(Minghui.org) As a youngster, I was not very healthy. Because I was such a picky eater, I was malnourished. Life was still good, though, because, as the youngest in the family, my parents and my older brother and sister pampered me. However, once I got married, I had a difficult time adjusting to reality.
In-law Problems
My husband’s and my employer often allotted daily necessities to us, such as food, cooking oil, poultry, eggs, and so on. One day I went into my mother-in-law's supply room and saw that she had taken many items from my home. I was upset, but I did not say a word.
My health was poor and that affected my son. He was born small and got sick a lot. Most of my income was spent on hospital bills. I had to work, take care of our son, and do all the household chores, and my in-laws offered no help. I started to resent them.
When my father-in-law passed away, my husband and I were asked to cover the majority of the funeral expenses. My sister-in-law even included her personal expenses not related to the burial in the final tally. I had to use almost all of my savings, yet she and my mother-in-law were still not happy and bad-mouthed me behind my back. It was so difficult to be part of such a family.
Devasted by an Accident
When I got off work in 1994, I was hit by our company car. I had a cerebral hemorrhage and a concussion, and four of my cervical vertebrae were injured. I was hospitalized for over a month. The accident left me with a headache, dizziness, and insomnia. My employer suspended my salary after I was released from the hospital. I had to borrow money to buy my prescriptions, but nothing seemed to worked.
I had significant trouble sleeping and often woke up with nightmares. I was deeply depressed and could not stop crying. Then I ended up with gastric bleeding from all the medications. I was very weak, could not stand or walk, and became bedridden.
Life Renewed
A friend mentioned Falun Gong to me in the spring of 1996 and said it had extraordinary healing effects. Under the influence of atheism since birth, I was not convinced. I had taken so many drugs and seen so many medical experts, yet nothing seemed to work. How could a qigong exercise help me?
When my health had worsened, my friend mentioned Falun Gong again. My days were numbered, so I thought, “What could I lose by giving it a try?”
I listened to the lectures by the founder of Falun Gong that afternoon. I fell into a deep sleep as I did. That night, again I had a deep, restful sleep despite not having taken any pills! I went to the exercise site the next morning and learned all the movements.
It took six months for me to recover my health and energy. During that time I listened to the Falun Gong lectures and read Falun Gong books daily. My neighbors wondered why I suddenly looked so much younger.
Because my son also listened to the Falun Gong lectures, his health improved and he no longer needed to see doctors.
Improving Xinxing
I lived by the Falun Gong principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. I let go of bad habits, became considerate of others, and no longer resented my in-laws.
My mother-in-law called us in 1998 and said that she needed money to cover the down payment required for the house assigned to her by her employer. I took out all our savings and added my salary from that month to make up what was needed.
Shortly after that, my sister-in-law spent 20,000 yuan to renovate my mother-in-law's house and they exchanged homes. Even though my sister-in-law got a better house at my expense, I did not say anything and kept a peaceful mind.
Part of my monthly salary went to my mother-in-law for her living expenses, and she showed her appreciation by cooking nice meals for my family. When her youngest son got married, I gave her 5,000 yuan to cover the expenses. She was touched.
Blessed Because I Practice Falun Gong.
I went to Beijing to appeal for the right to practice Falun Gong in 2000. I was arrested and escorted back to my neighborhood and detained in a local detention center. My employer forced me to take a buy-out deal, essentially firing me.
My mother-in-law took care of my son, and my sister-in-law tried to bribe the guard to get me released.
My sister-in-law came to pick me up when I was released three months later. The guards wondered why she treated me so well. I said that I was blessed because I practice Falun Gong.
When I was persecuted by the local 610 Office and sentenced to three years in prison, my mother-in-law continued to take care of my family. Someone suggested that her son should divorce me.
“My daughter-in-law did not commit any crime,” she said. “She only does exercises and is a good person. She has been so kind to us. Divorce her? Never! We will wait for her.”
My in-laws took good care of my family while I was incarcerated. When I was released, they bought me new, fashionable clothes. They never wavered in their support of my practicing Falun Gong. They also gave my son a house as a wedding gift.
“You were in prison for so many years,” said a former co-worker, “yet your husband waited for you. Your in-laws are all so kind. Why are you so lucky?”
I told him that I was blessed because I practice Falun Gong.
The founder of Falun Gong said, “I said that with one person practicing, the whole family benefits.'” (Teaching the Fa at the Fa Conference in Australia)
Before I practiced Falun Gong, my in-laws and I fought often and over everything. We resented each other deeply. After I practiced Falun Gong, I changed and became considerate. Our relationship improved, and now we are truly like mother and daughter and sisters. I am deeply grateful and thank the founder of Falun Gong for all the benefits I have received.
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