the future, be tenacious and unshakable.