(Minghui.org) I fell out of bed in December of 2012. The doctor said that it was a comminuted fracture of my femur, but that I was too old for surgery. I was 85 years of age then, so I would have to stay in bed during the slow recovery.
The doctor also said that, even if I did manage to recover, I would have to use crutches for the rest of my life.
This really upset me. My whole life I had been healthy and never had any major health issues. Also, my children were very busy with their jobs and lives, and I did not want to be a burden to them.
Several of my daughters practice Falun Dafa. One of them quickly brought me Master Li Hongzhi's audio lectures. I knew about the goodness of Falun Dafa and often repeated “Falun Dafa is good, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good.” I now regret not saying it when I fell out of bed.
I listened to the lectures every day. I listened so many times, I cannot even say how many. As I listened, I completely forgot about my broken leg.
Gradually, I was able to stand. My daughter asked me to walk with the crutches. They were troublesome, so, within a few days, I tossed them aside. I managed to walk to the bathroom on my own. Soon after, I could walk better, and I was able to help my daughter with the cooking.
Last month, my cousin's grandson invited me to his wedding. Not only did I attend, but I walked down the steps from the fourth floor myself. My relatives and friends were surprised to see me; they did not think I would show up after such a serious injury.
They all wanted to know how I was doing, so I told them I had recovered so well and so quickly because I repeated, “Falun Dafa is good, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good.” I took this opportunity to tell them about Falun Dafa.
I continued to listen to the Falun Dafa lectures, songs, and stories about divine culture and experience sharing articles. I also encouraged my daughters in their cultivation. My oldest daughter was not a practitioner, so I urged her to read Falun Dafa books and spend less time watching television.
My sister-in-law (then also 85 years old) also broke her femur a few years ago. She went to see many doctors, who just sent her home to recover slowly, as they had me. So she sat all day long, and, even when she was very tired, she would only rest her upper body. For two years she would not lie down, because she thought it was better to just sit. She passed away at the age of 87.
My daughters went to her home many times to encourage her to repeat “Falun Dafa is good” to help her. However, her children did not believe it, although even they admitted that the doctors and medications were not helping her.
My sister-in-law and I were the same age and had the same problem, but our outcomes were very different. I relay our stories in hopes that fewer people will believe the CCP’s lies and realize instead that Falun Dafa saves people.
My sister-in-law and I are perfect examples of how outcomes differ because of our beliefs.