For those in the twilight of life, every family reunion becomes more precious. Recently, a heartfelt Tet gathering between two elderly sisters, aged 85 and 90, captivated thousands online, showcasing the unbreakable bond of family.

The touching moment unfolded when Mrs. Khuyen, 85, despite occasional memory lapses, insisted on visiting her 90-year-old sister, Mrs. Chuyen, to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Though their homes are only 8 kilometers apart, their advanced age made visits rare. Yet, this Tet, Mrs. Khuyen would not let anything stop her from seeing her sister.

A reunion filled with warmth and nostalgia

“My grandmother is 85 years old, and I have never met anyone as gentle as her,” shared Nguyen Son Hai, 30, Mrs. Khuyen’s grandson, who posted the reunion story online.

“Two years ago, she fell seriously ill, and the doctors had little hope. But thanks to our care, she miraculously recovered. Although she sometimes forgets things, she never forgot that this year her sister was turning 90. She kept asking us to take her to visit.”

On the second day of Tet, as the family gathered, Mrs. Khuyen reminded her daughters, ‘Your aunt is 90 this year, take me to see her’. The family was surprised that, despite her recent memory struggles, she remembered her sister’s milestone birthday. Even before leaving, she humorously turned to her husband and said, “Let me visit my sister for a while, alright?” - a moment that made everyone laugh.

As soon as Mrs. Chuyen heard that her younger sister was coming, she rushed to the door, overjoyed. The two sisters embraced tightly, tears in their eyes as they held each other’s hands, reminiscing about their childhood and catching up on each other’s lives.

“It was an incredibly moving scene,” Hai recalled. “Even at this age, their love for each other remains as strong as ever. Watching them talk and laugh together made all of us emotional. When it was time to say goodbye, neither of them wanted to let go.”

A bond that inspires generations

Mrs. Khuyen has six children, and despite her age, she and her husband still live independently, with their children visiting regularly to care for them.

Though 8 kilometers apart, the two sisters rarely get to see each other due to their age and mobility issues. Yet, every Tet, Mrs. Khuyen always asks her family to take her to see her older sister, keeping their tradition alive.

For Nguyen Son Hai, his grandmother’s love for her sister has been a powerful lesson on family ties. “Their deep connection is a reminder for younger generations about the importance of cherishing our loved ones while we still can.”

“My grandmother has always been the kindest person I know,” Hai shared. “She never raised her voice at anyone. Even when she was younger, she worked hard in the fields and always shared whatever she harvested with her family. She never let us leave her house without giving us something. I will always remember her as the most gentle and loving person in my life.”

As Mrs. Khuyen was carried onto the motorbike to head home, she looked back at her sister and smiled - a simple yet profound moment that captured the true essence of Tet: family, love, and togetherness.