(Minghui.org) I was born into a poor family in the countryside. My parents had five children but very little farm land—they struggled to provide for us. I dropped out of school when I was 11 to work odd jobs in order to help my parents out financially.
I sold coal, fruit, and the vegetables that I grew around our home. At the age of 12, I would get up in the wee hours of the morning to grind soy beans and make tofu. At the crack of dawn, I carried two big loads with a shoulder pole and walked to the nearby town to sell tofu. Throughout my teen years and early twenties, I did whatever I could to make money and helped my parents to feed the family.
From early on, I knew that a hard life was ahead of me. I endured many hardships and have encountered many dangerous situations, but somehow, each time, I managed to walk away safe and sound.
People always say that if someone walks away from great danger unhurt, huge blessings lie in store for him. This is very true. It all became clear to me when I finally found Dafa. I believe that Dafa has been a part of my life since I was born. It saved my life in childhood, when I was seriously ill with cancer, and again after I became a cultivator.
Survived Life-threatening Situation as a Child
I remember being left at home alone as a young child while my parents worked in the fields. Twice, I fell into a cesspool that was seven to ten feet deep. Luckily, both times, my parents found me just in time to pull me out.
When I was in the fourth grade, the entire school of students were sent to the riverbank to bring back sand for a construction site at the school. My friends and I held hands tightly when we crossed the river, but I still fell into the water. The rushing water carried me downstream, into a deep whirlpool. This whirlpool is known in the area to be very deep and treacherous, and nobody has ever gotten out of it alive.
As soon as I fell in, the swirling water dragged me straight to the bottom. I was very clear-headed at the time and thought to myself, “I have to get out of here.” I don't remember how, or how long it took, but eventually I got to the shore. I can't remember exactly what happened, but I came out of the pool alive.
The entire school was stunned, “You scared us to death! How did you come back? It's impossible!” They couldn't believe what had happened, but were very happy to see me.
People in China often say that those who were not meant to die will be saved and that there are divine beings three feet above one’s head—I believe that this is all true. My life was saved so that one day I could practice Dafa.
Suffering from Various Illnesses
I got married when I was 23 years old, but life didn't get easier. I suffered from various illnesses and spent five of my married years bedridden. The huge amounts of Chinese herbal medicine I took could fill a truck.
When I was 38, I was diagnosed with atypical hyperplasia, an accumulation of abnormal cells in the breast. My breasts were full of hard lumps that extended to my armpits. I couldn't move my arms up or down, and couldn't walk normally. While holding onto something, I could drag my feet little by little, but every time I moved, my whole body ached.
A friend of mine, who is a doctor but had no idea about my condition, explained to me in detail the difference between hyperplasia and cancer. Comparing my symptoms to his descriptions, I knew I was in the late stages of breast cancer. Despite all signs pointing to death, I still had a tiny spark of hope and didn't give up.
Dafa Saved My Life
I was near a point of a complete breakdown when I talked to my uncle in Chongqing. He told me that only Falun Dafa could save me. I got in contact with a local practitioner in May 2005 and started to practice Dafa. I learned the exercises and obtained a copy of the practice's main text, Zhuan Falun.
When I held the book in my hands, I felt warmth on my face and felt very comfortable. I alternated between reading the book and listening to Master's lectures on tape. On the third day, my body was purified and my illnesses were gone. It only took three days!
My celestial eye was opened—I can see many things that others cannot. I felt so tall that I could touch the sky and my hands were charging right into the clouds when I did the standing exercises. I could see many others sitting around me and meditating with me during meditation. I often saw Buddha Maitreya, smiling at me. I was so happy.
Master had purified my body and soul, and Dafa again saved my life. I live strictly by the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance and always consider others first. I now run a successful business and my entire family has benefited from Dafa.
Master Is Protecting Me
While on my way home one day in 2006, I was hit by a motorcycle. I flew into the air as it hit me and landed on the other side of the street. I couldn't move but didn't feel any pain. The driver was scared and took me straight to the hospital.
I told the doctor that I was fine, but nobody believed me until the x-ray proved that I was indeed fine. The doctors and the driver were relieved but amazed, “How is it that you're completely fine after being hit so hard?” I knew exactly how—Master had saved me once again.
Even though I have not been so diligent, Master has protected me over and over again. It has inspired me to cherish my opportunity even more, and make sure that my time here on earth is spent doing what I am supposed to do as a Dafa practitioner.
