(Minghui.org) I'm 68 years old. I would like to tell you my story and my mother's story. We both were very ill, and my mother was on the verge of death, when Falun Gong restored our health and gave us new life.
I was weak, emaciated, and had no energy before I started practicing Falun Gong. My appetite was poor and eating had become a chore. My husband and children had to take care of the household chores.
I'll never forget that day - it was August 22, 1995. Someone from my village asked me, “Would you like to attend a class and watch a video of Mr. Li Hongzhi's Fa Lecture in Jinan?” I was very happy to be invited.
I was very moved when I watched the video. And I felt that every word penetrated deeply into my being. I thought that what Mr. Li said was true and my heart rejoiced. I hated to leave and looked forward to the next lecture the following day. I always arrived early.
Some interesting things happened on my way home from the lecture. My feet didn't seem to touch the ground, and I felt as if I was flying. I didn't feel the least bit tired.
I was so excited to tell my family how wonderful the lecture was, but I couldn't explain it clearly. I just wanted them to attend, too. I was so absorbed in what I was saying that I almost didn't notice the food that my daughter gave me and I gulped it down. My daughter said, “Mom, you ate everything!” My eyes filled with tears. My family was so happy for me. They said, “We will support you as long as it is good for you. You should go every day.”
After attending the lectures I had an appetite and could eat anything. I gained weight and was full of energy. I was able to work and walk long distances. I could walk faster than my daughter. I was always cheerful and became a completely different person. Old acquaintances were amazed and often said, “You look beautiful and young.” I would tell them, “This is from practicing Falun Gong. Falun Gong is good!”
My younger brother called me after the 2012 Chinese New Year and said, “Our 98-year-old mother is critically ill. She has stopped treatment and returned from the hospital. She hasn't eaten or drunk anything for several days. She looks as if she could pass away at anytime. We are preparing her funeral and have informed all of our relatives.”
I returned home as soon as I could. It pained me to see my mother on the verge of death. I grabbed her hand, leaned over and whispered in her ear, “Mom, I'm home, you will be fine. Please immediately ask Mr. Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Gong, to save you. You will definitely recover.” My family was watching me. They thought that I was talking big to give my mother some peace of mind. No one said anything.
I played Master's Fa Lecture from Jinan in my mother's ear. She listened and appeared very serene. That evening I said to my family, “I will watch Mom tonight. You've all worked so hard. Take a break.” My brother said, “How can you do that? If Mom needs to relieve herself, it takes three of us. One person holds her head, another lifts her legs, and the third needs to hold the bedpan. How could you do that by yourself?” I said, “If it is too hard, I will call you.” Everyone went to bed.
My mother had to urinate. I said to her, “I will help you get up.” My mother said, “I haven't been able to move for over two weeks. How am I supposed to get up?” I said, “Let's ask Master to help us and then you will be able to get up.” She listened and asked Master to save her. It worked. She held onto my head, and I used all my energy to help her get up. I was very excited, because I knew that Master was helping me.
Seeing how much my mother had improved, I said to her, “Master has saved you and you need to tell others how grateful you are to Master.” She said, “I will tell everyone that Falun Gong and Master saved me. I will always remember his kindness and will recite every day without fail, ‘Falun Gong is good! Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good!’”
Family and neighbors visited my mother at dawn the next day. I told them that my mother was better and that she now could get up and eat. Everyone stared at me in disbelief.
I said to my mother, “Mom, do you want to get up?” She said, “Yes.” I said, “Get up and I will help dress you.” She got out of bed and walked a few steps.” I helped her walk to the couch and sit down. Those that were present witnessed the miracle of Falun Gong. Within seconds they understood the truth about Falun Gong and knew that it was good.
I helped them to withdraw from the Chinese Communist Party and its affiliated organizations. Several people started to practice Falun Gong.
Two years later my mother is still in good health and is able to provide for herself.