(Minghui.org) I was born in 1951 into a poor farming family in Henan Province—I was the third of four children. I contracted tetanus when I was young, and was unconscious for three days and nights. My father prepared to bury me, but he noticed I was still breathing, and he rushed me to a doctor. The doctor shook his head and said even if I survived, I would be handicapped and mentally impaired.
My father begged him to help, assuring him that he would not be blamed no matter the outcome. The doctor was moved by my father’s desperation, and using an acupuncture needle he pricked an acupuncture point. To everyone’s amazement, I immediately cried out. The doctor exclaimed, “She can talk! She’s okay now.”
After I began practicing Falun Dafa I realized Master was protecting me early on, so that I could later begin practicing and help him rectify the Fa and clarify the truth about the persecution.
During those years the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) was conducting the “Great Leap Forward,” and other political movements. Almost every family was poor. I only attended school for a year. I had to stay home and work, by collecting firewood and manure, and doing farm work. I was exposed to wind and sun every day and I endured great hardship.
I got married at the age of twenty. My husband, a government employee, worked in town and we had five children. My health began to decline, and in 1996 I had appendicitis. The doctor recommended immediate surgery, but I refused due to fear. I relied on medication and I suffered a lot.
My husband told me that he overheard a neighbor encouraging people to listen to lectures given by the founder of Falun Dafa Master Li Hongzhi and say, “Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good.” He asked me to find out more. The following day I visited our neighbor and she happened to be playing a video of Master’s nine-day lectures. I stayed and listened to them. Afterward, I felt that my whole body was light and I had no trouble walking. What was even more amazing was that a few days later, the appendicitis that tortured me disappeared, along with my other illnesses.
My husband was overjoyed by my changes, and he encouraged me to practice Falun Dafa.
The other practitioners came to my home and we did the exercises and read the Fa every day. We improved both mentally and physically, and our interactions with our families were harmonious. We were immersed in the beauty of Dafa—practitioners were very happy and we felt incredibly fortunate.
I now go out every day to tell people the facts about Dafa. I once noticed a young lady caring for her two children and reading her cell phone. I approached her, greeted her warmly, and praised her children. She was pleased.
I asked if she had heard about quitting the CCP and its affiliated organizations. She said she hadn’t, so I began to explain. She became upset and said, “Quit the CCP?” I said, “Yes. Quitting the CCP and its affiliated organizations.” Suddenly she raised her cell phone and said in a harsh tone, “I’ll take a picture of you. Let’s go to the police station.”
On another occasion, I approached a female vendor who was pushing a cart. I greeted her and said, “Ma’am, you look like an educated person. Have you heard of quitting the CCP and its affiliates?” She said, “Quit the CCP?” When I said “Yes,” her expression immediately became stern. “I’m paid by the CCP. Why would I quit it?” she retorted. Then in a harsh tone she demanded, “Where do you live?”
I felt deeply saddened by how difficult it was to help Master save people. The CCP’s lies had deceived so many and I truly worried about people. These two incidents dealt me a heavy blow. Discouraged, I stopped going out to clarify the truth for two months.
Through intense Fa study and discussions with fellow practitioners, I understood that my responsibility and mission was to help Master save sentient beings, and I should not be discouraged and stop just because someone objected or refused to quit. This would only disappoint Master and please the old forces. So I regained my resolve and went out again to tell people the facts.
I met an elderly lady in her seventies who was ready to go home when I greeted her. We sat down and chatted. At first she kept complaining about her family. Sensing she wanted to continue grumbling, I sent forth righteous thoughts. Eventually, I steered the conversation and said, “Let’s not talk about those annoying things. Let’s discuss something important. Have you been to school?”
She told she had been through the third or fourth grade. I asked if she had joined the Young Pioneers, and she replied that she had. I asked, “Why don’t you quit it?” At that, she stood up and began to leave, saying that she hadn’t truly been a member for a long time, and it no longer mattered. I replied, “But your name is still on the list. You need to expressly indicate your willingness to quit. Why don’t I pick a name for you to use?” She agreed, and I reassured her, “It will do you good. The CCP has done too many rotten things, and the heavens will punish it.” After she quit the Young Pioneers, her demeanor changed completely. I could sense that she had already escaped the CCP’s control. She shook my hand with emotion and thanked me, however it was Master who she needed to thank . I gave her an amulet inscribed with “Falun Dafa is good, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good.”
I went to a playground after dinner to share the facts about Dafa with people. I noticed an elderly woman sitting on a concrete platform, and she was smiling at me. I thought she was waiting for me, so I said, “How are you, Ma’am. How old are you?” She said she was 90 years old. I complimented her, “You look so healthy and you’re so fortunate.”
I continued, “You seem like an educated person.” She told me she had attended school through the fourth grade. I asked her if she’d ever worn the Young Pioneers’ red scarf, and she replied that she had. I encouraged her to quit, but she insisted her membership had already been voided. I explained “You need to state your intention that you’ve quit.” She said, “Then I will quit. My name is so and so.” I smiled and said, “That’s wonderful, I will help you.”
An elderly woman then approached me and she smiled warmly at me. I immediately began sharing the facts about Dafa with her. I asked if she had joined the Young Pioneers, but she said she never attended school. I said that she had no need to quit then, but to please remember, “Falun Dafa is good, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good.” She readily agreed and said she would definitely remember. I gave her some Falun Dafa keepsakes and said to be sure to ask her grandson to read the inscription for her. She agreed, shook my hand, and thanked me profusely.
I was moved. I could deeply feel peoples’ gratitude when they are saved.