(Minghui.org) My health used to be in a terrible state, and I was plagued with unbearable pain from a chronic stomach disease that caused me to frequently vomit blood. I also had inflammation and frequent bleeding of the fallopian tubes, as well as numbness on one side of my body. My back was so bent over that I could barely walk. Despite this, I was responsible for all the household chores and cooking for my husband and our four children.
My husband worked at a construction site, earning only five yuan a day, working from dawn till dusk without any rest. When our eldest son began attending school in another town, our financial situation became even worse. He lived on only 40 yuan a month and endured hunger day after day, but studied very hard. My youngest daughter had to leave school after only three years, and at the age of 13, began knitting sweaters to earn a few dozen yuan a month to help pay for her brother’s education.
Guided to Dafa
Tormented by constant pain and financial struggles, I was depressed and miserable, and frequently cried at night. One night, after I cried myself to sleep, I had a dream of a magnificent divine being walking across the sky. He walked a short distance, then paused, looking down at me. I simply stood there, gazing up at him in awe. When I woke up, I thought to myself: “This divine being must have come to save me. I cannot die! I must live to see my children grow up. But when will I be healed? Life is so hard!”
One day, I heard that Falun Dafa (also called Falun Gong) was being introduced in our area and that it can restore health. However, I did not pay much attention, as I had tried praying to various divine beings before but nothing ever worked. The next day, my sister-in-law visited and told me, “There are people in our village practicing Falun Gong. It’s wonderful. You should try it. It can heal you without any medicine!”
Two days later, she returned and urged me again, “Hurry and go to the practice site! You’re very sick, yet no one takes care of you, and you still have to do all the work. You need to be healthy.”
I cried, saying, “If I don’t do the housework, my husband will be angry. Life is just too miserable!” But that afternoon, I finally made up my mind to go. The practice site was only a mile away but it took me six hours to walk there, inching along, step by step. By the time I arrived, it was already dark. I was amazed to see so many people there, and was kindly offered a seat. As I sat and listened to the recordings of Master Li’s Fa lectures, I was deeply moved and became filled with incredible joy. Early the next morning, I attended the group exercises and learned the movements from veteran practitioners. When I returned home, the rest of the village hadn’t even woken up yet. I wondered in astonishment, “How did I get home so quickly? I don’t feel tired at all!” This was truly a miracle. Master Li is truly magnificent! That was in 1999.
From then on, I attended group Fa-study every evening at 6 p.m. The walk that once took me six hours now took only 20 minutes. On the fourth day, I felt a tightness and pain in my chest. I remembered Master’s lecture of the day before, saying that he would purify the bodies of Dafa disciples, and I reminded myself that Master was purifying my body. As soon as I had that righteous thought, I was able to breathe freely again and the tightness mostly vanished. I continued making breakfast and soon completely forgot about the discomfort. For the past 20 years, I have been completely free of illness. I feel incredibly light and my heart is full of joy and gratitude to be able to cultivate Falun Dafa.
A fellow practitioner helped me obtain the precious book Zhuan Falun. As I held it, I looked at Master’s photo with deep gratitude and felt as if I had met him before. However, I was illiterate and could not read any of the words in the book. At group Fa-study, I listened attentively as fellow practitioners read. Then I tried to follow along at home. Gradually, my ability to read the Fa improved, and I came to understand many Fa principles.
A few days later, I obtained two more Dafa books. I was determined to finish reading them. However, my inability to recognize the words made me so anxious that I cried. Soon, I fell asleep. In a dream, I was able to read through the entire book effortlessly. When I woke up and picked up the book again, I recognized all the words! I successfully finished reading the entire book that same night. I came to understand that Master bestowed wisdom upon me and that Dafa is truly miraculous. These miracles have encouraged me to continue cultivating Dafa all the way until I reach consummation.
Saving Sentient Beings With Determination
In July 1999, the Chinese Communist Party [CCP] launched its massive persecution of Falun Dafa. Under the extreme pressure, I vowed to cultivate Dafa until the very end, for my life had been given to me by Master. Soon, I reconnected with other practitioners who filled me in regarding the CCP’s persecution of Falun Dafa. I immediately understood our responsibilities to clarify the truth and save sentient beings. I began hanging banners that read “Falun Dafa Is Good,” as well as writing letters to people to share the greatness of Falun Dafa and tell them about the CCP’s persecution. Gradually, I began clarifying the truth face-to-face and encouraged people to quit the CCP and its affiliated youth organizations.
In 2006, I was illegally detained for 15 days for talking to people about Dafa. Two months later, I was sentenced to 13 months of forced labor. In 2015, I was detained for 15 days for filing a lawsuit against Jiang Zemin, the former CCP leader who launched the persecution. At the detention center, I met a dozen practitioners who were also detained there. Together, we spent every day clarifying the truth to the inmates and guards. Every night, we got up to do the exercises. No matter where we were, we Dafa disciples used every opportunity to try and save people.
Three years ago, I met a woman in my village who suffered from cancer and had lost all her hair after undergoing three rounds of chemotherapy. I visited her and taught her to recite the verses, “Falun Dafa is good, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good.” She wondered whether this would work. I assured her that miracles would occur as long as she recited these words with an earnest and sincere heart. She believed me and began to recite them every day. One month later, her cancer miraculously disappeared and her hair grew back again. Now she is able to do all her physical work.
Ten years ago, a man in my village was severely ill and on the verge of death. The hospital sent him home as there was no more they could do for him, and his family also gave up on medical treatment, and simply waited for him to die. I visited him and taught him the same verse. He recited those words and his condition began to improve. Then he came to my home to study the Fa and learn the exercises. Within only one week, he was completely healed. He also experienced many miracles after he began cultivating Falun Dafa.
Although the CCP’s persecution remains severe, fellow practitioners and I have no fear. No matter how the evil persists, we continue doing exactly what we are supposed to do. We are doing the most righteous thing and Master is protecting us. Sometimes, police vehicles patrol near us but we do not stop clarifying the truth. We cannot stop saving people simply because of the evil forces’ presence.
In addition, I often send forth strong righteous thoughts that what we are doing is the most righteous thing in the entire universe and is exactly what Master has asked us to do—saving sentient beings. Compassionate Master takes care of us and we only walk the righteous path that he has arranged for us. Every day I diligently study the Fa, send righteous thoughts, and help Master save sentient beings. I closely follow Master’s Fa-rectification, and I am determined to persevere to the very end and return to my true home with Master, no matter how long the path of cultivation may be.
The above is my personal understanding. Kindly point out anything inappropriate.
