(Minghui.org) In 2009, my 20-year-old daughter was preparing for the China National College Entrance Exam. My husband and I rented a house not far from her high school so that we could be near her. In September, at the age of 42, I found out that I was pregnant. This came as a total surprise to my husband and me, as we had taken rigorous precautions to prevent this from happening.
After discussing the matter with my husband, we agreed to go ahead with the pregnancy. So there I was: my daughter was preparing for an important national exam, and I was preparing to have a child!
Before I knew it, five months had passed. My husband and I went to the local hospital for my prenatal exam. After the ultrasound test, the doctor told us, “Your baby has some problems. You’d better go to the local Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital for a second opinion.”
So we took his suggestion and went. After an initial exam, one of the doctors showed us a three-dimensional color Doppler Laboratory Report, explaining to us that the baby had hydronephrosis and an imperforate anus. He said, “My suggestion is to get an abortion. However, it might be a good idea to go to the Shenyang Hospital for a final opinion.”
Since neither my husband nor I were willing to give up so quickly, we visited two private clinics before visiting the Shenyang Hospital. However, all of the results came back the same.
I asked one doctor, “What if we decide to go ahead with the pregnancy?” The doctor replied, “If you do, the baby will need a kidney transplant and an artificial anus. It’s also possible that the child will be mentally retarded and likely die young. I would suggest an abortion.” After hearing this, my husband and I were shocked and our hearts were broken.
A Chance Meeting in a Park
For the next three days, my husband stayed at home, not saying a word. I, too, felt extremely depressed and listless. On the third day, I went to the park near our home and met an old lady. She was in her 70s and she looked very charming. She told me about the three withdrawals and how it would bring blessings to my life.
What she said sounded reasonable, so I quit the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its affiliated organizations then and there. She then told me to remember, “Falun Dafa is good, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good.” She also informed me that Falun Dafa is the Buddha Fa and that it can bring people good fortune and help them avoid disasters.
I said, “Dear Auntie, I've heard that Falun Dafa is good. But what I am facing now is a huge problem. Will it help me?” I then told her about my baby. She said, “Dafa is super-normal, but you have to be sincere. If you cannot be sincere, then I would suggest that you continue doing what you have been doing.” I said, “Since it’s my son that we are talking about here, how could I not be sincere? I will keep saying the words that you suggested to me!”
From that day on, I recited the words “Falun Dafa is good, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good,” so many times that I lost count. My mind was completely filled with those words!
Soon, the day I was to deliver arrived. There were two private clinics near our home, so I decided to go to one of them to have an ultrasound done to check on my status. The doctor there was very kind and smiled a lot.
When he asked me if I had been to other hospitals before, I told him that I had. “Then, you know that your baby has some problems, right?” I replied, “Yes, they told us.” “And you still want to keep the baby?” he asked in surprise. “How silly! What are you going do with the baby when he is born? I am worried for you.”
The doctor also informed us that, no matter what, it was too late to perform an abortion, so not going through with the pregnancy was out of the question. He then asked me to contact him after I had given birth, to let him know how things had turned out.
Ten days later, there was no movement in my womb, so I went to another local clinic. The doctor who saw me was very cold and indifferent. She said, “Why did you decide to keep the baby, at your age? If you know the child has a lot of problems, why do you still want to go ahead with your pregnancy?
“After he is born, it will cost more than one million yuan (about $160,000 USD) in medical expenses just to keep him alive! It is best if you visit a reputable hospital and have a late-term abortion.” My husband said, “Don’t listen to her. We will keep reciting the words at home!”
The Big Day
Twenty days after my expected due date, I gave birth to a normal, healthy, 4.05kg (8.93 pounds) boy! My husband was so ecstatic that he kept jumping up and down. I told myself, “This is the way it should be!”
About a month later, my husband and I brought a lot of gifts to the old lady’s home to thank her. I told her, “We met a living god! We should kowtow to you to show you our appreciation.” The old lady said, “Don’t thank me. If you want to express your gratitude, please thank our master. Falun Dafa is here to save people. If you are sincere and believe in Dafa, you will be blessed. The Buddha Fa is boundless.”
My husband asked, “If it is so amazing, why does the CCP prevent people from practicing it?” Then the old lady told us how Falun Dafa is being persecuted by the CCP and the fact that Dafa has spread all over the world. I told her, “I want to learn it! I want to save people, too!” She said, “Great! You can start by telling your friends and family about your experience with your baby. Let them know the truth about Falun Dafa and encourage them to quit the CCP to avoid disaster.”
Thus, I told my relatives, friends, and classmates about my amazing story and the truth about Dafa, and that it is a supernormal practice. I also encouraged them to quit the CCP.
After I began practicing Falun Dafa, I became very healthy and I try my best to cultivate my xinxing. Every time I clarify the truth, I mention my son’s story. This really works well. People all agree that our family experienced a “modern-day miracle!”
