(Minghui.org) I had surgery to have my uterus and ovaries removed. Shortly after the surgery in late 1996 I contracted hepatitis, which caused jaundice.
My sister-in-law visited me on November 17. I was receiving an IV treatment at the time. She told me that she was going to show the Falun Gong lecture videos at her home that night. “A lot of people are coming,” she said, “You should too. It'll be good for you.”
I wanted to go, but was afraid that my hepatitis might be contagious. I shared my concern with a friend. He told me, “I know about Falun Gong. It's the great law of the universe. Its positive energy field is very strong and dissolves dark substances. Your hepatitis won't be harmful to others in that kind of field.”
He also told me that Falun Gong teaches people to be good by following the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. He said, “This practice talks about predestined relationships. If you feel connected, you can stay and learn. If not, you can leave.”
I went to my sister-in-law's home that night. She started playing the video and once I saw Master in the video I had tears. I felt as if Master Li (the founder of Falun Gong) was teaching me in person and guiding me like a father.
“This is not learning a practice,” I commented, “This is Buddha saving people!” I almost yelled, “I have hope!”
My perspective of life changed after watching the video for one and a half hours. My body and mind felt very comfortable. I experienced joy and happiness that I had never experienced before.
I made up my mind, “I'm going to start practicing Falun Gong. This is my destiny, a path to my spiritual home that I have longed for.”
I've persisted in studying the Fa and doing the Falun Gong exercises every day since November 17, 1996. Master's compassionate protection has helped me overcome many difficulties, even during the peak of the Chinese Communist Party's persecution of Falun Gong.
I haven't had a need to take any medicine for over 20 years, since I started practicing. People say that I look like I'm in my 50's, but I'm actually 70.
Here are some of the wondrous things I've experienced because of practicing Falun Gong:
I had my last menstrual period before my uterus and ovaries were removed during surgery in 1996. Yet my period came back three months after I started practicing Falun Gong. It continued for 11 months, but it was minimal and I didn't feel any discomfort.
Just like Master said in Zhuan Falun:
“In addition, elderly women will regain their menstrual period since a cultivation practice of mind and body requires menses to cultivate the body. One’s period will come, but the menstrual flow will not be much. At present, that little bit will suffice.”
I used to be aggressive and was often stressed out. Kidney diseases had been a chronic problem for me. I had a dream one night in the spring of 1997 that Master Li called my name and he had a new kidney in his right hand. He told me that he would give it to me.
I woke up from the dream and knelt down in front of Master's picture. With tears in my eyes, I thanked Master. I have been free of kidney problems ever since.
I have had facial paralysis since August 2003. My right eye was slanted, my mouth was out of shape and my right ear was deformed. The whole right side of my head was in severe pain. My children wanted me to go to the hospital.
I told them, “I practice Falun Gong. I have Master's protection. Master is adjusting my body. I know it's hard for you to take, but give me a week. If I don't fully recover in a week, you can take me wherever you like.”
I studied the Fa and did the Falun Gong exercises every day. I also watched Master's Fa lecture videos. I couldn't close my left eye for five days and nights due to the paralysis.
On the morning of the fifth day, I burned incense, put my palms together and bowed to Master to show my respect, “Master, I cannot display these symptoms to people anymore. If this is the karma elimination arranged by you, I will take it with no reservation. If this is not what you have arranged, I will not acknowledge it. I would like to take the path arranged by my Master.”
Just as I was about to finish my sentence, my face fully recovered. I was deeply grateful to Master.