A story of a young man with very low vision and intellectual impairment who has tried his best in various jobs until finding his desired career to work and live independently. (Read English translation.)
Mắt trái bị yếu từ nhỏ và đang dần không còn nhìn thấy, mắt phải do tai nạn làm mờ, anh lớn lên cố gắng làm nhiều nghề nặng nhọc khác nhau để phụ giúp gia đình như: đi hái cà phê, làm rẫy ngô và cuối cùng cái duyên đưa anh với nghề phụ hồ và quay chậu kiểng.English Translation
Born in a family of six brothers in Gia Yen, Gia Tan 3, Thong Nhat district, Dong Nai province, Mr. Le Van Hoang was born in 1996 and people often endearingly called him "Potatoes". In his childhood he absorbed learning very slowly. He studied for 3 years out of school and with sighted students in first grade, but until now at age 20 he remains illiterate. He often jokes, "In letters I don't know you."
His left eye has been weak from the time he was a small child, and gradually he lost all sight in that eye. The vision in his right eye was blurred in an accident. He grew up trying to do many different hard jobs to support the family, such as coffee picking and farming corn. He eventually went to a beautiful lakeside location to turn potted plants.
Despite his low vision and learning difficulties, he did an apprenticeship under the direct instruction of his cousin. Although in general his ability to acquire knowledge is limited, he is very smart in making pots and mixing clay. He meticulously prepares the clay with sand, carefully stirring each bucket, and carefully painting each stroke line on pots. He has created pots with many different sizes and shapes, using a mold so that the quality is always the highest level. He says the pots are "cheap, durable, beautiful."
His carefree days by the lake allow him to earn extra income, as well as to learn how to mix the best clay. From the contractor and the engineer in the field, he learned how to distinguish the sand, stone, concrete, sun, cardboard. These things may seem so simple that anyone can do them, but this experience has helped him to overcome the hurt, with a passion beyond the limits of himself. His professional work has not faltered, nor has his ability to overcome difficulties. Although many people laughed and joked sarcastically before he began his work, his enthusiasm and a lot of encouragement have helped, and he now has solid workmanship. Masonry workers always liked him. He is funny and a hard worker, and others are now ready to teach him more advanced knowledge and related skills. In the workshop where he makes pots everyone loves him, and then even admire the quality of the products he makes.
Le Van Hoang says, "I did not hesitate to do a hard job, just an honest job." He is also trying to save money to buy mortar mix. He is happy with his plans and his early success.
