A Daughter-in-Law’s Devotion Creates a Harmonious Family

(Minghui.org) I was blessed to begin practicing Falun Dafa in May 1996. Guided by Master Li’s empathetic teachings, I have improved physically, mentally, and spiritually.

I had suffered from many chronic illnesses and often felt that life was more painful than death. But over the past 29 years of cultivation practice, I’ve become healthy without relying on medicine or injections. Falun Dafa taught me to put others’ needs first and embody kindness and integrity.

I’m 66 years old and have spent over four decades living with my over 90 year-old parents-in-law. My father-in-law suffers from severe heart disease and hypertension, while my mother-in-law was completely dependent after suffering from a stroke. Two sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law live nearby. They were all married with children and had good jobs. I remained at home, however, and devoted myself fully to caring for the family.

After my mother-in-law became bedridden, she required assistance for basic needs such as dressing, feeding, and bathing. My husband helped whenever he was home, and his siblings assisted when they could. As the saying goes, “No son is filial after a parent’s long illness.” In today’s society, moral values are declining, and compassion is fading, but as a Falun Dafa practitioner, I follow Master’s teachings of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. I strive to be a good person and care for my in-laws with sincerity and respect.

We tried to do everything we could to make their lives comfortable by cooking their favorite meals, buying them clothes, and tending to their needs. My mother-in-law often suffered from painful constipation due to organ failure. My husband and I frequently put on gloves and patiently dug feces out of her anus.

One night, we helped her relieve her constipation from 2 a.m. to 5 a.m. After cleaning her up, I felt exhausted and nauseous. A fleeting thought crossed my mind... “When will this end?” However, I quickly recognized this as a deviation from my cultivation path. I looked inward and saw fear, resentment, and complacency. These were not qualities of a true practitioner. I decided to correct my mindset.

On another occasion, my mother-in-law expressed gratitude as I gently cleaned her. She said, “You’ve done everything for this family by doing housework and raising children. I’ve never helped you.” I reassured her, “Mother, please don’t feel that way. Everyone ages. I practice Falun Dafa and follow the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance.” Afterward, we recited together, “Falun Dafa is good! Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good!”

One day at noon, she asked me to help her get dressed, but I needed to do something else and asked her to sleep a little longer. I then recalled a dream from the night before, where her rural home’s roof was leaking, the house was filthy, yet my room was clean with a small pathway. I understood that this was Master’s hint that I had been selfish and neglected others. I wept and repented, vowing to do better.

From that moment on, I became even more diligent in caring for my in-laws. While I was washing and dressing my mother-in-law, an elderly relative who came to visit once remarked, “I’ve never seen such a harmonious family and such a devoted daughter-in-law!”

There were times when my husband and I had to return home quickly after going out. At a class reunion, we had just sat down to eat when my father-in-law called, “Hurry back! Your mother needs help.” We rushed home to find her covered in feces, including her hands, bedding, limbs, even the radiator. Without complaint, we cleaned her and the house. I then asked my husband to look after her while I went out to clarify the facts about Dafa to people.

Despite providing elder care at home, I’ve never forgotten my mission to assist Master with Fa-rectification and help save sentient beings. When my family matters are taken care of, I go out to tell people about the preciousness of Falun Dafa and expose the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) persecution of practitioners.

Many relatives and friends came to visit during the Chinese New Year holidays. For nearly a month, I prepared meals to host our visitors. Seeing how well my in-laws were cared for, they witnessed the sincerity, selflessness, and kindness of a Falun Dafa practitioner. They also understood the facts about Dafa and decided to withdraw from the CCP, the Youth League, and the Young Pioneers.

My mother-in-law passed away peacefully at the age of 93. She had saved 50,000 yuan over the years. After her death, my father-in-law called me over, tears streaming down his face, and said, “I won’t give this money to anyone but you. You cared for your mother-in-law day and night, and experienced so much hardship.” I replied, “Dad, I don’t want the money. I didn’t serve her for compensation. Master taught me to do this. Besides, I did not take care of her alone. Everyone in the family fulfilled their filial duties.”

My husband suggested that I accept the money to repay debts from our son’s wedding and home purchase, but I declined. My sisters-in-law and brother-in-law also urged me to take the money. I responded, “I served our mother out of compassion, not for money. If I hadn’t practiced Falun Dafa, I wouldn’t have had the strength to provide so much care for her. Just remember, ‘Falun Dafa is good. Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good.’ Don’t believe the CCP’s lies, and you will have a good future.” My brother-in-law replied, “We know that Falun Dafa is good.”

Thank you, Master, for your boundless compassion. I bow to you with eternal gratitude.